June, 2023

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Australia to Introduce Mandatory Climate-Related Reporting for Companies Starting 2024

ESG Today

The government of Australia is planning to implement mandatory climate-related financial disclosure requirements for companies and financial institutions, according to a new consultation paper launched by the Treasury on Tuesday, detailing and seeking feedback on the proposed reporting rules. Reporting requirements would apply as soon as 2024 for large businesses, with smaller entities phased in over the following three years.

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CSRD, CSDDD, ESRS and more: A cheat sheet of EU sustainability regulations

GreenBiz

Get ready for a nice warm bowl of alphabet soup.

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Bowen kicks off capacity scheme with doubling of NSW battery tender to replace coal

Renew Economy

Labor begins roll-out of Capacity Investment Scheme, more than doubling size of auction in NSW to fill a gap created by planned coal plant closures. The post Bowen kicks off capacity scheme with doubling of NSW battery tender to replace coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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These 50 Canadian corporate citizens are a cut above

Corporate Knights

Just as more than 95% of climate scientists accept the truth of climate change, most corporate leaders recognize that their role in society has changed. Businesses know they have to go beyond reducing the incidental damage they do to the planet and actively join in building more just and prosperous communities. Especially if they want to succeed long-term.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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How AI chatbots are transforming the sustainability profession

GreenBiz

We put ChatGPT and five other bots to real-world tests. The results were impressive, but how will it affect your job?

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The first ISSB reporting standards are here — what that means for investors

GreenBiz

ISSB Chair Emmanuel Faber on investors’ need for comparable disclosures, collaborating to harmonize standards and what’s ahead for Scope 3 data.

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Now you can copy the Allbirds zero-footprint shoe design

GreenBiz

The company’s new Moonshot high-top, due commercially in 2024, uses specially sourced merino wool and a bio-based sole that slashes emissions associated with production. Allbirds published the “recipe” so other footwear companies can copy the approach.

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How regenerative tourism can help avert a sixth extinction

GreenBiz

John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global, examines the benefits regenerative tourism can bring and explores the importance of biodiversity to both business and planet.

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Eileen Fisher: 6 lessons from 14 years recycling clothes

GreenBiz

Expert tips on how to make reusable products and systems that support it, from Eileen Fisher’s director of circular design.

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Meta and Aspiration partner to scale nature-based carbon removal solutions

GreenBiz

Sponsored: A collaboration between Meta and Aspiration demonstrates the crucial role of corporate partnerships in scaling nature-based carbon removal solutions.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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The circular economy is about avoiding waste and fixing broken value systems

GreenBiz

Nearly all companies and organizations have contributed to the ever-expanding mess of extraction, waste, soil degradation, environmental racism and social injustice all in the name of growth at any cost.

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Why plastic-eating enzymes are in fashion with Lululemon, Patagonia, Stella McCartney and Puma

GreenBiz

French startup Carbios, U.S. firm Protein Evolution and Australian venture Samsara Eco are three early-stage companies pioneering enzymatic approaches to recycling textiles.

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How coders can help save the planet

GreenBiz

Code results in nearly 4 percent of the world's carbon emissions. Coders want to help, but often don’t know how. Here are some places to start.

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What the EU’s new border tax could mean for carbon markets

GreenBiz

The European Union’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism should incentivize more countries to put a price on carbon, but not the U.S.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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New code of conduct for buying carbon credits launches

GreenBiz

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative outlines the foundations for buying carbon credits in its Claims Code of Practice.

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Google exec: 'Significant mining' is key to net zero

GreenBiz

Mike Werner, Google’s head of circular economy, says companies should move quickly to measure their reliance on critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt and copper.

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Circular credit cards: Mastercard, HSBC and TerraCycle launch recycling program

GreenBiz

The initiative will be piloted across select HSBC banks where customers can securely recycle old cards in-branch.

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Get ready for a battery of EU battery regulations

GreenBiz

The rules include a labeling mandate and will eventually require battery makers to meet certain levels of recycled content for critical minerals found in batteries, such as cobalt, lithium and nickel.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

Speaker: Hortense Grouvel

In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op

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2 proposed EPA rules aim to significantly reduce emissions from power plants and cars

GreenBiz

Here’s how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is leading and lagging in climate regulatory design.

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Nature tech? 3 startups show how it works

GreenBiz

Here are three technologies emerging to help restore the Earth’s natural systems.

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Renewables supply more than half German electricity demand in first half of 2023

Renew Economy

A very sunny May, delivering record monthly solar power input, helps set a new record for German renewables. And June promises to take it higher again. The post Renewables supply more than half German electricity demand in first half of 2023 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Battery storage takes another giant leap over fossil fuels in heart of coal country

Renew Economy

New deals for four hour batteries takes the technology make the next giant leap over the fossil fuel generators they will replace. The post Battery storage takes another giant leap over fossil fuels in heart of coal country appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Neoen and Tesla to build giant four-hour battery in landmark deal to squash solar duck

Renew Economy

Neoen is to build a massive four-hour battery in Western Australia in landmark and highly profitable contract designed to flatten solar duck in world's biggest isolated grid. The post Neoen and Tesla to build giant four-hour battery in landmark deal to squash solar duck appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Worse than passive smoking: Gas stoves emit high levels of cancer-linked benzene

Renew Economy

When used at normal cooking temperatures gas stoves and ovens push benzene levels up by as much as 70 times above baseline. The post Worse than passive smoking: Gas stoves emit high levels of cancer-linked benzene appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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AGL adds three more big batteries, concedes gas demand will fall even with coal exit

Renew Economy

AGL to fast-track Liddell battery and reveals another three as it updates its plans to shift from being country's biggest polluter to green energy. The post AGL adds three more big batteries, concedes gas demand will fall even with coal exit appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New battery gigafactory in works for German energy storage giant

Renew Economy

Varta says new battery factory will go into operation some time during the Northern hemisphere’s Summer with initial production output of 500MWh. The post New battery gigafactory in works for German energy storage giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Big batteries storm the fossil fuel citadels, and spell the end for coal and gas

Renew Economy

Big batteries were first built next to wind and solar farms. Now they are found within massive coal and gas compounds, eating the fossil fuel industry from the inside out. The post Big batteries storm the fossil fuel citadels, and spell the end for coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Day for history books:” Hazelwood becomes first coal plant to transition to big battery

Renew Economy

Hazelwood big battery officially commissioned, becoming first of many big batteries to be built at the site of a former coal generator in Australia. The post “Day for history books:” Hazelwood becomes first coal plant to transition to big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Queensland budgets $19bn for shift to renewables, in huge push away from coal

Renew Economy

"The most significant investment ever:" Queensland government allocates $19 billion over four years to ensure the state meets its renewable energy targets. The post Queensland budgets $19bn for shift to renewables, in huge push away from coal appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Batteries are a good replacement for coal:” Utility unveils another 2,000MWh big battery

Renew Economy

Synergy boss says battery storage is a good replacement for the coal plants due to be shut by the end of the decade, as he unveils another 2000MWh battery project. The post “Batteries are a good replacement for coal:” Utility unveils another 2,000MWh big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.