Energy Central
AUGUST 5, 2024
In June, the Energy Institute released the 2024 Statistical Review of World Energy. The Review provides a comprehensive picture of supply and demand for major energy sources on a country-level basis. Each year, I do a series of articles covering the Review’s findings. In three previous articles, I discussed: Overall highlights Trends in global carbon.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 8, 2024
Big batteries step in as coal unit trips in Texas at peak time in midst of heatwave. "Always on" baseload needs back-up just as much as renewables. The post Batteries step in as coal plant trips amid heatwave and near record demand in Texas appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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3BL Media
AUGUST 7, 2024
Norton has completed another year of working with the National PTA on The Smart Talk, a free resource that helps families have open conversations about Cyber Safety.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 9, 2024
Scientists have recovered the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth's mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet's largest component. The rocks will help unravel the mantle's role in the origins of life on Earth, the volcanic activity generated when it melts, and how it drives the global cycles of important elements such as carbon and hydrogen.
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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 8, 2024
Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 6, 2024
Swedish-Israeli wave energy developer launches construction of a a 1MW generator in waters off the city of Porto in Portugal. The post Work begins on world-first megawatt-scale wave energy project appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 5, 2024
Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland's ice sheet melted in the recent past, the first direct evidence that the center -- not just the edges -- of the two-mile-deep ice melted away in the recent geological past. The new research indicates that the giant ice sheet is more fragile than scientists had realized until the last few years -- and reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe in a warmer future.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 5, 2024
Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 7, 2024
Electricity from large ground-mounted solar PV systems combined with batteries has become cheaper than that generated from fossil power sources in Germany, researchers say. The post Electricity from large solar arrays with batteries now cheaper than from fossil plants in Germany appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 9, 2024
When the $27 billion in Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund starts rolling out any day now, it will kick off an inclusive green energy. The post Jahi Wise, Environmental Protection Agency: Architecting a green bank for the US. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 5, 2024
Scientists from across academic disciplines are extremely concerned about climate change. Many of them have already changed their own lifestyles or engaged in advocacy and protest, with even more being willing to do so in future. This is evident from a large-scale survey of scientists from all over the world.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 7, 2024
This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 4, 2024
Federal climate and energy minister Chris Bowen demands response from Meta as social media giants continue to remove articles favourable to EVs and critical of Coalition nuclear policies. The post “Disgraceful:” Bowen demands answers as social media giants remove EV and nuclear articles appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
AUGUST 7, 2024
Carbon markets non-profit the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) announced that it will not allow carbon credits issued under existing renewable energy methodologies – representing nearly a third of the voluntary carbon market – to be labelled with its Core Carbon Principles (CCP) designation. According to the ICVCM, the decision was made to exclude the renewable energy-based credits from the CCP label based on the concept of “additionality,” meaning that the projects may
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 7, 2024
Coral cover has increased in all three regions on the Great Barrier Reef and is at regional highs in two of the three regions, according to a new report. But the results come with a note of caution.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 9, 2024
Generative AI is already affecting the working world. But, with this technology’s continual, rapid evolution, what does the future of work look like? Two McKinsey experts give their opinions.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 7, 2024
The SEC's head of stewardship explains why solar recycling is not a waste management story, but a story of reuse and recovery that will be critical to the shift to renewables. The post Treasure, not trash: Solar panels have huge value beyond first use appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Good.is: Planet
AUGUST 4, 2024
The Big Data Institute at the University of Oxford astonishingly shared per their research that we all may have some genetics rooted in Africa.
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 9, 2024
Catastrophic volcanic eruptions that warmed the planet millions of years ago shed new light on how plants evolve and regulate climate. Researchers reveal the long-term effects of disturbed natural ecosystems on climate in geological history and its implications for today.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 6, 2024
To help navigate the complexities of the silicon carbide wafer market’s supply-and-demand outlook, an examination of multiple scenarios highlights the most significant drivers.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 8, 2024
Experts say it could be more than 100 years before Germany finds a final repository for its highly radioactive waste from nuclear power, and then builds it and transports it to the site. The post Germany may take another 50 years to find final repository for waste from shuttered nuclear power appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 5, 2024
Greetings Agents of Impact! Welcome back from our Brief summer break. Hot enough for you? With the heat dome that has been causing. The post The Brief: The double benefits of climate adaptation bonds appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 9, 2024
While seeking to unravel how marine algae create their chemically complex toxins, scientists have discovered the largest protein yet identified in biology. Uncovering the biological machinery the algae evolved to make its intricate toxin also revealed previously unknown strategies for assembling chemicals, which could unlock the development of new medicines and materials.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 5, 2024
The Big Apple’s travel and tourism sector has rebounded from its pandemic lull. But today’s New York City visitors are arriving with new agendas.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 5, 2024
Yes, there are uncertainties about offshore wind. But uncertainty is not an excuse to delay climate action or to derail productive discussions with myths and unsupported claims. The post I’m an Illawarra-based marine ecologist. I want an honest discussion about offshore wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Good.is: Planet
AUGUST 3, 2024
A network of tunnels and chambers adorned with mosaics and marble was discovered during excavation work at a church in Istanbul.
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 5, 2024
A new study conducted in Canada's two largest cities has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant. Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily come from vehicle emissions and industrial activities. Canada's federal and provincial governments have not set concentration limits for UFPs, as they have for larger fine particles known as PM2.5.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 8, 2024
How can leaders reach their full potential? McKinsey senior partners provide a road map for developing effective “inside out” leadership.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 8, 2024
CS Energy's 100MW/200MWh Chinchilla Battery has commenced commercial operations at its site next to the largest remaining coal plant in Australia. The post “Power on:” Queensland flicks the switch on its first publicly owned big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
AUGUST 5, 2024
Water quality-focused environmental restoration solutions company SePRO announced a majority investment from healthcare and resource efficiency private equity investor Stanley Capital Partners (SCP), alongside Goldman Sachs Alternatives as a minority investor. Founded in 1994, Indiana-based SePRO develops solutions aimed at protecting, preserving and restoring nature, with a focus on plant protection and water resource management products and services.
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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
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