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Renewables top broad base of sustainable revenue growth

Corporate Knights

Sales in the Renewable Energy category are by far the largest category of sustainable revenue in the Corporate Knights Global Sustainable Economy Intelligence database , with nearly USD 5 trillion recorded so far for the period 2019-2023. This category includes solar and wind energy, batteries and energy storage, and the transmission and distribution of renewable energy.

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The role of distributed energy: Can it be a marriage of equals?

Renew Economy

As an analyst, themes generally tend to emerge and hold court for a while. A few years ago it might be grid forming inverters, two years ago it was wind costs. This year, one of the ITK themes is the role of DER, or distributed energy resources. This note is not even a drive off […] The post The role of distributed energy: Can it be a marriage of equals?

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Mastercard: The Game Is Afoot! How Gamification Is Helping Improve Financial Health in Latin America

3BL Media

Mastercard Creating and sticking with good habits isnt easy. It takes time and repetition and requires the kind of discipline that, for many of us, is hard to access. Thats where gamification comes in. The idea behind this strategy is that by introducing the elements of a game competition, rewards and fun you can motivate people to make better choices again and again until they become habits.

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Global warming and mass extinctions: What we can learn from plants from the last ice age

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species are hit hardest? And how does altered biodiversity actually affect interactions between plants? Experts have tackled these questions and, in two recent studies, presented the answers they found buried in the past: using fragments of plant genetic material (DNA) deposited in lake sediments, they were a

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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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World's largest ad firm accused of enabling pollution in first-of-its-kind complaint at OECD

Corporate Knights

Climate campaigners have filed a complaint against WPP , the London-based advertising giant, with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), stating that it has violated key corporate guidelines on climate and human rights. Adfree Cities and the New Weather Institute filed the complaint this week with the UK branch of the OECD.

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Australians want renewables to replace coal, but don’t realise how soon this needs to happen

Renew Economy

New survey confirms majority of Australians support replacing fossil fuels with a mix of firmed renewables, but few realise how soon most coal plants will be shutting down. The post Australians want renewables to replace coal, but don’t realise how soon this needs to happen appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A wealth of evidence: 85,000 individual studies about climate policy

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Research on climate policy is growing exponentially. Of the approximately 85,000 individual studies ever published on policy instruments for mitigating global heating, a good quarter are from 2020 or later. A study using machine learning methods now shows how this vast knowledge is distributed -- by instrument, country, sector and policy level -- and identifies research gaps.

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California Climate Reporting Law Survives Challenge Claiming that “Shaming” Companies Through Emissions Disclosure Violates Constitution

ESG Today

New California laws that will require most large U.S. companies to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate risks and strategies survived a major legal challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with a federal judge rejecting claims that the new regulations violate the constitution and extraterritoriality rules. While the judge, U.S.

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NT strips funding from green groups, boosts fossil fuels, in foretaste of Dutton administration

Renew Economy

A sign of what's to come? Northern Territory government moves to strip environmental groups of funding and push through reforms to expand fossil fuel extraction. The post NT strips funding from green groups, boosts fossil fuels, in foretaste of Dutton administration appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Celebrating Five Years of YOG Lausanne 2020 – a Legacy of Local Engagement, Youth Participation and Sustainability

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news The Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Lausanne 2020 marked a number of Olympic firsts, while captivating the audience with exceptional athletic performances. Now, five years later, the legacy of Lausanne 2020 continues to shape the host region, empowering young people, advancing sports development, promoting the Olympic values and reinforcing sustainable innovations.

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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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Cisco Learning Promotes AI Readiness with AI Learning Journey and New Certifications

Cisco CSR

Our new AI Infrastructure learning path covers the entire AI learning continuum, from entry level to expert. By following this learning path, built with a focus on multi-vendor deployments, professionals will gain the AI infrastructure skills needed to move their organizations and their careers forward.

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22 States Sue to Block New York Law Charging Oil Companies $75 Billion to Pay for Climate Adaptation

ESG Today

A coalition of 22 U.S. State Attorneys General, led by West Virginia AG JB McCuskey, announced the launch of a lawsuit filed in a Federal court challenging New Yorks Climate Change Superfund Act, which would require fossil fuel companies to pay a share of the investments in infrastructure needed to adapt to climate change in New York State, proportionate to their contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.

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Surge in solar, wind and battery investment sets pace for 82 pct target. Can Australia keep it up?

Renew Economy

The politics remains shaky, but strong investment in solar, wind and energy storage in the final quarter of 2024 has put Australia back on track for renewables target. The post Surge in solar, wind and battery investment sets pace for 82 pct target. Can Australia keep it up? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3.7 MW Solar Research Facility in CA Is Contributing Valuable Data to the Advancement of Renewable Energy and Environmental Conservation

3BL Media

The Santa Margarita Ecological Reserve (SMER) Research 1 Solar project , located on 16 acres approximately 4 miles southwest of Temecula, CA , provides clean, renewable energy to the City of Temecula and Lake Elsinore. The 3.7 MWdc project, powered by over 10,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules , has the potential to displace more than 4.5 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions annually comparable to removing 971 cars from the road each year.

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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 autonomous system to monitor Arctic's melting ice

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have designed an alternative, autonomous observational method to monitor the Arctic's melting ice, which holds promise for improving the autonomy of marine vehicles, aiding in maritime missions, and gaining a deeper understanding of how melting Arctic sea ice affects marine ecosystems. Their conceptual design features a small waterplane area twin hull vessel that acts as a docking and charging station for autonomous underwater vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles, using solar and tu

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BlackRock Appoints Louise Kooy-Henckel as EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions

ESG Today

Investment giant BlackRock announced today the appointment of Louise Kooy-Henckel as EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions. Based in London and reporting to Global Head of STS Helen Lees-Jones, responsible for leading the firms efforts in sustainable and transition investing in the EMEA region. In an internal memo announcing the appointment, Lees-Jones and Stephen Cohen, Chief Product Officer at BlackRock, said: We are delighted that Louise Kooy-Henckel joins BlackRock as EMEA Head o

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Builder of Australia’s largest single wind project seeks solutions for blade recycling

Renew Economy

Spain's Acciona Energia - which is building Australia's biggest single wind project - is seeking solutions for the full recycling of turbine blades. The post Builder of Australia’s largest single wind project seeks solutions for blade recycling appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why We Must Overcome Fragmentation to Optimize AI for the Benefit of All

3BL Media

A topic that has come up many times at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos over recent years is the increasing fragmentation of our world within societies and between nations. But, amid this division and disagreement, there is one hope that many still share: the belief that artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to significant progress across the globe.

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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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Future Proofing the Workplace in the age of AI

Cisco CSR

Weve made our mission at Cisco clear: we are simplifying IT everywhere, for businesses of all sizes. We are constantly innovating to help IT teams lead through the AI era, not just react to it. Learn how we're empowering tomorrows workplaces today with these latest products and solutions.

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HSBC Acquires Stake in EV Charging Operator SP Mobility

ESG Today

HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) announced an investment by its Energy Transition Infrastructure (ETI) team in Singapore-based EV charging company SP Mobility. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Founded in 2018, SP Mobility operates Singapores largest and fastest public EV charging network, with more than 1,900 charging points in retail, commercial, industrial, residential and other public locations.

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Anti-renewable billboard ad pulled under pressure from industry

Renew Economy

Outdoor advertising agency pulls controversial anti-renewables ad authorised by Advance Australia after push-back from industry. The post Anti-renewable billboard ad pulled under pressure from industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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With PNC Foundation Grant, TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health Will Provide More Personalized Support To Help Parents Build Children’s Healthy Brains

3BL Media

CHICAGO, February 11, 2025 /3BL/ - The PNC Foundation and University of Chicagos TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health announced a new phase of their long-standing partnership. Since 2014, PNC, through its early childhood education initiative, PNC Grow Up Great, has supported the TMW Centers efforts to empower parents and caregivers in their important role as brain architects.

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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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Jacket uses AI to keep you comfortable

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Electronic textiles, such as heating pads and electric blankets, can keep the wearer warm and help ease aches and pains. However, prolonged use of these devices could possibly cause heat-related illnesses, including hyperthermia or burns. Recently, a group of researchers designed and tested a 'smart' jacket equipped with environmental sensors, heat-generating and color-changing yarns, and artificial intelligence (AI) to control temperature and prevent overheating.

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Ecologi Acquires Carbon Measurement Solution Provider Net Zero Now

ESG Today

UK-based Climate solutions-focused platform Ecologi announced the acquisition of carbon measurement and reduction platform Net Zero Now. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Ecologi said that the new combined entity will create a tailored and complete solution helping businesses lead their industries towards net zero, bringing together sector-specific carbon measurement and reduction capabilities with access to climate projects and investments that help businesses offset their environmental imp

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AGL targets 1.4 GW of new big batteries to firm renewables and cash in on price volatility

Renew Economy

AGL details plans to lock in another 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of grid scale battery storage projects over the coming year, in the race to transform its electricity mix from roughly 80 per cent coal to firmed renewables. The post AGL targets 1.4 GW of new big batteries to firm renewables and cash in on price volatility appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Henkel Product Winners: Product of the Year™ 2025

3BL Media

Product of the Year (POY) USA is the worlds largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. The purpose of the award is to guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Each year, POY accepts entries for consumer products that demonstrate advancement within their industries. The POY USA seal is backed by a survey of 40,000 people by Kantar, a global leader in product innovation research.

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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.

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Take the Natural Path to Long-term Value

Chris Hall

Michele Calcaterra, ECPI Director at Confluence and Senior Lecturer at SDA Bocconi, says managing biodiversity risks is a critical component of a resilient investment strategy. Over half of global GDP – more than US$44 trillion in economic value – relies on nature and its services. Biodiversity loss is not just a concern for environmentalists; it is a critical factor in the stability and growth of global financial markets.

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Report sets out priorities for UK to become a global leader in AI frugality and efficiency

Envirotec Magazine

Government must ensure that tech companies accurately report how much energy and water their data centres are using, according to a report published on 7 February by the National Engineering Policy Centre. Data centres can and should be designed to use less water and critical raw materials, but government must set the conditions for this as the AI Opportunities Action Plan is rolled out.

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Biggest coal generator has zero appetite for nuclear in a market where grid flexibility is king

Renew Economy

AGL CEO says Australia's biggest baseload generator has no plans for "always on nuclear," but is investing heavily in flexible assets including heaps of big batteries. The post Biggest coal generator has zero appetite for nuclear in a market where grid flexibility is king appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Holland Enters Partnership To Renovate the Gralha Azul Experimental Farm in Brazil

3BL Media

New Holland , a CNH brand, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Paran (PUCPR) in Brazil, have entered a partnership to modernize and renovate the Gralha Azul Experimental Farm (FEGA), a unit that provides teaching and research support for undergraduate and graduate courses related to agriculture, especially Veterinary Medicine and Agronomy. Six new tractors will be made available to support the activities of these courses and the Veterinary School Clinic.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.