Hospitals get the green light for green backup power
GreenBiz
JUNE 13, 2023
Kaiser Permanente already sees microgrids as its “first line of defense.
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AGL adds three more big batteries, concedes gas demand will fall even with coal exit
Renew Economy
JUNE 15, 2023
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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Meet the man calling out Big Tech’s climate hypocrisy
Corporate Knights
JUNE 14, 2023
Bill Weihl has lost his voice. In the last year, the San Francisco–based founder of ClimateVoice, a non-profit that is pushing the tech industry to support stronger climate policy, has developed an irreversible throat condition that has robbed him of speech. But far greater than the irony of Weihl’s voicelessness is the symbolism of his determination to be heard.
International Energy Agency - 45 governments endorse goal of doubling global energy efficiency progress by 2030
Global Renewable News
JUNE 11, 2023
Ministers at Global Conference on Energy Efficiency pledge to support stronger policy action and prioritise investment in crucial decade' for energy and climate targetsForty-five governments f.
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.
What the EU’s new border tax could mean for carbon markets
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
The European Union’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism should incentivize more countries to put a price on carbon, but not the U.S.
Big batteries storm the fossil fuel citadels, and spell the end for coal and gas
Renew Economy
JUNE 14, 2023
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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What is digital transformation?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 14, 2023
Digital transformation is the rewiring of an organization, with the goal of creating value by continuously deploying tech at scale.
Google exec: 'Significant mining' is key to net zero
GreenBiz
JUNE 14, 2023
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.
“Day for history books:” Hazelwood becomes first coal plant to transition to big battery
Renew Economy
JUNE 13, 2023
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.
EU Commission Eases Sustainability Reporting Rules
ESG Today
JUNE 12, 2023
Enables materiality assessments for sustainability factors, extended phase-in times for small businesses The European Commission on Friday released a series of proposed changes to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), the rules and requirements for companies to report on sustainability-related impacts, opportunities and risks under the EU’s upcoming Corporate Sustainable Reporting Directive (CSRD).
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
Beyond AI: Prioritizing Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss
Green Project Management
JUNE 12, 2023
Art Intelligence (AI) has been hailed as a solution to many of humanity’s problems. Over the last six months, the amount of posts, podcasts, articles, and talks on AI has increased exponentially. I get it. AI is revolutionary, it is cool, it is changing things. but the growing focus on AI and how it will disrupt […] The post Beyond AI: Prioritizing Sustainability in the Face of Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.
New construction plus old data is a dangerous formula for flood control
GreenBiz
JUNE 12, 2023
America’s aging flood control infrastructure is failing even with federal funding on its way.
Queensland budgets $19bn for shift to renewables, in huge push away from coal
Renew Economy
JUNE 12, 2023
"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.
A look at DeviceScript, Microsoft’s modern IoT coding language
Stacey Higginbotham
JUNE 14, 2023
Microsoft last month introduced DeviceScript , a sub-set of the company’s TypeScript programming language, specifically for the IoT. DeviceScript apps are meant to bring a more modern coding approach to small connected devices that run on microcontrollers. Given my ongoing development education, I took a brief look at DeviceScript by installing it and running through some of the code examples.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Puerto Rico utility debt plan could saddle residents with unaffordable power bills for decades, groups warn
Utiliity Dive
JUNE 12, 2023
The bankrupt Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority has more than $9 billion in legacy debt obligations, and experts fear a proposed repayment plan will drive customers off the grid and away from the island.
DOE releases a hydrogen roadmap to cut emissions
GreenBiz
JUNE 12, 2023
The Department of Energy is prioritizing green hydrogen as a path forward for a net-zero economy.
New battery gigafactory in works for German energy storage giant
Renew Economy
JUNE 15, 2023
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.
The case for compliance as a competitive advantage for banks
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 14, 2023
Banks that build common ground between their compliance functions and business leaders who shape strategy can open paths to better customer experience, greater productivity, and resilient growth.
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
EU Commission Proposes Regulation of ESG Ratings Providers
ESG Today
JUNE 13, 2023
The European Commission released a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at bolstering its sustainable finance framework, including a new proposal to regulate ESG ratings providers, and the introduction of a new set of criteria for sustainable economic activities under the EU Taxonomy. The sustainable finance framework is aimed at helping facilitate the flow of capital needed to finance the EU’s sustainability goals, including the ambitions of the European Green Deal, such as reducing net greenhou
The path to decarbonizing transport requires swift, coordinated action
GreenBiz
JUNE 15, 2023
Meaningful progress toward transport decarbonization requires existing technologies, infrastructure investment and accelerated deployment of new, large-scale solutions.
World must add 1.5TW of new wind and solar each year to keep to 1.5°C of warming
Renew Economy
JUNE 13, 2023
New analysis lays out the safest path to limit global warming to 1.5°C – and to slash future reliance on unproven methods of carbon removal. The post World must add 1.5TW of new wind and solar each year to keep to 1.5°C of warming appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Toyota Plans Bold Next-Gen Battery, Hydrogen Technology
Environment + Energy Leader
JUNE 14, 2023
Toyota plana to develop more advanced batteries for electric vehicles and advanced hydrogen technologies for cleaner transportation
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
BlackRock Launches New Climate-Focused ETFs Anchored by $3 Billion Investment from Ilmarinen
ESG Today
JUNE 14, 2023
Helsinki, Finland-based pension insurance company Ilmarinen announced investments of over €2.7 billion (USD$3 billion) as an anchor investor in two new climate-focused ETFs launched by BlackRock’s iShares. The new iShares ETFs include U.S. and Japan-focused funds that track MSCI Climate Action indexes. MSCI launched its Climate Action Index suite last year, aimed at enabling investors to invest in companies making progress towards emissions reduction targets.
LinkedIn: Green skills fail to keep up with surging global demand
GreenBiz
JUNE 16, 2023
Green job postings grew nearly twice as fast as the share of green talent between 2022 and 2023, according to a new report.
Coal outages strike across two states as power prices march up
Renew Economy
JUNE 12, 2023
Number of coal outages hit grid over long weekend as generator warns of more price hikes. The post Coal outages strike across two states as power prices march up appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The Week in Impact Investing: Allocation
Impact Alpha
JUNE 16, 2023
TGIF, Agents of Impact! We’re taking a Brief break to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday in the US. We’ll be back in your in-box. The post The Week in Impact Investing: Allocation appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
BlackRock Launches “Brown to Green” Transition-Themed Materials Fund
ESG Today
JUNE 13, 2023
Investment giant BlackRock announced the launch of the BlackRock Global Funds [BGF] Brown to Green Materials Fund, a new fund aimed at targeting materials sector-related investment opportunities stemming from the transition to a low carbon economy. According to BlackRock, the new fund launch comes as most of the investment focus for the low carbon transition theme has been centered on areas such as renewables or electric vehicles, while “markets may have overlooked the ingredients essential to t
Evergreen State + Emerald City = Circular economy
GreenBiz
JUNE 15, 2023
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell talk up a "waste not, want not" economy that lifts all boats, and they seek support to create it.
ACT starts to bank its cheapest wind power yet in next stage to kick out fossil fuels
Renew Economy
JUNE 12, 2023
ACT starts to source its cheapest wind power yet, guaranteeing lower prices into the future as it moves to next stage of kicking out fossil fuels. The post ACT starts to bank its cheapest wind power yet in next stage to kick out fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Rewired pharma companies will win in the digital age
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 14, 2023
Despite progress, most pharma companies have not fully rewired their tech, tools, and operating models to realize their digital and analytics ambitions. Five actions can help them achieve scale.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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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