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.
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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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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.
Marine environment at risk due to ship emissions
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JUNE 13, 2023
Researchers used four different types of port environments to investigate the levels of contaminants emitted from five different sources. They found that the combined emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances is putting the marine environment at risk. Ninety per cent of the harmful emissions came from ships fitted with scrubbers, whose purpose is to clean their exhaust gases.
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.
“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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
CSRD, CSDDD, ESRS and more: A cheat sheet of EU sustainability regulations
GreenBiz
JUNE 12, 2023
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Can Apple’s Vision Pro revive the industrial metaverse?
Stacey Higginbotham
JUNE 12, 2023
This story was originally published on June 9, 2023 in my weekly IoT newsletter. You can subscribe to it here. For the last year or so, I’ve been scoffing at the concept of the industrial metaverse. Microsoft, Nvidia, Siemens, and other big names in the computing and industrial manufacturing world have been promulgating this concept with product launches and reports , the idea being that — thanks to powerful graphics computers and digital twin software — manufacturers will be able to c
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.
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.
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.
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
ABB Systems purchased Eve in a bid for smart energy
Stacey Higginbotham
JUNE 12, 2023
ABB Group, and industrial giant, has purchased Eve Systems , a maker of connected switches, plugs and sensors that work with Thread, HomeKit, and Matter. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the deal has been in works for at least the last six or seven months, said Jerome Gackel, CEO of Eve. I can’t tell if this deal is the end of the original wave of smart home companies or the beginning of the wave of smart energy becoming mainstream.
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.
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.
Microsoft Adds ESG Reporting, Scope 3 Emissions Capabilities to Sustainability Platform
ESG Today
JUNE 16, 2023
Microsoft unveiled a series of new features that it is adding to its sustainability platform, Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability, with updates including capabilities to help companies meet emerging ESG reporting requirements and regulations, calculate Scope 3 emissions, and collect and manage a broad range of ESG data across categories and data sources.
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.
Regulatory efficiency will be essential for the energy transition
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 16, 2023
The energy and materials transition is stoking demand for critical metals needed in the net-zero supply chain. Regulatory and public policy uncertainty could put the transition at risk.
Power plants remain vulnerable to outages in extreme cold, despite warnings, FERC and NERC find
Utiliity Dive
JUNE 16, 2023
The majority of power plant outages during Winter Storm Elliott were caused by problems with freezing, fuel supply, and mechanical and electrical issues, echoing challenges from previous cold spells, FERC staff said Thursday.
Tasmania wind farms do best in May, Queensland dominates solar rankings
Renew Economy
JUNE 11, 2023
Listen of Top 20 wind and solar farms in month of May shows the wind blows in Tasmania and the sun shines in Queensland. The post Tasmania wind farms do best in May, Queensland dominates solar rankings appeared first on RenewEconomy.
IPSASB Launches Development of Climate-Related Reporting Standard for Public Sector
ESG Today
JUNE 15, 2023
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) announced today that it will develop a climate-related disclosure standard for governments and other private sector entities, marking the first sustainability reporting standard for the public sector. IPSASB Chair Ian Carruthers called the announcement a “huge first step in addressing the public sector’s need for sustainability reporting standards,” with the board noting that it hopes to initiate additional sustainability
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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