GreenBiz

JUNE 13, 2023

Kaiser Permanente already sees microgrids as its “first line of defense.

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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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Corporate Knights

JUNE 15, 2023

In a survey released last fall, Savills, a British real estate services firm, warned that Europe could soon see a glut of fallow office buildings, many of them rendered undesirable by investors, lenders and tenants because they failed to meet new efficiency thresholds embedded in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), a European Union climate policy that sets out minimum standards.

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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.

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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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GreenBiz

JUNE 12, 2023

Get ready for a nice warm bowl of alphabet soup.

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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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Corporate Knights

JUNE 13, 2023

In response to accusations of greenwashing and growing regulatory scrutiny, a group of high-powered financial networks is working to standardize the often-opaque jargon of the responsible investing industry. Driven by concerns that investors are being misled, sustainable investment leaders are hoping to streamline and codify the sometimes-murky terminology of ESG investing (which takes into consideration environmental, social and governance factors).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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).

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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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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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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.

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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.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 12, 2023

America’s aging flood control infrastructure is failing even with federal funding on its way.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 12, 2023

The Department of Energy is prioritizing green hydrogen as a path forward for a net-zero economy.

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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.

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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

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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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Environment + Energy Leader

JUNE 14, 2023

Toyota plana to develop more advanced batteries for electric vehicles and advanced hydrogen technologies for cleaner transportation

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GreenBiz

JUNE 15, 2023

Meaningful progress toward transport decarbonization requires existing technologies, infrastructure investment and accelerated deployment of new, large-scale solutions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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