McKinsey Sustainabilty

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Biodiversity is the multitude of diverse organisms across an ecosystem. It is essential for supporting the health and sustainability of all life on Earth.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System, regarded as the biggest isolated grid in the world, hit a new penetration record for wind and solar power over the weekend, a new peak of 85.7 per cent. The milestone was noted on LinkedIn by the state’s co-ordinator of energy, Jai Thomas, referring to data displayed on the […] The post Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Greenhouse Gas Emissions SAIC’s commitment to environmental sustainability begins with decarbonization of our operations. Our intent is to reduce overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and work with our stakeholders to do the same. Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions We measure, monitor and track our Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions at facilities where we maintain operational control and publicly disclose those emissions.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

More than 1,700 oil, gas and coal lobbyists are registered attendees of this year’s international climate summit, currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan, to try to persuade the world that the fossil fuel industry can be part of the climate solution. The PR companies that help them sell that message are not far behind. Dozens of the consultants registered for the two-week conference, called COP29, come from 10 public relations agencies that work with oil giants such as Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil, a

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

An international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel use will not actually stop global warming. The science of net zero, developed over 15 years ago, does not include these natural carbon sinks in the definition of net human-induced CO2 emissions.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Australia has just joined a new coalition at the UN climate talks, one that rules out new coal power in our energy system and promises to encourage others to do the same in the run up to next year’s critical mitigation summit in Brazil. This is a critical step in our country’s energy future, and […] The post Dealer lecturing addicts? Australia backs coal power ban but continues to sell the stuff appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

T hree years ago, Canada enshrined its 2050 net-zero target into law. Bringing Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions to a level anywhere in the vicinity of zero, net or otherwise, in the next 30 years will require a radical departure from what we’ve seen the last three decades. Emissions today are higher than they were in 1995, and in the 17 years since they peaked in 2007 they have declined a total of just 11%.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

HSBC Hong Kong, Cathay Pacific and biofuels platform EcoCeres announced a new initiative aimed at helping to decarbonize air travel by supporting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hong Kong. Under the new initiative, HSBC will purchase 3,400 tonnes of SAF produced by EcoCeres, for use by Cathay Pacific on flights departing from the Hong Kong International Airport.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

South Australia flags new mechanism to underwrite gas generators to ensure it has enough back up for its net 100 per cent renewables target, putting it at odds with federal plan that excludes fossil fuels. The post South Australia may underwrite gas generators in new plan to back up 100 pct net renewables target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The ballooning energy demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and data centers are driving big plans to potentially triple nuclear power capacity in the U.S. by 2050. From discussions of restarting a reactor at Three Mile Island to the deployment of small modular reactors, data centers need certainty about how they’ll keep pace with data streaming and processing demands at a time when the grid is tapping out.

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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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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The makers of heat recovery systems don’t tend to generate much media frenzy, but when they’re introduced by the likes of America’s Got Talent judge Heidi Klum, Canadian supermodel Winnie Harlow and William, Prince of Wales, the paparazzi start to take notice. That’s the magic formula behind this month’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa, a glitzy event that shamelessly combined Hollywood pizzazz and British royalty with innovative waste-heat systems, wildlife conservati

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Amsterdam-based TRACT, which offers sustainability measurement systems for supply chains, announced that it has raised $11.2 million in new funding. The funds will be used to expand the scope of the company’s services, which include a SaaS platform that enables companies in the agricultural and food industries to assess and develop methods to reduce their carbon footprints.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Construction begins on the biggest battery in the ACT, as plans also emerge for an even bigger battery at Hazelwood, near the shuttered coal fired power station. The post Construction to begin at giant battery in ACT, as plans unveiled for even bigger battery at Hazelwood appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NEW YORK, November 21, 2024 /3BL/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is proud to host its inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York City on December 13. To be held at Citi’s WELL Certified headquarters, this groundbreaking, full-day event will be IWBI’s first-ever conference dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Researchers employ machine learning to more accurately model the boundary layer wind field of tropical cyclones. Conventional approaches to storm forecasting involve large numerical simulations run on supercomputers incorporating mountains of observational data, and they still often result in inaccurate or incomplete predictions. In contrast, the author's machine learning algorithm is equipped with atmospheric physics equations that can produce more accurate results faster and with less data.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The UK government announced the publication of draft legislation, aimed at regulating providers of ESG ratings, with plans to proceed with introducing a finalized law to Parliament in early 2025. The new proposed law would place ESG ratings providers under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new draft legislation follows the launch of a consultation in early 2023 by the prior government assessing the need to regulate ESG ratings providers in order to improve clarity and

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

News Australia's only wind turbine tower manufacturer has decided to pack it in has been packaged by the Murdoch media and Coalition as a renewables embarrassment for Labor. History tells a different story. The post Australia’s only wind turbine tower maker to close shop, prompts Coalition to ignore its own history appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities. We’ve focused on areas where we can make the biggest impact, and much of our progress is realized through the work of our purpose-driven brands. Helping communities in need is an integral part of Clorox’s purpose to champion people to be well and thrive, and Brita’s efforts to champion access to filtered drinking water i

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Chlorophyll (a naturally occurring pigment involved in photosynthesis)-inspired molecules hold promise for developing next-generation light-harvesting materials. However, achieving precise control over their assembly is challenging. Researchers have now revealed that attaching dendrons -- branched, tree-like structures -- can aid in self-assembly of chlorophyll's materials.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The European Commission announced today the release of its NextGenerationEU (NGEU) Green Bonds Allocation and Impact Report 2024, with information on the allocation of proceeds from the issuance of NGEU Green Bonds and their estimated realized and expected climate impacts, revealing that investments funded by green bonds under the program are anticipated to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 55 million tons per year across the EU.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Renewables growth from 2015-2025 is on track to cut Australia’s electricity sector emissions by nearly 40% in a decade, equivalent to emissions from all the nation’s cars, commercial vehicles and planes. The post “Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom We are excited to share that HARMAN has been recognized with the Silver Award for Responsible Investor of the Year at the Climate Action Summit 2024, organized by ET Edge (Times of India Group). This award is a testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability in our business. As a company, we believe that the future of technology must be aligned with the future of our planet.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A new study shows that the oceans were less cold in the early 20th century (1900--1930) than previously thought. During this period the ocean appears too cold due to the way some measurements were taken. This makes global ocean surface temperature measurements during this period inconsistent with both land air temperatures and palaeoclimatic data and the differences between land and ocean are larger than shown in climate models.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2024

IBM announced the general availability of IBM Maximo Renewables, a new solution aimed at enabling companies to manage and maximize the efficiency of their renewable energy assets, including tracking and monitoring renewable asset performance, identify causes and recommend actions for efficiency losses, and plan and manage maintenance work. According to Kendra DeKeyrel VP, ESG & Asset Management Products Leader at IBM, the new solution as companies face a series of challenges as they increasi

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Europe's newest and most powerful nuclear reactor – delivered more than a decade late and nearly four times over budget – is proving a headache for grid operators now it's finally up and running. The post Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

xStorage battery energy storage system helps maximize onsite renewables, reduce energy costs and decarbonize power systems Eaton’s national network of engineers, digital monitoring and management software provide comprehensive commissioning and maintenance support PITTSBURGH, November 21, 2024 /3BL/ - Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorage TM battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Scientists discovered a stretch of DNA in both C3 plants, like wheat and soybeans, and C4 plants, like corn and sorghum, that is responsible for optimizing C4 plant photosynthesis and making them better at withstanding heat and drought. The findings are insightful in understanding how some plants evolved to be more efficient, and may now be used as a springboard for turning C4 photosynthesis on in C3 plants -- an important step for creating sustainable crop populations in the face of climate cha

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

This week in ESG news: SEC fines Invesco $17.5 million over ESG investing claims; IAASB releases first sustainability reporting assurance standards; EU lawmakers delay supply chain deforestation law; Shell wins appeal against landmark climate ruling; CDP strengthens alignment of sustainability reporting platform with GRI, EU standards; IKEA invests $1.6 billion to decarbonize store heating and cooling; UK, Brazil reveal new 2035 climate goals at COP29; ISO launches new principles for ESG perform

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The world’s largest onshore wind turbine, a 15MW behemoth capable of powering 160,000 households with blades nearly the length of the MCG, has been powered up. The post World’s largest onshore wind turbine powers up for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Thu, Dec 5, 2024 7:00 AM EST COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, brings together world leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and environmental activists to exchange ideas and formulate strategies to tackle climate change. This event presents a crucial moment for governments and industry to step-up and fast-track the global climate agenda in order to meet global ambitions.

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