What the global energy crisis teaches us about clean energy
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 1, 2021
One thing these shortages have in common: They’re related to fossil fuels extracted in other countries than where they’re needed.
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Alitheia backs Nigerian agri-processing venture ReelFruit
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
ImpactAlpha, September 28 – ReelFruit sources produce from local farmers for dried fruit snacks. The Lagos-based company’s $3 million Series A round will. The post Alitheia backs Nigerian agri-processing venture ReelFruit appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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At mid-year, U.S. renewable energy production hits all-time high
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Domestic production of renewable energy (i.e., biofuels, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) reached an all-time high in the first six months of this year, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of new data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). . The latest issue of EIA’s “Monthly Energy Review” report (with data through June 30, 2021) reveals that renewable sources accounted for 12.91% of the U.S. energy produced (and 12.71% of the energy c
Climate studies focus on a new priority: urban areas
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute Climate change affects cities, and cities affect the climate. Urban areas are hotspots for heat waves, flooding, and air pollution that ultimately affect human health and welfare.
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.
Investing in nature gives industry a competitive advantage
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Industry leaders need to change the measures of growth, bring the true value of nature into market pricing and ensure demands on nature do not exceed the ability to supply.
Four steps investors can take to move beyond ESG greenwashing and drive real impact
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
ESG-focused assets — increasingly ubiquitous in the global investment landscape — have grown exponentially over the past 10 years. Currently in the United. The post Four steps investors can take to move beyond ESG greenwashing and drive real impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Menstrual cups are a cheaper, more sustainable way for women to cope with periods than tampons or pads
Environmental News Bits
OCTOBER 1, 2021
by Susan Powers (Clarkson University) Every year in America, women spend at least US$2.8 billion on sanitary pads and tampons that can take hundreds of years to decompose. Is there a more economical and environmentally friendly way?
Is the gentrification of resale upon us?
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
While peer-to-peer resale sites may have envisioned users to be individuals seeking to sustainably sell their own pre-loved clothes, a growing class of entrepreneurs are driving their growth.
Innovative mechanisms aim to crack the tough nuts of climate finance
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 30 – At this point, solar power, electric vehicles and optimization software are the low-hanging fruits. More difficult: funding sustainable infrastructure. The post Innovative mechanisms aim to crack the tough nuts of climate finance appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
L’Oreal achieves carbon-neutrality across US operations
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
French-headquartered beauty products company L’Oreal has reached carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 emissions across its facilities in the US. L’Oreal made the announcement during the Climate Week NYC that its 25 facilities including manufacturing, distribution, administrative and research, and innovation sites across 12 states in the US are now carbon neutral.
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
Western fires are burning higher in the mountains and at unprecedented rates as the climate warms
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
by Mojtaba Sadeghn (Boise State University) John Abatzoglou (University of California, Merced), and Mohammad Reza Alizadeh (McGill University) The Western U.S. is experiencing another severe fire season, and a recent study shows that even high mountain areas once considered too wet to burn are at increasing risk as the climate warms.
As climate emergency first responders, care workers are demanding federal support
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Home care workers rarely get the recognition or resources they deserve for their labor and efforts.
Global standards for sustainability accounting must be holistic and inclusive
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
When global leaders converge on Glasgow in November for the COP26 climate summit, all eyes will be on the pledges that politicians make. The post Global standards for sustainability accounting must be holistic and inclusive appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
SSE Renewables enters Japanese offshore wind market
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 1, 2021
SSE Renewables has signed an agreement with Japanese renewable energy developer, Pacifico Energy, to create a joint ownership company that will pursue offshore wind energy development in Japan. The creation of the joint ownership company involves the acquisition by SSE Renewables of an 80% stake in an offshore wind development platform from Pacifico Energy and is aligned with SSE Renewables’ expansion strategy.
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.
Water Survey team launches podcast for drinking water professionals
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
by Trish Barker, Prairie Research Institute Water operators, technical assistance providers, regulators, consultants, private well owners, and more all have a role to play in protecting public health. The team behind both WaterOperator.org and the Private Well Class is launching a new podcast to strengthen connections between the many stakeholders involved in this effort.
When AI and ESG collide
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
The corporate world’s embrace of AI will strain ESG strategies far more deeply than most of us think.
The Week in impact investing: Outcomes
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2021
TGIF, Agents of Impact! ?? Next Call: Black tech, green solutions. “We need to have founders and investors who have relationships with the. The post The Week in impact investing: Outcomes appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Midwest states form coalition to accelerate EV adoption
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. The governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday to form the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition -- an effort designed to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and deployment of charging infrastructure. REV Midwest will coordinate on regional EV infrastructure strategies and siting to spur medium and heavy-duty fleet electrification, evaluate challenges and opportunities of manufacturing, and
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
Solar Futures Study
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Download the document. Dramatic improvements to solar technologies and other clean energy technologies have enabled recent rapid growth in deployment and are providing cost-effective options for decarbonizing the U.S. electric grid. The Solar Futures Study explores the role of solar in decarbonizing the grid.
Soil health practices are paying off
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OCTOBER 1, 2021
A new report shows that regenerative agriculture practices are good for incomes, soil health and the environment.
Media boomlet in climate and impact investing follows the money
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 28 – Media outlets cite the flow of capital to ESG and climate funds as evidence of the arrival of impact investing. The post Media boomlet in climate and impact investing follows the money appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Three ways to drive profitability for wind energy investors
Renewable Energy World
OCTOBER 1, 2021
ONYX Insight has released a new report providing recommendations on how the wind energy sector can remain successful and profitable for players. The Decoding Wind’s Future study states that successful renewable energy operators will need to be responsive to pricing mechanisms and tailor their operations to improve profitability. Three ways wind energy sector players can do so include: Eliminate silos : The study states that siloed data has over the past years prevented the wind energy industry f
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
PRI projects and data boost agricultural producers’ productivity
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SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute With some of the best farmland in the country, Illinois has a competitive advantage over other states in the agriculture sector.
A sea change for seafloor mapping
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
One of the biggest challenges in drawing ocean maps at any depth has been the relative lack of standardization in how data is shared.
Zola Electric raises $90 million to expand off-grid energy access
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
ImpactAlpha, September 27 — Amsterdam-based Zola Electric launched in 2011 as Off Grid Electric to connect millions of energy-poor households to low-cost, renewable. The post Zola Electric raises $90 million to expand off-grid energy access appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Minneapolis battery pilot will test vision for sharing solar power with neighbors
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Contributed by Frank Jossi, Energy News Network. Four batteries are being installed at a North Minneapolis green jobs training center in one of the country’s first “virtual power plant” pilot projects. Each battery will simulate a household buying and selling power with neighbors. An energy storage pilot project in Minneapolis will help test a vision for how homeowners might someday share solar power directly with neighbors.
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.
Bioluminescent plants could be the sustainable light source of the future
Good.is: Planet
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Indoor lighting: can't live with it, can't live without it. On one hand, lighting is expensive , costing on average $1,400 dollars per household per year, plus it's bad for the environment, accounting for about 20% of worldwide energy consumption. Lighting can even be unhealthy, as staring at bright lights all day causes permanent retinal damage. On the other hand, lighting is a necessary and unavoidable feature of modern life.
The time to act for the built environment is now
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
World Green Building Council beefs up 2030 net zero challenge to industry to take account of embodied CO2 and lifecycle impacts of construction materials.
Africa Eats crowdfunds capital to strengthen Africa’s food supply chains
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
ImpactAlpha, September 29 – Impact accelerator program Fledge last year launched Africa Eats to back promising startups in Africa that are strengthening the. The post Africa Eats crowdfunds capital to strengthen Africa’s food supply chains appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Accelerating energy transition by forming virtual power plants on blockchain
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Contributed by Dr. Mohsen Khorasany , TYMLEZ. Influenced by the increasing penetration of “behind-the-meter” distributed energy resources (DER), power systems are experiencing a paradigm shift from a centralized structure to a decentralized one. The high penetration level of DER raises technical, commercial, and regulatory challenges since the grid infrastructure is designed to deliver large-scale centralized generation to consumers rather than to integrate millions of consumer-owned
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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