Green Project Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Back in 2009, when GPM started its journey, our mission was deeply rooted in environmental sustainability—hence the name Green Project Management. Looking back, I often joke that if I had Marty McFly’s DeLorean, I’d do a lot of cool things, and yes, one of them would probably be changing our name. But here we are, […] The post Out with Reductionist Approach: Getting Real With Regeneration in Project Management appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Canada is brimming with the potential to meet the aspirations of its citizens. No matter their political affiliations, Canadians overwhelmingly desire a flourishing economy that generates skilled jobs, ensures secure retirements, provides affordable housing and fosters economic opportunities. They seek meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a commitment to preserving nature, and robust protection for their homes and businesses against increasingly severe natural disasters.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Colin Browne, Cascale CEO, delivered a recorded keynote speech at the recent Procurement Success Summit (PSS) in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2014, the Procurement Success Summit is recognized as the most influential procurement event in the Asia-Pacific region, serving the world’s leading procurement and industry innovation leaders. Browne shared an overview of Cascale and the Higg Index suite of tools, which help more than 40,000 users measure their sustainability impact.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The cost of reversing the effects of climate change -- restoring melted polar sea ice, for example -- quickly climbs nearly fourfold soon after a tipping point is crossed, according to new work. Much work has been done to explore the environmental costs tied to climate change. But this new study marks the first time researchers have quantified the costs of controlling tipping points before and after they unfold.

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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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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Australian households could lower their bills by over two thirds if they fully electrify their home by cutting out gas and petrol according to a new report from AEMC. The post Australian homes could slash energy bills by two thirds by cutting out gas and petrol, AEMC says appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

This week in ESG news: New sustainability leaders appointed at Starbucks, SAP; IFRS releases guide for reporting on sustainability risks and opportunities; EU, UK advance laws to regulate ESG ratings providers; Mercedes-Benz sharpens sustainability strategy on key focus areas; Deloitte releases CSRD sustainability reporting solutions; EU bans products made using forced labor; HSBC, BlackRock buy sustainable aviation fuel; nine out of ten companies planning to boost sustainability IT spend next

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required investments in generation and transmission infrastructure. The reason: these plans do not account for climate change's impacts on water resources. Specifically, changes in water availability caused by climate change could decrease hydropower generation by up to 23% by the year 2050, while electricity demand could increase by 2%.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Updated: Australia's newest and biggest battery makes a surprise intervention on the grid as the market operator marshalled resources to keep the lights on in NSW. The post Australia’s newest and biggest battery charged with surprise role in keeping lights on in NSW heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Following two weeks of intensive negotiations, the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended with an agreement to triple climate change-related finance flows to developing nations to $300 billion annually over the next decade, and with significant progress towards the development of international carbon markets. Despite the steps taken at the conference, however, the climate finance goal was criticized sharply as being insufficient by developing nations, with India’s representative sayi

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

SWORDS, Ireland, November 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized in TIME’s inaugural ranking of the World’s Best Companies for Sustainable Growth. Developed in collaboration with market research company Statista, the list highlights companies that excel in sustainable growth and financial stability while minimizing their environmental footprint.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity. This threatens natural resources, biodiversity, and people's quality of life. To protect forests, scientists have developed Forest 4.0, an intelligent forest data processing model integrating blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Blackout featured prominently in media headlines this week, but not on the grid. But as the coal fleet gets older, there are smarter ways of responding to demand spikes. The post In the end, the only blackouts were in the media headlines: But there has to be a better way to do this appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Swedish green iron and steel maker Stegra (formerly H2 Green Steel) announced that it has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with German low-carbon power producer Uniper for a yearly supply of electricity produced over the 6-year period ranging from 2027-2032, covering a total of 6 TWh (terawatt hours). Founded in 2020, Stegra is developing its flagship green steel plant in Boden, Sweden, with the project including a giga-scale green hydrogen plant as an integrated part of the ste

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, November 27, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has successfully received the MSC Marie, an Ultra-Large Container Vessel (ULCV), at the Port of Caucedo, the largest ship to ever dock in the Dominican Republic. The event underscores the Dominican Republic’s position as a leading logistics hub in the Americas.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Researchers have created a novel protein-based gel as a potential ingredient in sustainable and high-performance personal skincare products (PSCPs). This protein-based material, named Q5, could transform the rheological -- or flow-related -- properties of PSCPs, making them more stable under the slightly acidic conditions of human skin. This innovation could also streamline the creation of more eco-friendly skincare products, offering increased efficacy and durability while addressing market dem

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

New tender for 6 GW for wind and solar opens, as Climate Authority calls for CIS to be expanded, for more use of local networks, faster planning approvals and more solar and battery hybrids. The post New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Under a new agreement, Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB will provide fossil-free steel to Amazon Web Services for use in construction of one of its three new data centers in Sweden. The program will see AWS receive steel from SSAB, as well as roof and wall structures for the buildings from SSAB’s subsidiary Ruukki. The main data center buildings are due for completion by mid-2025.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This story was originally published on TriplePundit. By Javier Quiñones Collective action on climate change is powerful. We know more than half of the world's largest companies have set net-zero targets and are exploring new technologies, implementing better processes and re-designing their business models in support of a brighter future. At IKEA, we believe we can do far more together on climate change than any of us can do as individuals.

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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 25, 2024

Not all plastics are equal -- some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills because color additives lead to ineffective sorting. Now, researchers report on the ability to leverage one additive in black plastics, with the help of sunlight or white LEDs, to convert black and colored polystyrene waste into reusable starting materials.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

South Australia wants to bring back two mothballed diesel generators for the next two summers, citing the lack of demand side measures in the state and delays to the new link to NSW. The post South Australia wants to bring back mothballed diesel plants due to lack of demand side options appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL, announced that it will purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Infinium, a producer of eSAF, a synthetic drop-in fuel substitute derived from natural sources. The deal will see Infinium provide commercial volumes to any of IAG’s five airlines over ten years.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Originally published on PSEG NesRoom MORRISTOWN, N.J., November 26, 2024 /3BL/ - PSE&G is focused on maintaining a safe gas distribution system. As part of our efforts, we partnered with first responders from Morristown, New Jersey in a safety exercise that simulated a gas emergency. The three-hour exercise allowed PSE&G and other safety professionals to practice keeping the public safe in the event of an incident at PSE&G natural gas facilities.

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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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Sustainability Matters

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Riverina Oils , a NSW canola oil producer, has partnered with Australian renewable energy retailer Flow Power to power its operations with solar energy. Flow Power described the new solar installation as its largest behind-the-meter project, adding that it set a new standard for renewable energy use in the manufacturing of Australian products. Located in the agricultural hub of the Riverina region in Bomen, NSW, the plant — which has been operational since 2013 — annually produces over 80,000 to

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Absence of more than 3 gigawatts of "always on" baseload fossil fuel generators, including at the country's newly subsidised biggest coal fired power station, leaves coal dependent grids vulnerable to heatwave. The post Extended outages of “always on” baseload power leaves coal states vulnerable to heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The government of Thailand announced the completion of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), raising 30 billion baht (USD$865 million), with interest rates on the new 15-year notes tied to the country’s climate and energy transition goals. Demand for the bonds were strong, with the PMDO upsizing the offering from 20 billion baht to 30 billion baht, after the offering was oversubscribed by 2.8 times.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

November 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres President and CEO Mindy Lubber issued the following statement after COP29, as global negotiators at the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, finalized an agreement to help keep the world on track to reduce pollution dangerously overheating the planet. “Today’s agreement shows once again that finance and markets will play a central role in achieving the world’s shared goal of preventing the worst impacts of climate change.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Net zero. An environmental commitment sought by billions of global citizens, creating a world where the production of carbon emissions is counterbalanced by the amount we are able to absorb or sequester. Industries, corporations, and governments have committed to net zero goals, some within just a few short years, which will help to restore the overall health of the natural environment.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Commissioning has started on what will be the biggest battery in South Australia, with a first-of-its-kind contract to deliver a "baseload renewables" supply to the giant Olympic Dam mine. The post South Australia’s biggest battery charges up as new wave of storage prepares to enter grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

German climate startup HyperHeat announced that it has raised €3.5 million (USD$3.7 million) in a new funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the building and testing of its solutions to use renewable energy to produce zero-carbon industrial heat. Founded in 2023 by Dr. Lars Amsbeck and Frederick Lessmann, HyperHeat is developing a system that will use renewable sources for the high-temperature heating required by heavy industry.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, November 29, 2024 /3BL/ - For a quarter-century, the Schneider Electric Foundation has been a catalyst for positive change, empowering young people worldwide to address pressing social issues. At the occasion of its 25th anniversary, the Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to foster a more equitable and sustainable future.

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