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.
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Among the limited accomplishments of COP29 last week was the approval of a long-awaited and controversial global framework for carbon offsets. Some climate campaigners welcomed the announcement with cautious optimism. Others warned that the agreement doesn't fix big mistakes that carbon trading has made in the past. The voluntary market for carbon credits – separate from cap-and-trade markets regulated by governments – has grown slowly over the last few years, hobbled by loose definitions and la
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Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Highlights EBRD lends 18 million to support construction of a sustainable office building in Vilnius Investment promotes urban regeneration of the city State-of-the-art building to target BR.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
By Evelyn Mitchell | November 12, 2024 Regions Bank announced it has been designated as a 2025 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly , an organization that measures the commitment of companies to support the military community. Regions Bank is designated among Silver 2025 Military Friendly Employers. Only a select group of companies achieve this honor.
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.
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.
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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3BL Media
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
In this replay episode of ESG Talk, we bring together our two-part series featuring Amalgamated Bank's CEO, Priscilla Sims Brown, CFO Jason Darby, and special guest host Kim Huffman, CIO of Workiva. Learn how Amalgamated Bank leverages technology to advance its mission-driven business model and actionable strategies for organizations looking to make an impact.
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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
A striking new phenomenon is emerging: distinct regions are seeing repeated heat waves that are so extreme, they fall far beyond what any model of global warming can predict or explain. A new study provides the first worldwide map of such regions, which show up on every continent except Antarctica like giant, angry skin blotches.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
AI systems are powerful but often operate like “black boxes,” shrouded in mystery. Here’s how companies can shed some light and drive adoption of AI solutions that users trust and understand.
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
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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Greens make last minute commitment to vote for $22 billion Future Made in Australia policy under proviso no support would go to coal, oil and gas. The post Australia to reshape manufacturing base as Greens deal excludes fossil fuels from flagship industry policy appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
Our November obituaries also include a visionary architect, a digital-arts innovator, and a Holocaust survivor whose story of tragedy and triumph became a New York Times bestseller.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
After surging during the pandemic, diamond prices have reversed to multiyear lows. Proactive moves by players across the value chain can help ensure stability and longevity in the years to come.
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
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Schneider Electric First-of-its-kind environmental initiative addresses the critical data shortage for MEP products needed to decarbonize building services. RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, November 28, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and One Click LCA , the leading sustainability software platform for construction and manufacturing, have today announced a partnership to improve the accuracy of environmental assessments in e
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
The phrase we’ve heard a hundred times is “we like renewables, but…”. The main problem is a lack of communication. Local energy hubs could be the answer. The post “We like renewables, but …” This is why industry is now calling for Local Energy Hubs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
The world’s largest companies are increasingly integrating ESG performance in executive and board compensation, and are appointing dedicated sustainability leaders, as they continue to set climate goals and prepare for regulatory sustainability-related disclosure requirements, according to a new report released by global professional services firm KPMG.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Capital expenditures need to be deployed strategically across metals and mining projects critical for the energy transition. Intervening early and setting a clear focus can help avoid issues.
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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
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
LIMA, Peru, November 28, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has become the first port terminal operator in Peru to receive the prestigious Peru Brand license. DP World Callao, the concessionaire of the South Pier at the Port of Callao, was awarded the license by the Commission for the Promotion of Peru for Exports and Tourism (PromPeru) as part of its Peru Brand Licensee Program.
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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
A new study has provided further evidence that the deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana during 2020 were the result of drinking from water holes where toxic algae populations had exploded due to climate change.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 24, 2024
In the end, COP29 lived up to its low expectations. “Abysmally poor.” “A betrayal.” “A complete failure in terms of delivering the ambition. The post Past deadline, COP29 climate talks salvage a meager agreement on climate financing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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.
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.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
Second stage of Kwinana battery completed, which will nearly double the state's storage capacity as wind and solar hit new record shares of more than 85 pct. The post W.A. nearly doubles grid storage as second Kwinana battery finished and wind and solar hit record highs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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%.
Cisco CSR
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
In our recent Cisco AI Readiness Index, we found that only 13% of organizations consider themselves ready to capture AI’s potential, even though urgency is high. Companies are investing, but close to half of respondents say the gains aren’t meeting expectations. Here’s how organizations can get themselves better prepared.
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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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