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Governments are being called on to put some regulatory muscle behind corporate net-zero pledges to ensure they don’t amount to mere greenwashing. . That’s a key recommendation from a United Nations expert panel led by former federal environment minister Catherine McKenna and comprising 17 business and government leaders from around the world. . “We must have zero tolerance for net-zero greenwashing,” said UN Secretary-General Ant ó nio Guterres at the launch of a report by the panel , which he
Rooftop PV and large scale solar producer nearly 60 per cent of generation for first time, sending grid demand to record low and eating further into coal's lunch. The post Solar nears 60pct of grid generation for first time, taking biggest bite yet out of coal’s lunch appeared first on RenewEconomy.
How our colleagues are collaborating with organizations to improve global vaccination rates. SOURCE: Merck & Co., Inc. DESCRIPTION: Providing vaccines to some of the hardest-to-reach places around the world. We’re steadfast and dedicated to discovering, developing, supplying and delivering vaccines to help prevent diseases around the world. However, we alone can’t achieve the broadest possible access and distribution to our vaccines.
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
Just a few years ago, much of the business community viewed climate advocates with indifference or skepticism. Today, companies representing 40% of the stock market have committed to science-based targets around reducing their greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. . These companies are not run by wide-eyed idealists. In many cases, these businesses are already making billions of dollars supplying climate solutions to the market.
A 10MW, two-hour (20MWh) battery energy storage system has been completed in the ACT, where it will be used to support the transmission network. The post Spanish energy giant switches on ACT battery – its first in the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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A 10MW, two-hour (20MWh) battery energy storage system has been completed in the ACT, where it will be used to support the transmission network. The post Spanish energy giant switches on ACT battery – its first in the world appeared first on RenewEconomy.
SOURCE: JetBlue Airways. DESCRIPTION: Now flying is JetBlue's newly redesigned Vets in Blue plane, making its Veterans Day debut. JetBlue is proud to support our U.S. active duty military, retired military and veterans, National Guard and Reserve, and their families year-round, offering several different military discounts and benefits for travel throughout the airline's network.
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France announces another four reactors are broken and won't be operating over winter, sending power prices soaring and increasing fears of blackouts. The post France electricity prices surge past €1,000/MWh as more nuclear reactors close for winter appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
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TOGETHER, WE MAKE AN IMPACT! SOURCE: DICK'S Sporting Goods. DESCRIPTION: We're excited to bring you the first edition of our quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation. Each quarter, we’ll highlight the great work being done in support of the Foundation by teammates across the company. Throughout the second quarter, we: Went back to school and continued our lasting partnership with UNITED at Twin Rivers school.
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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
A new video demonstrates how West Virginia University and Rockwell Automation together devised a solution for cleaning up acid mine draining at the watershed level. SOURCE: Rockwell Automation. DESCRIPTION: Acid mine drainage (AMD) from abandoned coal mines is preventing life from thriving in rivers and streams. A new video (above) demonstrates how West Virginia University (WVU) and Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) together devised a solution for cleaning up this pollutant at the watershed level.
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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
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SOURCE: Northern Trust. DESCRIPTION: As school districts face a growing teacher shortage, Northern Trust is partnering with the Public Education & Business Coalition (PEBC) to help fund a first-of-its-kind Pay for Success teacher residency program. A lead investor for an innovative Denver, Colo.-based project, Northern Trust, along with other private organizations—including The Gates Family Foundation and The Denver Foundation—is investing $1.4 million to help the PEBC scale its teacher resi
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Brookfield, the one time bid partner with Mike Cannon-Brookes for AGL, is now leading a consortium making an $18.4 billion offer for Origin Energy. The post Brookfield leads $18.4bn bid for Origin, plans to spend another $20bn on renewable transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Company to Partner in Asphalt Shingle Recycling Pilot. SOURCE: Owens Corning. DESCRIPTION: Owens Corning has taken an important step toward reaching its circular economy aspiration with the announcement of enhanced shingle recycling efforts. By 2030, the company intends to recycle two million tons of shingles per year in the U.S. . “Owens Corning has a strong sustainability foundation and has set ambitious goals.
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The world’s first commercial offshore floating solar plant has been commissioned off the east of China, integrated with offshore wind. The post Offshore floating solar plant linked with offshore wind in world first appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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