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Could you power your data center with green hydrogen?

GreenBiz

Can green hydrogen be the key to more sustainable data center infrastructure? Startup ECL thinks so.

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Musk says electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy

Renew Economy

Musk says world can dump fossil fuels and move to an electric economy, and save money and energy. "I'm shocked by how few people realise this." The post Musk says electric world that kicks out fossil fuels will cost less than combustion economy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rising global emissions reveal a troubling ‘say–do’ gap

Corporate Knights

Despite claims by many countries that they’re ramping up efforts to cut their greenhouse gas emissions, a first glimpse at emissions data for 2022 shows otherwise. A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) reveals that global emissions rose in 2022. That means major emitters such as the U.S. and China are falling further behind in meeting their climate targets.

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Unlocking ASEAN’s Sustainable Performance with the GPM P5 Standard

Green Project Management

The ASEAN region has consistently been one of the most supportive areas in terms of adopting and integrating our tools and methods. In fact, my personal journey with GPM began five years ago when I took a training course and was inspired to take action. As someone who is passionate about sustainability, I believe that […] The post Unlocking ASEAN’s Sustainable Performance with the GPM P5 Standard appeared first on Driving Sustainable Change.

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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.

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Pondering chemical accidents and the industry we’ve come to accept

GreenBiz

When materials such as asbestos were put into use, lead was added to paint and gasoline and we discovered the properties of PVC, we didn’t know any better. Now we do, and it is time to start acting like it.

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Rooftop solar set to eclipse coal as installations reach more than 20GW

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar installed on Australian homes and businesses will generate more power than the nation's remaining coal plants when Liddell closes in April. The post Rooftop solar set to eclipse coal as installations reach more than 20GW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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BlocPower raises $154 million to decarbonize buildings in low-income neighborhoods 

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, March 1 — Brooklyn-based climate tech venture BlocPower has raised $154 million in debt and equity funding to partner with municipalities in. The post BlocPower raises $154 million to decarbonize buildings in low-income neighborhoods appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Making waves: Tech firm debuts ocean-based carbon removal protocol

GreenBiz

Planetary Technologies shares a new measurement approach that it hopes will allow purchasers to buy ocean-based carbon removal credits with confidence.

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Construction starts on first of six fast-tracked solar and storage projects in Victoria

Renew Economy

Construction begins on the first of six big solar and battery storage projects to be fast-tracked through Victoria's second renewable energy auction. The post Construction starts on first of six fast-tracked solar and storage projects in Victoria appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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What is central bank digital currency (CBDC)?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

CBDCs are digital currencies issued by central banks. Their value is linked to the issuing country’s official currency.

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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

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The fascinating physics of insect pee | Saad Bhamla

TEDxInnovations

Scientist Saad Bhamla is on a mission to answer a question most people don't think to ask: How do insects pee? Taking inspiration from the incredible "butt flickers" of the glassy-winged sharpshooter, Bhamla presents a fascinating study of the physics behind how bugs take care of business and invites us to be more curious about the seemingly mundane.

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What’s after coal? Accelerating China’s overseas investment in renewables

GreenBiz

China is well positioned to promote green power sources on a large scale.

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Humiliated ESB reacts badly to its policy rejections, industry wants it shut down

Renew Economy

ESB has not reacted well to its latest policy humiliation. Critics say it should be wound up. The post Humiliated ESB reacts badly to its policy rejections, industry wants it shut down appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building innovation ecosystems: Accelerating tech hub growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Innovation ecosystems can generate economic, financial, and social benefits for all, and there’s new federal funding to build them. A six-step playbook could help leaders get them right.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All

Impakter

Impakter Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All This article is part of an editorial collaboration with the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). It was originally published on the IISD website in April 2022. “Only when the last tree has died and the last river has been poisoned and the last fish has been caught will we realize that we can not […] The post Indigenous Peoples: Defending an Environment for All appeared first on Impakter.

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Keeping sustainability at the center of large-scale events

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Today’s fans require much more than just entertainment; they expect sustainable and values-driven sporting events. Is your event meeting the moment?

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Wind, solar and storage costs jump by up to 60 pct, says biggest project developer

Renew Economy

Australia's most successful developer of wind, solar and battery storage projects says costs have jumped significantly over last two years. The post Wind, solar and storage costs jump by up to 60 pct, says biggest project developer appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Treating rare diseases: How digital technologies can drive innovation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Pharmaceutical companies are using recent advances in digital technologies to improve care strategies and provide hope for rare disease patients across thousands of different rare diseases.

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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

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The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! ? Agents of Impact are convening this week at the Latin America Impact Investing Forum and the Sorenson Impact. The post The Brief: Special Latin America edition: entrepreneurship boom, Central America partnerships, regional impact unicorns. Plus: reconstruction in Ukraine appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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We are no longer in transition. The climate change future is here for food, ag and nature

GreenBiz

For the land, water and farming sectors we are already living in the climate crisis. Are you still talking about transition risk?

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Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines?

Renew Economy

A flickering black and white effect could further reduce bird collisions with offshore wind turbines. The post Could zebra stripes steer birds clear of offshore wind turbines? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Lawmakers Strike Deal to Establish European Green Bond Standards

ESG Today

Lawmakers in the European Parliament and the European Council announced today an agreement on the creation of standards for proposed European Green Bonds (EuGB), as well as voluntary disclosure guidelines for green bond issuers aimed at preventing greenwashing in the sustainable bond market. Under the new proposed standard, issuers wishing to use the EuGB designation, described as the “gold standard” for green bonds will need to follow a strict set of investment and transparency criteria, includ

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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Spearx wants to make wireless IIoT more flexible

Stacey Higginbotham

Running a wireless network in an industrial factory is tough. Not only are there large hunks of metal that move around, blocking signals willy-nilly, but there are randomly timed events that generate electromagnetic field interference. If your sensors are trying to send essential data, such uncertainty can be debilitating. Manufacturers just can’t work like that, which is why there are tons of proprietary wireless protocols for manufacturing clients.

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How General Mills is advancing nature and climate goals hand-in-hand

GreenBiz

The consumer packaged goods company is figuring out how to meet all its sustainability goals, even if they contradict each other.

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Forrest says Australia will miss green hydrogen bus as projects, capital and people head to US

Renew Economy

Australia in danger of missing massive opportunity in green hydrogen as capital, projects and people flee to US because of tax and production incentives. The post Forrest says Australia will miss green hydrogen bus as projects, capital and people head to US appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Citi Commits to Emissions Reductions in Automotive, Real Estate Loan Portfolios

ESG Today

Global financial services company Citi announced today new interim targets for financed emissions reductions in key carbon-intensive sectors, including auto manufacturing, commercial real estate, steel and thermal coal mining, forming part of the bank’s plan to achieve its 2050 net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) financing goal. The new targets were published in Citi’s annual Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, along with details outlining the company’s progress on incor

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.

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Author Talks: Sally Helgesen shares tools for achieving workplace inclusion

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Leadership coach Sally Helgesen breaks down the “how” of inclusive communication, and the simple method she uses to assess workplace culture.

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Battery recycling, two ways

GreenBiz

A new corps of startups have different methods, but the same goal: Avoid the environmental and human impacts of lithium mining.

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World-first “energy island” takes shape in North Sea with contracts awarded

Renew Economy

A ground-breaking offshore wind "energy island" is one step closer to being realised, after a Belgian consortium was tapped to build the project. The post World-first “energy island” takes shape in North Sea with contracts awarded appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Deutsche Bank Sees ESG-Related Revenue Accelerating to €1.4 Billion by 2025

ESG Today

Highlighting significant sustainability-related growth opportunities, Deutsche Bank unveiled an estimate today that its revenues from ESG business will grow to approximately €1.4 billion per year, well ahead of 2022 levels of €800 billion. Announced at the bank’s “Sustainability Deep Dive 2023” event on Wednesday, Deutsche Bank also set a series of new sustainable finance goals, including an expanded ambition to enable a total of €500 billion in sustainable financing and investments between 2020

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.