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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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The AI-native telco: Radical transformation to thrive in turbulent times

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Artificial intelligence, when deployed at scale, can help telcos protect core revenues and drive margin growth. But capturing this opportunity will require a wholly different approach.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive

Renew Economy

How do you know when the tide is turning on climate and renewables? When the fossil fuel scare campaign lurches back into gear. The post AGL chair repeats “lights will go out” coal threat as gas lobby goes into overdrive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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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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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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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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“Not happy:” Bowen says Snowy 2.0 is problematic but won’t be canned

Renew Economy

Chris Bowen says he is not happy with situation at Snowy 2.0, but the project won't be cancelled because it is too important for the grid. The post “Not happy:” Bowen says Snowy 2.0 is problematic but won’t be canned appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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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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Advancing metals and mining in Southeast Asia with digital and analytics

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Southeast Asia is a top producer of base metals, including nickel and copper, but its downstream-processing industry is lagging behind. Investing in digital and analytics could enhance productivity.

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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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Cannon-Brookes backed fund to deliver “coal plant-worth” of big batteries

Renew Economy

Fund backed by billionaire green energy supporter closes first tranche of new raising to bankroll long duration battery storage and help kick coal out of Australia's grid. The post Cannon-Brookes backed fund to deliver “coal plant-worth” of big batteries 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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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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How to name your smart home devices in the age of Matter

Stacey Higginbotham

Now that the official Matter rollout has come and gone , more and more new devices will start to support the multiplatform standard. So too will some older smart home products, with software upgrades. If you were a bit casual or cute with your device-naming approach, you might want to revisit those names before they start being shared with things like voice assistants and apps.

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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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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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India: The next chemicals manufacturing hub

McKinsey Sustainabilty

India’s chemicals industry has been a global outperformer in demand growth and shareholder wealth creation for a decade. Its strong starting point could make it the next chemicals manufacturing hub.

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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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Is it time to upgrade that smart home router?

Stacey Higginbotham

On a recent Internet of Things Podcast , we took a voicemail from Keith about his smart home router. He’s been adding and removing hubs, switches, bulbs and security devices from his wireless networks over the years. Keith wants to know if he should completely disconnect all of his smart home devices from the network and re-add them to make the system faster.

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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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New neighbourhood battery for another suburban solar hot spot

Renew Economy

New community battery unveiled in a suburb where almost half of all homes have rooftop solar – and a new round of funding announced. The post New neighbourhood battery for another suburban solar hot spot appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The EU digital strategy: The impact of data privacy on global business

McKinsey Sustainabilty

New data regulations from the European Union require organizational attention, and three key steps can help navigate the data privacy landscape.

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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.