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Sustainability in International Development: Why the P5 Standard is a Lifeline

Green Project Management

Development projects are more than plans on papertheyre promises. Promises to uplift communities, safeguard ecosystems, and create pathways to prosperity. But too often, those promises falter. Roads are built but soon crumble, water systems operate but exclude local needs, and projects that should heal end up harming. Its not because we lack resources or effortits […] The post Sustainability in International Development: Why the P5 Standard is a Lifeline appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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Italian and Japanese energy giants rebrand Australia j-v and aim for 7 GW of renewables

Renew Economy

Italian energy giant giant Enel Green Power and its Japanese partner Inpex have rebranded their Australian renewable energy joint-venture and announced plans to build more than 7 gigawatts (GW) of projects. The new name Potentia Energy will apply only to the Australian operations and will be formally unveiled at an event at the Sydney Opera […] The post Italian and Japanese energy giants rebrand Australia j-v and aim for 7 GW of renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Banks flout net-zero targets to cash in on the next LNG boom

Corporate Knights

Liquefied natural gas developers have expansion plans that could release 10 additional metric gigatons of climate pollution by 2030, and major banks and investors are enabling them to the tune of nearly $500 billion. A new report published by Reclaim Finance on Thursday calculates that, between 2021 and 2023, 400 banks put $213 billion toward LNG expansion and 400 investors funded the buildout with $252 billion as of May 2024.

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Gamified, Tech-Driven Lesson Plans Help Students Connect Theory With Real-World Application

3BL Media

Verizon Chahd Ourhani, an eighth grader at Joseph H. Brensinger PS 17 in Jersey City, New Jersey, moved around her math classroom, tablet in hand, working with her classmates on a lesson about the concept of slope. Nothing about this lesson taught on a tablet using augmented reality (AR) was traditional, and for Chahd, that was a definite plus. Pen and paper lessons had never helped her grasp the idea of slope before.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Goldman Sachs Exits Net Zero Banking Alliance

ESG Today

Goldman Sachs has chosen to exit the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), ESG Today has confirmed, marking the first high profile departure from the UN-backed coalition of banks dedicated to advancing global net zero goals through their financing activities. In a statement provided to ESG Today, a Goldman Sachs spokesperson said that the firm has the capabilities to achieve our goals and to support the sustainability objectives of our clients, and added that it is also very focused on the increasin

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More coal, more gas, higher prices, higher emissions: What Coalition’s nuclear plan will do to the grid

Renew Economy

New analysis shows that Coalition nuclear plan would result in more coal, more gas, higher wholesales, and higher emissions. The post More coal, more gas, higher prices, higher emissions: What Coalition’s nuclear plan will do to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Mastercard: Supporting Startups That Are Moving More Sustainable Grocery Picks Up the Food Chain

3BL Media

Mastercard Trawling the supermarket aisles for dinner, most peoples eyes gravitate to the price tag and preparation time. An oven-ready beef lasagna might look like a more attractive option than a vegetable stir-fry that requires chopping, sauting and cleaning up. However, by prioritizing cost and convenience, shoppers often ignore one factor the carbon footprint that dinner leaves behind.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Texas sues BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street over ESG investing; Coca-Cola waters down sustainability goals; EU rejects move to ease rules banning deforestation-linked products; Meta looks for nuclear energy to decarbonize AI buildout; more than half of companies required to report under CSRD not fully confident in ability to do so, PwC finds; new low-carbon transition funds launched by BNP Paribas, EQT; Mirova launches impact-focused real assets investment platform; Morga

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CIS auction wins ensure South Australia will be first grid in world to reach 100 pct net wind and solar

Renew Economy

Awarding of contracts to two big wind farms in South Australia means it is on track to become the first big grid in world to reach 100 pct net renewables with variable wind and solar. The post CIS auction wins ensure South Australia will be first grid in world to reach 100 pct net wind and solar appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Biogas would provide a £400 annual saving for households on the road to net zero, says analysis

Envirotec Magazine

The analysis was carried out by technology firm BMA (Business Modelling Applications). The cost of meeting Britains net zero targets in 2050 could be nearly 300 billion less than official projections, according to new analysis drawing on the computer model used by Whitehall. The savings over the period to 2050 equivalent to 415 for every household every year would come about from a greater use of home-grown renewable green gas in the energy mix.

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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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Quest Diagnostics Strengthens Supply Chain Management With Enhanced ESG Risk Assessment, Supplier Diversity, and Commitment to Ethical Standards

3BL Media

Originally published in Quest Diagnostics' 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report Creating a healthier world requires collaboration, both across our internal team and with our global suppliers. Our suppliers allow us to provide the high-quality care and testing that our patients rely on. Thats why we hold them to the same standards of ethics and integrity that we adhere to.

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Home Energy Efficiency Startup SpotmyEnergy Raises €10.5 Million

ESG Today

German smart meter developer SpotmyEnergy announced that it has raised 10.5 million (USD $11 million) in a seed funding round, with proceeds to be used to meet product demand and further develop its technology and solutions for household energy management. Established in 2023 by German cleantech serial entrepreneur Jochen Schwill, SpotmyEnergy develops and installs smart energy consumption meters, and provides a system for optimizing energy use, energy generation, energy purchase and energy sale

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CSIRO’s nuclear costings have recklessly ignored construction risk, and the taxpayer will pay

Renew Economy

The Coalition should be pleased with the CSIRO nuclear costings, because they ignore construction risk and recent cost blowouts. It's why Dutton is happy for the taxpayer to hold the can. The post CSIRO’s nuclear costings have recklessly ignored construction risk, and the taxpayer will pay appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CanREA members successful in BC Hydro’s 2024 Call for Power 

CREA

BC Hydro has selected CanREA member companies for all nine of the successful projects in British Columbias 2024 RFP. Vancouver, December 9, 2024 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) wishes to congratulate five member companies whose projects have been selected by BC Hydro in its 2024 Call for Power, as announced today by British Columbia Premier David Eby.

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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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Choosing the Right Voluntary Reporting Framework: CDP vs. Ecovadis for Sustainability

3BL Media

The demand for transparency and accountability regarding environmental impact has never been louder. Stakeholders, regulators, and consumers are all calling for more insight into business operations, prompting organizations to turn to voluntary reporting frameworks to proactively share their sustainability initiatives. But what exactly are these frameworks, and why do they matter?

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Microsoft Launches New Datacenter Design Avoiding Use of Water for Cooling

ESG Today

Microsoft announced the launch of a new datacenter design, optimizing AI workloads and avoiding the consumption of water for cooling, supporting the companys datacenter-focused sustainability goals. The announcement follows the release by Microsoft earlier this year of its Datacenter Community Pledge, aimed at ensuring that the companys growing datacenter footprint serves helps to address societal challenges and create benefits in local communities.

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“Ripping off customers:” Energy utilities force households to pay more than double than business

Renew Economy

New research finds a clear case of price gouging by Australias two biggest energy retailers, where households pay more than double the price of big business for the same amount of electricity. The post “Ripping off customers:” Energy utilities force households to pay more than double than business appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enough, already: why humanity must get on board with the concept of ‘sufficiency’

Environmental News Bits

by David Angus Ness, University of South Australia Humanitys rapacious consumption is more than Earth and its climate can handle, which is driving an ecological crisis. Australians are the worst offenders per person due to our excessive resource use.

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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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Letter From Lenovo’s Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer: Driving ESG With Innovation, Diversity, and Accountability

3BL Media

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report As Senior Vice President and Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer, it is a pleasure to share our 18th annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for FY 2023/24. I write this letter with the knowledge that our world is at a critical juncture across all elements of ESG. This past year was measured as the hottest year on Earth in recorded history, economic uncertainty and division remains for many around the world, and

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Stellantis, CATL to Build $4.3 Billion Battery Plant for Affordable EV Models

ESG Today

Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Citroen parent Stellantis and China-based energy solutions company CATL announced the launch of a new joint venture, with an agreement to invest up to 4.1 billion (USD$4.3 billion) aimed at building a large-scale EV battery plant in Spain. According to the companies, the new facility will produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are typically less expensive to produce than higher energy density lithium-ion nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries, enabling

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Plunging cost of big batteries: Latest gigawatt scale project may set new price benchmark

Renew Economy

The bit mover in the CSIRO's GenCost report was the plunging cost of battery storage. One major battery project may already be doing much better. The post Plunging cost of big batteries: Latest gigawatt scale project may set new price benchmark appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Comment: The misleading spin surrounding net zero

Envirotec Magazine

Andrew Normand is business development director at Encora Energy. Andrew Normand of Encora Energy, explains why he believes talk of blackouts and rationing of energy use are being misused to stigmatize the opportunities of the energy transition In the latest round of political wars, Net Zero has become a hot topic amid conflicting views on the benefits versus the costs.

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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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Discover What's Next at GreenBiz 25: The Premier Event for Sustainable Business Leaders

3BL Media

December 11, 2024 /3BL/ - Join the premier event for sustainability professionals at GreenBiz 25 (February 1012, Phoenix, AZ). Dont miss your opportunity to learn whats next in decarbonization, disclosure, nature, supply chains, strategic communications, change management and more. Register and use the code GB253BL to save 10% on the All-Access Pass (up to $475 in savings).

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Google, Intersect Power, TPG Launch $20 Billion Data Center Clean Energy Partnership

ESG Today

Google announced today the launch of a new partnership with clean energy developer Intersect Power and alternative asset firm TPG, with plans to invest $20 billion in renewable power infrastructureby 2030 to enable the buildout of new data center capacity in the U.S., powered by clean energy. Alongside the new partnership, Intersect Power announced that it has raised $800 million in a new funding round led by TPGs climate-focused fund TPG Rise Climate and Google.

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CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense

Renew Economy

CSIRO slaps down major nuclear talking points promoted by Coalition leader Peter Dutton in its latest GenCost report, which confirms - yet again - that integrated wind and solar are easily the cheapest option. The post CSIRO patiently and methodically slaps down Peter Dutton’s nuclear nonsense appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Probing human serum for unknown and hazardous chemicals

Envirotec Magazine

A groundbreaking method of detecting unknown chemicals in human serum is proposed in a study by a group from Chiba University. The approach answers a call for better ways of conducting non-targeted chemical analysis (i.e., that undertaken without prior knowledge of what specific compounds are present), and offers an approach suitable for identifying foreign chemicals in maternal serum samples and analysing their potential effect on metabolic pathways.

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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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Two Simple Steps Toward a More Sustainable Future

3BL Media

Working toward Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) goals is an ongoing and incremental process. There is always more to consider. Every decision, every process, every procurement comes with its own footprint, which means a lot can slip under the radar. And while some may seem small and insubstantial, they can quickly add up. Take your companys devices, for example.

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Hong Kong to Require IFRS-Aligned Sustainability Reporting Starting in 2025

ESG Today

The Hong Kong government announced the release of its Roadmap on Sustainability Disclosure in Hong Kong, outlining the details of its plans to implement sustainability reporting requirements for companies, with a view to introducing reporting based on the IFRS Foundations ISSB standards for some listed companies on a comply-or explain basis next year, and with mandatory requirements for large-cap companies starting in 2026.

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Quinbrook adds huge 750 MW battery to polysilicon plant sent for federal approval

Renew Economy

In an Australian first, Quinbrook proposes to add a giant battery to its proposed polysilicon plant in Queensland to "firm the grid as well as the manufacturing facility." The post Quinbrook adds huge 750 MW battery to polysilicon plant sent for federal approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Acoustic landscape monitoring suggested as a game-changer for biodiversity improvement

Envirotec Magazine

AgriSound team member Calum Pheby with “Polly” What’s described as the world’s first fully automated acoustic ‘panoramic’ landscape monitoring system, which can report in real-time on the landscape of natural sounds in a given area, is being developed by bioacoustics firm AgriSound. The firm suggests the system could vastly facilitate the study of biodiversity in areas of land such as farms, allowing them to be monitored for pollinator activity, or forests foc

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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.