GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2024

Limiting land conversion is a notoriously difficult challenge that requires alignment between companies, governments, farmers and other stakeholders.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Microsoft places huge solar order with QCells designed to drive large-scale production of US-made PV modules. The post Big boon for US solar supply chain as Microsoft places 12GW module order appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 1998, the best-paid CEOs earned roughly 104 times what average workers did. In 2009, as the world lurched out of an economic recession, it was 155 times. In 2022, it was pushing 250. That stark comparison is just one way to measure the growing gap between the incomes of corporate leaders and those of the people on whom they depend to generate revenue.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 10, 2024

54% consider the future of the planet when making food choices. 70% say that healthy products shouldn’t harm the environment. Consumers are now actively considering the environment alongside their individual health when buying food, according to the latest Tetra Pak Index. These environmentally conscious consumers labelled ‘Climatarians’ are willing to alter their eating habits to protect the planet.

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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

Manufacturing

GreenBiz

JANUARY 10, 2024

The 'national green bank' will prioritize underinvested projects and communities to support clean energy projects.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 9, 2024

As the world takes in the horrifying data on the world's hottest year on record, the federal opposition is gearing up to fight 2035 emissions targets and rally against renewables. The post As Earth records hottest year, Coalition digs in against climate action and renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 9, 2024

ATLANTA, January 9, 2024 /3BL/ - Georgia-Pacific, along with partners The Georgia Forestry Foundation and Jamestown LP , recently met with state and local leadership to discuss how prioritizing and utilizing sustainable structural building materials such as mass timber not only has a positive effect on our environment, but Georgia’s economy. The event was held at 619 Ponce , Atlanta’s first Georgia-grown and locally manufactured mass timber building, located at Ponce City Market.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 12, 2024

Closing the “end gap” once consumers are finished with a product is a big opportunity.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 7, 2024

Renewables combined to supply an average share of nearly 40% across Australia's main grids for the year. We look back at the stats and records. The post 2023 in review: Australia nears half-way mark to 82% renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 12, 2024

In 2022, the Canadian Competition Bureau launched an investigation into whether the Royal Bank of Canada’s advertisements amounted to greenwashing. Now it might be the Ontario Securities Commission’s turn to look into the bank’s green claims. Investors for Paris Compliance (I4PC), a shareholder advocacy organization, has called on the provincial regulator, and its Quebec counterpart, Autorité des marchés financiers, to investigate whether Canada’s “Big Five” banks – RBC, TD, CIBC, Scotiabank and

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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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Green Project Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

I am often asked about the most significant challenge GPM faces when explaining the value of sustainable project management. This question frequently comes from CFOs who have yet to embrace the benefits of sustainable practices beyond mere compliance with regulatory or stakeholder demands. In this post, I aim at a favorite antagonist from a bygone […] The post Balancing Value: From Friedman’s Metrics to Purpose-Driven Impact appeared first on Insights into Sustainability and Project

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2024

The industry needs to decarbonize much faster in 2024 to achieve global greenhouse gas reduction targets.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Two separate court rulings highlight the importance of wind farm developers securing all necessary approvals, including environmental and social. The post “Irreparable injury:” Courts order dismantling of wind farms in US, France appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 8, 2024

January 8, 2024 /3BL/ - The T. Rowe Price Foundation announces $6.5 million in grants spanning three years to address critical gaps of Baltimore’s nonprofit sector. Since its establishment in 1981, the Foundation has provided over $170 million in grants, with this series representing its largest commitment yet. The $6.5 million commitment includes $2.25 million to be distributed among eight nonprofit initiatives focused on building a healthy nonprofit community in Baltimore.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 8, 2024

Courts around the world are increasingly being asked to determine whether governments and Crown corporations are doing enough to address climate change. In the famous Urgenda case, the Dutch Supreme Court ordered a binding emissions reduction target on the national government. In the past few weeks, courts in Belgium and Germany have ordered greater emissions reductions from national governments.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 10, 2024

2024 will bring controversy over diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, a rush to deploy ESG software and more citizen lawsuits over ineffective climate regulations.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 9, 2024

The share of wind power in total electricity generation is also increasing as new capacity is added and existing projects are re-powered. The post Wind power turbine fleet output grows 25 pct in Germany over five years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 9, 2024

On the 7th of November, during the second edition of Sustainable Solar Europe, our Junior Project Officer, Hanna Dittmar, moderated an insightful panel discussion on the role of European innov.

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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

Supply Chains

3BL Media

JANUARY 12, 2024

Originally published on Illumina News Center Call it archaeology by other means. Rather than sifting through tons of dirt and carefully cataloguing human artifacts, Eske Willerslev and his colleagues have used Illumina NovaSeq Systems to sequence 5000 ancient human genomes, revealing previously unseen historical nuance. This research tour de force, which is being published this month in four papers in the journal Nature , offers a rich view of early human migrations, mating habits, and disease v

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 8, 2024

The company is the first global beauty brand to feature fully Vegan Society-certified skin care, body care, hair care, makeup and fragrance product

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 8, 2024

Epic Energy adds yet another big battery to South Australia's development pipeline as the state seeks to manage its huge renewables supply. The post Another big battery joins South Australia pipeline in race to energy storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

JANUARY 9, 2024

Fink and Kapito say headcount will increase this year as firm invests in technology and new offerings

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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.

Manufacturing

3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2024

PHILADELPHIA, January 11, 2024 /3BL/ - Comcast announced a $500,000 grant to Elevate215 to accelerate student learning outcomes and build a diverse teacher workforce in Philadelphia. The investment in Philadelphia education will provide support for a number of Elevate 215’s core initiatives, which aim to improve schools in Philadelphia that primarily serve Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and students from low-income backgrounds.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 9, 2024

A World Economic Forum and PwC report sets out a host of energy efficiency actions it claims are 'doable today, at attractive returns with no need for new technology.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 10, 2024

WA government says all of the containerised batteries are in place for the state's biggest battery, the 200MW four-hour (800MWh) Kwinana 2 project. The post Key milestone for WA’s biggest battery, with all storage units installed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 9, 2024

Keeping your eye on where value comes from is still the name of the game.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 12, 2024

Albertsons Companies' Seattle Division raised nearly $3.4 million to help our neighbors in need during their 2023 Nourish Everyone campaign. The grocery card pin pad campaign runs across the Seattle Division each November and December and benefits food banks in Washington State, Northern Idaho, and Alaska. The grocery card element enables local hunger relief agencies like Feeding Feasible Feasts to offer more than food on their shelves at the food bank.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 12, 2024

The growing market for rubber for is a major and overlooked cause of deforestation, and the transition to electric vehicles could accelerate rubber use.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pushed along by the US government, companies are designing heat pumps that can work through a northern winter and not resort to gas backup. The post Sub-zero heat pump challenge delivers new tech – and a fresh blow to gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Financial Times: Moral Money

JANUARY 8, 2024

Today’s programmes largely treat sustainability as an add-on.

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