How ‘digital twins’ can model future effects of climate change
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Some projections call for the overall market to reach about $63.5 billion in 2027, compared with a relatively modest $3.1 billion for 2020.
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ESG data is a public good. Let’s open it up.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
There is a lot of confusion about how to implement climate as well as environmental, social and governance, or ESG, analysis in finance. The post ESG data is a public good. Let’s open it up. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewables account for 20% of U.S. electricity generation through Q3 2021
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Washington DC — Driven by strong solar and wind power growth, electrical generation by renewable energy sources (i.e., also including biomass, geothermal, hydropower) accounted for 20.45% of total U.S. production during the first three-quarters of 2021, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of new data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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.
Why ESG will still be the Wild West in 2022
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
For all the positive developments, the ESG landscape remains treacherous and unforgiving.
How gratitude rewires your brain | Christina Costa
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 2, 2021
When a psychologist who studies well-being ends up with a brain tumor, what happens when she puts her own research into practice? Christina Costa goes beyond the "fight" narrative of cancer -- or any formidable personal journey -- to highlight the brain benefits of an empowering alternative to fostering resilience in the face of unexpected challenges: gratitude.
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Electric school bus charging hub could provide ‘blueprint’ for grid support
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. By connecting the batteries of parked electric school buses to the grid, a first-of-its-kind electric school bus charging hub aims to provide enough backup power to support up to 10,000 homes. Nuvve plans to build a hub with 200, fast-charging stations at Blue Bird Corporation's delivery facility in Fort Valley, Georgia. When parked, multiple buses can serve as a virtual power plant to create capacity of up to 25 MW, the company said.
Why sustainable cities are hitting a wall
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Inequality undermines the credibility of the international sustainability community.
ESG investing has a blind spot that puts the $35 trillion industry’s sustainability promises in doubt: Supply chains
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 1, 2021
by Tinglong Dai, Johns Hopkins University and Christopher S. Tang, University of California, Los Angeles If you own stocks, chances are good you have heard the term ESG.
Warriors and Lovers: Systemic change requires diversity in strategies, too
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
When it comes to reimagining capitalism, some leaders and organizations confront power with campaigns, demands, demonstrations and grassroots and community organizing. Others try. The post Warriors and Lovers: Systemic change requires diversity in strategies, too appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
U.S. records red-hot quarter for utility-scale solar, battery storage
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. The U.S. connected 2.4 gigawatts of utility-scale solar projects to its power grids in the third quarter of 2021 representing 46% growth over the same period last year, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. The red-hot quarter also included the addition of 127 megawatts of battery storage paired with utility-scale solar PV systems.
Which creates more jobs? Green or polluting industries?
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Climate-friendly investments can create more jobs per dollar than polluting alternatives.
East Coast flooding is a reminder that sea level is rising as the climate warms – here’s why the ocean is pouring in more often
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 2, 2021
by Jianjun Yin, University of Arizona The U.S. East Coast has been experiencing hurricane-like flooding in recent days, with Georgia and the Carolinas getting the latest round. High tides are part of the problem, but there’s another risk that has been slowly creeping up: sea level rise.
Media Development Investment Fund backs Pluralis to invest in independent media in Europe
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
ImpactAlpha, November 30 — The decline of independent global news outlets has accelerated with rising news censorship and danger for journalists. MDFI’s Emerging. The post Media Development Investment Fund backs Pluralis to invest in independent media in Europe appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Financing renewable energy in developing economies
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 3, 2021
By Kamogelo Motse, Researcher, Climate Council. In 2015 at the United Nations Assembly, 17 Sustainable Development Goals were established. The purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals is to make sure that everyone has a better and sustainable future. One of them was coined SDG7 and aims to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy.
Renewable energy is even cheaper than previously thought
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2021
A new report suggests early pricing prediction models have consistently underestimated how far the costs of renewable energy might fall and the benefits of an accelerated switch to clean energy.
The value of kindness at work | James Rhee
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Kindness can go a long way when it comes to reshaping a business. Having saved a fashion company from the brink of bankruptcy, entrepreneur James Rhee shares the value of investing in a culture of compassion at work -- and shows why we should all lead with our hearts. Kindness can go a long way when it comes to reshaping a business. Having saved a fashion company from the brink of bankruptcy, entrepreneur James Rhee shares the value of investing in a culture of compassion at work -- and shows wh
Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs metal recycler Sortera Alloys
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 1, 2021
ImpactAlpha, December 1 — Aluminum, an essential material for construction and transportation, is responsible for 1.1 billion metric tons of carbon emissions each. The post Breakthrough Energy Ventures backs metal recycler Sortera Alloys appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
Texas company uses Bitcoin mines powered by renewables to stabilize the grid
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. In September, Lancium broke ground on its first Clean Campus -- a 325 MW bitcoin mining data center in Fort Stockton, Texas with an expected full-scale operation target of Q4 2022. (Courtesy: Lancium). A Texas-based energy technology firm has raised $150 million to develop Bitcoin mining campuses powered by renewable energy sources.
What electric boilers tell us about electrifying everything
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2021
They can be swapped out without end-users needing to make substantial changes to their processes or equipment.
Wind Wildlife Research Fund Study Examines a Critical Clean Energy & Conservation Conundrum: What is the Optimal Level of Curtailment?
American Clean Power
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Achieving a sustainable future depends on significantly expanding our nation’s clean energy supply while also protecting and conserving wildlife. The Wind Wildlife Research Fund is a unique, industry-led initiative that pools resources to advance independent, peer-reviewed research and deliver solutions to wind-wildlife challenges. An area of interest for industry and conservation stakeholders is understanding the opportunities and constraints of curtailing wind turbines to protect bats.
Impact investing to support health equity
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Editor’s note: This article is sponsored by Johnson & Johnson Impact Ventures, which supports ImpactAlpha’s Investing in Health coverage. In partnership with J&J Impact. The post Impact investing to support health equity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Australia tests residential solar+storage as a virtual power plant
Renewable Energy World
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Project Symphony will investigate the use of distributed energy resources in Western Australia’s energy market. The Au$35.5 million (US$25 million) project being led by the Western Australia state power supplier Western Power aims to recruit around 500 customers with over 900 distributed energy resources including rooftop solar, batteries, and smart appliances to manage as a virtual power plant (VPP).
What front-line communities want from Illinois' equitable energy bill
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The bill has a focus on equity and expanding economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities and people of color in the clean energy sector.
Can photosynthesis lead to more sustainable biomanufacturing?
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Read the full story at European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer. Nusqe Spanton, CEO and founder of Provectus Algae looks at how photosynthesis can offer sustainability in biomanufacturing and the role microalgae play in this.
Can the recovery catalyze a business revival on the Navajo Nation?
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 1, 2021
ImpactAlpha, December 1 – The Navajo Nation, which includes parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, is one of the hardest places to. The post Can the recovery catalyze a business revival on the Navajo Nation? appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Massachusetts’ new efficiency plan puts a priority on underserved communities
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
By Sarah Shemkus, Energy News Network. The state’s latest three-year energy efficiency plan would include new provisions to increase outreach and expand program eligibility for lower-income households and residents of color. Massachusetts’ new three-year energy efficiency plan would substantially increase efforts to lower energy costs and improve health and comfort for lower-income households and residents of color.
What the passage of Article 6 means for carbon markets
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The guidelines create rules for the international transfers of carbon credits, a move intended to create more trust in the growing carbon market.
Climate Change Disinformation and How to Combat It
Environmental News Bits
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Lewandowsky, S. (2021). “Climate Change Disinformation and How to Combat It.” Annual Review of Public Health 42(1), 1-21. [link] Abstract: Climate change presents a challenge at multiple levels: It challenges our cognitive abilities because the effect of the accumulation of emissions is difficult to understand.
Ionity raises $700 million for EV charging with a boost from BlackRock
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 1, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 1 – How to drive a massive energy transition? With massive investments. Munich-based Ionity reeled in $700 million to more than. The post Ionity raises $700 million for EV charging with a boost from BlackRock appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
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