Why repair is the first step to tackling smartphone e-waste
GreenBiz
AUGUST 20, 2021
As smartphone sales have skyrocketed, so has the device’s contribution to waste streams and carbon emissions.
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The automated vessel designed to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to shore
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 19, 2021
Japan’s PowerX is developing the world’s first vessel to transport electricity generated by offshore wind farms to shore. The automated “Power Transfer Vessel” aims to support Japan’s goal of increasing offshore wind power generation from 20 megawatts to 10 gigawatts by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040. PowerX will also construct a large-scale battery packing facility to produce EV fast-charging, grid, and marine batteries.
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How CDFIs are rethinking lending risks to build BIPOC-led businesses and wealth
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 18, 2021
The portrayal of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and low-income populations as “too risky” for business investments is rooted in racism used to justify underinvestment. The post How CDFIs are rethinking lending risks to build BIPOC-led businesses and wealth appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Climate change is already disrupting US forests and coasts – here’s what we’re seeing at 5 long-term research sites
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 20, 2021
by Michael Paul Nelson (Oregon State University) and Peter Mark Groffman (CUNY Graduate Center) Record-breaking heat waves and drought have left West Coast rivers lethally hot for salmon, literally cooked millions of mussels and clams in their shells and left forests primed to burn.
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.
Sustainability teams need forestry and natural resource experts
GreenBiz
AUGUST 20, 2021
Fully seizing nature-based solutions requires companies to hire those who study natural systems, natural products and their interactions with societies.
U.S. onshore wind construction costs continue to decline
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 17, 2021
Construction costs for U.S. onshore wind generators declined by 27% from 2013-2019 , according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average construction cost per kilowatt fell from $1,895 in 2013 to $1,391 in 2019. The report acknowledges that wind capacity and construction costs vary significantly by region. Average constructions costs for onshore wind generators in the ERCOT region were $1,114/kW in 2019 – lower than the national average of $1,391.
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Not declaring the Great Barrier Reef as ‘in danger’ only postpones the inevitable
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 17, 2021
by Jon C. Day, Scott F. Heron, and Terry Hughes (James Cook University) After much anticipation, the World Heritage Committee on Friday decided against listing the Great Barrier Reef as “in danger”.
How the infrastructure bill will enable more sustainable farming
GreenBiz
AUGUST 20, 2021
The new infrastructure bill doesn't directly address sustainable farming but funding for increased internet access, EV charging ports and water infrastructure will help farmers make moves in this direction.
Anheuser-Busch begins construction on largest brewery solar project in U.S.
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 20, 2021
Anheuser-Busch announced plans this week for what will become the largest solar project at a brewery in the U.S. — part of a $64 million investment in the company’s Los Angeles facility. The solar project will generate 10% of the brewery’s total electricity use and create 16 new jobs at the facility. Anheuser-Busch’s Los Angeles brewery supports more than 100 brands.
Forget crypto: Here’s how to play the rising price of carbon (podcast)
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 17, 2021
ImpactAlpha, August 17, 2021 – Rising demand. Shrinking supply. Higher prices. Carbon markets in Europe, California and elsewhere are finally starting to work. The post Forget crypto: Here’s how to play the rising price of carbon (podcast) 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
4 ways extreme heat hurts the economy
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 19, 2021
by Derek Lemoine (University of Arizona) Summer 2021 will likely be one of the hottest on record as dozens of cities in the West experience all-time high temperatures. The extreme heat being felt throughout many parts of the U.S. is causing hundreds of deaths, sparking wildfires and worsening drought conditions in over a dozen states.
How coops could power rural economic development with renewables
GreenBiz
AUGUST 19, 2021
Remote communities could benefit from incentives to help electric co-ops replace coal plants.
Facebook building solar-powered data center in Arizona
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 16, 2021
Facebook will build its newest data center in Mesa, Arizona – powered by 100% renewable energy. The social media giant announced a collaborative effort with the City of Mesa, Arizona Commerce Authority, and the Salt River Project to bring three new solar projects, totaling 450 megawatts, to the local grid in support of the facility. “Once completed, this data center will represent an investment of more than $800 million and will support roughly 100 jobs,” Rachel Peterson, Facebook’s vice preside
Speaking truth to power should not be career suicide for ESG professionals
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 16, 2021
Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha contributing editor Imogen Rose-Smith, a longtime senior writer for Institutional Investor, contributes a bi-weekly column on the policies, practices and strategies of. The post Speaking truth to power should not be career suicide for ESG professionals 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.
Mobile technology firm launches IoT offering for the water industry
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 19, 2021
Mobile technology firm Vodafone has launched a new IoT-based product “to help water companies improve monitoring and detection systems, increase efficiency, reduce wastage, and meet regulatory requirements.” One of the major challenges for the water industry is the need to prolong the life of legacy monitoring systems installed over the last 30 years, while becoming more efficient and meeting new targets.
How HP Inc. uses sustainability to drive commercial sales
GreenBiz
AUGUST 16, 2021
For the past two fiscal years, HP Inc. has generated more than $1 billion in commercial business tied directly to sustainability considerations. It first started trumpeting this information in 2018.
Trina Solar’s 210 PERC cell reaches record 23.56% efficiency
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 20, 2021
Trina Solar’s 210 PERC solar cell has achieved 23.56% efficiency, a record for 210 P-type monocrystalline silicon PERC cells, the company said this week. The efficiency rating was independently confirmed by the National Center of Supervision and Inspection on Solar Photovoltaic Product Quality. Read more: Why Heliene is betting on heterojunciton solar cell modules with new U.S. manufacturing facility. “We are proud to announce the latest achievements developed by our technical team,
Watching warily and rooting for resilience in Afghanistan
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 19, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Aug. 19 – The rapid reversal in Afghanistan left agents of impact inside and outside of the country scrambling for security for their. The post Watching warily and rooting for resilience in Afghanistan 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
What’s driving the huge blooms of brown seaweed piling up on Florida and Caribbean beaches?
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 17, 2021
by Stephen P. Leatherman (Florida International University) Here’s a handy geography question for your next trivia match: What is the world’s only sea that doesn’t have a land border? The answer is the Sargasso Sea – a 2-million-square-nautical-mile haven of biodiversity that lies east of Bermuda in the Atlantic Ocean.
4 circular economy lessons from Bangkok
GreenBiz
AUGUST 17, 2021
Changemakers in Bangkok have learned first-hand what early conversations with leaders in business and policy need to drive circular change.
S&P: Why Florida will become the Southeast’s solar leader
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 16, 2021
Utility-led expansions, competitive prices, and favorable state policies are developing Florida into the Southeast’s leader for solar capacity, according to a new report by S&P. The state is expected to add more than 13,000 MW of solar generation installed over the next decade, the author’s stated, citing state regulators, with enough capacity coming online this year to top region-leader North Carolina.
You have an impact investing strategy. What to call it?
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 16, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Aug. 16 – An emerging markets public equities portfolio that actively engages with investees to improve ESG performance. A U.S. environmental commodities strategy. The post You have an impact investing strategy. What to call it? 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
Earth’s energy budget is out of balance – here’s how that’s warming the climate
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 17, 2021
by Scott Denning (Colorado State University) You probably remember your grade school science teachers explaining that energy can neither be created nor destroyed. That’s a fundamental property of the universe. Energy can be transformed, however. When the Sun’s rays reach Earth, they are transformed into random motions of molecules that you feel as heat.
Tell your sustainability story authentically, effectively and reliably
GreenBiz
AUGUST 20, 2021
Effective storytelling will rest on companies’ ability to strike the right balance between satisfying external requests for information and focusing on the sustainability issues that truly matter to the company.
Gulf Power begins installation of solar panels at two new solar energy centers
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 20, 2021
Gulf Power, a subsidiary of Florida Power & Light, began installing the first of 600,000 new solar panels planned at two solar farms in Northwest Florida. The Cotton Creek Solar Energy Center in Escambia County and Blue Springs Solar Energy Center in Jackson County will begin generating clean energy for customers by early 2022, the company said.
Forecasting long-term emissions reductions to drive climate tech investments now
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 18, 2021
The increasing flow of capital into climate solutions offers a chance to avoid the most catastrophic climate scenarios. Increased investor focus on modeling. The post Forecasting long-term emissions reductions to drive climate tech investments now 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.
IPCC report: how to make global emissions peak and fall – and what’s stopping us
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 16, 2021
by Matthew Paterson (University of Manchester) Every few years, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – the United Nation’s climate science body – produces a major report on the state of the climate crisis.
Maritime shipping could triple by 2050. How will the industry decarbonize?
GreenBiz
AUGUST 17, 2021
Ships carry around 90 percent of goods transported globally, and the shipping sector accounts for about 3 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions today. But maritime trade volumes are projected to triple by 2050.
New Jersey community solar farm nears completion at former landfill site
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 19, 2021
Navisun is nearing completion on a 4.5 MW community solar farm project at a former landfill site in Linden, New Jersey. The Linden Hawk Rise project will provide affordable, clean energy to approximately 800 residents, most of whom are low and moderate-income. “We are pleased to support both the City of Linden as well as the State of New Jersey in leading the way forward to our collective carbon-free future by providing clean energy access, and associated savings, to local residents,” said Carl
Community solar developer Nexamp secures $680 million in debt and equity financing
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 19, 2021
ImpactAlpha, August 19 — The Boston, Mass.-based company, led by a pair of U.S. Army veterans, develops and manages solar-energy storage for approximately. The post Community solar developer Nexamp secures $680 million in debt and equity financing 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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