November, 2024

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Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids

Renew Economy

Europe's newest and most powerful nuclear reactor – delivered more than a decade late and nearly four times over budget – is proving a headache for grid operators now it's finally up and running. The post Big batteries and EVs to the rescue again as faults with new nuclear plant cause chaos on Nordic grids appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Alberta's conservative party invites climate disinformation into policy debate

Corporate Knights

Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are debating whether to abandon existing net-zero targets at the party’s annual general meeting in Red Deer this week – a move that would further signal the province’s departure from global and national priorities for mitigating emissions. Drawing on longstanding pro-CO2 rhetoric in climate denialism, Policy Resolution #12 asks the government to scrap its decarbonization goals, remove the designation of carbon dioxide as a pollutant, and r

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NASA satellites reveal abrupt drop in global freshwater levels

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The Earth's total amount of freshwater dropped abruptly starting in May 2014 and has remained low ever since. The shift could indicate Earth's continents have entered a persistently drier phase.

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SEC Fines Invesco $17.5 Million for Misleading ESG Investing Claims

ESG Today

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has charged global asset manager Invesco for making misleading claims regarding its ESG-related investments, including overstating the proportion of assets under management that integrated ESG considerations. Invesco has agreed to pay a $17.5 million civil penalty to settle the SEC’s charges, while not admitting or denying the Commission’s allegations.

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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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A proactive approach to navigating geopolitics is essential to thrive

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Business leaders must go beyond mitigating geopolitical risks to seizing the opportunities presented by the new world order. Here’s how.

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How ‘catalytic warehousing’ can help stand up emerging fund managers and accelerate climate investing

Impact Alpha

How can we meet the world’s need for impact financing when emerging fund managers face strong headwinds raising capital — in particular for. The post How ‘catalytic warehousing’ can help stand up emerging fund managers and accelerate climate investing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Asset managers face growing scrutiny over sustainability claims

Financial Times: Moral Money

Many funds have changed their labelling as rules are tightened to prevent greenwashing

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Small reductions to meat production in wealthier countries may help fight climate change, new analysis concludes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists and environmental activists have consistently called for drastic reductions in meat production as a way to reduce emissions and, in doing so, combat climate change. However, a new analysis concludes that a smaller reduction, borne by wealthier nations, could remove 125 billion tons of carbon dioxide -- exceeding the total number of global fossil fuel emissions over the past three years -- from the atmosphere.

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IAASB Releases New International Sustainability Reporting Assurance Standard

ESG Today

Auditing, quality control, and assurance standard-setting body the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) announced the publication of its finalized International Standard on Sustainability Assurance 5000 (ISSA 5000), aimed at establishing a new standard for practitioners in carrying out sustainability assurance engagements. The new standard comes as companies are increasingly reporting on sustainability and climate-related risks, opportunities and impacts in alignment with

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Harnessing AI to reshape consumer experiences in healthcare

McKinsey Sustainabilty

AI-powered solutions can unlock insights from previously inaccessible data and enable consumer engagement and personalization at an unprecedented scale, in turn lifting healthcare business outcomes.

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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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How hospitals are partnering with CDFIs to invest in the social determinants of health

Impact Alpha

As nonprofit hospitals shift from volume-based to value-based care, a powerful opportunity emerges to invest in the social determinants of health. Research indicates. The post How hospitals are partnering with CDFIs to invest in the social determinants of health appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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“Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years

Renew Economy

Renewables growth from 2015-2025 is on track to cut Australia’s electricity sector emissions by nearly 40% in a decade, equivalent to emissions from all the nation’s cars, commercial vehicles and planes. The post “Quiet revolution:” Wind and solar slash electricity emissions by 40 pct in just 10 years appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Deforestation spike in Indonesia's 'orangutan capital' linked to firms financed by sustainability-linked loans

Eco-Business

An investigation by Rainforest Action Network has identified illegal forest clearing for palm oil in Indonesia's Leuser ecosystem, and linked it to Singapore-listed firms with no-deforestation pledges that supply major consumer brands.

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Can we live on our planet without destroying it?

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these questions.

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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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EU Lawmakers Approve Regulation to Establish Carbon Removal Certification System

ESG Today

The European Council announced that it has given final approval for the establishment of the first EU-level certification framework for permanent carbon removals, carbon farming and carbon storage in products, creating a voluntary framework aimed at craeing a certification system to quantify, monitor and verify carbon removals, and to counter greenwashing.

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Global Insurance Report 2025: Growth and relevance in life and beyond

McKinsey Sustainabilty

There are bright spots for growth in global life, retirement, and health insurance. But to combat stagnant demand, the industry needs to find new sources of growth beyond its core products.

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Canada’s plan to phase out animal testing suffers a setback

Corporate Knights

In 2023, Canada's Liberal government passed landmark legislation to phase out chemical toxicity experiments on animals. Bill S5, as it was called, seemed like a big step in the right direction for scientific progress and animal welfare. However, according to some political leaders, scientists and animal advocates, one crucial step has been missed: funding the research centre capable of putting those laws into action.

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World’s largest onshore wind turbine powers up for first time

Renew Economy

The world’s largest onshore wind turbine, a 15MW behemoth capable of powering 160,000 households with blades nearly the length of the MCG, has been powered up. The post World’s largest onshore wind turbine powers up for first time appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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How climate change feeds our wars

Eco-Business

A twin crisis faces the people of Myanmar, but while the war could end tomorrow, climate change will still shape the futures of millions.

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First amber find on the Antarctic continent

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Roughly 90 million years ago, climatic conditions in Antarctica were suitable for resin-producing trees. Researchers have now made the southernmost discovery of amber in the world.

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EU Cuts Greenhouse Gas Emissions by More than 8% in 2023

ESG Today

Net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the EU fell by 8.3% in 2023, according to a new report released by the European Commission, marking one of the largest declines in decades, with the exception of a 9.8% COVID-19-driven drop in 2020 (which was followed by a 4.8% increase the following year), and a significant acceleration from the 3% reduction in 2022.

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Key considerations for CEOs in the oil and gas sector

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The oil and gas industry has recently seen strong financial performance and is refocusing on its core, but it still needs to find answers to drive growth post-2030.

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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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Chery Claims to Have 1 GWh Solid-State Battery Production Line

CleanTechnica

Lithium-ion batteries have led us into this modern electric vehicle era, and completely dominate the industry. There’s been hype and enthusiasm for future-gen batteries for years, and none more so than solid-state batteries. But these have been trapped in labs and mostly a technology of hope and hype. Perhaps that. [continued] The post Chery Claims to Have 1 GWh Solid-State Battery Production Line appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Farmers and communities to reap billions each year for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds

Renew Economy

New report says total payments to landowners for hosting wind and solar projects will hit $1 billion a year by 2030 and at least $8 billion a year by 2050. The post Farmers and communities to reap billions each year for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rooftop solar meets 107.5 pct of South Australia’s demand, no emergency measures needed

Renew Economy

Rooftop solar output has broken through the 100% grid demand barrier in South Australia again. The post Rooftop solar meets 107.5 pct of South Australia’s demand, no emergency measures needed appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days

Renew Economy

The federal government has pushed through EPBC approval for a Victoria solar and big battery project in Victoria in just 20 days. The post Victoria solar farm and battery project gets federal approval in just 20 days appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct

Renew Economy

Western Australia’s South West Interconnected System, regarded as the biggest isolated grid in the world, hit a new penetration record for wind and solar power over the weekend, a new peak of 85.7 per cent. The milestone was noted on LinkedIn by the state’s co-ordinator of energy, Jai Thomas, referring to data displayed on the […] The post Milestone: World’s biggest isolated grid hits new wind and solar penetration record of 85.7 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia’s leading offshore wind project slashes turbine numbers and lifts blade gap to protect sea birds

Renew Economy

Australia's likely first offshore wind project has cut its turbine numbers as the machines get bigger, but has also raised the blade gap to the ocean floor to protect birds. The post Australia’s leading offshore wind project slashes turbine numbers and lifts blade gap to protect sea birds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project

Renew Economy

Victoria's SEC emerges as buyer of Victoria solar and battery project that was named a winner of its VRET tender but never got built. The post Victoria’s SEC to build state’s first government owned solar and battery project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Do we really need a rooftop solar button – and are households treated fairly with PV, batteries and EVs?

Renew Economy

New study will gather real life data on how rooftop solar and other consumer energy assets are being integrated into the grid – what's working and what isn't. The post Do we really need a rooftop solar button – and are households treated fairly with PV, batteries and EVs? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.