Engaging stakeholders can help deliver sustainability strategy, create value for the company
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Businesses must map and assess the importance and influence of stakeholder groups to implement their sustainability goals.
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Ensuring Safety And Sustainability: Effectively Handling Waste On A Job Site
The Environmental Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
There’s no doubt that construction and demolition are some of the dirtiest jobs in the world. These industries generate a substantial amount of waste, much of which can end up in landfills. Unfortunately, this is far from the best way to deal with debris and unused materials. Not only does construction waste mean natural resources go without being used to their fullest potential, but, in some cases, they can introduce harmful substances into the earth and water.
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Will corporate climate coalitions deliver? A progress report on 6 buyer groups
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
More companies are joining alliances to procure their way to lower emissions. We assessed the progress of 6 of the biggest.
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The $15.7 billion State Highway Operations and Protection Program is one of the state’s biggest infrastructure packages. But what’s really in the 599 projects?
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
Nature tech got $1.6 billion in VC funding last year. It's poised to take off in 2024
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
Get ready to see more tech innovations that aim to protect, restore, measure and report on nature.
Tortuous progress: Key takeaways from COP28
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2023
December’s COP28 event in Dubai took place against a backdrop of global emissions continuing to rise at a rate of 1.5% per year, when they need to be falling by 7% every year to 2030, according to some estimates, to keep alive the hopes of the Paris agreement. Commentators were concerned about the decisive role seemingly prepared for carbon removal technologies.
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Now Is the Time to Go All In on California Water Reuse
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CSIRO says wind and solar much cheaper than nuclear, even with added integration costs
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CSIRO's GenCost report updated to include near term transmission costs for wind and solar, and finds that the case for nuclear has been blown out of the water by the collapse of US SMR project. The post CSIRO says wind and solar much cheaper than nuclear, even with added integration costs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
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Momentum is Growing for Restoring Freshwater Ecosystems
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Nikola and Firstelement Fuel Forge 10-Year Strategic Partnership to Advance Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure
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Tasmania wind farm ditches bird radar for new technology to avoid eagle collisions
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
Tasmania wind farm dumps its original "bird radar" and upgrades it to a more sophisticated model after disappointing results in past year. The post Tasmania wind farm ditches bird radar for new technology to avoid eagle collisions appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Estonia Initiates €40 Million Tender for a Revolutionary Hydrogen-Fueled Zero-Emissions Ferry
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Estonia has embarked on an innovative project, calling for tenders to build a €40 million ferry, which will be uniquely powered by hydrogen fuel. This zero-emission initiative is set to.
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
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With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
Six of “world’s largest” green hydrogen projects shortlisted for headstart funding
Renew Economy
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Six projects totalling more than 3.5GW of hydrogen electrolyser capacity shortlisted for Australia's Hydrogen Headstart program, but Fortescue projects a notable absentee. The post Six of “world’s largest” green hydrogen projects shortlisted for headstart funding appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Researchers find they can stop degradation of promising solar cell materials
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
Georgia Tech materials engineers have unraveled the mechanism that causes degradation of a promising new material for solar cells—and they've been able to stop it using a thin layer of molecules that repels water.
Alberta Premier’s Statements on Batteries ‘Ideologically Motivated,’ Inaccurate, Experts Say
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s recent comments about the use of batteries for renewable energy infrastructure surprised experts, one of whom described the premier’s comments as possibly ideologically motivated misinformation. Smith was the keynote speaker addressing the Pembina Institute’s Alberta Climate Summit in Calgary on October 26th. The Pembina Institute is a Canadian think tank and registered charity that focuses on clean energy and energy policy.
Suddenly, US electricity demand is spiking. Can the grid keep up?
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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
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Battery technology achieves record high sodium-metal cycling rates
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New Law Will Show Location of Lead Drinking Water Pipes in New York
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Time for the Oil and Gas Industry to Pivot to Clean Energy Future
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South Australian component of Australia largest electricity transmission project is complete, delivering 206km of new poles and wires "on time and on budget." The post “Transformational:” SA section of Australia’s biggest renewable superhighway is complete appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Rolls-Royce Starts New Set of Ground-Breaking Hydrogen Research Tests
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Chinese brands are starting to challenge Tesla’s market share
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The Chinese are coming…or have they already arrived? Established EV brands fear (or if they don’t, they should) that Chinese firms will start cutting into their market share. In at least one global market, this may already be happening. The Driven reports that in Australia, EV sales have already hit a milestone in 2023, surpassing 80,000 vehicles, or 7.2% of the total new car market, a significant rise from the previous year.
Hystar Awarded Funding for R&D Project With Norwegian Research Council
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
We are excited to share the news that Hystar has been awarded funding for a new R&D project with the Norwegian Research Council. “Energy efficiency and more flexible energy use.
The Brief: At Stake in 2024: ‘Impact alpha’ in public and private markets
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Greetings, Agents of Impact! ⚡ Last Chance to RSVP for tomorrow’s Plugged In call with Lenore Champagne Beirne of Bright Ventures. Champagne Beirne’s. The post The Brief: At Stake in 2024: ‘Impact alpha’ in public and private markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
ACWA Power Signs Agreement to Develop Green Hydrogen Project in Egypt Worth More Than $4 Billion
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New Capital – Cairo – Egypt– Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, has signed the framework.
bp pulse expands its EV charging network at Henderson Group retail sites in Northern Ireland
Charged
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UK-based EV charging network bp pulse is adding ultra-fast and rapid charge points at around 100 Henderson Group retail locations in Northern Ireland. More than 40 bp pulse charge points are already available at more than 20 bp and Henderson Retail sites. Plans call for up to 200 charge points at Henderson locations by 2025, and the goal is to add up to 15,000 kW of charging capacity.
McPhy Energy: McPhy Renews an Equity Financing Line With Vester Finance
FuelCellsWorks
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Grenoble– McPhy Energy (the « Company »), a specialist in low-carbon hydrogen production and distribution equipment (electrolyzers and refuling stations), announces the set-up of a new equity financing line with Vester Finance1 in the.
ICCT report: deploying charging infrastructure in key freight corridors would enable meeting EPA emissions goals
Charged
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A favorite argument of the anti-EV crowd (or perhaps I should say, the crowd that “loves EVs,” but just wants to delay adoption for a decade or two) is a lack of sufficient charging infrastructure. Recently, truck manufacturers including Volvo and Daimler (big EV fans both) asked the EPA for a three-year delay of the agency’s next round of greenhouse gas standards , which would apply to heavy-duty vehicles beginning in 2027.
Secure Solar Futures Signs PPA With Tazewell Four Seasons YMCA for On-Site Array
Solar Industry
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Secure Solar Futures has signed a 25-year solar PPA with the Tazewell Four Seasons YMCA to develop a 483 kW power system, providing the facility with on-site solar at no upfront capital cost. Located in Tazewell, Virginia, the Four Seasons YMCA community programming includes sports camps for children, group fitness classes for all ages and medical screenings.
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