10 things I think about ESG
GreenBiz
JULY 11, 2022
Many challenges face the ESG agenda, but it is simply too connected to core societal issues and political movements in the U.S. and the European Union for it to dissipate, much less disappear.
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Fugro’s innovative Blue Snake™ system achieves success on its first offshore wind project
altenergymag
JULY 11, 2022
Fugro has successfully completed a contract for the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) to perform a geotechnical site investigation at the IJmuiden Ver (Noord) V and VI wind farm sites as part of the geophysical survey package.
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ESG Reporting 101
GreenBiz
JULY 11, 2022
As the pressure increases to address the most critical challenges of our time – climate change, water scarcity, social injustice, corporate responsibility – it is easy for organizations to feel overwhelmed when trying to make a real impact. When done well, Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) reporting and management can reduce an organization’s environmental footprint, improve efficiency, and unearth new market opportunities, all while reducing risk and building resiliency.
US energy secretary says switch to wind and solar “could be greatest peace plan of all”
Renew Economy
JULY 11, 2022
"No country has ever been held hostage to access to the sun." US energy secretary says switch to renewables could be world's best peace plan. The post US energy secretary says switch to wind and solar “could be greatest peace plan of all” appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
State Street CEO: Active engagement is imperative for reaching net zero
GreenBiz
JULY 11, 2022
State Street Chairman and CEO Ron O’Hanley offers his perspective on divestment, stewardship and why the route to net zero won’t be a straight line.
Gap fillers for thermal management in electric vehicles
Charged
JULY 11, 2022
Sponsored by Parker Lord. The article will be valuable for Electric Vehicle (EV) battery manufacturers as well as battery module and pack designers to help choose the right thermal interface material for battery pack needs. Two-component (2K) gap fillers provide customers with a variety of thermal conductivities and chemistries to choose from, which provide high dispense rates, reliable cure performance, and desired electrical properties.
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Financing Urban Transformation: Don’t Leave It Up to Cities Alone
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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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5 Ways Seniors Can Live an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle
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JULY 11, 2022
Living a green lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult, especially when you’re a senior. In fact, there are many ways seniors can go green and reduce their impact on the environment. Here are five easy tips to get started! Eat Organic Many seniors are interested in living an eco-friendly lifestyle, and one way to do […]. The post 5 Ways Seniors Can Live an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle appeared first on The Green Living Guy.
Rethinking permanence in forest carbon projects
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JULY 11, 2022
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Volkswagen enters EV battery business with €20bn investment in PowerCo
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JULY 11, 2022
Volkswagen Group has announced a new company PowerCo, which is set to invest more than €20 billion ($20 billion) in the Group’s global battery activities. The announcement, made in the presence of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, saw the German motor vehicle manufacturer delegate responsibility for the global battery business to the newly created company “PowerCo”.
Australia must seize “once in a generation” opportunity on renewables, says Albanese
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JULY 11, 2022
Australia was missing out on massive "once in a generation" green energy opportunities under the Coalition, Albanese tells major energy forum in Sydney. The post Australia must seize “once in a generation” opportunity on renewables, says Albanese appeared first on RenewEconomy.
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
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Energy saving is no longer an option: buildings must manage it!
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JULY 11, 2022
According to the International Energy Agency , buildings and building construction sectors are jointly responsible for almost one-third of the total global energy consumption and contributors to nearly 15% of direct CO2 emissions. Buildings have a vital role to play during their lifecycle, not only when it comes to energy saving but in managing energy to achieve energy efficiency.
Nice work if you can get it: $65,800 a megawatt hour to keep the lights on
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JULY 11, 2022
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This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As weeds go, Arabidopsis thaliana is a rather charming specimen. On a spring day, you might see it sprouting from the cracks of a parking lot, unleashing a small riot of white flowers that give it the common name “mouse ear cress.” But its rotund leaves often bear unwelcome passengers: among them, a bacteria called Pseudomonas syringae.
Queensland coal mine allowed to more than double emissions without penalty
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A Queensland coal mine will be allowed to more than double emissions in a decision made by the Morrison government just months before federal election. The post Queensland coal mine allowed to more than double emissions without penalty appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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'No nature, no us': Environment Agency boss raises alarm over biodiversity crisis
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Study: Rising seas are weakening nature’s storm shields
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CATL to supply batteries for Solaris electric buses in Europe
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The cost of not zero
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Whither the UK’s Net Zero Commitment?
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JULY 11, 2022
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Great Solar Business Podcast: Are grants worth the effort?
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