CSR For Energy Sector

I’m happy to share some big news: for the fifth year in a row, Amazon is the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy in the world. Transitioning to carbon-free energy sources is one of the fastest ways we can address climate change. It’s why we’ve invested billions of dollars in hundreds of solar and wind projects around the world. But you don’t need to be a company of our size to make a difference. If you’re exploring renewables energy investments, here are three helpful things we’ve learned along the way: 1) Location = impact. We’re supporting projects in regions where they can have the greatest impact – including locations that rely heavily on fossil fuels. For instance, we invested in nine solar and wind projects in India, where the grid is primarily powered by coal. They’re expected to help avoid an estimated 55 times more carbon than if they were built in Sweden, which has one of the world’s most decarbonized grids. As more projects become operational, we’re seeing how they positively impact the grid – and local communities. In Mississippi, for example, three solar wind farms backed by Amazon account for nearly a quarter of the state’s operational solar power! 2) Open + collaborative mindset. We started with just a handful of projects when The Climate Pledge launched. Over the years, we’ve learned the value of collaborating across sectors – we’ve worked with various energy companies, utilities and experts outside Amazon. That’s all led to us supporting 600+ wind and solar projects in nearly 30 countries – which are expected to produce the same amount of energy it takes to power more than 8 million U.S. homes. 3) Build great teams. We recruited a diverse array of energy experts and gave them room to Think Big, because we believe innovation is critical to evolution. When smart people who care about our planet are empowered to find solutions, change accelerates. We’re also investing in other sources of carbon-free energy, like nuclear – more to come on that this year! https://lnkd.in/d9sN_Pq2 #energy #carbonfree #sustainability #renewablenergy

India’s clean energy target of 500GW of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030 is within reach. We already have the technology to achieve this. What we now need is alignment among stakeholders, from policymakers and investors to communities and consumers.   The only way to build renewable projects on time is to win the hearts of the communities in which we operate, and to do that in a systematic, sustained, and sensitive manner. At Resonia, we understand that the art of stakeholder management is the key to accelerating clean energy adoption.   Our recently launched Stakeholder Management Playbook is a step in that direction. It outlines the framework and tools to help teams engage and collaborate with stakeholders effectively. With practical tools like this, not only can we build long-term partnerships rooted in trust but we can also accelerate our journey towards India’s clean energy future.  

Supply Chain Sustainability Maturity Model 🌎 Supply chains represent a significant portion of environmental, social, and governance impacts. Addressing sustainability across the value chain is essential to meeting regulatory expectations, reducing risk exposure, and improving overall business resilience. The model developed by ERM provides a clear framework to assess and improve supply chain sustainability. It outlines five stages of maturity—Know, Evaluate, Improve, Perform, and Evolve—across four dimensions: sustainability issues, supplier relationships, ESG performance, and Scope 3 emissions. Each stage reflects a progression in strategic integration, from initial inventorying and self-assessment to risk-based audits, supplier collaboration, and embedded circular practices. Sustainability issues move from being understood to actively prioritized and incorporated into product design, packaging, and operations. Supplier relationships evolve from basic mapping to structured partnerships aligned with corporate goals. The model also highlights the importance of incorporating ESG performance into commercial decisions, not only for key suppliers but across the entire supply base, supported by scorecards and auditing mechanisms. Effective Scope 3 management is positioned as a core driver of performance, progressing from measurement to targeted reductions and full supply chain optimization. ERM’s model offers a comprehensive pathway for aligning procurement and operations with sustainability priorities—supporting impact delivery, operational continuity, and long-term value creation. #sustainability #sustainable #business #esg

I was once working on a project where one key stakeholder was… let’s say, not easy to work with. Constant last-minute changes, strong opinions, minimal responses on Jira or emails — and feedback always came in after we moved ahead. At first, I felt frustrated. I mean, as a Business Analyst, all I want is clarity, alignment, and moving forward together. But here’s what I did differently: 1) I scheduled short weekly syncs just with them — no agenda, no pressure, just a space to talk. 2) I stopped expecting structured feedback. I let them speak freely, took notes, and turned their thoughts into proper user stories. 3) I started sending back short summaries after every call — just to confirm, reduce misunderstandings, and track evolving requirements. 4) I noticed they weren’t active on Jira or long email chains, so I casually asked how they prefer to communicate. Turned out, they liked WhatsApp and quick voice notes — so I adapted. 5) I collaborated with the dev team to create quick mockups and visuals. They responded much better to that than documents. 6) Instead of defending timelines, I started showing how their feedback was shaping the product — and how it helped the end user. 7) I even built a “wish list” backlog for their ideas — not everything made it to the roadmap, but they felt heard. It wasn’t overnight. But slowly, they became more engaged, more trusting, and less reactive. One day, they said: “Thanks for your patience — I know I haven’t made this easy.” And honestly? That meant more than any formal feedback ever could. Lesson learned: Tough stakeholders aren’t always difficult — sometimes, they just need someone to translate their thoughts and make them feel heard. Ever been in a similar situation? Would love to hear how you handled it. #BusinessAnalysis #StakeholderManagement #ProjectLife #ProductDevelopment #RealTalk #LessonsFromTheField #Opentowork #UnitedArabEmirates

Knowledge transfer can unlock the full potential of the energy transition. An example is the Outlook on Sustainable Maritime Transport, a study we at RINA developed alongside Eni and FINCANTIERI with the support of Bain & Company Italy. We presented this initiative reflecting our shared commitment to accelerating decarbonization by leveraging cross-sector expertise in energy and shipping. As the maritime sector - responsible for 3% of global CO2 emissions - aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, the study explores decarbonization solutions, assessing costs for shipowners and investments in port infrastructure. With biofuels offering a short-term fix, a diverse energy mix is essential to ensure an efficient transition, combined with maintenance and specialized training. Onshore infrastructure is equally vital. Today, 50% of cruise ships are equipped for cold ironing, but only 36 ports offer electrified berths - less than 3% of those they visit. Decarbonizing ports is both a complex challenge and a competitive opportunity for a low-emission economy, as they will play a key role as multi-commodity energy hubs. To scale new technologies, we need significant investments along with public-private synergies and guarantees for investors. I would like to thank Giuseppe Ricci, Pierroberto Folgiero and Pierluigi Serlenga for sharing the stage with me yesterday, and Tonia Cartolano for moderating our discussion. Synergies like this are essential to turning innovation into tangible solutions. #GrowWithRINA

Our article is out 📣 🌍 Weather and Climate Services (W&CS) are pivotal in steering the energy sector toward net-zero emissions⚡ As our energy systems increasingly rely on weather and climatic conditions, it's essential to integrate W&CS into energy management to bolster system resilience, expand renewable energy, and drive energy-efficiency innovations. In this paper, we bridge the gap in comprehensive guidance for developing integrated W&CS, leveraging insights from the World Meteorological Organization We introduce a framework for the coproduction of W&CS, focusing on: - Evaluating socioeconomic benefits to encourage adoption - Harnessing effective business models - Identifying key policies and capacity development measures To truly support #netzero energy transitions, we recommend: 🔍 A deeper understanding of user needs   🔬 Continuous advancements in W&CS science and technology   💻 Better integration of weather and climate data in energy conversion models   📊 Improved accessibility and sharing of meteorological and energy data   🤝 Promotion of coproduction approaches and innovative applications   💼 Refinement of sustainable business models   📈 Ongoing capacity-building activities   💬 Enhanced communication and collaboration among stakeholders These steps are essential for unlocking the full potential of W&CS in driving the energy sector toward a sustainable, net-zero future. https://lnkd.in/gETVfe49

'the data reveals that artisanal mining for cobalt is a very hazardous vocation undertaken for basic survival, involving long hours, subsistence wages, and severe health impacts. The data further reveals that within the surveyed respondents, there is a high rate of forced labour and an almost 10% rate of child labour' Rights Lab, University of Nottingham recent report, Blood Batteries, The #humanrights and #environmental impacts of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo demonstrates the continued issues with cobalt mining. '- 36.8% of respondents met the project’s conservative criteria for forced labour - 9.2% of respondents met the project’s conservative criteria for child labour - 27.7% of respondents began working in artisanal mining as a minor - Not a single respondent was a member of a trade union, as none exist - Not a single respondent had a written agreement for their work . For those #supplychain and #procurement professionals who are able to trace cobalt to source there are potential steps to be taken: 1. Ethical and Responsible Sourcing Ensure traceability from artisanal and industrial mining sites in the DRC to final product, especially for cobalt used in EVs and electronics. Demand transparency from suppliers, require disclosure of sourcing practices, human rights due diligence, and environmental impact assessments. Prioritise suppliers who can demonstrate compliance with international labour standards and reject those linked to exploitative practices. 2. Environmental Stewardship Incorporate geospatial and water toxicity data into supplier evaluations to avoid contributing to ecological degradation. Promote circular economy principles such as battery recycling, reuse, and alternative materials to reduce dependence on high-impact cobalt mining. 3. Compliance and Governance Align with UK Modern Slavery Act, ensure supply chain mapping and annual transparency statements reflect risks in high-impact regions like the DRC. Embed environmental, social, and governance standards into tendering and contract management processes. 4. Practical Procurement Measures Use multi-quote and business case procedures to ensure value for money and ethical sourcing, as outlined in UK finance and procurement policies. Establish KPIs related to ethical sourcing, labour conditions, and environmental impact. Anticipate changes from the Procurement Act 2025 and EU Critical Raw Materials Act that may affect sourcing obligations. For the majority of buying organisations or as consumers this is a very difficult area, but as the report recommends Government's could do a lot more to reduce exploitation: 'Strengthen supply chain transparency and due diligence requirements of consumer-facing tech and EV companies with more robust legislation; laws should include strict and severe penalties as opposed to simple reporting requirements, including a potential import ban;'

In today's energy-hungry world, it would cost upwards of USD 2 billion to build a modest-scale 200,000 barrel-a-day petroleum refinery to produce 50,000 barrels a day of diesel along with other co-products. Fuel-producing refineries have grown in scale over the years in line with the conventional wisdom that larger is more economical. However, the bigger a refinery, the greater the distances over which input crude oil and output fuels have to move through, and the higher the freight carbon footprint of this movement. Also, larger refineries have evolved towards higher and higher complexity and flexibility, further driving up their product and process lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions. But what if we could produce a bio-based diesel substitute in a decentralized make-and-use manner? For a small farmer in rural India, as much as 5L of diesel in a 50L tank can be consumed from farm to fuel pump and back. Imagine empowering someone like that with a community biodiesel unit that produces just one barrel per day. Yet at a cost of production that is 20 percent lower than the retail outlet petroleum diesel price. And net lifecycle GHG emission savings of over 80 percent relative to the petro-diesel baseline. Each of these 1-barrel-a-day units can be fabricated and installed for under 10,000 US dollars, operated by semi-skilled manpower with proper training, and requires no heating at all - just a reasonably efficient stirrer. The projects pay back in a year or less in some cases. 50,000 of these units would cost 500 million dollars, a quarter of a corresponding petro-diesel producing refinery, at over 80 percent GHG savings. Our latest publication, based on work carried out over the past decade at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, explains this potentially transformative solution in detail. https://lnkd.in/gsy8xsei #biodiesel #climatechange #lifecycleanalysis #energytransition

One of the things that frustrates me around energy projects in Australia is that social impact considerations are often viewed through the narrow lens of community engagement & social licence objectives. Proper social impact assessment is not that. This informative primer has recently been published around human rights in the Danish solar sector. It highlights human rights considerations across the supply chain & spanning various impacted stakeholders, including communities and workers. I found heaps of information helpful in this & generally applicabile outside of the Danish context. - there are some good resource links at the back (p.51) including tools around mapping of critical minerals supply chain risks - human rights risks in community engagement are discussed specifically too, such as inequity & discrimination, lack of effective grievance mechanisms at an operational level and procedural justice. Most of all, I think it's a good reminder in our local context to push the bar up a bit more for improved social impact considerations as part of project development and approvals, and stop leaning on "social licence". Source: Human rights and solar energy: A primer for the Danish solar energy sector, Danish Insitute for Human Rights Centre Authors Anne Line Sigsgaard Berg, Daniela Busleiman, Gabriela Factor, Noah Mardirossian (Danish Institute for Human Rights) and Sarah Dieckmann (Ethical Trade Denmark).

Don't go it alone - collaborate to deliver global impact with your research! Delighted to share findings from our newly published pilot-scale study on CO₂ capture heat integration. It's exciting not only because of new approach to reducing the reboiler duty by 6% and cooling duty by 24%, resulting in operating cost savings of CO2 capture. It's exciting because it proves that collaboration is essential for credible, impactful research. Our team brought together multi-institutional expertise, industrial partners, and real-world site access on a coal-fired power plant. This work was possible because this collaboration enabled: - Access to infrastructure - Operating a mobile pilot on a live power plant requires partnerships beyond any single lab. - Data rigour - Validating marginal energy gains demanded cross-disciplinary expertise, including thermodynamics, advanced data reconciliation, and process engineering. - Industrial validation - Co-developing with site operators built credibility and practical insight from day one. - Diverse expertise - Chemistry + engineering + simulation + field operations. Individual researchers miss insights that teams can easily identify. The lesson: Impact = great ideas + rigorous execution + real-world validation. Collaboration is how you deliver all three. If you're pursuing energy research with genuine traction, treat collaboration as a core strategy, not optional. Build networks early. Your best work will come from teams you haven't yet assembled. #science #research #scientist #researcher #professor #phd #CCUS #engineering