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O-I Glass Announces New Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

3BL Media

Glass is already the most sustainable packaging material. Now, were taking bold steps to further support its circularity and decarbonization by elevating our 2030 sustainability goals. 2025 is going to be a milestone year for O-I in sustainability, said Chief Administrative and Sustainability Officer Randy Burns at O-Is Investor Day on March 14, 2025.

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Election Watch: Dutton’s nuke and gas plan relies on the death of Australian industry, and its smelters

Renew Economy

Dutton claims Labor wants to cut aluminium and heavy industry - but he hasn't checked his party's own modelling. We have. The post Election Watch: Dutton’s nuke and gas plan relies on the death of Australian industry, and its smelters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Election Factcheck: Angus Taylor’s mysteriously cheap nukes

Renew Economy

The Coalition is stumbling into this election offering false information around the costs of their energy plan. The post Election Factcheck: Angus Taylor’s mysteriously cheap nukes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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5,700-year storm archive shows rise in tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These consist of sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer sediments associated with good weather. In the Caribbean, an international research team has now examined such sediments using a 30 m long core from a 'blue hole' offshore Belize.

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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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Don’t Underestimate Gen Z: How Youth-Led Solutions are Shaping the Future of Social Entrepreneurship

James Militzer

Generation Z is often unfairly labeled as distracted , anxious , lonely or underskilled. But our experience has been the complete opposite. As CEO of Resolution Project and Enactus Global , I’ve witnessed first-hand that this generation is innovative, digitally-native, socially-conscious and values-driven. Where others see limitations, we see a generation whose unique perspective and determination enable them to tackle complex social challenges with unprecedented ingenuity and purpose.

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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation

By George Tsiatis In 2023, Resolution Project and Enactus began exploring the prospect of merging our organizations. The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs.

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Do-it-yourself box filter clears the air of indoor pollutants

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When wildfires threaten communities, human health can be impacted as smoke distributes on the breeze, infiltrating various structures. To help people protect themselves and their families, researchers have developed a low-cost, durable, do-it-yourself air filtration system that works as well as more expensive HEPA filters to clear indoor air pollutants such as smoke -- or possibly limit the impact of airborne disease spread.

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JLL Acquires Clean Energy-Focused Investment Bank Javelin Capital

ESG Today

Real estate and investment management-focused services provider JLL announced today the acquisition of renewable energy-focused investment banking firm Javelin Capital, in a move described by the company as aimed at expanding its U.S. energy & infrastructure capital markets capabilities, and driven by rapid growth in the clean energy sector. Founded in 2017, New York and Chicago-based Javelin is a boutique investment banking firm focused on companies in the renewable energy, energy storage a

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Time for Sovereign Investors to Get on Board

Chris Hall

Kamesh Korangi, Head of Portfolio Strategy, and Jo Richardson, Head of Research at the Anthropocene Fixed Income Institute, analyse the impact of climate risks on sovereign bond yields. Sovereign bonds are the unsung drivers of climate transition. Governments are increasingly relying on these instruments to raise funds for renewable energy projects and low-carbon technologies in addition to their deficit spending needs.

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Ethanol Is Case IH’s Bet for the Future of Agricultural Machinery

3BL Media

Seeking to revolutionize and decarbonize the agricultural machinery market, CNH brand, Case IH , presents its ethanol-powered machinery project. "Case IH has been investing for years in alternative propellants, and we have seen that ethanol is the best solution, especially for Brazil, and for several factors: it is a fuel produced by our customers and widely used in the country, and that does not require new investments in infrastructure and logistics by producers", explains Christian Gonzalez,

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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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Andrew Forrest plans one of Australia’s biggest solar farms in push for “real zero” at iron ore mines

Renew Economy

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest unveils plans for one of the country's biggest solar farms to help propel his company's plans to achieve "real zero" emissions by 2030. The post Andrew Forrest plans one of Australia’s biggest solar farms in push for “real zero” at iron ore mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A cleaner future for tires: Scientists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States alone, over 274 million tires were scrapped in 2021, with nearly a fifth of them being discarded into landfills. A study has now pioneered a technique for breaking down this rubber waste and transforming it into valuable precursors for epoxy resins.

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Iberdrola Issues Green Bond Linked to its Share Price

ESG Today

Global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced that it has raised 400 million in a new green bond offering, with the bonds linked to the companys share price, enabling investors to benefit from the performance of its shares. The new 5-year bonds are indexed to Iberdrolas share price through the incorporation of a call option, with investors able to exercise in the three months prior to maturity.

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SBTi Limits Carbon Credit Use in Latest Guidance

Chris Hall

The standard setter emphasises internal decarbonisation, action-based targets as part of revamped net zero standard for corporates. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has avoided endorsing the use of carbon credits to offset Scope 3 emissions in the second version of its Corporate Net Zero Standard (CNZS) , following backlash last year. The SBTi previously faced both internal and external scrutiny over its proposed extend use of carbon credits to tackle companies Scope 3 emissions in it

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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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Duke Energy Florida Highlights Program Rewarding Customers for Reducing Strain on Electric System During Periods of High Demand

3BL Media

Customers can earn up to $141 in annual bill credits for enrolling select appliances in the EnergyWise Home program Additional benefits include helping maintain steady rates for all customers and preserving Floridas natural resources ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - With the summer months and sweltering temperatures quickly approaching, Duke Energy Florida is highlighting EnergyWise Home, a voluntary program that rewards customers with up to $141 in annual bill credits for enrolling

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Exxon abandons Gippsland basin CCS project, but doesn’t say why

Renew Economy

Exxon Mobil has killed its Gippsland carbon capture and storage project running since 2022, but won't explain why. The post Exxon abandons Gippsland basin CCS project, but doesn’t say why appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How chromosomes shape up for cell division

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

For successful cell division, chromosomal DNA needs to be packed into compact rod-shaped structures. Defects in this process can lead to cell death or diseases like cancer. A new study has shown how chromosomes change shape during cell division. Certain protein complexes help fold DNA into overlapping loops that repel each other, which then stack to create a rod-like structure.

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Startup secures patent for energy storage technology

Sustainability Matters

Australian startupAllegro Energyhas been granted a USpatent for its micro-emulsion electrolyte technology, further positioning itas a leader in long-duration energy storage. Thisfollows previous patent successes in Europe and several other key markets, highlightingthe international significance of the startups approach. Allegros modular micro-emulsion electrolyte system is said to enablesafer, more cost-effectiveand scalable solutions for applications ranging from grid storage to renewable energ

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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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Initiative hopes to deliver industry transition to sustainable polymers

Envirotec Magazine

A new initiative that seeks to reduce the environmental impact of millions of household and industrial chemicals was announced on 26 March, bringing together experts from some of the worlds biggest companies including Unilever and the worlds biggest chemicals company BASF as well as leading academics, trade associations, research institutes and policymakers.

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Baker Hughes Awarded First Technology Agreement With Petrobras To Develop Definitive Solution for Pipeline Corrosion

3BL Media

Next-generation flexible pipes to offer 30-year service life in high CO2 environment HOUSTON and LONDON, March 27, 2025 /3BL/ - Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced a joint technology development program with Petrobras to provide a definitive solution for stress corrosion cracking due to CO 2 (SCC-CO2) in flexible pipe systems. The pre-commercial agreement encompasses development and testing, as well as a purchase option of the resulting next-generation flexible pipes, which wil

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Bill for single cable Marinus Link now estimated at almost $5 billion

Renew Economy

New estimate for Marinus Link comes from the Australia Energy Regulator, which is adding in the cost of linking the subsea cable to Tasmanian infrastructure. The post Bill for single cable Marinus Link now estimated at almost $5 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cisco Co-Authors Update to the NIST Adversarial Machine Learning Taxonomy

Cisco CSR

Cisco and the UK AI Security Institute partnered with NIST to release the latest update to the Adversarial Machine Learning Taxonomy.

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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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ARENA boosts funding support for industrial decarbonisation

Sustainability Matters

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has opened a second round of its Powering the Regions Fund: Industrial Transformation Stream (ITS) program , with $70 million in funding available to support industry to decarbonise. Following the $150 million first round, the second round is open until 15 July 2025 and is expanding its focus to support innovation and advancement in commercial deployment.

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Quarrying’s role in nature recovery celebrated at awards ceremony

Envirotec Magazine

Langford Quarry near Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire was the winner of the Cooper-Heyman Cup for outstanding achievement in quarry restoration. The partnership between Tarmac and RSPB “has transformed an area of 122 hectares of the former sand and gravel quarry into a mosaic of wetlands, lowland meadows, wet woodland and agriculture” The role that quarrying can play in nature recovery and biodiversity gain was celebrated at the Quarries&Nature2025 awards ceremony during March, h

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“Do It Scared”: Ryn Scull’s Sweet Small Business Side Hustle

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library By Fara Howard , Chief Marketing Officer at GoDaddy Throughout my time at GoDaddy, Ive had the privilege of meeting many extraordinary women entrepreneurs. Ive heard stories of hardship and triumph alike, all of which Im proud to celebrate during this Womens History Month. And with GoDaddy data showing that over half of microbusiness are now women-owned, theres a whole lot to celebrate.

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What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them?

Renew Economy

New research cuts through the noise to find what is really driving up electricity costs over the longer term, and how governments and consumers can turn the trend around. The post What’s really driving high power bills (hint, it’s not renewables) and how can we reduce them? 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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SFF 2025 Education Program – 2025 Nonresidential Energy Standards: What’s Changed for the Next Code Cycle

Green Technology

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR PROFILES EXHIBITOR/SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Forum Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Exhibitor/Sponsor Profiles Exhibitor/Sponsorship Options Forum Floorplan Advisory Board Register to Attend 2025 Nonresidential Energy Standards: What’s Changed for the Next Code Cycle Room: Bruno North Time: 10:30am – 11:30am CEUs: ZNCD This session provides an overview of the major changes to the 2025 Energy Code requ

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Balancing energy and water in data centres

Sustainability Matters

As we recently marked World Water Day themed Glacier Preservation it servedas a timely reminder that we all have a role to play in tackling climate change and water stress. But water stress extends far beyond our glaciers. Growing populations, pollutionand climate change are amplifying global water challenges, and their impact is increasingly evident in industries not typically associated with natural resources.

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The Role of Lightweight AI Models in Supporting a Sustainable Transition to Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review

Environmental News Bits

Miller, T., Durlik, I., Kostecka, E., Kozlovska, P., Staude, M., & Sokoowska, S. (2025). The Role of Lightweight AI Models in Supporting a Sustainable Transition to Renewable Energy: A Systematic Review. Energies, 18(5).

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Yemen: A Decade of Humanitarian Crisis

3BL Media

Originally posted by Action Against Hunger. Yemen remains one of the world's biggest humanitarian crises and the poorest country on the Arabian Peninsula. While battling economic decline and rising prices, the majority of the Yemeni population lacks access to food, water, and adequate health services. Since 2012, Action Against Hunger programs have been supporting the most vulnerable communities in Yemen.

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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.