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This April, Ciscos Americas Service Provider team is proud to sponsor two-time U.S. Paralympic skier Spencer Wood at AS2025 in Vail, Colorado April 3 6. For nearly 30 years, the marquee event for Adaptive Spirit has united telecommunications leaders and the adaptive sports community to support and celebrate the U.S. Para Ski and Snowboard Team. Adaptive Spirit is a powerful example of whats possible when industries come together with a shared commitment to inclusivity and opportunity.
Jim Chalmers says Labor will unveil its plan to support the uptake of home battery storage "in coming days." The post Labor will announce home battery rebate in “coming days,” says federal treasurer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
BNEF says Australia is on the cusp of a big battery boom that could deliver an eight-fold increase in capacity. The post Big battery boom could deliver 18 GW of grid-scale energy storage by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
The climate activist group Just Stop Oil (JSO) has announced the end of its campaign of direct action. Many will read the groups legacy through the lens of public hostility: the frustration caused, the angry headlines, the outrage at its tactics. Not only have JSO activists been spat at, physically assaulted and run over by angry car drivers, but 15 members are also currently serving jail sentences following arrests and charges.
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.
Lawmakers in the European Parliament announced today an agreement to approve the European Commissions stop-the-clock directive, delaying the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, including the CSRD and CSDDD. The agreement was supported by a large majority of MEPs in a 531 69 vote, despite a series of amendments submitted by far-left and right parties, which included proposals ranging from outright rejecting the directive to extending the delay of the sus
Monitoring urban plant health traditionally requires extensive manual labor and botanical expertise, creating challenges for cities facing expanding green spaces, higher population densities, and increasing threats to plants. Now, researchers have developed 'Plant Doctor,' an artificial intelligence-based tool that could revolutionize plant health monitoring.
Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is kicking off the 2025 Million Hour Volunteer Rally. At a time when food insecurity is on the rise and volunteerism is declining, our communities need our help more than ever. We are calling on our customers, associates, partners and community members to collectively donate 1 million volunteer hours, support local nonprofits and uplift those in need.
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Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is kicking off the 2025 Million Hour Volunteer Rally. At a time when food insecurity is on the rise and volunteerism is declining, our communities need our help more than ever. We are calling on our customers, associates, partners and community members to collectively donate 1 million volunteer hours, support local nonprofits and uplift those in need.
An international team of scientists, led jointly by The University of Melbourne and Seoul National University , has found global water storage onland has plummeted since the start of the 21st century, overtaking glacier melt as the leading cause of sea level rise and measurably shifting the Earths pole of rotation. Published in Science , the research combined global soil moisture data estimated by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF) Reanalysis v5 (ERA5) , global mean se
Corporate, markets, and financial services regulator the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the release of Regulatory Guide 280 (RG 280), its new regulatory guide for companies required to prepare a sustainability report containing climate-related financial information under Australias new mandatory climate reporting law.
Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season. Now, a new study shows that as storms carry snow to the Rocky Mountains, they are also bringing mercury and other contaminants from mines in the region. The research helps scientists understand how contaminants are spread by atmospheric circulation and has implications for snowpack preservation and illuminating the lasting env
CNH brand, New Holland , received a Davidson Prize for Engineering Innovation. IntelliSense technology, a new option for New Holland's BigBaler high-density (HD) balers, helps operators increase productivity, bale quality, fuel efficiency and comfort by automating essential baler and tractor functions. This technology has been recognized with one of the highest distinctions bestowed by American agricultural engineers.
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
Finnish energy company shutters its last coal-fired power plant, ending coal use in the capital Helsinki and putting Finland on the brink of eliminating coal entirely. The post Helsinki shutters its last coal plant, as turns to heat batteries and pumps appeared first on RenewEconomy.
I have said in recent posts that the world economy is hitting resource limits of many kinds. These limits include oil, coal, and other sources of energy, including uranium, used as a fuel for nuclear power generation. Because of these limits, the world economy is being forced to shrink back. In my opinion, the direction it is headed in is toward smaller, mostly less-advanced, more independent, economies.
This week in ESG news: EU Council approves delay of sustainability reporting regulations; ING becomes first major bank with approved science-based financed emissions targets; PwC study finds vast majority of companies are keeping – or raising – climate goals; SEC walks away from climate reporting requirements; Airbus commits to build hydrogen-powered planes; ISSB launches new tool to help regulators adopt sustainability reporting standards; Lululemon partners to develop sustainable m
Since Darwin's time, the phenomenon known as flower constancy -- i.e., where insects consistently visit the same flower type even when many others are also present -- has been understood as a passive behavior to reduce the effort of remembering different flower types. However, researchers have now shown via experimentation with bees that this behavior is an active strategy in which bees balance the time required for memory retrieval and moving between flowers, thereby realizing efficient foragin
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.
By Lara Warren BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 3, 2025 /3BL/ - Regions Bank is proud to announce it has received the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. This is the 11th year Regions has been recognized by Gallup. The engagement of our associates is foundational to our companys success, said Dave Keenan, Regions Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer.
Plans to develop an offshore wind farm 40km off the WA coast have gained fresh momentum, with two new partners added to the project. The post Offshore wind bidder signs up new partners for 2GW project in Bunbury zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
The European Commission has tasked the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) with supporting its plan to significantly simplify the reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with a request to develop technical advice underlying the CSRDs European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and setting a timeline of only seven months, with a deadline for the new advice of October 31, 2025.
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
Researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called 'forever chemicals.' A new study unveils a method that not only eliminates PFAS from water systems but also transforms waste into high-value graphene, offering a cost-effective and sustainable approach to environmental remediation.
Originally published by Action Against Hunger. One in 11 people are dealing with severe levels of food insecurity, which the United Nations reports poses grave risks to their health and well-being. But how can we prepare for or better, prevent further deteriorations in communities facing this chronic problem? Monitoring situations and forecasting where things are set to get worse is crucial to saving lives.
Weirdly, the Coalition keeps openly admitting to the exact reasons why Australia needs to ditch gas ASAP. The post Coalition’s Ted O’Brien admits why gas is a disaster for energy prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in solar power systems pose potential risks to grid security, stability and availability, according to a new study The SUN:DOWN research – conducted by Forescout Research, a specialist in cybersecurity – investigated different implementations of solar power generation. “Our findings show an insecure ecosystem with dangerous energy and national security implications,” says the group’s blog, which presents these more concerning ramificat
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
Northern Europe-based asset manager Nordea Asset Management (NAM) announced that it has added or kept the term sustainable in the names of 17 funds in its Nordea 1 SICAV range ahead of the implementation of new fund naming guidelines by EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). The announcement follows the release in May 2024 by ESMA of its finalized guidelines for the use of ESG and sustainability-related terms in investment fund names.
Plant biologists examined records for nearly 1,200 individual corpse flower plants from 111 institutions around the world. The data and records were severely lacking and not standardized. Without complete information, conservationists were unable to make informed decisions about breeding their plants. Out of the plants studied, 24% were clones and 27% were offspring from closely related individuals.
One of the most effective ways to significantly boost the impact of an NGO is by supporting training programs that enhance their capacity to reach and assist more people. These programs empower NGO staff and local partners, ultimately leading to a broader and more sustainable impact. The Power of Training Programs Take International Medical Corps, a relief agency weve collaborated with for many years, as a prime example.
The world's largest producer of gold will source renewable electricity from Western Australia's biggest wind farm, to help power its local gold and copper mine operations. The post World’s biggest gold miner signs up to buy green power from WA’s biggest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
An extra 146,000 hectares of peatland will be protected by the proposals, says the government. The UK government introduced a plan to ban the burning of vegetation on upland areas of peatland on 31 March, ostensibly in a bid to ensure nature-rich peatland habitats are better protected, and to improve air quality for people living in neighbouring communities.
UK financial services group Legal and General (L&G) announced the launch of its new Nature and Social Outcomes strategy, with a commitment of $235 million (183 million) aimed at supporting conservation and sustainable development projects in emerging markets (EMs). The new strategy, the firm said, will deploy capital through projects that will provide strong commercial returns, along with positive environmental and social outcomes.
Modern slavery is a significant business risk, but many companies are still failing to properly account for it. Although UK law requires companies of a certain size those with more than 36 million ($46 million) in global turnover to produce yearly slavery and human trafficking statements, investors say that firms often fall short. They are therefore taking things into their own hands, actively engaging with companies to eliminate modern slavery from supply chains.
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.
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.
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