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How Cloud ERP and AI Are Powering the Future of Sustainability

3BL Media

Previously published by Forbes Every April, Earth Day arrives in full color parks buzzing with volunteers, corporate campuses dotted with tree-planting events, and social feeds flooded with stunning shots of mountains, oceans, and forests. Its a powerful annual reminder of our planets beauty and our responsibility to protect it. I strongly believe sustainability cant be a once-a-year priority.

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Google to Back Three New Advanced Nuclear Projects

ESG Today

Google announced today the launch of a new collaboration with South Carolina-based nuclear project developer Elementl Power, including an agreement to invest in three advanced nuclear energy projects. The agreement comes as Google and its tech giant peers increasingly turn to nuclear energy to help address the growing emissions impact of their rapidly expanding data center footprints.

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Australia lays out red carpet for rapid green energy transition. Can Labor seize the moment?

Renew Economy

Australia has said no to Trumpism, no to nuclear and no to a vision of a country in perpetual fear. A triumphant Labor government must now rise to the occasion. The post Australia lays out red carpet for rapid green energy transition. Can Labor seize the moment? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why New York City's last dairy switched from cows to nuts

Corporate Knights

This is the fourth installment of our six-part Masters of Metamorphosis series , in which we look at corporations that have reinvented themselves in order to seize opportunities in the energy transition. In 2016, New Yorks Elmhurst Dairy closed its doors as the last remaining fluid-milk plant in the city. The following year, under the continued leadership of second-generation owner Henry Schwartz, the company rebranded as Elmhurst 1925, shifting its focus to plant-based milks.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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Climate change: Future of today's young people

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Climate scientists reveal that millions of today's young people will live through unprecedented lifetime exposure to heatwaves, crop failures, river floods, droughts, wildfires and tropical storms under current climate policies. If global temperatures rise by 3.5 C by 2100, 92% of children born in 2020 will experience unprecedented heatwave exposure over their lifetime, affecting 111 million children.

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Coalition power plan “nuked” at poll: climate groups

Renew Economy

The coalition's nuclear power plan "bombed at the ballot" and is now off the table, climate action and renewable energy groups say. The post Coalition power plan “nuked” at poll: climate groups appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Pandora’s big bet on sustainability pays off

Corporate Knights

This is the fifth installment of our six-part Masters of Metamorphosis series , in which we look at corporations that have reinvented themselves in order to seize opportunities in the energy transition. According to those who study consumer habits, millennials and Gen Zs are looking for two things when they go shopping: sustainability and individuality.

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Janet Yellen on the ‘real opportunities’ for green investors

Financial Times: Moral Money

A conversation with the former US Treasury secretary on the outlook for clean energy growth

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Rhythmically trained sea lion returns for an encore -- and performs as well as humans

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Animal research on biomusicality, which looks at whether different species are capable of behaving in ways that show they recognize aspects of music, including rhythm and beat, remains a tantalizing field at the intersection of biology and psychology. Now, the highly trained California sea lion who achieved global fame for her ability to bob her head to a beat is finally back: starring in a new study that shows her rhythm is just as precise -- if not better -- than humans.

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Australia’s election result echoes that of Canada. Should its policies as well?

Renew Economy

Carneys first and perhaps most critical political maneuver after being elected leader was tackling climate action without provoking voter backlash. The post Australias election result echoes that of Canada. Should its policies as well? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Traditional Medicinals Releases 2024 Impact Report Highlighting Progress in Sustainability, Sourcing, and Community Investment

3BL Media

In 1974, Traditional Medicinals began with a purpose, to connect people with the wisdom of plants in service of their well-being and the well-being of the planet. Nearly five decades later, this same purpose continues to guide every decision we make. As a Certified B Corporation and leader in botanical wellness, were proud to share our 2024 Impact Report, which highlights the ways we continue to deepen our commitments to people, product integrity, and planet health.

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ICE Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Solution Corporate, Sovereign Asset Classes

ESG Today

Financial technology and data services provider and exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced the launch of its new ICE Global Climate Risk Solution, aimed at providing investors with a view of physical climate risks of their portfolios, based on geospatial data. According to ICE, the new solution marks an expansion of its geospatial platform to introduce global physical risk for corporate and sovereign asset classes, leveraging building footprint data for over 1.6 billion buil

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How to Measure Narrative Change (Blog)

Stanford Social Innovation

By Yewande O. Addie , David Hanson , Emily Melnick , Melody Mohebi & Annie Neimand Organizations committed to social change through storytelling can use this four-part framework to design and evaluate their narrative strategies.

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2024 sea level 'report cards' map futures of US coastal communities

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have released their 2024 U.S. sea level 'report cards,' providing updated analyses of sea level trends and projections for 36 coastal communities. Encompassing 55 years of historical data in a new, interactive dashboard, the report cards aid planning and adaptation efforts by forecasting rates of sea level rise to 2050.

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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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Coalition’s final act of disastrous campaign confirms plan to destroy climate and green energy schemes

Renew Economy

Coalition's final campaign act perfectly summarises their true anti-climate, pro fossil fuel colours. Here's hoping voters have paid attention. The post Coalition’s final act of disastrous campaign confirms plan to destroy climate and green energy schemes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Following Powerful Pennsylvania Storms, T‑Mobile Teams on the Ground Providing Support

3BL Media

A powerful storm system swept across Pennsylvania overnight, bringing damaging winds with speeds over 80 mph, large hail and heavy rainfall. The severe weather caused widespread power outages that are affecting nearly half a million residents, particularly in the Pittsburgh area, and utility providers are working now to restore those areas. Network Update T-Mobiles network in the Pittsburgh area has overlapping coverage , pre-installed backup power at key sites and redundant backhaul routes that

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$1.6 Trillion Investor Group Pushes HSBC to Confirm Net Zero Commitment

ESG Today

A group of 30 investors* representing $1.6 trillion in assets under management, led by responsible investing NGO ShareAction, called on HSBC at its AGM on Friday to restate its net zero commitments, noting that recent moves by the bank have created deeply concerning signals around its climate priorities. The investor statement follows an announcement by HSBC earlier this year of a decision to push back its 2030 target to achieve net zero emissions in its operations and supply chain by 20 years t

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How Carlsberg thrives with resilience

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In disruptive times, resilience is essential for both survival and success. Heres how the global beverage giant ensures that it is ready for anything.

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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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Ancient poems tell the story of charismatic river porpoise's decline over the past 1,400 years

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Endemic to China's Yangtze River, the Yangtze finless porpoise is known for its intelligence and charismatic appearance; it looks like it has a perpetual smile on its face. To track how this critically endangered porpoise's habitat range has changed over time, a team of biodiversity and conservation experts compiled 724 ancient Chinese poems referencing the porpoise from historic collections across China.

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Nuclear power is shaping up as an election loser, and the Murdoch media is not happy

Renew Economy

Whatever happens on election day, its certain that the Coalitions promotion of nuclear power will cost it votes. It will probably cost the Coalition seats and may cost them the election. The post Nuclear power is shaping up as an election loser, and the Murdoch media is not happy appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rethinking Regulated Medical Waste: The Shift Toward Circularity and Innovative Treatment Technologies

3BL Media

The COVID-19 pandemic has sharpened our focus on medical waste management. Once largely overlooked, items such as syringes, personal protective equipment (PPE), and even face masks have become focal points in a broader conversation about sustainability and safety. From hospitals to personal use at homes and the workplace, the surge in medical waste has underscored an urgent need for more sustainable approaches to handling biohazardous materials.

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India Releases Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy to Drive Capital to Net Zero Goals

ESG Today

Indias Ministry of Finance announced the release of a draft framework for its Climate Finance Taxonomy, its classification system for identifying sustainable economic activities aligned with its climate goals, aimed at enabling the facilitation of major capital flows required to support the net zero transition, while preventing greenwashing. India has set a series of climate goals, including a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, and an interim target to reduce emissions intensity of it

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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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New rules result in near absence of ‘sustainable’ passive funds

Financial Times: Moral Money

Average fees for active funds are seven times higher than trackers

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Waxing and waning prairie: New study unravels causes of ancient climate changes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A long period of drought in North America has been recognized by scientists for decades. A new study links the severe climate to a change in Earth's orbit.

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Doctors say regulator engaged in “box ticking” exercise with Scarborough gas approval

Renew Economy

Doctors for the Environment Australia says offshore oil and gas regulator accepted claims by Woodside that gas displaces coal despite its CEO admitting that claim cannot be proven. The post Doctors say regulator engaged in box ticking exercise with Scarborough gas approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Career Discovery Week 2025 at Paramount Global

3BL Media

Last Month, Paramount Global once again coordinated with the Partnership for New York City on Career Discovery Week. Career Discovery Week is part of NYC Public Schools Student Pathways, an expansion of career-connected learning that provides work-based learning opportunities and career exposure. More than 85 of the citys major employers joined forces this year to help build a bridge from the citys classrooms to the world of business.

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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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Dow, Google Partner to Use AI to Tackle Hard to Recycle Soft Plastics

ESG Today

Chemicals and materials science giant Dow and Googles breakthrough technologies initiative, X The Moonshot Factory, announced the launch of a new partnership aimed at improving the circularity of hard to recycle plastics such as films and flexibles, by using AI technology in recycling systems. According to the companies, the new collaboration comes to address a key challenge to improving plastics circularity, with films and flexibles which are becoming increasingly common due to their ability t

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April Pegasus Now Available

Caux Round Table

Here’s the April issue of Pegasus. In this edition, we include 2 articles. First, I argue that instead of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to fight current and past injustice anddiscrimination, friendship would be a better way forward. I lean into the concept, as articulated by Aristotle and Cicero, as an alternate path. Secondly, Michael Hartoonian continues hisinvestigation into a global ethic through three central questions that address justice by way of trust, wisdom and enlighten

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The world's wealthiest 10% caused two thirds of global warming since 1990

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Wealthy individuals have a higher carbon footprint. A new study quantifies the climate outcomes of these inequalities. It finds that the world's wealthiest 10% are responsible for two thirds of observed global warming since 1990 and the resulting increases in climate extremes such as heatwaves and droughts.

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South Australia disbands Hydrogen Power office as Whyalla project officially cancelled

Renew Economy

South Australia scraps its Hydrogen Power office after cancelling its proposed green hydrogen power plant and redirecting funds for the rescue of the Whyalla steelworks. The post South Australia disbands Hydrogen Power office as Whyalla project officially cancelled 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.