Corporate Knights
AUGUST 16, 2024
A first-of-its-kind report has found that carbon dioxide generated by wildfires leapt 16% above average last year, driven by emissions from Canadian boreal forests that were nine times the historical average. The report, published this week in the journal Earth System Science Data , shed light on the impact of global wildfires that are increasing in ferocity and frequency.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability by inviting students aged 6-17 to contribute their ideas for greener marathons. TCS’ goIT team is collaborating with education and marathon partners in Sydney, Australia, to challenge students to reimagine how the TCS Sydney Marathon and other marathons worldwide can enhance their sustainability efforts.
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McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 16, 2024
Service organizations that are early generative AI adopters are finding that to capture more value, they need to get more disciplined.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Chemistry has the power to unlock new frontiers in the world of sustainable innovation. Earlier this week, Chemours proudly opened the doors of its new Chemours Battery Innovation Center (CBIC), a first-in-its-class laboratory facility located at the Chemours Discovery Hub in Newark, Delaware. A multi-million-dollar investment, the CBIC supports the testing and scaling of next generation battery technologies, to enable more sustainable, cost-effective, energy-efficient, and high-performing batte
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
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
Barely audible to human ears, healthy soils produce a cacophony of sounds in many forms -- a bit like an underground rave concert of bubble pops and clicks. Special recordings made by ecologists show this chaotic mixture of soundscapes can be a measure of the diversity of tiny living animals in the soil, which create sounds as they move and interact with their environment.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
HORSHAM, Pa., August 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Sofidel has been named a finalist in the Global CSR & ESG Initiative category for Ragan's CSR & Diversity Awards, recognized for its "Sofidel and Suzano for 'Together we plant the future'" campaign. This project, in collaboration with Suzano, reflects Sofidel's efforts to support environmental sustainability and social development.
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3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Background CARE empowers poor and marginalized people to take action on the climate crisis and to build knowledge for global change. We know that climate change affects poor and marginalized people the most. Extinction means that people who rely on biodiversity for survival can no longer produce food. Extreme weather events destroy the shelters and homes of people who don’t have insurance or savings to rebuild.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
Researchers developed a new method known as flash-within-flash Joule heating (FWF) that could transform the synthesis of high-quality solid-state materials, offering a cleaner, faster and more sustainable manufacturing process.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Shared Table Newsletter Excited to launch Shared Table LinkedIn Newsletter. First, what is Shared Table? I’m a big believer in tables – they symbolize the vision we have at Elanco – Food & Companionship Enriching Life. From our pets under the table to the protein and dairy on the table – from meals to meetings, community and connection to crucial questions with colleagues, friends and family.
ESG Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
Carbon capture and removal technology provider Svante announced an investment of up to USD$100 million from Canada’s government-backed Canada Growth Fund (CGF), with proceeds aimed at supporting the development of projects to address emissions in hard-to-abate industries in Canada and the U.S. CGF commenced operations in 2023, capitalized with $15 billion for deployment over five years, aimed at helping develop a clean economy in Canada, and attracting private capital to help absorb risks and en
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
August 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres Vice President of Government Relations Anne Kelly issued the following statement to mark the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act being signed into law: “The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in world history to fight climate change, and on its second anniversary the impressive returns on that investment are leading to American industrial and economic growth.
ESG Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
UK-based financial services group NatWest has been added to a list of financial companies published by the Texas Comptroller’s office that may be subject to divestment by the state’s pension funds for “boycotting” oil and gas companies. The growing list forms part of an ongoing anti-ESG movement in Republican states, with Texas among the most active in recent years.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Press Releases PITTSBURGH, August 16, 2024 /3BL/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) recently announced that it plans to construct an 800,000-square-foot regional distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas, which is expected to bring 300 new full-time jobs to the region over the next 10 years. The next generation facility will support DICK'S business in Texas and provide distribution capabilities to more than 100 DICK'S Sporting Goods stores across se
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
On May 11, a gorgeous aurora surprised stargazers across the southern United States. That same weekend, a tractor guided by GPS missed its mark. What do the visibility of the northern lights have in common with compromised farming equipment in the Midwest? A uniquely powerful geomagnetic storm, according to new research.
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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 16, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane ® - by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator -celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility and Rental Service office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3,000,000 work hours, approximately ten years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on May 21, 2024.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
Researchers have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses: They are not only able to break down PUR and separate the two main components -- they can do it in one go. This is great news for the budding industry that aims to chemically recover the original components of the material -- making their products cheaper and better.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Duke Energy partnership with community development organizations will provide grants to help small businesses expand CHARLOTTE, N.C., August 16, 2024 /3BL/ - The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $700,000 of new funding will be made available to North Carolina small businesses in partnership with community development organizations. Small business grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 will be distributed through 20 community organizations to support retail shops, restaurants and other small
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
The study found that the Port Askaig Formation, composed of layers of rock up to 1.1 km thick, was likely laid down between 662 to 720 million years ago during the Sturtian glaciation -- the first of two global freezes thought to have triggered the development of complex, multicellular life.
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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.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Allyship in the workplace is becoming increasingly important to building and sustaining a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all employees. According to the State of Allyship Report: The Key to Workplace Inclusion report, 92% of individuals have found allies to be invaluable in their careers. Those who have at least one ally at work are almost twice as likely to feel a sense of belonging and satisfaction with their job role and company's culture.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
Two scientists discovered a new type of 'whistler,' an electromagnetic wave that carries a substantial amount of lightning energy to the Earth's magnetosphere.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
In this special 100th episode of ESG Talk, we kick off a two-part series with Priscilla Sims Brown, CEO of Amalgamated Bank, Jason Darby, CFO, and special guest host Kim Huffman, CIO of Workiva. Discover how the bank has aligned its entire organization around a century-old mission, while driving a modern, socially responsible business. Listen Now Looking for more?
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
A new study assessed the feasibility of recovering phosphorus from municipal wastewater as an alternative sustainable source of this non-renewable mineral.
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
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Business challenge A non-profit health system in the Eastern U.S. was building a new hospital with a central utility plant. The health system was not aware that the energy project was eligible for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits under the recently passed IRA. How Baker Tilly helped Baker Tilly's dedicated team of subject matter experts guided this organization along the path to maximizing the IRA credit.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
The Colorado River and its tributaries provide water for hydropower, irrigation and drinking water in seven U.S. states and Mexico. But since 2000, water managers have struggled to predict how much water will come from the snowpack. The problem lies with the lack of rainfall in the spring, according to new research.
3BL Media
AUGUST 16, 2024
Schneider Electric Circularity is the philosophy and practice of using less, using better, using longer, and using again — preserving resources to extract the maximum value from them. It is not only common sense, but good business sense too. A sea of unrealized opportunities Every year, vast amounts of waste wash up on coastlines, a heavy burden for our planet, and a symbol of unrealized efficiencies.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
The bananas in your supermarket and that you eat for breakfast are facing functional extinction due to the disease Fusarium wilt of banana (FWB) caused by a fungal pathogen called Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) tropical race 4 (TR4). However, thanks to recent research from an international team of scientists we now know that Foc TR4 did not evolve from the strain that wiped out commercial banana crops in the 1950s and that the virulence of this new strain seems to be caused by some acces
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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
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 16, 2024
Laboratory at the University of Sheffield. Researchers at the University of Sheffield are exploring new exhaust aftertreatment systems for heavy-duty engines capable of running on clean, zero-carbon fuels such as ammonia. This four-year project is funded by an EPSRC grant and supported by the industrial partner Eminox. The project is led by Bill Nimmo, Professor of Energy Engineering and Sustainability, with PhD student Madhumitha Rajendran.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
Geophysicists find link between seismic waves called PKP precursors and anomalies in Earth's mantle that are associated with hotspots associated with volcanism on the surface.
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 16, 2024
As the EPA releases $27 billion in grants to jumpstart America's green transition, it's creating hurdles and challenges for lender and project developers. The post Awards of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds kickstart community financing for the green transition appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
AUGUST 16, 2024
Researchers are measuring and scanning samples for a global 'hailstone library'. Storm simulations using 3-D modelling of real hailstones -- in all sorts of weird shapes from oblong to flat discs or with spikes coming out -- show it behaves differently than spherical hail shapes. Data from the hail library could lead to more accurate storm forecasts.
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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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