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The Giving Block’s EcoGift Initiative Revolutionizes Nonprofit Fundraising Through Carbon Neutral Crypto Donations with Climate Vault

3BL Media

The Giving Block , a leading nonprofit fundraising platform, faced a growing challenge: how to address concerns about the environmental impact of cryptocurrency donations. In 2023, they launched EcoGift , the first initiative committed to negating the carbon footprint of cryptocurrency donations. Powered by Climate Vault, EcoGift offsets the carbon footprint of every cryptocurrency donation made on its platformeliminating barriers for environmentally conscious nonprofits and donors alike.

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Nearly Two-thirds of Employees Say Employers Not Doing Enough to Address Climate Change and Sustainability: Deloitte Survey

ESG Today

A majority of people globally believe that their companies are not doing enough to address climate change and sustainability, and many are taking or considering climate change-related significant lifestyle changes in areas affecting consumption, living location and work choices, according to a new survey released by global professional services firm Deloitte.

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Old king coal risks leaving Australia “in the dark” as aging power plants grow unreliable

Renew Economy

New research reveals more than 60% of Australias remaining coal power fleet is more than 40 years old, with rapidly diminishing reliability driving outage risks. The post Old king coal risks leaving Australia “in the dark” as aging power plants grow unreliable appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Study Finds Companies Invest in ESG For Important Ethical and Fiscal Benefits

3BL Media

NEW YORK, January 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP), in collaboration with CECP Global Exchange , released the fifth edition of Global Impact at Scale: Challenges and Opportunities in Non-Financial Reporting. Despite dire warnings about the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pushback, the study finds most corporate leadership views ESG positively, and companies are not pulling back on ESG work or changing strategies as they know the ethical and fiscal benef

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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 records for solar and coal underscore urgent energy challenge facing NSW

Renew Economy

Australia's biggest coal state continues to reach new solar heights, but a different sort of generation record shows its dangerous ongoing dependence on aging fossil plants. The post New records for solar and coal underscore urgent energy challenge facing NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Trane Technologies Named to Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, January 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized in Corporate Knights 2025 Global 100 ranking. This is the third time Trane Technologies has been featured on this annual list, which recognizes leading companies for their investments in green solutions such as renewable energy, energy efficiency and the circular economy.

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Qurate Retail Group Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index

3BL Media

January 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Qurate Retail Group SM , which includes retail brands QVC, HSN, Ballard Designs, Frontgate, Garnet Hill, and Grandin Road, today announced it has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundations 2025 Corporate Equality Index, the nations foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

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Expanding the Foundation of AI-Native SOCs: Mastering Holistic Data Integration

Cisco CSR

Learn about telemetry-first design in this latest blog from Kunal Hatode. At its core, telemetry design refers to the automated collection, transmission, and analysis of data from systems, devices, or applications. In the context of security operations, telemetry includes logs, metrics, and events generated by networks, infrastructure and applications.

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BioStar Renewables Begins Construction on 2 MW Solar Field at Westtown School, PA

3BL Media

WESTTOWN, Pa., January 22, 2025 /3BL/ - BioStar Renewables, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, is proud to announce the start of construction on a transformative 2 MW solar field located on the historic 600-acre campus of Westtown School. This 8-acre solar project is a major step forward in supporting the schools commitment to sustainability and providing supplemental electricity to the campus.

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Work begins on Swedish spent nuclear fuel repository

Envirotec Magazine

The facility will be located near the Baltic Sea coast of Eastern Sweden. The ground was broken on 15 January to begin construction of an underground repository for spent nuclear fuel in Sweden, one of the first such facilities in the world. Located at a depth of around 500 metres, the final repository is planned to hold approximately 12,000 tonnes of spent nuclear fuel in 6,000 canisters, and is expected to be operational in the 2030s.

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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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MathWorks Makes $1 Million Commitment to the Arbor Day Foundation for Tree Planting Projects

3BL Media

LINCOLN, Neb., January 22, 2025 /3BL/ - The Arbor Day Foundation celebrates an impactful partnership with MathWorks , a leading developer of mathematical computing software, as they embrace a multifaceted approach to driving positive impact through trees. As part of their partnership, MathWorks is committing $1 million to the Arbor Day Foundations pledge to plant and distribute 10 million trees in the six states impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

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LRQA Acquires Supply Chain Carbon Management Solutions Provider RESET Carbon

ESG Today

London-based assurance services provider LRQA announced the acquisition of supply chain carbon management solutions provider RESET Carbon, in a moves described by LRQA as aimed at strengthening its environmental solutions to help clients meet growing regulatory requirements. Founded in 2009, Hong Kong-based RESET Carbon focuses on helping clients develop carbon reduction strategies and decarbonization solutions, with a primary focus to date on the Asian market.

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Winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards Europe 25 Announced in Davos

3BL Media

DAVOS, Switzerland, January 22, 2025 /3BL/ - The names of the most important Chief Sustainability Officers of Europe were announced at the Futur/io CSO Awards on Monday night. The celebration took place at a gala dinner at the iconic Hotel Schatzalp in Davos, Switzerland, during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting week. Claire Lund, Vice President of Environmental Sustainability of GSK received the Gold CSO Award.

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BlackRock, Temasek Decarbonization Fund Invests in Energy Transition Software Provider Orennia

ESG Today

Energy transition data and analytics company Orennia announced the closing of its Series C growth financing round. The round was led by BlackRock and Temaseks decarbonization-focused fund, Decarbonization Partners, and follows a $25 million Series B financing by the company in July 2023. Launched in 2021, Calgary-based Orennia provides a software platform for energy transition developers and investors, aimed at enabling them to make informed decisions, manage risk, and increase returns.

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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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AEMC answers state’s call to use mothballed diesel plants for emergency summer back-up

Renew Economy

A temporary energy market rule change will allow two mothballed diesel generators to be used as emergency back-up power sources in the remaining summer months. The post AEMC answers state’s call to use mothballed diesel plants for emergency summer back-up appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A Missed Opportunity for Climate Tech Startups: The Need for Effective Early-Stage Marketing

James Militzer

The climate tech ecosystem is witnessing an unprecedented wave of innovation, with breakthroughs in renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, carbon capture and more. Universities, incubators and accelerators play a pivotal role in driving this growth, fostering ideas and empowering entrepreneurs. Yet amidst the buzz of venture capital (VC) investments and pitching rounds, a critical factor often goes overlooked: the role of marketing strategies for early-stage startups struggling to connect w

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Woodside quits US concentrated solar project, puts green hydrogen plans on hold

Renew Economy

In a decision Woodside says is "not particularly" related to America's new fossil fuel focus, the Australian oil and gas major has marched back its US "new energy" plans. The post Woodside quits US concentrated solar project, puts green hydrogen plans on hold appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New human-caused shifts found in the global water cycle

Envirotec Magazine

Cracked mud and salt on the valley floor in Death Valley National Park in California can become a reflective pool after rains (image credit: NPS/Kurt Moses). A recent paper by a group at NASA appears to show that the global water cycle is shifting in ways that have gone unobserved until now. Most of the shifts are said to be driven by activities such as agriculture and could have impacts on ecosystems and water management, especially in certain regions.

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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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Transgrid locks in supplier of high-voltage transmission kit for HumeLink project

Renew Economy

Transgrid has selected the supplier of more key components of its massive HumeLink project, the 500kV transmission line being rolled out in New South Wales. The post Transgrid locks in supplier of high-voltage transmission kit for HumeLink project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Grid connection reforms: What they mean for UK developers

Envirotec Magazine

Significant changes to the UK’s grid connection process under the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan (CP30) will impact project timelines and readiness criteria, posing both challenges and opportunities for developers (words: Vattenfall). The UKs push towards clean power by 2030 is entering a transformative phase with the implementation of CP30. Recently published by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), the plan outlines reforms aimed at streamlining the grid connection proce

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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, December 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The year ends with political shifts and mixed markets: European equities are flat; US stocks are down. Global interest rates are normalizing, with the Fed and ECB each cutting rates by 25 basis points.

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UK’s first ‘smart’ electricity substation installed in Maidstone

Envirotec Magazine

UK Power Networks team at Allington Energy-from-Waste in Kent. What’s described as the UKs first smart electricity substation has been installed in Kent ready to talk to other sites and share power to where its most needed at peak times. UK Power Networks Maidstone substation is the first in a series to be equipped to communicate, in an advanced way, with other sites, drawing upon AI and machine learning technology.

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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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Leading European consumer goods with commercial excellence

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Europes consumer packaged goods industry players must achieve and scale commercial excellence to secure revenue, margin, and market share growth. Top CPG performers outcompete in four best-practice areas.

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Action urged over climate change’s impact on hydropower and wildlife

Envirotec Magazine

Scotland must do more to help hydropower facilities maximise their output and prevent negative impacts on wildlife in the face of the challenges posed by climate change, according to a new report. The document lays out a series of recommendations to help tackle the problem of sediment buildup at dams and weirs across the country. Commissioned by Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW), it is based on research from the University of Glasgow and cbec eco-engineering , who worked wit

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Gamesa Electric achieves new record order entry for PV and storage inverters in 2024

Renew Economy

PRESS RELEASE Gamesa Electric closes 2024 with historic figures in the PV and storage inverter business unit, achieving 25% growth in order intake and 20% growth in revenue compared to 2023. This success confirms the strong growth that this business unit has experienced, tripling its sales in the last 3 years. It is worth noting […] The post Gamesa Electric achieves new record order entry for PV and storage inverters in 2024 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Whole Cities’ Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant 2025 Application Window Now Open

3BL Media

WHAT : Whole Cities-- a project of Whole Foods Market Foundation, dedicated to broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education-- has opened its annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant window to offer financial support to locally led organizations working to expand access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education initiatives.

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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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Simplifying Zero Trust Security for the Modern Workplace

Cisco CSR

Ciscos User Protection Suite now includes Identity Services Engine (ISE), enabling organizations to achieve zero trust for the workplace.

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Emerging nanomaterials incorporated in membranes for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal from water: A review

Environmental News Bits

Minhas, S., Pandey, R. P., & Hasan, S. W. (2025). Emerging nanomaterials incorporated in membranes for polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) removal from water: A review. Journal of Environmental Management, 373, 123888.

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Altus Power - Altus Power Announces New 1.7 MW Solar Project in Northern California

Global Renewable News

Altus Power (NYSE: AMPS), the largest commercial-scale provider of clean electric power, today (Jan 22) announced the completion of a 1.

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Waste manganese sand activated peracetic acid for efficient degradation of emerging contaminants: Resource utilization and dual-phase mechanism

Environmental News Bits

He, L., Zou, J., Wu, Z., Li, S., Li, J., Wu, J., Yang, Z., Li, Q., & Ma, J. (2025). Waste manganese sand activated peracetic acid for efficient degradation of emerging contaminants: Resource utilization and dual-phase mechanism. Chemical Engineering Journal, 504, 159144.

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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.