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Workiva: What Businesses Need to Know About CSRD Omnibus Proposals

3BL Media

Originally published on Workiva On February 26, 2025, the European Commission launched a game-changing plan to boost EU competitiveness, simplify regulations, and fuel economic growth with its CSRD Omnibus. With over 100 billion mobilized for Made in EU clean manufacturing, the initiative reinforces Europes commitment to decarbonization. Key legislative packages include the Clean Industrial Deal , driving energy affordability, industrial decarbonization, and sustainable procurement; Omnibus I ,

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Down in the weeds of the energy debate: Are Australia’s renewable and emissions targets on track?

Renew Economy

Part two of the debate: Coalition's energy future is lazy and retrograde. Labor's is ambitious, but that only means something when people are checking on its progress. The post Down in the weeds of the energy debate: Are Australia’s renewable and emissions targets on track? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Henkel Makes Further Progress Across All Areas of Its Sustainability Strategy

3BL Media

Climate action: reduction of CO 2 emissions in production per ton of product by 64 percent (base year: 2017) Circular economy: use of recycled plastic in consumer goods packaging rises to 25 percent Equal opportunities: significantly more employees take parental leave in 2024; share of women in management climbs to 42 percent Fair working conditions: new additional assessment introduced to ensure living wages worldwide Governance: first sustainability report applying all content requirements of

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Platform Looks to Solve Decarbonisation Puzzle

Chris Hall

Standardised approach aims to improve transparency, eliminate greenwashing risks around avoided or Scope 4 emissions. Investor efforts to accurately understand the climate impact of their decisions has taken a step forward according to backers of a platform that compares emissions from competing low-carbon investment options. The Avoided Emissions Platform (AEP) has been developed by asset managers including Robeco and Mirovaas an interactive tool which models avoided emission factors across

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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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Prosperity Now and Wells Fargo Foundation Award $200,000 to 15 Organizations Expanding Access to Free Tax Preparation Services

3BL Media

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2025 /3BL/ - Each year, a significant share of eligible taxpayers do not claim tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), leaving billions of dollars on the table. In 2021, 22% of eligible households did not receive the EITC, resulting in approximately $8.2 billion in unclaimed refunds. That represents not only missed opportunities for families to strengthen their financial position, but also for communities to benefit from greater local spending and economic act

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In a deluge of science information, a boat to keep you afloat

Environmental News Bits

Kelli Trei and Erin Kerby, science librarians and faculty at the University of Illinois, wrote a piece for Smile Politely about how to recognize trustworthy science information and where to go to find it in Champaign-Urbana.

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Reusable packaging: 5 categories where it makes sense

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. Consumer products companies and retailers are redesigning packaging as state regulations in California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota and Oregon take aim at single-use plastic in the form of fees on brands and retailers.

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Global Lighthouse voices: A talk with LCFC CEO and Lenovo VP Xiaohui Ding

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Xiaohui Ding underscores that digital transformation is not a one-time project but a continuous self-revolution, that starts at the top of the organization and is driven by a clear vision and measurable value.

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Hundred-year storm tides will occur every few decades in Bangladesh, scientists report

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

For the highly populated coastal country of Bangladesh, once-in-a-century storm tides could strike every 10 years -- or more often -- by the end of the century, scientists report.

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Navigating tariffs with a geopolitical nerve center

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A nerve center can help companies chart a course through expanding tariffs and trade controls by orchestrating nine rapid actions, from tariff operations to supplier diversification.

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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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New projections reveal more extreme erosion on O'ahu's shores

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

O'ahu's sandy beaches are at risk. New research has determined that 81% of O'ahu's coastline could experience erosion by 2100, with 40% of this loss happening by 2030. Importantly, these forecasts of shoreline erosion are more extreme than previous studies indicated for O?ahu.

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How L.A. Removed One Million Pounds of Flammable Lithium-Ion Batteries from Its Burn Zones

Energy Central

Interesting article on batteries and the LA fires. This article talks about how to recover and dispose of the batteries after a fire. Likely most of you don't read Fire Engineering, one of the most practical publications available. Highly recommended!

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Crustal brines at an oceanic transform fault

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A team presents new details of an oceanic transform fault at the Gofar fault in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The work reveals unexpected brine deposits beneath the seafloor near the fault, which could change the way we conceptualize oceanic transform faults.

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The fashion industry faces a world in flux

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Brands are grappling with rising unpredictability and slowing growth. What next?

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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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Marine shipping emissions on track to meet 2030 goals, but expected to miss 2050 target

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The United Nations organization responsible for international marine shipping today approved new emission reduction policies. A new paper highlights the need. Researchers surveyed 149 marine shipping experts in 2021 and found they expect the sector to see a reduction of 30 to 40 per cent in the carbon intensity of shipping -- a measure of the amount of CO2 emitted to ship cargo over a given distance -- by 2030 compared with 2008 levels.

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Water use in Hydrogen

Energy Central

Water use in Hydrogen [link] Hydrogen Networks

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Key mechanism to obtain brown algae-derived compounds with biotech applications

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Every year, thousands of tons of brown algae are extracted from the seabed to obtain compounds such as alginates, a polymer composed of sugars that has high density and strength, offering potential biotechnological applications. An international team has deciphered the mechanism by which a type of enzyme, called alginate lyase (AL), is capable of degrading these marine biomaterials, allowing them to be used as carriers of drugs, additives or thickeners, among others.

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Alto Mayo's lesson in bridging the climate finance gap

Environmental Finance

By committing catalytic funding in the early stages and then stepping back for private capital as projects mature, we can turn climate ambitions into tangible results, argues Karin Berardo

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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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'Internet of nature' helps researchers explore the web of life

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A novel paper is widening understanding of how species interact within ecosystems via the so-called 'Internet of Nature.' The paper reveals that species not only exchange matter and energy but also share vital information that influences behavior, interactions, and ecosystem dynamics -- revealing previously hidden characteristics of natural ecosystems.

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Schroders sets path for Apple to address Scope 3 emissions with new fund

Environmental Finance

Schroders is helping Apple offset its Scope 3 emissions for a second time, Environmental Finance has learned, after it committed $100 million to a new China renewable energy strategy.

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Scalable graphene membranes: A leap for carbon capture

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have developed a scalable method to produce porous graphene membranes that efficiently separate carbon dioxide. The breakthrough could significantly reduce the cost and footprint of carbon capture technology.

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Climate policy pendulum may bring near-term relief but longer-term pain, S&P says

Environmental Finance

Weakened climate-related policy in the US and Europe does not necessarily mean companies are exposed to less climate-related financial risk - with near-term relief tinged with the prospect of longer-term pain, according to credit ratings agency S&P.

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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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Challenging times in the world

Energy Central

Challenging times in the world Many countries are adopting tariff retaliation "encouraged" by the American initiative. This type of decision is based mainly on emotional factors. "Defending the honor" of the country. In fact, there is no way to influence the American president's stance on increasing tariffs. However, for the affected countries, and.

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Carbon project developers hoping for Article 6 boost

Environmental Finance

Amid low carbon credit demand, project developers have told Environmental Finance that they are hoping that Article 6 will provide a much-needed capital injection.

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The online shopping boom comes at a price—and some New Yorkers pay more than their fair share

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. More diesel trucks are on the streets, and their destinations are often warehouses located in historically disadvantaged areas.

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Carbon markets could be 'hugely beneficial' to Latin America

Environmental Finance

The development international carbon credit markets after progress at COP29 could "really benefit" Latin American countries, according to Ninety One.

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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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Mbongeni Buthelezi transforms plastic waste into stunning art

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Waste360. Mbongeni Buthelezi is an artist from Johannesburg, South Africa, who specializes in creating art pieces made from discarded plastic. Buthelezi uses a technique that requires him to cut the plastic into pieces and glue them onto a canvas to create captivating and thought-provoking work.

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What Trump’s tariffs mean for green energy investors

Financial Times: Moral Money

Chinese clean tech stocks have risen since the US presidents latest announcement on levies

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Wisdom, Laysan Albatross super mom, is 73 and still going strong

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from 2024 at All About Birds and a February 2025 update from Friends of Midway. When we first wrote about Wisdom the Laysan Albatross, in 2011, she was already an astounding 60 years old.

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Andriaki and Arbor Day Carbon Partnered To Support Reforestation and Carbon Removal Credits

3BL Media

LINCOLN, Neb., April 11, 2025 /3BL/ - Over the past year, Andriaki and Arbor Day Carbon a wholly owned subsidiary of the Arbor Day Foundation partnered to support verified carbon credit and large-scale tree planting in the Mississippi River Alluvial Valley. The partnership planted a total of 1 million native trees throughout the alluvial plain area that occupies parts of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

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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.