3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

Originally published on Essity Newsroom The hygiene and health company Essity has been awarded a place on the global non-profit environmental organization CDP's "A List" for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate. Over 22,000 companies from 130 countries, representing two-thirds of global market capitalization, participated in CDPs 2024 questionnaire examining various criteria, including targets, governance, impact reduction initiatives, and value chain engagement.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 4, 2025

Heat pumps are essential for ditching fossil fuels. The appliances are many times more efficient than even the best gas furnaces, and they run on electricity, so they can draw power from renewables like wind and solar. But the very thing that makes them such an amazing climate solution is also their biggest challenge. A common refrigerant called R-410A pumps through their innards so they can warm and cool homes and offices and anything else.

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 4, 2025 /3BL/ - International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced it exceeded its sustainability goal of conserving and restoring 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland. This milestone achievement enhances biodiversity protection, strengthens carbon sequestration, and supports sustainable land management, reinforcing the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and climate resilience.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 4, 2025

Batteries become dominant player in Australia's most renewable state, providing more than one third of state demand in early morning peak. The post Big batteries provide one third of state’s power needs, smashing records and “big banana” tropes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

In the biotechnology sector, innovation extends beyond medical discoveries to include approaches for managing environmental impact. For example, non-hazardous supplies and containers, like the plastic boxes used to hold pipettes, are a common element in any lab space. But what happens to these supplies after they are used? Traditionally, much of this material has ended up in landfills, contributing to broader waste management issues.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 4, 2025

Siemens Gamesa has taken the top spot for the worlds most powerful wind turbine, after successfully installing it a test field in Denmark. The post Siemens Gamesa claims world’s most powerful wind turbine with new offshore behemoth appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

APRIL 4, 2025

Business sustainability ratings and solutions provider EcoVadis announced the appointment of former CDP Chief Commercial and Partnerships Officer Dexter Galvin as its new Climate Ambassador. In his new role, Galvin will be responsible for working with the companys partners and customers to decarbonize supply chains, and representing EcoVadis at leading climate forums.

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

Chemours Titanium Technologies President Damin Gumpel recently joined U.S. leaders in Washington, D.C., to discuss how the company can best support the nations goal of significantly increasing the domestic supply of critical minerals. The visit follows the recent creation of a strategic alliance between Chemours and Energy Fuels to enhance domestic rare earth and critical mineral supply chains, aiming to meet increasing demand.

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Caux Round Table

APRIL 4, 2025

Here’s the March issue of Pegasus. Food and its relationship to health is the focus of this edition. In our firstarticle, I ask “are food and healthcare only public goods?” Next, Devry Boughner Vorwerk, a member of our board and former chief communications officer for Cargill, explores whether Big Food has a moral obligation to fix consumers’ unhealthy diets.

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

Originally published on LinkedIn Feeding 2.5 million people over three weeks is no small taskbut our Sysco Houston team makes it happen. From months of planning to supporting a diverse food scene, Sysco is proud to fuel the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. And when the event wraps up, we ensure leftover food is donated to the Houston Food Bank , minimizing waste and maximizing impact.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 4, 2025

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study shows that we've been suffocating them during the last century, an era also known as the Anthropocene. The research reveals that the way oxygen is produced and used in inland waters has dramatically changed since 1900.

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

Henkel Adhesive Technologies (HAT) supports World Water Day by promoting water efficiency. Despite North America's perceived water abundance, challenges like droughts make water conservation critical. HATs operations have already reduced water consumption by 33% since 2010. By optimizing processes, investing in water-efficient technology, and recycling, Henkel advances responsible water stewardship.

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ESG Today

APRIL 4, 2025

Denmark-based energy and decarbonization infrastructure investor AIP Management announced a $500 million investment in U.S.-based renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions provider Silicon Ranch. Founded in 2011, Nashville, Tennessee-based Silicon Ranch is one of the largest independent power producers (IPP) in the U.S., with a solar and battery storage system portfolio encompassing 3.6 GW of operating capacity and 3.7 GW in construction or under contract, as well as a near- and mi

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

Las Vegas Sands During Womens History Month 2025, Sands is featuring women who help drive the companys success and exemplify its culture of advancement. Penny Lo joined Marina Bay Sands in 2010 as associate general counsel and now serves as vice president and deputy general counsel, data protection officer. Over the years, she has held different roles on the legal team including interim chief compliance officer and interim general counsel.

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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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ESG Today

APRIL 4, 2025

Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) startup Terradot announced a new agreement with Microsoft for the purchase of 12,000 tons of carbon removal between 2026 2029 from its new ERW projects in Brazil, and helping to fund research into the impact of ERW carbon removal. Founded in 2022, Terradot provides a carbon removal solution based on transforming the natural process of rock weathering.

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

CINCINNATI, April 4, 2025 /3BL/ - Fifth Third (Nasdaq: FITB) has been named to Americas Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune and Statista. This is the second time in three years that Fifth Third has been recognized by Fortune for its innovation. "Its a privilege to again be named as one of Americas Most Innovative Companies by Fortune," said Jamie Leonard, chief operating officer at Fifth Third.

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ESG Today

APRIL 4, 2025

France-based energy giant TotalEnergies announced a series of renewable energy transactions, including the closing of three acquisitions in Europe, Africa and Canada, and a new 800 MW wind and solar acquisition in Canada. The deals form part TotalEnergies efforts to boost clean energy capacity, and ultimately achieve its goal of reaching net zero by 2050, with the company targeting an expansion of its renewable energy generation business to 35 GW in 2025, and reaching more than 100 TWh of net el

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

In the heart of South Georgia, the Thomasville Community Development Corporation (TCDC) is planting the seeds of community resilience. With deep community roots and an eye toward climate justice, TCDC is doing more than just improving housing or access to local producethey're restoring a neighborhood's spirit. Supported by a 2025-2026 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant , TCDC is making bold moves in Dewey City, an underinvested neighborhood rich with history and untapped poten

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Chris Hall

APRIL 4, 2025

Support across m ajority of political spectrum suggests that MEPs are open to reaching compromise on EC s omnibus proposal. Members of European Parliament (MEPs) have overwhelmingly voted in favour of the European Commissions (EC) stop-the-clock’ proposal as part its omnibus agenda, which will see application of the blocs flagship sustainability directives postponed.

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

Cummins Cummins Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of five exceptional leaders to the position of Vice President, effective March 1, 2025. These leaders bring diverse experience, backgrounds and skillsets to Cummins, and they have each had a profound impact on our company, our customers and our people. These promotions reflect the outstanding business and leadership contributions of Shveta, Zach, James, Lyndon and Con, said Jennifer Rumsey, Chair and CEO of Cummins.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 4, 2025

Storm forecasting is traditionally based on studying atmospheric conditions but ground-breaking research that also looks at land surface conditions is set to transform early warning systems in tropical regions. This will enable communities to better adapt to the destructive impacts of climate change. The new study has shown that a large contrast in soil moisture levels over a range of hundreds of kilometers results in atmospheric changes that increase rainfall area and amount in several megastor

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3BL Media

APRIL 4, 2025

BioStar Renewables is proud to have partnered with Seaboard Energy, LLC to develop and construct a behind-the-meter solar array that is producing renewable electricity for the Seaboards renewable diesel plant in Hugoton, KS. The 15 MW solar array is located at the Seaboard plant 2.5 miles west of Hugoton city-center and consists of more than 27,000 solar panels.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 4, 2025

An image of the site in Northampton in February 2020 (credit: the Environment Agency). The Environment Agency has secured a Proceeds of Crime judgment for 313,382.45 against two men from Northampton who ran an illegal waste tyre site. At Northampton Crown Court on Friday 28 March, a confiscation hearing concluded against Nimesh Patel, age 52, of Jasper Walk, Thorplands Brook, and Andrew Eyre, age 55, of Poppy Field Road, Wootton.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 4, 2025

The insurer wants to fully decarbonise its supply chain by 2040, says Chief Sustainability Officer Claudine Blamey. This could be a challenging task. In its first climate transition plan , published in 2022, British multinational insurance company Aviva said it wanted to abate its own carbon emissions and those of its suppliers by 2030. Three years on and the insurers second transition plan , approved by the board on 26 February, has pushed the target for fully decarbonising its supply chain (

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 4, 2025

Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new study.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 4, 2025

In a year of uncertainty, discussions at Davos suggested that Asia has reason to be optimistic in 2025 and beyond, and could sit at the center of all geopolitical movements.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 4, 2025

Read the project summary and associated publications from the USGS. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conducted the first statewide assessment of antibiotics, antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB), and antibiotic resistant genes (ARGs) in streams (water column and bed sediment samples) across Iowa.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

APRIL 4, 2025

Heads of public institutions play a nation-shaping roleyet too little is understood about what separates the best from the rest. Our research highlights what leadership excellence looks like in the public sector.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 4, 2025

Read the full story from the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability. Satellites have transformed our understanding of the Earths natural systems and how human activity impacts them. Examples are forest cover and deforestation, weather and extreme events, air pollution, and freshwater availability, among many others.

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Energy Central

APRIL 4, 2025

Every week, I host 'The KJ Show,' which offers a mix of breaking news and practical advice on how the energy industry affects the consumer. During this fast-paced show, I combine weekly energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. After each show, I'll share it here with the Energy Central Community in case you were unable to join me live.

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