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Originally published on Aflacs newsroom When I look back over my 23 years in the philanthropic world, the highlights reel consists of a lot of inspiring moments delivering smiles with My Special Aflac Duck for children with cancer and sickle cell disease, creating special moments for children and families facing those same conditions, and tallying the ever-growing donations made to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta (which is now nearly $190 million t
Hospitals around the world generate millions of tonnes of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use items such as face masks, surgical gloves, syringes, IV tubes and sterile packaging materials. Whats worse is that many of these medical plastics arent biodegradable. This means they can persist in landfills or oceans for centuries.
Originally published by MWC Barcelona Qualcomm continues to be a leader in technological innovation, committed to global growth and sustainability. Together with our ecosystem partners, we create opportunities designed to promote innovation and societal advancement. The Qualcomm Make in Africa (QMIA) program, now in its third year, mentors early-stage startups using technologies such as 5G, Edge-AI, Compute, and IoT.
Mining giant Rio Tinto announced a new deal with renewable energy firm Edify Energy to supply reliable low-carbon electricity to power aluminum production operations in Queensland, Australia. Rio Tinto is one of the worlds biggest producers and processors of iron ore, copper, aluminum and a range of other minerals and materials. The company has committed to reduce its operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, and to achieve net zero by 2050.
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.
ANAHEIM, Calif., March 14, 2025 /3BL/ - Accessibility innovations designed to enable a Better Life for All were unveiled for the U.S. market by global innovator LG Electronics here this week. As a featured exhibitor at the 40 th annual CSUN (California State University, Northridge) Assistive Technology conference, LG showcased smart home innovations, AI technologies and accessory devices designed to help consumers with disabilities and senior citizens use products more conveniently.
Sustainability technology company Clarity AI announced that it has launched a new AI-powered tool aimed at helping asset managers and investors conduct sustainability research on companies. New York-based Clarity AI uses machine learning and big data to deliver environmental and social insights to investors, organizations, consumers, and governments.
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex business environment, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals play a critical role in risk management and operational resilience. The February 2025 EMEA London EHSxTech meeting, highlighted essential strategies for positioning EHS as a key contributor to business productivity and resilience.
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex business environment, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals play a critical role in risk management and operational resilience. The February 2025 EMEA London EHSxTech meeting, highlighted essential strategies for positioning EHS as a key contributor to business productivity and resilience.
The blocs simplification agenda is set to impede companies compliance with its EUs sustainability reporting framework, warns Maria Cronin, Partner at Peters & Peters. On 26 February the European Commission (EC) published detailed legislative proposals on the sustainability omnibus package. These proposals confirmed concerns that the envisaged measures were not limited to simplifying existing and incoming EU corporate sustainability reporting requirements, but were instead aimed at significa
By Candace Higginbotham When the Regions MagnusCards app was launched, Raleigh Branch Manager Nancy Lancaster put her own personal focus group to work to provide feedback. I have an adult son with autism, Lancaster said. When MagnusCards came out, I shared the app with him, and he was excited. His reaction let me know that this tool could be very impactful for the neurodivergent population.
Disclosure framework will offer asset owners needed insights that will underpin their stewardship efforts. A new reporting template is set to offer asset owners increased visibility of their external asset managers voting behaviours. The Vote Reporting Group (VRG), first established by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2022, has finalised a voluntary and standardised vote reporting template for asset managers to communicate to pension fund trustee clients on their voting activity.
Originally published on Forbes For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding and time-consuming task. Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project, is dedicated to changing that. His incredible organization designs, manufactures, and distributes manual washing machines for people living in remote, low-income, and displaced communities worldwide.
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
Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood addressed the ZEHID progress summit in London on 6 March. Plans for 54 new charging hubs to power zero emission lorries have been announced. The Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrations (ZEHID) programme, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with the Department of Transport, is deploying hundreds of zero-emission HGVs alongside a network of new charging and fuelling stations in a bid to transform the UKs freight industry.
Originally published by Chemours Chemours, a global leader in delivering innovative performance chemistry, today announced the launch of a full-scale product trial with NTT DATA and a leading regional engineering firm, Hibiya Engineering, Ltd., focused on data center two-phase immersion cooling. The trial follows successful lab testing and aims to revolutionize data center cooling strategies through cutting-edge technologies, including Chemours' advanced dielectric fluid, Opteon 2P50.
Marshalek, A., Zion, A., & Silverman, J. R. (2025). Relating Sustainability Metrics to Evaluate Circularity and Material Efficiency. Sustainability & Circularity NOW, 02(CP), a-2529-7214.
The Paramount Veterans Network hosted an inspiring and profound virtual coffee with vets chat with writer/director of the award-winning film, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, whom the film is based on. The chat was also joined by the films co-star Sonequa Martin-Green who plays an Army Afghanistan veteran, Merit (based on Kyle). The session was moderated by CBS Beyond The Gates Maurice P.
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.
Sanchez, Anevay N. (2024). The elephant in the landfill: How are we going to manage renewable energy waste? Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner 3(1), 67. Abstract In a short decade, or possibly sooner, we will experience large-scale decommissioning events that will overwhelm the disposal and recycling industries. With nowhere to go and no plan … Continue reading The elephant in the landfill: How are we going to manage renewable energy waste?
From FUBU to Shark Tank and countless ventures in between, Daymond John's phenomenal entrepreneurial journey has spanned more than 25 years. Through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life. Speaker: Daymond John Star of ABCs Shark Tank An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother's house and moving his business operation into its basement.
Houghton, E. E., Yapi, L., Haneklaus, N., Brink, H. G., & Tichapondwa, S. M. (2025). Coal Fly Ash-Based Adsorbents for Tetracycline Removal: Comparative Insights into Modification and Zeolite Conversion. Journal of Xenobiotics, 15(2), 36. [link] [open access] Abstract Emerging xenobiotics, such as tetracycline (TC), pose significant risks to both the environment and human health.
Join Mandi McReynolds and an esteemed panel at UnDavos as they dive into the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers post-global elections. Featuring insights from top executives like Dr. Anna Gawlikowska, Co-Founder & CEO @ Swiss AI AG, Rainer Karcher, Founder & CEO of Heartprint GmbH, and Viktoriia Savitska, Chief of Sustainability and Strategic Engagement from EPICNTR Group, this discussion covers the essential values driving their sustainability strategies, the importance of c
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
Procopio, A. C., Soggiu, A., Urbani, A., & Roncada, P. (2025). Interactions between microplastics and microbiota in a One Health perspective. One Health, 20, 101002. [link] Abstract Microplastics are recognised as ubiquitous pollutants as they are now found in all terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
In recognition of Women's History Month, our Identity + Innovation spotlight features Devi SenGupta. Hear how Devi's background has shaped her approach to developing new medicines and to bringing Gilead closer to a cure for HIV. Gilead Sciences Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.
Yavuz, C., Bekta, S., Aksoy Trmk, C., & Ate, A. (2025). An assessment of EUs photovoltaic panel waste policies: Current framework and strategic vision for 2050. Science and Public Policy, scaf004.
Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Can you share your journey into program management and what inspired you to pursue this career? I found my way into program management pretty naturally. It all started during the Main Street Hub acquisition when I joined GoDaddy as part of the HR Operations team. At the time, there was a big focus on transforming how the team operated.
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
Photo by Nasdaq We celebrated our 10-year anniversary this week by hosting a fantastic celebration and fundraising gala at Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square. Coming almost a decade to the day after our co-founder and former chair Paul Tudor Jones TED Talk in Vancouver , it was a great event that brought together some of the most influential voices in corporate leadership to mark a decade of progress by JUST, discuss current market conditions and inspire action.
A study shows that electrical charges in sprays of water can cause chemical reactions that form organic molecules from inorganic materials. The findings provide evidence that microlightning may have helped create the building blocks necessary for early life on the planet.
Download the experiment. In this experiment, students use a Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer to determine the concentration of FD&C Blue #1 food dye in various sports drinks through spectrophotometric analysis. By preparing dilutions of the dye and creating a calibration curve, students apply Beer’s Law to measure dye concentrations accurately.
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.
With artificial photosynthesis, humankind could utilize solar energy to bind carbon dioxide and produce hydrogen. Chemists have taken this one step further: They have synthesized a stack of dyes that comes very close to the photosynthetic apparatus of plants. It absorbs light energy, uses it to separate charge carriers and transfers them quickly and efficiently in the stack.
By Kennedy Maize The corpse of COP 29 (Nov. 11-22 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan) has barely cooled, and COP 30 is already generating deserved obloquy. Warning, the headline you are about to read is not from The Onion but from the BBC: Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit. The venerable Beeb reported, “A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of.
Hydrology experts are calling for urgent investigations into the operation of bore-fields that access fresh groundwater on Pacific islands, including Kiribati, where rising sea levels are already putting local water supplies at risk.
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.
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