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Originally published on 3M News Center To help protect the respiratory health and safety of first responders and communities affected by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, 3M is working with Direct Relief , one of the largest global humanitarian aid organizations in the world. 3M recently provided the organization with 5 million N95 respirators to support their global humanitarian response efforts and enable real time equipment access when wildfires strike.
Clean fuel tech startup Amogy announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing for solutions aimed at decarbonizing transportation, heavy industry and other sectors. With this latest financing, Amogy said that it will accelerate commercializing its technology in maritime shipping and stationary power generation, and continue strengthening its research and development efforts and manufacturing capabilities.
SHANGHAI, January 17, 2025 /3BL/ - Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) today announced that the Company has been ranked number one globally for the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry in the S&P Global 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Yum China has been selected as a member of both the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index (DJSI World) and Emerging Market Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the fifth consecutiv
Latin America can show how to prevent the rise of AI from bringing the fall of net zero, says Rodrigo Abreu, Digital Infrastructure Operating Partner at Patria Investments. In a much-overlooked initiative, world leaders recently attempted to bring climate change and digital technology together at COP29. But the result, the Declaration on Green Digital Action, downplayed the most significant issue putting technology in opposition with current climate goals the rise of AI.
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.
Grand Gulf Nuclear Station employees recently donated roughly 300 pounds of food to the Triumph Food Pantry. Each month, the food bank provides meals to more than 350 families in the communities surrounding Vicksburg, Miss. My wife and I try and find a worthy cause to donate to every year, said Anthony Farrell, project manager at Grand Gulf. Farrell helped collect food and money for the food pantry and helped unload 15,000 pounds of food to distribute to local families.
Systemic nature of physical climate risk requires investors to engage with the enabling environment on adaptation and resilience. Engagement with policymakers, companies and a wide range of other stakeholders is essential to investor efforts to protect portfolios against the physical risks of climate change, according to a new report. Guidance from the University of Cambridges Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) offers tools and strategies to help investors address issues arising from
Veolia North America Sustainability Report 2024 Veolia is deeply connected to the nearly 500 cities, towns and neighborhoods in which we operate. To achieve our mission of ecological transformation, we realize the importance of engaging with local communities, schools and advocacy groups, and promoting social justice and building relationships with our stakeholders.
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Veolia North America Sustainability Report 2024 Veolia is deeply connected to the nearly 500 cities, towns and neighborhoods in which we operate. To achieve our mission of ecological transformation, we realize the importance of engaging with local communities, schools and advocacy groups, and promoting social justice and building relationships with our stakeholders.
Companies that develop and implement effective management strategies for natural capital can secure lasting advantages through both enhanced resilience and access to nature-related opportunities.
In this special episode of ESG Talk, Mandi McReynolds reflects on pivotal climate conversations leading up to Davos, revisiting key discussions from Climate Week NYC and COP29 in Azerbaijan. Joined by Steve Soter and Mike Gravagno, they dive into insights from professionals across industries, exploring the goals, challenges, and outcomes of these critical conferences.
Dr Ruth Shaber, Co-founder of the Diverse Investing Collective, explains how and why fund managers should focus on reducing risk by increasing gender diversity. The journey toward gender equity has been a long and often difficult one. There were times – and in parts of the world these times havent passed – when women were denied access to universities.
Today, KeyBank announced Natasha Martin has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Dayton, Cincinnati and Central Ohio markets. In this position, she is part of the enterprise-wide corporate responsibility team that oversees the philanthropic budget and investment strategies to meet community needs, as well as create and maintain relationships with community-based, charitable and non-profit organizations.
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
Leonard Robinson hosts the the "Faith and Sustainability" podcast every week, as a ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. It's a journey to explore how faith and sustainability connect. Guests appearing in each episode include environmental experts and influential members of different faith traditions. Meet them at the corner of faith and sustainability.
Mohamed, H. (2024). Harmonizing Economic Growth with Environmental Justice: Circular Manufacturing Pathway. Journal of Economics, Law, and Society, 1(2), 7793. [link] Abstract The global challenge of harmonizing economic growth with environmental sustainability has become a critical issue, particularly within the manufacturing sector.
Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prizewinning authority on energy, politics, and economics, discusses how rewriting the rules of globalization is making the world increasingly divided and perilous.
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.
Researchers, citizen scientists and their 'truffle dogs' -- have discovered two new species of truffle. Tuber canirevelatum, meaning the 'dog-found' truffle, was named in honor of truffle dogs and Monza, the dog who discovered it with her trainer Lois Martin. The other, Tuber cumberlandense, was named for the Cumberland Plateau where it was found by Margaret Townsend and her truffle dog, Luca.
Li, S., Oliva, P., Zhang, L., Goodrich, J. A., McConnell, R., Conti, D. V., Chatzi, L., & Aung, M. (2025). Associations between per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and county-level cancer incidence between 2016 and 2021 and incident cancer burden attributable to PFAS in drinking water in the United States. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.
Somayeh Taheri of UrbanChain. The inaugural Sunday Times 100 Tech league table was published on 17 January and features an even split of software and hardware companies. Third out of the 50 software companies is UrbanChain, a UK firm which operates a ‘marketplace’ that matches generators of renewable energy and consumers on a half hourly basis.
Zinnen, J., Chase, M. H., Charles, B., Harmon-Threatt, A., & Matthews, J. W. (2024). Pollinator seed mixes are phenologically dissimilar to prairie remnants. Restoration Ecology, n/a(n/a), e14352. [link] Abstract Native seed mixes are widely available to create pollinator habitat.
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
Atmospheric scientists show proposed 'geoengineering' effort to remove methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere could worse air quality while providing minimal climate benefits.
Strategic focus and private sectorled lighthouse initiatives can change the Old Continents trajectoryif the public sector radically changes the investment environment with a handful of priority initiatives.
New research emphasizes that studying the impacts of past tropical storms can help communities better prepare for future storms. A key part of the study is analyzing the types and quantities of storm-related precipitation in affected regions to understand its role on local water resources. By mitigating excessive damage, such preparation could enable more people to remain in their home countries.
Impact jobs that came across our desk this week: Norrsken VC is recruiting an investment analyst in Stockholm Macquarie Group has an opening. The post The Weeks Jobs: January 17, 2025 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
TGIF, Agents of Impact! Well be taking a Brief break to honor the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a holiday. The post The Week in Impact Investing: Love as courage appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Salt pollution from road deicing salts threatens freshwater ecosystems and urban green infrastructure. New research on salt-tolerant plants like cattails highlights their potential role in mitigating this pollution, though broader strategies are essential for long-term solutions.
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., January 17, 2025 /3BL/ - As part of its commitment to support the California communities affected by wildfires, home appliance leader LG Electronics USA announced the first phase of its community resiliency and disaster response efforts. Through in-kind support, LG is focused on assisting those whose lives have been upended by the disaster by providing $500,000 worth of vital home appliances such as washers, dryers and air purifiers to community shelters, schools, fire st
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.
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.
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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