Wed.Nov 13, 2024

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Canada’s plan to phase out animal testing suffers a setback

Corporate Knights

In 2023, Canada's Liberal government passed landmark legislation to phase out chemical toxicity experiments on animals. Bill S5, as it was called, seemed like a big step in the right direction for scientific progress and animal welfare. However, according to some political leaders, scientists and animal advocates, one crucial step has been missed: funding the research centre capable of putting those laws into action.

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Cascale, Worldly Publish Analysis on California’s Climate Laws

3BL Media

AMSTERDAM, HONG KONG, and OAKLAND, Calif., November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), the global nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the planet’s most comprehensive sustainability data insights platform, have published an analysis of California’s new climate laws, which are set to reshape corporate environmental reporting in the United States.

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IAASB Releases New International Sustainability Reporting Assurance Standard

ESG Today

Auditing, quality control, and assurance standard-setting body the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) announced the publication of its finalized International Standard on Sustainability Assurance 5000 (ISSA 5000), aimed at establishing a new standard for practitioners in carrying out sustainability assurance engagements. The new standard comes as companies are increasingly reporting on sustainability and climate-related risks, opportunities and impacts in alignment with

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Tech Neutrality Is the Growth Path Into the Next Era of Smarter, Cleaner Power

3BL Media

Cummins The industries Cummins Inc. powers play a critical role in impacting climate change. We have the opportunity and responsibility to leverage our expertise to develop sustainable solutions that enable our customers’ success, positively impact our communities and protect our planet for future generations. The greatest opportunity Cummins has to meet our environmental goals is by continuing to execute Destination Zero , our commitment to sustainability and helping our customers navigate the

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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One of world’s largest shipping tanker operators signs up for wind-assisted propulsion systems

Renew Economy

Shipping giant has placed an order for 20 wind-assisted propulsion systems to be installed on five of its medium range tankers in an effort to reduce CO2 emissions. The post One of world’s largest shipping tanker operators signs up for wind-assisted propulsion systems appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The Challenge of Greenwashing

3BL Media

As corporations around the world adopt ESG commitments publicly, there is the increasing demand from consumers, investors, regulators and the public for transparency and sustainable practices. When entities claim that their products or services are “sustainable”, “carbon neutral” or “net-zero waste,” are their claims really substantiated? In some cases, these claims are not fully based on facts or substance.

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First Photorealistic AI Avatar for People Living With Alzheimer’s and Dementia Launched by Lenovo and Innovations in Dementia

3BL Media

Alzheimer’s Intelligence project demonstrates how smarter AI can empower people and give different communities a voice around future innovation November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - At Lenovo Tech World , Lenovo ™ in collaboration with Innovations in Dementia , launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence, a photorealistic 3D avatar with custom AI based on the lived experiences of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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Cheaper, more reliable, more efficient: It’s time to consider a bottom-up clean energy transition

Renew Economy

Decentralised energy means small is cheaper, more efficient, more reliable and far more resilient. But incumbent utilities don’t want to change their ways, and regulators appear unwilling to change the rules. The post Cheaper, more reliable, more efficient: It’s time to consider a bottom-up clean energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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NBCUniversal Productions Earn Awards for Sustainability On-Screen and Behind the Scenes at the 2024 EMA Awards

3BL Media

NBCUniversal joined the 34 th Annual EMA Awards, an annual celebration of sustainable production and environmental messaging in media, hosted by the Environmental Media Association. This year, NBCUniversal took home three awards for on-screen storylines: Universal Pictures’ Twisters for Feature Film Universal Television’s Hacks for the Paul Junger Witt Comedy Award Bravo’s Top Chef for Reality Series Another NBCUniversal nominee recognized for environmental messaging included E!

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Big batteries win reprieve on reliability measure and Coalition “landmine” that would make grid less secure

Renew Economy

Big batteries win important concession against a Coalition era "landmine" that could have made the grid less secure, rather than more reliable. The post Big batteries win reprieve on reliability measure and Coalition “landmine” that would make grid less secure appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Bath & Body Works Wins ESG Report of the Year

3BL Media

November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Bath & Body Works was recognized by the ESG & Sustainability Awards with the ESG Report of the Year award for its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance report. The ESG & Sustainability Awards celebrate outstanding ESG performance and showcase top performers in line with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Sympower Raises $23 Million to Accelerate Energy Grid Flexibility Solutions

ESG Today

Sympower, an Amsterdam-based provider of flexible energy management and virtual power plant technology, announced that it has raised €21.3 million (USD$22.6 million) in Series B1 financing round, with proceeds aimed at rolling out battery energy storage solutions, funding future mergers and acquisitions, continuing its expansion in Europe, and scaling the company’s operations.

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Food waste contributes 10% to global emissions but 9 out of 10 countries’ NDCs fail to focus on food waste and loss

Envirotec Magazine

Environmental NGO WRAP is using COP29 to highlight the need for countries to include food loss and waste in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). A new report shows that, of the 195 countries attending COP29, only 12 have committed to reducing food waste and just 17 to tackling food loss. In total, 24 countries (12%) commit to reducing ​food loss and/or waste​ while 88% attending the global climate conference have made no commitments to address either so far in their NDCs.

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NSW signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, with “strict conditions”

Renew Economy

Transgrid’s massive HumeLink transmission line has been cleared for development by the NSW government, leaving just federal approval in the way of it going ahead. The post NSW signs off on contested HumeLink transmission link, with “strict conditions” appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Air Canada Purchases 78 Million Liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste

ESG Today

Air Canada announced that it has signed an agreement with sustainable fuel producer Neste to purchase 77.6 million liters (20.5 million gallons) of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline said that the purchase will help it further pursue its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and further its commitment to sustainability goals. Michael Rousseau, President and Chief Executive Officer at Air Canada, said: “Air Canada is actively pursuing efforts to mitigate its greenhouse gas emissi

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Whitehaven seeks to power one of Australia’s dirtiest coal mines with solar and battery storage

Renew Economy

One of Australia's dirtiest thermal coal mines, recently approved for a major expansion, is now seeking permission to build solar and battery storage to help power its operations. The post Whitehaven seeks to power one of Australia’s dirtiest coal mines with solar and battery storage appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Sharing Meals

Stanford Social Innovation

By Nessa Richman What will it take to create systems change in our food system? Because of food’s centrality to how we all live—a centrality which produces complex relationships and interconnections across multiple scales—our food system is difficult to transform. For exactly this reason, it is all the more important that we find ways to do so. Talking about “systems” can be very abstract.

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Can we live on our planet without destroying it?

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these questions.

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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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The Driven Podcast: Are Australian buses ready to go electric?

Renew Economy

One of the world’s biggest makers of electric buses has plans for Australia. We talk to Kent Chang of Yutong. Plus: The shift to V2G and Tesla’s sales slump. The post The Driven Podcast: Are Australian buses ready to go electric? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Achieving Greater Together at Northern Trust

3BL Media

Originally published in Northern Trust 2023 Sustainability Report Our Employee Volunteering Program In 2023, Northern Trust employees set a record for volunteering. Year-round volunteering returned to pre-pandemic levels with our employees donating 106,000 hours of service. During the month of October alone, Northern Trust’s global month of service known as Achieving Greater Together, employees volunteered nearly 53,000 hours, supporting more than 1,700 organizations.

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‘Smart Cities’ Are Resilient, Grow And Serve Their People - Here’s How

Joan Michelson

We need cities to be "smart" - resilient, efficient & healthy - with millions moving there daily. Here's how, from the Smart Cities Expo 2024 - no matter who's leading.

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Whole Cities Invests $639,000 to Advance Community Health

3BL Media

AUSTIN, Texas, November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Whole Cities, a Whole Foods Market Foundation project working to broaden access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 71 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States and British Columbia. This year’s grantees will receive an average of $9,000 each for a total investment of over $639,000.

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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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The CEO’s essential checklist: Questions every chief executive should be able to answer

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Most great CEOs rely on a set of guiding mindsets. This checklist helps them turn mindsets into practices that can steer their companies to great heights.

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2024 Is Shaping Up to Be the Smallest Black Friday Ever: GoDaddy Study

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy TEMPE, Ariz., November 13, 2024 /3BL/ -- Consumers are in a giving mood this year, not just toward their friends and families, but also to small businesses. According to a new GoDaddy survey, 71%* of U.S. shoppers are willing to pay more to support small businesses during Black Friday and this year's holiday season, with an eye-popping 53%* of them willing to spend up to 10 percent more to do so.

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Anti-fatberg invention could help unclog city sewers

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Engineers have invented a protective coating for concrete pipes that could help drastically reduce the formation of fatbergs in sewers.

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Disruption As the New Norm: Leading the Charge in an Uncertain Fashion Industry

3BL Media

In this latest blog Cascale CEO, Colin Browne breaks down the five essential shifts that will shape fashion's future, drawing from the latest insights in McKinsey & BoF's State of Fashion 2025 report. With economic uncertainty rising and traditional strategies falling short, Browne outlines his plans to lead Cascale as we redefine the landscape and disrupt the status quo.

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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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Pioneering research shows sea life will struggle to survive future global warming

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study highlights how some marine life could face extinction over the next century, if human-induced global warming worsens.

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Climate Vault Solutions Opens RFP Round for Innovative Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects With New Benefits, Streamlined Application Process

3BL Media

SEATTLE, November 13, 2024 /3BL/ - Climate Vault Solutions today announced the launch of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. The RFP program is designed to drive the next wave of CDR technologies that will catalyze global carbon removal solutions. In a significant shift from prior rounds run by the Climate Vault, Inc. 501(c)(3), this RFP will accept rolling submissions on a new streamlined platform and feature program enhancements that will cut t

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Extreme weather accelerates nitrate pollution in groundwater

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Extreme weather from climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending up in groundwater.

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How Your Phone Can Help You Dial Up Your Gratitude Game

3BL Media

Ever noticed the power of a genuine “thanks”? Gratitude is all about recognizing that something good has come into your life thanks to someone else. It’s that feeling of positive acknowledgment that often arrives through kindness or support we didn’t necessarily earn. And in today’s hyper-connected world, where tech is always at our fingertips, here’s a twist: Could our devices help us unlock more genuine gratitude?

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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.