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MARCH 18, 2025

City Developments Limited (CDL) has launched two pioneering initiatives on 10 March 2025, the CDL EcoTrain and CDL Microforest, at City Square Mall, Singapores first eco retail complex. The CDL EcoTrain is Singapores first decommissioned commuter train cabin from the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) network, repurposed and transformed into an operationally zero-energy climate education hub.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

Murdoch media flags an "exclusive" saying Yallourn coal plant will be kept open another four years. The plant owner, AEMO, and the state government say that is not true. The post Victoria slaps down Murdoch media reports that giant coal fired power station to be kept open appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 18, 2025

The EU has announced that it will ask most companies that do business in Europe to comply with its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The exact timing of when this law will be put in force and who will be covered has been changing. The list of indicators that must be reported is also changing. But, the general direction is clearthe EU wants companies who operate within its borders to capture and report sustainability information so that they can be evaluated based on their soci

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

Diversity in leadership is a fundamental driver of innovation, resilience, and long-term success in any industry. A workforce that embraces varied perspectivesacross gender, culture, and backgroundsensures more inclusive decision-making, stronger collaboration, and solutions that are globally effective. In the field of Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHS&S), diversity is not just beneficial; it is essential for creating policies that protect both people and the planet.

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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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Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

Neoen, Australia's most successful battery storage developer, has encountered delays and added costs as it seeks to bring its latest big project online. The post Too many cooks spoil the battery broth: Delays and added costs for landmark storage project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

Yum! Brands Growing up, Kayla Johnson loved baking with her mom, but in 2020, her hobby transformed into a full-fledged business. Like others during the pandemic, the KFC Digital & Technology (D&T) People & Culture business partner found comfort in watching baking shows. One day, she saw a contestant and winner from her hometown of Louisville, Kentucky.

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

EMERYVILLE, Calif.,March 18, 2025 /3BL/ - SCS Global Services (SCS), an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, has joined ECO Platform , a global non-profit organization focused on promoting and contributing to sustainable development of a low-carbon economy and resource efficiency in the construction sector.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

The Greens unveil a range of grants and loans to help households and businesses quit gas and invest in efficient electric appliances, as well as battery storage. The post Greens kick off election home battery battle with suite of grants and loans to get homes off gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

By Kim Borges | March 4, 2025 Were closing the restaurant tomorrow. That announcement was Erin Hollingsworths fork in the road. I remember thinking, Is this really what I want to do with the rest of my life? Hollingsworth said of continuing her foodservice career back in 2007. I started looking at other jobs and learned everything required a degree.

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ESG Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Northern Europe-based financial services company Nordea announced that it has signed a deal with Norwegian startup Inherit Carbon Solutions to remove at least 68,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, providing carbon removal credits to the bank starting next year. This multi-year contract is the first of what the bank says will be a portfolio of agreements with companies working on carbon removal projects.

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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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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, March 18, 2025 /3BL/ - Anchorage Community Land Trust (ACLT) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to launch the programming and operations of a new shared commercial kitchen facility in the Mountain View neighborhood of Anchorage. The facility, currently in development and slated to open in 2026, will provide shared kitchen and production space and cold and dry storage space to early-stage food businesses and producers, with an emphasis on underserved communities.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

Developer says its plan to run a 265km HVDC cable underground from outer Melbourne would cheaper, faster, more robust and friendlier to farmers. The post Cheaper, faster and farmer friendly: Battery developer proposes buried transmission cable along highway appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

SAN FRANCISCO, March 18, 2025 /3BL/ - The $1 million donation from Wells Fargo to United Ways of California will support financial empowerment and community resiliency programming at 12 United Ways covering more than 30 California counties. Wells Fargos grant focuses on financial health and housing to help low-income Californians build wealth through projects tailored to local community needs.

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ESG Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Solar technology company Terabase Energy announced that it has raised $130 million in a Series C financing round, with proceeds aimed at accelerating the deployment of its AI and robotics-assisted solutions to support the buildout of new solar power plants. Founded in 2019 and with funding totaling more than $200 million to date, California-based Terabase Energy provides technology aimed at reducing the cost and increasing the scalability of building utility-scale solar power projects.

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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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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

Originally published by Sustainability Magazine By Charlie King As an influx of new ESG reporting standards come into play, companies shouldnt lose sight of what reporting standards are trying to achieve. That is the key message of Sophia Mendelsohn, Chief Sustainability and Commercial Officer at SAP , who explores the reporting landscape and provides practical insights on how organisations can balance rigorous sustainability reporting with operational efficiency.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2025

Image credit: Julie Raccuglia , CC BY-SA 2.0 license. Key Production Group , said to be Europes leading bespoke physical music and packaging manufacturing broker, has announced the full rollout of its Key Production Recycling scheme, which the group says provides a responsible and sustainable recycling option for vinyl and CDs that are no longer playable.

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

MUMBAI, India and TORONTO, MARCH 18, 2025 /3BL/ - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has issued a report on closing the digital divide in Canada by ensuring jobseekers have the skills needed to succeed in a business world being transformed by AI. Entitled The Digital Skills Imperative in Canada, the report is based on insights from a recent roundtable event in Toronto and is available on the TCS Digital Emp

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Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

Labor has refused to reveal Australia's 2035 emissions reduction target before the election, despite it being the subject of cabinet debate for more than a year. The post New documents reveal how Labor stalled on 2035 emissions reduction target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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MARCH 18, 2025

Grants will support storm preparedness and natural disaster readiness Applications will be accepted through April 25 for eligible organizations CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 7, 2025 /3BL/ - Duke Energy Foundation today announced a new commitment of $500,000 to support storm preparedness efforts in local communities across North Carolina. Eligible organizations are invited to apply for grants of up to $25,000.

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ESG Today

MARCH 18, 2025

Climate solutions-focused investment business Just Climate announced that it has raised $175 million for its Natural Climate Solutions strategy, aimed at directing capital to businesses focused on natural climate solutions to transform land use to achieve global net-zero and nature positive goals, while also delivering attractive returns. Investors backing the strategy include California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) as institutional anchor, and Microsofts Climate Innovation Fund as

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

As previously seen on the CSRHub blog. By Bahar Gidwani The EU has announced that it will ask most companies that do business in Europe to comply with its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The exact timing of when this law will be put in force and who will be covered has been changing. The list of indicators that must be reported is also changing.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

The 300MW wind farm was rejected by an independent panel, leading to outrage and a threat to dig up coal from right-leaning regional development minister. The post “Time for us to start digging coal:” NZ minister irate as big wind farm rejected on threat to wetlands, bats appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

NEW YORK, March 18, 2025 /3BL/ - As the President and Congress face critical fiscal policy decisions, college students across America are raising their voices to find solutions to the $36 trillion and rising national debt. Students on campuses across the country participated in the 13 th annual Up to Us competition, in which students build campaigns to raise awareness and drive engagement to build a brighter economic future.

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ESG Today

MARCH 18, 2025

A federal court in Australia imposed a A$10.5 million (USD$6.7 million) penalty on superannuation fund Active Super trustee LGSS, after finding that the firm had engaged in greenwashing by continuing to invest in securities in areas that it had claimed to eliminate for environmental or social reasons. The ruling follows the filing of a suit in 2023 by Australias corporate, markets, and financial services regulator, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), arguing that from

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

How Dakota State University leverages Ciscos technology to power AI research and innovation. Dakota State University is at the forefront of AI, quantum computing, and cybersecurity education. By leveraging Ciscos cutting-edge data center technologies, DSU enhances research capabilities, optimizes campus operations, and provides students with hands-on experience to excel in a rapidly evolving, tech-driven world.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 18, 2025

Wi-Fi 7 offers transformative opportunities, enabling secure, high-performance networks. Cisco's latest products simplify management and enhance connectivity, providing MSPs with cutting-edge solutions to meet evolving needs in education, retail, and healthcare sectors.

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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

Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

Australia's biggest solar project delivered a three fold lift in earnings in 2024, boosted by increased output and higher prices, and despite grid constraints. The post Australia’s biggest solar farm trebles profits despite grid outages appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 18, 2025

Were thrilled to announce that our online trading platform, hubbIT , was recognized as a finalist in Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business 2025 Marketing Awards for Excellence in Innovation. This is a significant honor that validates the hard work our team put into launching hubbIT, a one-of-a-kind tool that opens the recycling marketplace to thousands of businesses previously unable to get the value they deserve from their recyclable materials.

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ESG Today

MARCH 18, 2025

UBS revealed in its 2024 Sustainability Report that it has pushed back its target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in its operations by 10 years to 2035, from its prior 2025 goal, attributing the change largely due to the effect of the banks acquisition of Credit Suisse The bank also withdrew a target for its Asset Management division to align 20% of its assets under management (AUM) with net zero by 2030, saying that it is reviewing the goal due to the integration of Credit Su

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Renew Economy

MARCH 18, 2025

AEVAs Chris Jones on the state of the EV market, and what consumers want from government policy. Plus: The Driven team gets together to discuss what caught their eye at Everything Electric. The post The Driven Podcast: Will everything go electric? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.