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Olympics showcase how a trailblazing mayor turned Paris into a green capital

Corporate Knights

As the world’s top athletes gather in Paris, the Olympic motto of “Higher, Faster, Stronger” could use one more superlative: “Cleaner.” If there were a gold medal for the Herculean task of improving the health and livability of a city, it would go to Paris itself – and tenacious mayor Anne Hidalgo – for an audacious decades-long green revolution based on the conviction that cities belong to people, not to cars.

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Veolia Releases Results of Global Climate Survey

3BL Media

Veolia’s Barometer of Ecological Transformation survey shows Americans are feeling increasingly anxious and vulnerable to worsening climate conditions, but still believe it’s not too late to turn the tide.

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Thousands of birds and fish threatened by mining for clean energy transition, study finds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Our increasing demand for metals and minerals is putting over four thousand vertebrate species at risk, with the raw materials needed for clean energy infrastructure often located in global biodiversity hotspots, a study has found.

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Marathon Petroleum Answers a Food Pantry’s Call for Help

3BL Media

For MPC Control Systems Specialist Jeff Gartner, volunteering provided an opportunity to reconnect with AMEN. For several years, Gartner contributed fresh produce from his 15,000-square-foot garden until recently taking a break from gardening.

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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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Decarbonizing API manufacturing: Unpacking the cost and regulatory requirements

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A range of existing and emerging decarbonization solutions could help active pharmaceutical ingredient companies reduce their carbon footprint by up to 90 percent.

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CNH Fargo Plant Partners With Farm in the Dell Event

3BL Media

Employees from world class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, volunteered to help plant two acres of corn and potatoes as part of the Feed Our Own Backyard initiative.

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All You Need To Know About Paris 2024 Sustainability

3BL Media

Paris 2024 is setting new sustainability standards for global sporting events. Reducing the environmental impact while maximising social and economic benefits, Paris 2024 organisers will deliver a spectacular event that is more responsible, more sustainable and more inclusive.

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A Nature-positive Economy

Chris Hall

Karen Ellis, Chief Economist at WWF-UK, talks about the convergence of climate and nature and the emergence of industry sector transition pathways. At COP26 in Glasgow, the then-Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced plans for the UK to become the world’s first net zero-aligned financial centre. Sunak applauded “historic” climate commitments from private companies, representing US$130 trillion in financial assets, saying they would help achieve the net zero transition – including a m

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Combating Greenwashing With Good Governance

3BL Media

Michael Schor, partner in Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Risk & Financial Advisory practice, and Grant Ostler, GRC industry principal at Workiva, join co-host Steve Soter for the latest episode of ESG Talk.

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Climate is most important factor in where mammals choose to live, study finds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Using data from 6,645 camera traps across the United States, researchers mapped populations of 25 mammal species. They determined that climate, not human activity, was the primary factor in mammals deciding where to live.

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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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Baker Tilly’s Insight on Navigating the CSRD: A Sustainability Reporting Guide for U.S. Companies

3BL Media

In recent years, the global focus on sustainability reporting has experienced a significant shift. What was essentially a voluntary exercise for the last few decades has become a mandate for many companies across the United States and throughout the world.

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Extreme Heat: World sets new daily temperature records as UN Secretary-General issues Call to Action on Extreme Heat

John Englart

The European Copernicus Agency early this week identified that Sunday, Monday and Tuesday set new global daily average temperature records. This Thursday UN Secretary General highlighted Extreme Heat with a call to action, including an end to new fossil fuel extraction. He highlighted a new International Labor Organisation report on extreme heat safety and health for workers.

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Dear Fashion: Let’s Step Up and Get Aligned

3BL Media

In this latest blog written by Colin Browne, CEO at Cascale, he reflects on insights shared with Women's Wear Daily on the urgent need for coordinated sustainability efforts in the fashion industry.

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Managing in the era of gen AI

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Will middle managers survive the latest bout of disruption and delayering? Should they?

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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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Chemours: Fluorine Chemistries Are Essential to a Sustainable Future

3BL Media

Gerardo Familiar, the President of Advanced Performance Materials at Chemours, was recently a guest on the Energy Evolution podcast by S&P Global Commodity Insights, highlighting the essential role of Chemours' chemistry in a sustainable future.

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Masdar Acquires $887 Million Stake in 2.5 GW Spanish Renewables Portfolio from Enel

ESG Today

Abu Dhabi-based clean energy-focused developer Masdar announced an agreement with Italy-based European utility giant Enel to partner on 2.5 GW of renewable energy in Spain, including the acquisition of a 49.99% stake in EGPE Solar, encompassing Enel’s Spanish subsidiary Endesa’s portfolio of operational solar plants for €817 million (USD$887 million).

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Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: John Fortin, Worcester, MA

3BL Media

John Fortin started working with Norton, Saint-Gobain in his early 20s, and now he's a Value Stream Coach at our Norton Abrasives plant in Worcester, MA, in a fulfilling career. Any person, from any background, can be a manufacturer. And as John says - "it started as just a job.

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KLM, ZeroAvia Plan Hydrogen-Powered Test Flight

ESG Today

KLM and electric aviation solutions startup ZeroAvia announced plans for a zero-emissions demonstration flight using hydrogen-electric engines powered by liquid hydrogen. The test flight plans come as a series of initiatives are underway to target rapid aviation sector decarbonization, such as electrified propulsion or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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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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Eastman and UT Fans Break Records With 44,950 Pounds of Recycling

3BL Media

In 2022, we set a world record with the University of Tennessee's “Good Sports Always Give Back” program by recycling 38,452 pounds of waste. In 2023, we challenged the University of Michigan, pitting Neyland Stadium against The Big House.

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Win-win potential of grass-powered energy production

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers modeled the impact of using anaerobic digestion to produce renewable natural gas from grassy biomass in different settings and from varying perspectives, analysis that helps flesh out the system's potential.

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SAP Recognized as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies in 2024

3BL Media

The 2024 sustainability study measures how organizations are tracking against climate programs, such as the 1.5°C Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) target or the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

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New study disputes Hunga Tonga volcano's role in 2023-24 global warm-up

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research is exploring the climate impact of the 2022 Hunga Tonga volcano eruption and challenging existing assumptions about its effects in the process.

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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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When It Comes to Cancer Support, the Human Element Is Invaluable

3BL Media

An older gentleman called in and reached a customer care specialist in the Aflac Customer Solutions Center. A few days prior, he went to a local shipping store to fax in his claim forms. He wasn’t sure if he used the machine correctly.

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Electric Aviation Company H55 Raises $74 Million

ESG Today

Electric aviation company H55 announced the closing of its CHF 65 million (USD$74 million) Series C funding round, with a new investment from the Government of Quebec, adding to an initial phase last year. Launched in 2015, Swiss-based H55 was founded by André Borschberg, Sebastien Demont and Gregory Blatt, the former management team of Solar Impulse, the first electric airplane to fly around the world, propelled by solar energy.

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Female Gamers “Level Up” KFC Campaign in Saudi Arabia

3BL Media

KFC has leveled up its “Play KFC” platform with a catchy campaign called “The Original Gamechangers” created by TBWARAAD featuring female gamers Shahad Alabih (@shahadalabih), Meshael (@meshaelm), and Juju (@btrfly3) in collaboration with the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF).

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Engineers rotate 11,000-ton building by 90 degrees with employees working inside in extraordinary video

Good.is: Planet

On the outside, the building's angular geometry was being shifted. On the inside, supplies like water and telephones functioned smoothly.

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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.

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Meet Emily Aktar, Mackenzie Culver, & Dapnee Hernandez: Cultivating Henkel’s Next Generation of Talent

3BL Media

Emily Aktar, Mackenzie Culver, and Dapnee Hernandez serve as site liaisons for the Henkel internship program. Hear about their career experiences and why they love supporting new talent at Henkel.

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Eco-Friendly Outdoor Adventures

Living Green Tech

Enhance your outdoor events with our eco-friendly gadgets, reducing your environmental footprint. We offer practical, sustainable solutions.

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MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Caring for Our Communities

3BL Media

MetLife Foundation helps connect MetLife colleagues with nonprofits and opportunities to make a difference through volunteerism, pro-bono work and grantmaking.

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Nurse who's seen 100 people pass away reveals the 'last words' most say in their final moments

Good.is: Planet

Hospice nurse Julie shared the lesson she has learned from witnessing many people on their deathbeds.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.