Green Project Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

We need to talk about Greenwashing in projects. In the GPM P5 Standard for Sustainability in Project Management, we provide prescriptive guidance on 49 sustainability topics. Among them is one thats critical in todays world: green claims and greenwashing. This issue has become increasingly prevalent as organizations rush to signal sustainability without committing to the […] The post How to Recognize Project Greenwashing: A Case Study appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 8, 2025

Originally published by Mastercard This year, a hurricane washed away mountain towns in the U.S., a brutal heat dome oppressed India and wildfires ravaged South America. But amid the chaos were signs of hope, courtesy of people who proved that our efforts do make a difference in the fight against climate change. These Mastercard employees, partners and innovators made a marked effort in 2024 to restore and protect areas all around the globe in ways that will be long-lasting and impactful.

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James Militzer

JANUARY 8, 2025

Around the world, many governments, companies, academic institutions and others are recognizing the need for more sustainable mobility solutions, based on electric power instead of gas-burning internal combustion engines (ICE). This shift to electric mobility (e-mobility) can reduce emissions from transport which are a key contributor to air pollution and climate change while providing many other benefits, from technological efficiency and lifetime cost savings to user experience, such as a qui

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3BL Media

JANUARY 8, 2025

Originally published by Project SyndicateWith artificial intelligence poised to reshape industries worldwide, a paradox is emerging.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 8, 2025

Evolutionary biologists are investigating the extent to which ants learn from past experiences. After being attacked by ants from a particular nest, ants behave more aggressively towards others from that same nest.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 8, 2025

CSR framework continues to demonstrate commitment to creating long-term value for business stakeholders while positively impacting the global community DJSI inclusion among more than 10 CSR-related awards and recognitions this year SANTA ROSA, Calif., January 8, 2025 /3BL/ - Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the sixth consecutive year.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 8, 2025

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Other air emissions Lenovos baseline environmental engineering specification prohibits the use of ozone-depleting substances in its products and manufacturing processes except in HVAC and fire-suppression equipment as permitted by law which are managed in accordance with local regulations, and intentional releases are prohibited.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

Construction decarbonization software startup Tangible announced that it has raised $3 million in a funding round, with proceeds from the funding round aimed at reducing embodied carbon in the construction and real estate industries. Embodied carbon, or the emissions associated with building materials and construction, is responsible for 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a figure that is set to rise in the next 5 years, according to industry numbers cited by Tangible.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 8, 2025

LEEDS, England, January 9, 2025 /3BL/ - Antea Group UK is proud to announce the appointment of Kate Baker as Chair of the Society of Brownfield Risk Assessment (SoBRA) for the years 2025 and 2026. SoBRA, a prestigious not-for-profit organization established in 2009, is dedicated to supporting professionals in the land contamination sector. Its mission is to enhance technical expertise, uphold professional standards, and promote excellence in the evaluation of land contamination risks.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

California-based VC investor Trucks Venture Capital (Trucks VC) announced the launch of Trucks Venture Fund 3 (TVF3), its third flagship fund focused on startups aligned with its mission to make transportation decarbonized, safer, and more accessible. The firm said that it has closed on $70 million in commitments for the new fund, making it Trucks VCs largest to date.

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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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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 8, 2025

Challenging times in agriculture have reinforced the importance of productivity for profitability, a McKinsey survey of Brazilian farmers found.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) continues its mission to encourage public and private investors, as well as public-private partnerships, to develop geothermal prospects for power genera.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

Cleantech startup Karman Industries announced that it has raised an additional $7.5 million in VC funding following a $4 million pre-seed financing announced in September 2024 for its solutions aimed at decarbonizing manufacturing by addressing emissions from industrial heat. Industrial heat is essential to manufacture nearly all goods and commodities from chemicals and ethanol to textiles and food and beverage.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

A recent BBC article discusses how next-generation geothermal companies, such as Eavor, are overcoming the challenge of tapping into the earth's near-limitless energy.The article state.

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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.

ESG Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), one of the key organizations focused on aligning corporate environmental sustainability action with the global goals of limiting climate change, announced the appointment of climate action and sustainability veteran David Kennedy as its new CEO. The appointment follows a tumultuous year for the SBTi, which saw its prior CEO resign following a controversial plan by the organization to allow the use of carbon credits in corporate net zero plans.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Connecticut Green Bank recently released its 13th annual report for fiscal year 2024, which showed continued leadership in the state's green economy. Every public dollar invested by the Green.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 8, 2025

Sustainability management solutions provider Optera and retail network SPS Commerce have announced the launch of the Retail Sustainability Collective, a new solution aimed at enabling retailers to measure and reduce supply chain emissions by streamlining emissions data sharing from suppliers According to Optera, the new initiative comes as retail organizations are facing increasing pressure to address their environmental impact, and their supply chain emissions in particular, with supply chain e

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) ("EVgo" or the.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 8, 2025

An academic has used drone mapping to investigate a 3000-year-old 'mega fortress' in the Caucasus mountains, revealing details that re-shape understanding of the site and contribute to a global reassessment of ancient settlement growth and urbanism.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SEDG), a global leader in smart energy technology, today (Jan 8) announced the appointment of Yoram Tietz and Gilad Almogy to its Board of Directors, effective.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 8, 2025

Leading companies are revamping research and early development to curb lengthy drug development timelines and rising costs.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

ENGIE announces that it was awarded today, through Ocean Winds, its 50-50 joint-venture dedicated to offshore activities with EDPR, a 250 MW floating offshore wind project by the French Ministry o.

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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

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 8, 2025

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the likelihood of heart attacks, life-threatening heart rhythms and strokes, according to a new study.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Highlights In line with the partnership agreement signed last July, Masdar has acquired a minority stake (49.99% of the share capital) in EGPE Solar, a company which owns Endesa's op.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 8, 2025

Researchers analyzed 22 recent studies exploring HIV-related outcomes in the context of climate change and identified several links between extreme weather events and HIV prevention and care.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

LS Power, aleading development, investment, and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, today (Jan 8) announced the completion of its acquisition.

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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.

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 8, 2025

A new study finds that one of the hottest periods in Earth's history may have driven lampreys apart -- genetically speaking. The work could have implications for how aquatic species respond to our current changing climate.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Estuary Power closed a $340 million financing package for its Escape Solar and Storage project in Lincoln County, Nevada in late December 2024.Escape exemplifies Estuary's ability to develop.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 8, 2025

Three lighthouse use cases serve as a blueprint for AIs potential to improve the speed, efficiency, and quality of clinical trials.

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Global Renewable News

JANUARY 8, 2025

While herding sheep is an age-old adage for leadership, breeding and raising sheep is where the money is, according to a new study led by Western researchers.But not just any sheep. Far more pro.

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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.