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Qurate Retail Group Continues To Make Significant Advancements on Global Impact Efforts

3BL Media

Qurate Retail Group’s Global Impact focus seeks to embed inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility into all aspects of our business. We do this by inspiring a more sustainable way to retail through actions that accelerate business growth and positively impact employees, customers, communities, business partners, and the planet. As a result, we continue to make significant advancements towards our public goals and the critical role we play in protecting the environment, championing emp

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Return of the elephants seals: From a few to thousands

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new international study has revealed the genetic impact of hunting in northern elephant seals. The research shows that this species narrowly escaped extinction by hunting, resulting in lasting genetic effects in the present population.

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Cascale Participates in Sustainability Events Hosted by TÜV Rheinland in Thailand, Vietnam, and China

3BL Media

Recently, Ringo Yu, manager, Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) at Cascale, presented information about the program at TÜV Rheinland’s series of sustainability-focused events. These included a virtual webinar for stakeholders in Thailand, another for those in Vietnam, and an in-person workshop in Shanghai, which was hosted by TÜV Rheinland. At all three events, Yu shared information about MCAP, an integral part of Cascale’s Decarbonization Program , which supports Cascale members and non

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EV policy incentives give Africa’s e-mobility startups an edge in a competitive market

Impact Alpha

Ethiopia made headlines in February by becoming the first country in the world to ban the importation of fuel-powered cars. Later that spring, The post EV policy incentives give Africa’s e-mobility startups an edge in a competitive market appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Cisco and BT Partner To Upskill Ukrainian Refugees in Ireland

3BL Media

BT and Cisco have been in a strategic partnership since 1990, focusing on delivering a wide range of network, communications, and IT solutions to businesses both nationally and globally. Both companies are also passionate advocates for STEM promotion, with Cisco previously supporting the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), one of the leading school STEM exhibitions in Europe which BT has organized and grown since 2001.

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Study highlights complex ocean conditions facing world's most powerful tidal turbine

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to map out the complex tidal flows encountered by the world's most powerful tidal turbine -- Orbital Marine Power's O2, sited in the heart of the Orkney Islands, Scotland (UK). They hope the technique could pave the way for the efficient and sustainable development and deployment of tidal energy.

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Untapped potential: Study shows how water systems can help accelerate renewable energy adoption

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more challenging. A new analysis shows how water systems, such as desalination plants and wastewater treatment facilities, could help enhance grid stability and create new revenue streams.

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SAP and Ambipar Unveil Net Zero as a Service

3BL Media

WALLDORF, Germany, September 27, 2024 /3BL/ - SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announced a partnership with Ambipar (B3: AMBP3; NYSE: AMBI), a global leader in environmental solutions with operations in 40 countries, to bring Net Zero as a Service to customers and support the fight against climate change. Net Zero as a Service brings together a combination of SAP’s robust cloud solutions and Ambipar’s deep carbon credit generation and trading expertise to help customers seamlessly manage and offset carbon emi

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Global warming leads to higher nitrogen requirements: New wheat varieties can contribute to food security

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Wheat is the world's most important grain. But it has high environmental costs due to the need to fertilize with nitrogen. Researchers have now determined that new wheat varieties produce better crops with the same quantities of fertilizer.

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PotlatchDeltic’s Timberlands Environmental Management System

3BL Media

PotlatchDeltic utilizes a comprehensive timberland environmental management system (EMS) which focuses on continual improvement in achieving our sustainable forest management objectives. The EMS includes training foresters and contractors, and prescribing, monitoring, and inspecting forest management practices in all our operations. It also includes tracking and incorporating stakeholder feedback on our environmental performance.

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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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Archaeologists stunned after AI spots massive shapes etched onto the sand 2000 years ago in a desert

Good.is: Planet

Some of these doodles depict sinister ritual scenes like decapitated human heads. 'They are scenes of human sacrifice,' study's lead scientist said.

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AEG’s Kami Stoianov Recognized As a 2024 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal

3BL Media

Kami Stoianov, Vice President, Partner Activation, Global Partnerships, AEG, has been named to Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) prestigious Game Changers: Women in Sports Business 2024 Class. Stoianov will be joining a cohort of influential women from across the industry recognized for their leadership, innovation, accomplishments and impact on the business of sports.

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Study explores complex ocean conditions surrounding world’s most powerful tidal turbine

Envirotec Magazine

Innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys are being used to assist the efficient and sustainable development of tidal energy, explains the Marine Biological Association (MBA). The number of tidal power and other offshore renewable energy installations is set to grow significantly around the UK coastline over the coming decades. However, launching state-of-the-art devices into often turbulent ocean flows has the potential to pose a range of challenges for the tidal energy industry, inclu

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Allowing Yourself To Be Taught: Meet Kevin F Burton

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career journey, here at GoDaddy. My name is Kevin F Burton, I am 48 years old and a single father to two boys whom I am extremely proud of. I have a real passion for sports, people, and philanthropy. My career journey has been an interesting ride. I was hired for a role on the Customer Development Team (CDT).

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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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Utility Global Raises $53 Million for Electricity-Free Clean Hydrogen Technology to Decarbonize Industry

ESG Today

Clean fuel startup Utility Global announced that it has raised $53 million as part of a growth equity Series C funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the commercialization of its technology to process industrial gases into clean fuels to help decarbonize hard-to-abate industries, such as steel, without the use of electricity. Founded in 2018, Houston, Texas-based Utility Global provides solutions aimed at supporting the decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries, based on its technolo

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T-Mobile Customers Calling 988 for Mental Health Support Will Now Be Routed to Local Crisis Centers

3BL Media

BELLEVUE, Wash., September 27, 2024 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) continues to lead the wireless industry in taking steps to get customers access to the mental health support they need, continuing the important focus of Suicide Prevention Month into the future. As of last week, T-Mobile customers who call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will have their calls routed to crisis centers close to their actual location, directly connecting them with counselors who are familiar with their local c

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Student discovers a whole new dinosaur while examining some fossils he bought for a project

Good.is: Planet

Kyle Atkins-Weltman, a PhD student of paleoecology at Oklahoma State University Center was stunned after learning this was a new dinosaur.

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Celebrating a Milestone of Support: Over $2 Million in Aid Provided to 1,000+ KFC Team Members in Times of Need

3BL Media

LinkedIn We’re excited to share that our Hardship Assistance program has reached an incredible milestone: awarding over $2 million in aid to more than 1,000 KFC team members during times of need. Whether it’s an unexpected medical emergency, natural disaster, or car accident, we’re here for you when you need it most. To every franchisee, restaurant employee, and donor who made this possible — THANK YOU!

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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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Deep underground flooding beneath arima hot springs: A potential trigger for the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-Ken Nanbu) earthquake

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers showed that the 1995 Kobe (Hyogo-ken Nanbu) earthquake, which struck southern Hyogo Prefecture, may have been triggered by deep underground flooding beneath Arima Hot Springs. By analyzing the stable isotope ratios of hydrogen and oxygen as well as chloride ions in Arima hot spring water over several decades, the researchers have uncovered a likely connection between the earthquake and water originating from the subducting Philippine Sea Plate.

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10,000+ Personnel on the Ground To Support Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Helene

3BL Media

ATLANTA, September 27, 2024 /3BL/ - As Hurricane Helene approaches the coast of Florida, Georgia Power is making its final preparations to respond to anticipated widespread damage and potential for extended power outages across the state. As the majority of the state of Georgia prepares to feel impacts from the storm, the company has aligned the right resources – more than 10,000 personnel on the ground currently – and continues to refine plans as the storm gets closer to ensure a safe and effec

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The Booming Climate Tech Market

Chris Hall

DAI Magister CEO Victor Basta highlights the opportunities for investment in the technology required to accelerate the transition towards a more sustainable future. The climate technology sector has seen steady expansion over the past 10 years and is expected to have a strong growth path in the coming decade. Data published by provider Statista earlier this month showed that the global climate tech market was valued at US$20.34 billion in 2023, a 23% year-on-year increase.

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Fifth Third Named a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, September 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have been recognized by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), which has named the company a 2024 Leading Disability Employer in advance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. The award recognizes Fifth Third’s disability inclusion efforts in areas including workforce strategy, talent outcome metrics and sourcing, climate & culture, people practices, and workplace tools & ac

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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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Mandatory Disclosure on the Menu

Chris Hall

Tackling the UK’s health challenges requires a whole-of-society response, including investors, explains Anna Taylor, Executive Director at The Food Foundation. Last week, a report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) made it clear that the UK’s worsening health was affecting the workforce, worsening productivity , holding back pay, damaging public finances and adding to regional inequality.

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Our People: Diesel Technician Cody Clegg

3BL Media

Cody Clegg turned his passion for fixing motorcross bikes as a child into a successful career as a diesel technician, now working for Marathon Petroleum maintaining transport trucks and ensuring safety on the road. Clegg emphasizes the importance of safety in his work, taking pride in making sure that every vehicle he repairs is roadworthy. Beyond putting his skills to good use, Clegg values Marathon Petroleum for its supportive work environment, enabling him to provide for his family and care f

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TotalEnergies, Shell, Equinor JV Completes World-First Commercial CO2 Storage Project in Norway

ESG Today

Northern Lights, a joint venture between energy giants TotalEnergies, Shell and Equinor, announced the completion of the world’s first commercial CO2 transportation and storage project in Norway, which is now ready to receive and store captured CO2 from hard-to-abate European industries. The Northern Lights project was launched in late 2020, as the transport and storage component of Longship, the Norwegian Government’s full-scale carbon capture and storage project.

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‘Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture’ Set To Make Waves on Black Experience on Xfinity

3BL Media

PHILADELPHIA, September 27, 2024 /3BL/ - Comcast announced the premiere of award–winning documentary, Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture , a film that dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture, available now on Comcast’s Black Experience on Xfinity channel and the Xumo Play free streaming app. Watch the Trailer Here Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film

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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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Green campaigners lambast UN climate summit hosts for clinging to fossil fuels

Financial Times: Moral Money

Also in today’s newsletter, an interview with the chief executive of ESG darling Schneider Electric

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Cascale Supports ReThink Hong Kong

3BL Media

This month, Cascale was a Supporting Organisation of the ReThink Sustainable Business Forum & Solutions Expo in Hong Kong , which was attended by team members Canelia Mbida, manager of member engagement, APAC; Chu Ching, decarbonization program coordinator; Howard Kwong, senior manager of public affairs, APAC; Peony Tam, manager of global membership development, APAC; Priyanka Sapra, human resources coordinator, and Ringo Yu, manager of Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP).

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Take Five: Greenhushing is Over

Chris Hall

A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces. Global leaders were not short of information on which to base future climate action this week. Mine’s a treble – The effectiveness of New York Climate Week in eliciting tougher policy commitments is not yet scientifically proven, but it certainly provides plenty of evidence of the need for greater ambition on the part of policymakers.

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How to Partner With Impact Start-Ups for Innovation

3BL Media

In this episode of ESG Talk, Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, and host Mandi McReynolds explore how startups are driving transformative change across industries. Sara shares insights from the foundation’s 2024 Impact 100 list, highlighting groundbreaking solutions in renewable energy, carbon-free cement, and healthcare. Listen Now Looking for more?

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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.