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World's largest ad firm accused of enabling pollution in first-of-its-kind complaint at OECD

Corporate Knights

Climate campaigners have filed a complaint against WPP , the London-based advertising giant, with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), stating that it has violated key corporate guidelines on climate and human rights. Adfree Cities and the New Weather Institute filed the complaint this week with the UK branch of the OECD.

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Henkel Product Winners: Product of the Year™ 2025

3BL Media

Product of the Year (POY) USA is the worlds largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. The purpose of the award is to guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Each year, POY accepts entries for consumer products that demonstrate advancement within their industries. The POY USA seal is backed by a survey of 40,000 people by Kantar, a global leader in product innovation research.

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BlackRock Appoints Louise Kooy-Henckel as EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions

ESG Today

Investment giant BlackRock announced today the appointment of Louise Kooy-Henckel as EMEA Head of Sustainable and Transition Solutions. Based in London and reporting to Global Head of STS Helen Lees-Jones, responsible for leading the firms efforts in sustainable and transition investing in the EMEA region. In an internal memo announcing the appointment, Lees-Jones and Stephen Cohen, Chief Product Officer at BlackRock, said: We are delighted that Louise Kooy-Henckel joins BlackRock as EMEA Head o

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LA Galaxy Players Edwin Cerrillo and Mauricio Cuevas Empower Coachella Valley Migrant Students

3BL Media

With the AEGs Coachella Valley Invitational underway, LA Galaxy players Edwin Cerrillo and Mauricio Cuevas took a break from pre-season matches on February 10, 2025, to meet with migrant students at Palm View Elementary School in Coachella, CA, as part of the schools Migrant Education program. Hosted by the LA Galaxy Foundation, the event provided students with a unique day of mentorship and soccer skill-building.

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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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Take the Natural Path to Long-term Value

Chris Hall

Michele Calcaterra, ECPI Director at Confluence and Senior Lecturer at SDA Bocconi, says managing biodiversity risks is a critical component of a resilient investment strategy. Over half of global GDP – more than US$44 trillion in economic value – relies on nature and its services. Biodiversity loss is not just a concern for environmentalists; it is a critical factor in the stability and growth of global financial markets.

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ESG Voices: Circular Industry Solutions for a Global Plastics Treaty

3BL Media

In this episode, Suzanne Kuiper, Director and Global Coordinator, Circular Economy and Product Decarbonization, KPMG International, and Pedro Sao Simao, Lead, National Initiatives, Global Plastic Action Partnership, World Economic Forum discuss the implications of a global plastics treaty and dive into key insights and learnings from industry players across the plastics value chain, who have started to develop and implement circular solutions.

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Our People: Scientist Anne Partmann

3BL Media

Key Points Anne Partmann, Refining Environmental Supervisor at the Martinez Renewables facility, combines her passion for nature with her role in environmental compliance. Her career journey began with a childhood fascination of nature, leading to a degree in Geological and Earth Sciences and finding her profession in environmental compliance. Partmann finds inspiration and fulfillment in sustainability, community involvement and the opportunity to be part of pioneering efforts in renewable dies

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Returning to the office? Focus more on practices and less on the policy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The working model is far less important than the work environment leaders create. Five core practices can help organizations implement a policy that best fits their culture.

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Fifth Third Again Named Among ‘World’s Most Admired Companies™’ by Fortune Magazine

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, February 14, 2025 /3BL/ - For the second consecutive year, Fifth Third has been named among the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine. "It is a privilege to once again be named to Fortunes list of Most Admired Companies," said Tim Spence, chairman, CEO, and president of Fifth Third. "This recognition highlights how we deliver strong, consistent results for shareholders; reinvest in our communities; and create a culture where employees thrive.

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Building leaders from the ground up

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Certain characteristicsincluding optimism, continuous learning, and stewardshipare especially critical for leaders to thrive in todays volatile business environment. Heres how to develop tomorrows leaders.

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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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Is Sustainability Unsustainable?


3BL Media

This episode of ESG Talk is a special crossover with the accounting and finance podcast, Off The Books! The momentum behind sustainability is changing around the world. How are companies adjusting their environmental, social, and governance programs as the political landscape shifts? Steve and Catherine ask Brandon Buhler, Chief Accounting Officer for Playa Hotels and Resorts, and Esther Toth, Senior Industry Principal at Workiva, about the future of sustainability.

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Envyn Sustainability Solutions

Green Technology

Envyn Sustainability Solutions is an environmental consulting firm dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective sustainability solutions to businesses across various industries. Envyn was created with the mission of making sustainability accessible to companies that may not have the resources to work with large consulting firms.

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NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

Environmental News Bits

by Christine Wiedinmyer, University of Colorado Boulder and Kari Bowen, University of Colorado Boulder When a hurricane or tornado starts to form, your local weather forecasters can quickly pull up maps tracking its movement and showing where its headed. But have you ever wondered where they get all that information?

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Consistent cutting: Macerator for wastewater and biogas

Envirotec Magazine

Borger has launched a new cutting-basket macerator that helps protect wastewater/biogas pumps and downstream equipment by consistently mashing solids. Designed with pivoted cutting blades that adjust automatically, the OrbitGrinder operates at an even cutting speed, with its cutting baskets blades arranged in a special star shape to maximise shredding.

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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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Circular building hubs as intermediate step for the transition towards a circular economy

Environmental News Bits

Van Uden, M., Wamelink, H., Van Bueren, E., & Heurkens, E. (n.d.). Circular building hubs as intermediate step for the transition towards a circular economy. Construction Management and Economics, 119. [link] Abstract Despite growing government and market interest to use Circular Building Hubs for reusing construction components, few academic articles have been written about them.

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Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A study has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhaust.

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Revolutionizing the supply chain: Cutting-edge strategies and technologies for food waste reduction

Environmental News Bits

Singh, A., Prasad, S., Singh, R., Younis, K., & Yousuf, O. (2025). Revolutionizing the supply chain: Cutting-edge strategies and technologies for food waste reduction. Bioresource Technology Reports, 29, 102047. [link] Abstract Food waste has significant environmental, economic, and social impacts.

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Research reveals how Earth got its ice caps

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The cool conditions which have allowed ice caps to form on Earth are rare events in the planet's history and require many complex processes working at once, according to new research.

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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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Arnab Bose on AI’s impact on cybersecurity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Oktas Arnab Bose discusses a strategic and outcome-oriented approach for product managers of B2B products, how AI is affecting cybersecurity, and how organizations can adopt AI in a safe manner.

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Inconsistent reporting leads to underestimation of climate impact of methane

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Companies around the world are underestimating their total greenhouse gas footprints because of inconsistent accounting standards for methane emissions, finds a new study.

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Electric Vehicles (EVs): A Technical Overview, Latest Advancements, and Market Statistics

Energy Central

Electric vehicles (EVs) have moved from being a niche innovation to a mainstream solution in the automotive industry. As concerns about climate change, energy security, and air pollution grow, the shift to EVs is accelerating worldwide. This article provides an in-depth look at the technical specifications, advancements, and statistics surrounding electric vehicles, highlighting how they are.

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Scientists use distant sensor to monitor American Samoa earthquake swarm

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

In late July to October 2022, residents of the Manu'a Islands in American Samoa felt the earth shake several times a day, raising concerns of an imminent volcanic eruption or tsunami.

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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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The KJ Show #119: Moving the Goal Posts: Measuring Climate Change

Energy Central

Every week, I host 'The KJ Show,' which offers a mix of breaking news and practical advice on how the energy industry affects the consumer. During this fast-paced show, I combine weekly energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. After each show, I'll share it here with the Energy Central Community in case you were unable to join me live.

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Data Rescue Tracker

Environmental News Bits

The Data Rescue Tracker is a collaborative tool built by the Data Rescue Project provides a consolidated overview of who is downloading which dataset from which government websites and allow for better coordination across initiatives.

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Biodiversity funds suffer outflows in 2024

Environmental Finance

Despite overall assets within the biodiversity fund universe growing in 2024, many established funds suffered from significant outflows.

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New demographic reality poses challenges for countries and companies

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Over the past year, the worlds declining birth rates have become a hot topic of conversation. Two-thirds of humanity now live in countries where fertility rates have fallen below replacement levels and now pose a threat to continued future prosperity in some regions, writes Kweilin Ellingrud in Forbes.

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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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UKSIF presents alternative to 'watered-down' UK Stewardship Code

Environmental Finance

Investors have been asked to support linking investment stewardship to the creation of 'long-term sustainable value' in the UK Stewardship Code, in an alternative definition to 'watered-down' proposals by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).

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Low concentration chemicals spur toxicological debate

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Chemistry World. Improved analytical techniques mean tiny amounts of endocrine disrupting compounds or PFAS can be found in many places. But is it a problem?

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Sustainable bond issuance falls after strong Q3

Environmental Finance

Sustainable bond issuance was down by $46 billion quarter-on-quarter in Q4 following a strong Q3, according to an Environmental Finance Data webinar.

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Detroit’s Equitable and Inclusive Solutions: Transformative Communities at Work

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Dream.org. Detroit stands as one of Dream.Orgs Transformative Communities, where local partnerships are redefining the citys industrial past and creating a pathway to a sustainable, green future.

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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.