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How to Build an Effective EHS Audit Checklist

3BL Media

Audits may not be the most glamorous part of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, but they are undoubtedly one of the most important. A well-executed EHS audit does more than ensure compliance with complex regulations it safeguards employees and strengthens organizational integrity. With sustainability and corporate responsibility front and center for both customers and shareholders, EHS audits have become a vital tool for reducing risk and creating long-term value.

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It’s the S-Curve, stupid: New model predicts half of world’s energy will come from solar by 2035

Renew Economy

New modelling corrects "three huge mistakes" underpinning traditional solar PV projections and smashes the myth that global energy decarbonisation will cripple the economy. The post It’s the S-Curve, stupid: New model predicts half of world’s energy will come from solar by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Report on Sustainable Investment Assets and Leading Trends

3BL Media

In its 15th edition, US SIF Foundations Report on US Sustainable Investing Trends identified climate action as the number one sustainable investing priority over the long- and short-term. The report, release in December 2024, documents $6.5 trillion in total US sustainable investment assets under management at the beginning of 2024. This represents 12 percent of the total US assets under professional management.

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Residents of unburned homes reported health symptoms months after Marshall Fire

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Wildfires that burn homes and vehicles could expose people to dangerous airborne compounds through ash and smoke. Research has shown that people returning to their unburned homes may also experience health symptoms months after a nearby fire is extinguished. Through a survey of people affected by the 2021 Marshall Fire in Boulder, Colorado, researchers found that headaches, sore throats and coughs were frequently self-reported by residents living near burned structures.

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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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Nicor Gas Celebrates Its First Renewable Natural Gas Interconnection

3BL Media

Southern Company NAPERVILLE, Ill., January 14, 2025 /3BL/ - Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide's largest RNG facility in the world. The plant converts biogas from a nearby landfill into energy through the utility's first-ever RNG interconnection. To mark this historic moment in Illinois's clean energy future, the companies hosted an official ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by company leaders, local and national elected off

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NatureMetrics Raises $25 Million to Scale Biodiversity Monitoring and Reporting Platform

ESG Today

UK-based biodiversity measurement and monitoring solution provider NatureMetrics announced that it has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round, with proceeds to be used to enhance its nature data platform, expand its international reach, and scale its solution to meet the increasing data requirements of its corporate and conservation customers.

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Greener steel, lithium and graphite the focus in new state government funding round

Renew Economy

Greener production of steel and key battery ingredients has been targeted in a major funding round spread across three separate decarbonisation projects in the West. The post Greener steel, lithium and graphite the focus in new state government funding round appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Saint-Gobain’s RenuCore by CertainTeed Partners With Mark II Transfer Station LLC To Transform Asphalt Shingle Recycling

3BL Media

RenuCore by CertainTeed, a leader in sustainable paving solutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mark II Transfer Station LLC of Kansas City, Missouri, a new licensee of RenuCores innovative process for recycling asphalt shingles into high-performance pavement products. This collaboration reinforces CertainTeeds commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns with its parent company Saint-Gobain's mission to advance a circular economy in the construction industry.

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Ecologist highlights critical gaps in global wildlife trade monitoring

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Using 22 years of LEMIS data, a recent study explores the dimensions of wildlife trade and obtain one of the most comprehensive overviews to date. The study reveals striking findings: between 2000 and 2022, the US traded almost 30,000 wild species and over 2.85 billion individuals, with over 50% of individuals from most taxa sourced directly from the wild.

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Business Strategies for a Resilient and Sustainable 2025

3BL Media

Originally published by Embedded In the industrial landscape, integrating AI into real-time systems will drive fast and accurate decisions in complex environments, such as factories and warehouses. Supported by edge AI technologies, robotics will assist in increasing safety by lowering workers exposure to dangerous environments. The adoption of smart factories, powered by advanced technologies, will optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

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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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Quinbrook backed “green” polysilicon plant must pass federal green test first

Renew Economy

Project Green Poly must be approved by the environment minister to go ahead. The post Quinbrook backed “green” polysilicon plant must pass federal green test first appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Building Stronger Communities: How Radius Recycling Infrastructure Supports Disaster Recovery

3BL Media

Originally published in Radius Recycling's 2024 Sustainability Report Radius operations and recycling infrastructure play an essential role in helping our communities thrive. Whether through formal partnerships with government agencies or stepping up during crises and supporting disaster recovery efforts, we take pride in answering the call. Our employees are active members of the communities in which we operate, contributing their time, skills, and resources to make a positive impact beyond the

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Massive solar and four-hour big battery project joins queue for federal green tick

Renew Economy

A huge solar farm and four-hour battery project proposed for the North Burnett Region near Gladstone in Queensland is seeking federal environmental approval. The post Massive solar and four-hour big battery project joins queue for federal green tick appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Cascale's Membership Requirements Can Mobilize Change

3BL Media

In this latest blog Cascales Executive Vice President, Andrew Martin shares insights on the organization's membership requirements, which were designed to unite our global members across brands, retailers, manufacturers, and affiliates to address the industrys most pressing challenges. Martin highlights how these guidelines are driving real impact across the global consumer goods industry; from reducing GHG emissions to improving labor practices, our members are uniting around shared goals and

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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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Great Barrier Reef fish evidence suggests shifts in major global biodiversity patterns

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Life on the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing big changes in the face of climate change and other human-caused pressures, a new study reveals. From food security to controlling seaweed and even making sand for beaches, reef fish are a hugely important part of marine ecosystems providing a range of benefits to humans and coral reef ecosystems. New research reveals significant transformations in fish communities on the Great Barrier Reef, the World's largest coral reef ecosystem.

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Traditional Medicinals Celebrates 50 Years of Herbal Wellness

3BL Media

January 14, 2025 /3BL/ - In 1974, Traditional Medicinals began its journey with a Volkswagen van and a vision: to share the healing power of herbal medicine. Now, five decades later, the Certified B Corporation is celebrating a legacy of quality, impact, and sustainability that has touched millions of lives. To commemorate this milestone, Traditional Medicinals has released a whimsical 90-second animated video.

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Meta Ramps Texas Renewable Energy Purchases with Engie to 460 MW

ESG Today

Engie North America, part of the France-based Engie Group, announced a new renewable energy supply deal with social media giant Meta with renewable energy. Under the new Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA), Engie will provide 200 MW of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes to Meta from its Anson 2 solar project in Jones County, Texas.

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Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts for California Fires

3BL Media

Rockwell Automation is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts in and around Los Angeles, California. Rockwell funds will support the American Red Cross network and their work to provide emergency shelter, relief supplies, and meals, and to assist with rescue efforts. The fire in Pacific Palisades is now the most destructive in Los Angeles history.

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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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ERM Acquires Newfields’ Environmental Division

ESG Today

Sustainability consulting firm ERM announced an agreement to acquire the Environmental Division of NewFields Companies. According to ERM, the acquisition is aimed at expanding its offerings in remediation and environmental services, and enhancing its ability to help clients manage liabilities and risks. Atlanta-based NewFields is an environmental, engineering, and construction management consulting firm, and its Environmental Division provides consulting, site investigation, and environmental re

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As Los Angeles burns, 2024 is declared Earth’s hottest on record

Renew Economy

The year 2024 was the worlds warmest on record globally, and the first calendar year in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5C above its pre-industrial levels. The post As Los Angeles burns, 2024 is declared Earths hottest onrecord appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Report explores untapped potential of circular retrofitting to decarbonize the built environment

Envirotec Magazine

New analysis from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum appears to highlight the vital role of circular retrofitting in conserving natural resources, meeting decarbonization targets, and unlocking substantial economic opportunities. The report, “Circularity in the Built Environment: Unlocking Opportunities in Retrofits”, explores the potential of retrofits to decarbonize the built environment, a sector responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, while sustai

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Nationals take nuclear pitch to coal-rich Hunter region as energy dominates early campaigning

Renew Economy

Labor and the coalition are sharpening their political attacks as party leaders heat up the energy debate during visits to key electorates. The post Nationals take nuclear pitch to coal-rich Hunter region as energy dominates early campaigning appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Schroders Wins $6.3 Billion Sustainable Investing Mandate from SJP

ESG Today

Global investment manager Schroders announced that it has been awarded a 5.2 billion (USD$6.3 billion) sustainable investment mandate by UK wealth manager St. Jamess Place (SJP), as the new manager of the SJP Sustainable & Responsible Equity fund. The announcement forms part of a series of changes by SJP to the fund, including an increased focus on sustainability, which SJP said would enable the fund to meet new requirements by the Financial Conduct Authority to achieve a Sustainability Focu

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UK government provides £51.9 million for emissions-cutting projects

Envirotec Magazine

Heinz will use the funding to install heat pumps, moving away from a dependence on fossil fuels to heat water at its plant in Kitt Green, near Wigan (image credit: Rosemarie Mosteller / Shutterstock.com). Almost 52 million has been awarded to 25 businesses in the UK to support the adoption of innovative emissions-cutting projects, including carbon capture and storage, as part of the government’s Plan for Change, which aims to expedite the energy transition and progress to net zero.

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Enhanced remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils using biochar and zeolite combinations with additives: A meta-analysis

Environmental News Bits

Viana, R. da S. R., Chagas, J. K. M., Paz-Ferreiro, J., & Figueiredo, C. C. de. (2025). Enhanced remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils using biochar and zeolite combinations with additives: A meta-analysis. Environmental Pollution, 367, 125617.

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Organisations are increasingly aware of the environmental footprint of Gen AI, but most aren’t able to address it alone

Envirotec Magazine

A new report, Developing sustainable Gen AI, published on 14 January, appears to show that generative AI has a significant and growing negative environmental impact. However, many organizations are failing to appropriately track this growing footprint, says the Capgemini Research Institute, which is jeopardizing their ESG objectives. As businesses weigh up Gen AIs ability to drive business growth against the technologys environmental cost, the report outlines measures to design a responsible and

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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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Federal protection for monarch butterflies could help or harm this iconic species, depending on how it’s carried out

Environmental News Bits

by William E. Snyder, University of Georgia and Michael Crossley, University of Delaware Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S.

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Economic logic overrides political backsliding

Corporate Knights

The global sustainability transition is now deeply rooted in the global economy and the companies that rise to the top of Corporate Knights annual Global 100 ranking are at the forefront of this megatrend. Driven by irrefutable and irreversible economic logic that has and will continue to withstand political backsliding and resistance from entrenched incumbents, sustainable revenue and sustainable investment are outpacing average growth rates.

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GridBeyond launches price forecasting service in Australia

Renew Economy

GridBeyond announces its launch of its new FCAS price forecasting service in the Australian National Electricity Market. The post GridBeyond launches price forecasting service in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Advancing AI Security and Contributing to CISA’s JCDC AI Efforts 

Cisco CSR

Discover how CISA's new AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook strengthens AI security and resilience.

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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.