3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

As originally published by GoDaddys Venture Forward research initiative 2024 saw a huge leap in the adoption of AI and the rollout of new tools, which led to surges in the number of new websites coming online. In partnership with UCLA Anderson economists, the GoDaddy Venture Forward research team sought to understand and, for the first time, quantify the impact that AI and specifically GoDaddy Airo had on local economic outcomes thanks to small businesses.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

New Modelling torpedoes claim that Peter Duttons nuclear power plan will be 44% cheaper than Labors plan for renewables, finding instead it will inflate electricity bills by up to 41% between now and 2030. The post Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan could blow out household electricity bills by up to $600 a year by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

Long-term engagement has been key for the Venice Family Clinics Street Medicine Team. For the last eight years, the clinic has worked with the unhoused population in Malibu to ensure they have access to medical care. Clinic staff say they anticipate an uptick in the areas unhoused population following the L.A. wildfires. While Venice Family Clinic was not affected by the fires, the area is in close proximity to Malibu and Pacific Palisades, which lost vast amounts of residential housing and infr

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MARCH 3, 2025

Australia's main grid boasted a record share of renewables over summer, and experienced record demand highs and record demand lows - and no supply shortfalls. The post A summer of record renewables, record demand highs and record demand lows, and no blackouts appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

Men may have traditionally dominated the spirits industry, but innovators are striving to change the image of distillers. When it comes to dark, aged spirits, the challenge is two-fold, with women historically excluded as the makers or even drinkers of whisky, Scotch and Cognac. The Modern Face of Whisky is striving for better. With a campaign to challenge the stereotypical image of whisky drinkers, the stock image library (created by OurWhisky Foundation) promotes the many faces of whisky ent

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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

It's astonishing CEOs of major emitters still don't take emissions to heart. Not just seriously, but to heart. Science and the observable reality is that climate change is a big deal. The post Australia’s top 15 carbon emitters: Do their CEOs care enough about the damage they are doing? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 3, 2025

European political leaders have proposed a massive revamp of sustainable business and finance transparency laws in a move they say will improve the European Unions competitiveness and save more than 6 billion in social and environmental disclosure costs. Yet the so-called simplification omnibus bill proposed by the European Commission (EC) the executive branch of Europes government has come under widespread criticism.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

The need for sustainability is everywhere, including where we work. Sustainability is an important consideration for businessesand with good reason. From rising global temperatures to unprecedented levels of plastic pollution, we are constantly reminded of the importance of this topic Im fortunate to meet with a lot of big companies every weekand this topic comes up in all my interactions, says Snorre Kjesbu, SVP and GM of employee experiences at Cisco.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

A Nordex wind turbine has collapsed at a wind farm in northern Oklahoma with no discernible explanation for what caused the tower to buckle. The post Wind turbine collapses on calm day in Oklahoma, another is struck by lightning appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

Cummins The Planet and Me webinar series helps professionals thrive in today's fast-changing business landscape through focused, expert conversations. In this 30-minute episode packed with actionable insights, I spoke with Delphi Group founder Tom Kouropoulos about enhancing leadership while building innovative organizations. He shared why embracing a license to fail mindset drives transformative change, turning today's uncertainties into tomorrow's essentials.

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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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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

Draft strategy says batteries of all sizes - and deep storage - are critical to Victoria's future energy infrastructure. And it calls for all replacement appliances to be electric. The post Victoria urged to back home batteries and more deep storage, and do it soon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

Mastercard Starting on January 7, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted in the Los Angeles area, burning more than 40,000 acres and causing roughly $14.8 billion in damages. Within a month, two teams of specially trained Mastercard employees hit the ground to support the American Red Crosss relief efforts, serving thousands of people from all walks of life whose homes and businesses had been reduced to smoking rubble.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

First there were shoes, now Australian pro surfer Josh Kerr has made the first surfboards using materials from recycled wind turbine blades. The post Pro surfer Josh Kerr makes world-first surfboard from recycled wind turbine blades appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

By Nestor Mato When Latisha Jewett finally walked through the threshold of her new house, the Regions bankers who helped her reach that day were there cheering her on. The dream to have a home for her and her son had become a reality. Her mortgage is less than her rent. Thats a good thing to have happen, and now shes in a position to start building her own generational wealth, to have her son in a more stable living situation, said Mayor Kevin Anderson of the City of Fort Myers while talking to

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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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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

NT confirms plans to extend the life of a nearly 40-year old gas plant as it struggles to ramp up the renewable energy share on its main grid. The post New government extends life of 1980s gas plant as shift to renewables limps ahead appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, and for good reason. AI can help automate mundane tasks, improve operational efficiency and enhance human decision-making. Some of its benefits extend to investing as well. We believe that powerful AI tools such as natural language processing (NLP) may help active managers deliver better investment outcomes by alerting them to negative environmental, social and governance (ESG) news before it becomes widely disseminated.

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Green Project Management

MARCH 3, 2025

Sustainability in project management isnt just a buzzwordits a necessity. I say this a lot. Organizations are making commitments to sustainability, but if those commitments dont translate into actual project decisions, they dont mean much. Thats why weve added Sustainability Impact Thresholds to the latest version of our Sustainability Management Plan (SMP) Template (v3.0), which […] The post Impact Thresholds: Making Project Sustainability Real appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

BELLEVUE, Wash., March 3, 2025 /3BL/ - T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced two exciting ways it is reinforcing its commitment to first responder and military customers by introducing two new Essentials plans built just for them. With Essentials First Responder and Essentials Military , the Un-carrier is giving those who serve essential connectivity and the best price for their families compared to blue and red all on Americas largest and fastest 5G network.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Quantum computing threatens traditional encryption, and attackers are already preparing. With new NIST standards, the urgency to adopt quantum-resistant cryptography is clear. Cisco leads the transition with secure migration, risk assessments, and Zero Trust integration. Protecting infrastructure integrity is keythe quantum era is here. Are you ready?

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

MISSOULA, Mont., March 3, 2025 /3BL/ - The Biomimicry Institute , a not-for-profit organization co-founded by Janine Benyus in 2005 to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, is now accepting applications for the 2025 Ray of Hope Accelerator. This founder-focused program supports startups drawing inspiration from natures 3.8 billion years of R&D to address the worlds most pressing environmental challenges. 10 selected startups will receive robust training, networking opportun

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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

German developer proposes a solar-battery near the tiny town of Deepwater, just inside the northern edge of the New England REZ. The post German developer takes solar grazing seriously with Deepwater project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 3, 2025 /3BL/ - Discovery Education presents a new collection of engaging, high-quality digital resources to support classroom observances of Womens History Month. This new suite of standards-aligned, high-quality resources celebrates womens impactful contributions to history, science, art, and more. The resources within Discovery Education Experience , the essential companion for engaged classrooms, include: Women in History channel : This special content collection allow

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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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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

2024 State of the Market report for corporate renewable power purchase agreements reveals another record year for deals and a new contender for the biggest player in the Australian market. The post Record year for renewable PPAs features two mega-deals and a new biggest spender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

For the third consecutive year, Lenovos Environmental, Social and Governance Rating score was rated at AAA by MSCI, the international ratings agency. The AAA rating represents the highest possible rating for corporations leading in ESG programs (on a scale of AAA-CCC). MSCI ESG Research provides in-depth research, ratings, and analysis of the environmental, social, and governance-related business practices of thousands of companies worldwide.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 3, 2025

Remote wind and solar farms and those in what was once known as the "rhombus of regret" get good news from grid upgrades, but for others it is not so good. The post Batteries and grid upgrades deliver better ratings and revenue for blighted wind and solar farms appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Originally published on 3M News Center Bigger names, bolder experiences and bigger impact. 3M and the PGA TOUR have announced a five-year extension of 3Ms title sponsorship of the 3M Open through 2030. The extension will continue to bring the worlds top golfers to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn., and pave the way for even more community impact and support.

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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

ESG Today

MARCH 3, 2025

Carbon capture technology firm CarbonQuest announced that it has raised $20 million in a funding round, with proceeds aimed at advancing and expanding its low-cost solution to capture CO2 from buildings and power generation systems. Founded in 2019, Spokane, Wa-based CarbonQuest has developed a modular point-source system to capture CO2 before it is emitted from natural gas sources in buildings and industrial sites such as CHP systems, fuel cells, and boilers.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

Were PSEG Proud to be named one of Americas most JUST companies and to be included in the 2025 JUST 100 list by JUST Capital. Were honored to be recognized for our work serving our customers, employees, communities, the environment and shareholders. View original content here.

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ESG Today

MARCH 3, 2025

UK pension fund manager The Peoples Pension (TPP) announced the appointment of Amundi and Invesco to manage 28 billion (USD$35.5 billion) in assets, with a strong focus on responsible investment, including climate-focused and net zero-aligned equity and fixed income mandates. The new mandates represent the bulk of TPPs approximately 32 billion in assets, which had been exclusively managed by State Street.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 3, 2025

The UK oil giants plans to expand fossil fuel production and reduce investments in renewables has sounded alarm bells for shareholders. BPs decision to retreat even further on its climate commitments has elicited strong criticism from a group of its institutional investors, which are concerned that the companys revised strategy isnt consistent with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming nor in line with its pledge reach net zero by 2050.

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