March, 2025

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To boost competitiveness, Europe proposes slashing key climate rules

Corporate Knights

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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Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California

Renew Economy

Remember when the first “Tesla big battery” at Hornsdale was connected to the grid in South Australia in 2017? It was the first of its kind in the world, but few would have predicted the astonishing growth of the technology across the world in the years since. Australia led the world in the uptake of […] The post Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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KeyBank’s Commitment to Building Relationships With Small and Middle Market Businesses Wins 12 National and Regional Best Bank Awards From Coalition Greenwich

3BL Media

CLEVELAND , March 24, 2025 /3BL/ - KeyBank is being recognized for its support of small and middle market business clients with twelve 2025 Best Bank Awards in middle market banking and small business. These awards reflect Keys sophisticated platform and depth of expertise for growth companies as well as its commitment to helping small businesses grow and run better.

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'Fishial' recognition: Neural network identifies coral reef sounds

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers combine acoustic monitoring with a neural network to identify fish activity on coral reefs by sound. They trained the network to sort through the deluge of acoustic data automatically, analyzing audio recordings in real time. Their algorithm can match the accuracy of human experts in deciphering acoustical trends on a reef, but it can do so more than 25 times faster, and it could change the way ocean monitoring and research is conducted.

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Smart Tech + Human Expertise = How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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Proposed Changes to CSRD Via the EU Omnibus

CSR Hub

The EU has announced that it will ask most companies that do business in Europe to comply with its Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The exact timing of when this law will be put in force and who will be covered has been changing. The list of indicators that must be reported is also changing. But, the general direction is clearthe EU wants companies who operate within its borders to capture and report sustainability information so that they can be evaluated based on their soci

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Merging and Acquisitions as a Strategic Tool for Nonprofit Growth

Stanford Social Innovation

By George Tsiatis In 2023, Resolution Project and Enactus began exploring the prospect of merging our organizations. The goal was to scale our impact without rebuilding existing infrastructure: Resolution Project had developed a proven fellowship model supporting young social entrepreneurs, while Enactus had built a powerful international network and comprehensive education programs.

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Why solar and batteries are the new “baseload”, and now the engine room of the energy transition

Renew Economy

Plunging cost of solar and battery storage is likely to save Australia's giant smelters and refineries, and will also underpin massive new green metal industries. The post Why solar and batteries are the new “baseload”, and now the engine room of the energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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$20 Million Investment From KeyBank Bolsters New Affordable Housing Initiative in Cleveland

3BL Media

Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb, Cleveland City Council and the Cleveland office of Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC Cleveland) announced details of a major new initiative to address the affordable housing crisis facing Cleveland residents. Cleveland Housing Investment Fund (CHIF), made possible by a transformative $18 million grant commitment from the City of Cleveland (the City) and a $20 million investment from KeyBank , aims to raise up to $100 million from mission-aligned partners

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EU Council Approves Delay to CSRD and CSDDD Sustainability Reporting Regulations

ESG Today

EU member states in the European Council announced that they have approved the European Commissions stop-the-clock directive, delaying the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, including the CSRD and CSDDD. The directive forms the first major step in the Commissions Omnibus I package, aimed at significantly reducing the sustainability reporting and regulatory burden on companies, and particularly on SMEs.

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5,700-year storm archive shows rise in tropical storms and hurricanes in the Caribbean

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A storm, even once it has passed, can leave traces in the ocean that last for thousands of years. These consist of sediment layers composed of coarse particles, which are different from the finer sediments associated with good weather. In the Caribbean, an international research team has now examined such sediments using a 30 m long core from a 'blue hole' offshore Belize.

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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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Radioactive coolant leak reported at Finnish nuclear power plant

Envirotec Magazine

A visit to OL3 in 2020 (image credit: IAEA Imagebank , CC BY 2.0 license ). A leakage of reactor coolant has occurred at the Olkiluoto Nuclear Power Plant on the west coast of Finland, according to the operator of the plant, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) in a 10 March statement. Around 100m 3 of reactor coolant* was reported to have leaked from the reactor Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) in connection with the filling of the reactor pool.

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Hospitals have a medical waste problem. Bioplastics offer a solution.

Corporate Knights

Hospitals around the world generate millions of tonnes of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use items such as face masks, surgical gloves, syringes, IV tubes and sterile packaging materials. Whats worse is that many of these medical plastics arent biodegradable. This means they can persist in landfills or oceans for centuries.

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Big battery boom could deliver 18 GW of grid-scale energy storage by 2035

Renew Economy

BNEF says Australia is on the cusp of a big battery boom that could deliver an eight-fold increase in capacity. The post Big battery boom could deliver 18 GW of grid-scale energy storage by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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O-I Glass Announces New Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

3BL Media

Glass is already the most sustainable packaging material. Now, were taking bold steps to further support its circularity and decarbonization by elevating our 2030 sustainability goals. 2025 is going to be a milestone year for O-I in sustainability, said Chief Administrative and Sustainability Officer Randy Burns at O-Is Investor Day on March 14, 2025.

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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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Cleantech Startup C1 Raises $22 Million to Replace Fossil Fuels in Shipping, Aviation and Chemicals

ESG Today

Berlin-based cleantech startup C1 Green Chemicals announced that it has raised 20 million (USD$21.7 million), with proceeds from the financing aimed at commercializing its green methanol technology and help move emissions-intensive sectors away from fossil feedstocks. Founded in 2022, C1 develops new, climate-friendly chemical processes, exclusively on the basis of renewable raw materials and energy, designed with the help of quantum chemical simulations, and implemented in proprietary productio

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Scientists pioneer method to tackle 'forever chemicals'

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have developed an innovative solution to a pressing environmental challenge: removing and destroying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called 'forever chemicals.' A new study unveils a method that not only eliminates PFAS from water systems but also transforms waste into high-value graphene, offering a cost-effective and sustainable approach to environmental remediation.

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The legacy of Just Stop Oil is that disruptive tactics work

Corporate Knights

The climate activist group Just Stop Oil (JSO) has announced the end of its campaign of direct action. Many will read the groups legacy through the lens of public hostility: the frustration caused, the angry headlines, the outrage at its tactics. Not only have JSO activists been spat at, physically assaulted and run over by angry car drivers, but 15 members are also currently serving jail sentences following arrests and charges.

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Four Indiana Nonprofits Receive Grants From Duke Energy Foundation, Indiana Economic Development Association Foundation To Address Workforce Issue of Affordable Child Care

3BL Media

Recipient organizations are working to close child care gap in Fulton, Hendricks, Martin, Monroe, and Putnam counties Recent study shows Indiana loses out on an estimated $4.22 billion annually for the states economy due to child care challenges Duke Energy Foundation has awarded $265,000 in grants to Indiana organizations since 2023 PLAINFIELD, Ind., March 31, 2025 /3BL/ - With child care becoming a key workforce issue, Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Economic Development Association Fou

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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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Unleashing Potential: The Vision for Native Economic Development

3BL Media

As a pioneering force in advancing Indigenous economic sovereignty , the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WIHEDC) stands where sustainable development and cultural resilience meet. WIHEDC, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, partners with four Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to catalyze economic transformation across Wisconsins Tribal communities.

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Coach Gives Secondhand Denim a Second Life With Bank & Vogue

3BL Media

Originally published on TriplePundit.com Using secondhand materials has the potential to significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the fashion industry. The secondhand goods broker Bank & Vogue is demonstrating that's possible by working with big brands to create products out of upcycled fabrics, like Coach's new repurposed denim bag.

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How AI Is Amplifying Small Business Impact on Local Economies

3BL Media

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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“Desperate” Liberals urge Dutton to “stop this stupid nuclear palaver”

Renew Economy

New group called Liberals Against Nuclear launches advertising campaign calling on the Coalition to ditch its nuclear policy before the election. The post “Desperate” Liberals urge Dutton to stop this stupid nuclear palaver appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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The Coalition MP who tried to stop the solar farm that will help save thousands of local jobs

Renew Economy

Coalition MP says wind and solar can't power Gladstone's huge smelters and refineries. The smelter owner disagrees, and thousands of local jobs will be saved. The post The Coalition MP who tried to stop the solar farm that will help save thousands of local jobs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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CDL Unveils EcoTrain and MicroForest Launched by Singapore’s President: Advancing Urban Sustainability Through Innovation and Nature-Based Solutions

3BL Media

City Developments Limited (CDL) has launched two pioneering initiatives on 10 March 2025, the CDL EcoTrain and CDL Microforest, at City Square Mall, Singapores first eco retail complex. The CDL EcoTrain is Singapores first decommissioned commuter train cabin from the Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) network, repurposed and transformed into an operationally zero-energy climate education hub.

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Graph of the Day: New Zealand heads towards 100 pct renewables

Renew Economy

New Zealand is turning to wind, solar and battery storage, as well as more geothermal, to eliminate the last of its thermal generators. The post Graph of the Day: New Zealand heads towards 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar battery deal for giant smelter is a stunning game-changer for Australian energy

Renew Economy

Choice of wind, solar and battery storage to power giant smelters means the biggest consumers of energy are moving beyond fossil fuels and "baseload". Here's why. The post Solar battery deal for giant smelter is a stunning game-changer for Australian energy 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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Transforming the Business of Early Learning Childcare: Entrepreneurs Lead the Way

3BL Media

What makes a happy adult? If you ask Lyana Vazquez, it starts with a childhood spent in a happy community. As the owner and director of Best Memories Academy, an early learning child care center in East Orlando, shes built that happy community for hundreds of children over the past 14 years. As a child, as an infant, all those memories, when they come together, it creates a healthy adult, a happy adult, she said.

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AEG Celebrates Women’s History Month With Employee Led Initiatives That Inspired and Elevated Women

3BL Media

AEG , the worlds largest sports and live entertainment company, celebrated Womens History Month with a series of events led by its Women@AEG employee network group (ENG), that were designed to inspire, mentor, and uplift women across the organization. Throughout the month, employees in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, New York and Pittsburgh participated in assembling EmpowerHer Kit for women in underserved communities.

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Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan could blow out household electricity bills by up to $600 a year by 2030

Renew Economy

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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Companies To Pledge Financial Support for Sustainable Leather Supply Chains

3BL Media

March 4, 2025 /3BL/ - World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today unveiled the Deforestation-Free Leather Fund , an opportunity for companies to financially support strategic initiatives to improve the sustainability of leather supply chains. Drawing on WWFs 25+ years of experience helping companies work on sustainable supply chains, the fund will make investments to improve the traceability and resilience of leather supply chains.

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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.