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2024 Reflections: Celebrating Progress, Demanding More

3BL Media

by Colin Browne, CEO, Cascale As we close the book on 2024, I want to start by celebrating the progress weve made together. This year, Cascale underwent a transformational rebrand that better reflects who we are and what we stand for: collective action at scale. Our Annual Meeting in Munich set a new benchmark for engagement, aligning members around the critical challenges of our time.

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Mastering Greenhouse Gas Accounting and CDP Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide

3BL Media

Originally published on SIA By Renee Thompson, Wesco International; Chair, SIA Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting have become crucial practices for organizations worldwide as they strive to address climate change and meet stakeholder expectations. CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has emerged as a leading platform for companies to disclose their environmental impact.

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Snowy Hunter gas project hit by more delays and blowouts, with total cost now more than $2 billion

Renew Economy

Snowy blames bad weather for yet more delays to controversial Hunter gas project, now expected to cost more than three times its original estimate. The post Snowy Hunter gas project hit by more delays and blowouts, with total cost now more than $2 billion appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Virus that threatened humanity opens the future

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have developed an innovative therapeutic platform by mimicking the intricate structures of viruses using artificial intelligence (AI).

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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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ESG funds found to have $1.4bn exposure to Xinjiang labour camps

Financial Times: Moral Money

Ignites Asia analysis has tracked investments in companies such as CATL, the EV battery maker accused of Xinjiang links

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ENEA Chooses Lenovo for Supercomputer To Accelerate Sustainable Energy Research

3BL Media

The new High-Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure created in collaboration with Lenovo and Intel will give further impetus to research activities on clean energy in the ENEA hub in Portici (Naples). Thanks to Lenovo Neptune liquid cooling technology, it will also be possible to reduce the energy consumption of the structure. MILAN, December 26, 2024 /3BL/ - ENEA, the National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, has selected Lenovo for the installation

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The Most Important Advice For Women In 2025

Joan Michelson

Historic gains for women in business and finance in 2024 can catapult women to the next level - if women can get out of their own way. Here's the most important advice.

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Terry Pratchett's story about two boots shows why the rich get richer and the poor struggle and it's on point

Good.is: Planet

Author Terry Pratchett used the example of two different pairs of boots to explain how being poor can sometimes be so expensive.

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Trane Technologies Named to S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, December 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the fourth consecutive year and the North America Index for the fourteenth consecutive year. The company performed in the 98th percentile in the Building Products industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA score as of November 22, 2024), with a score of 100 in the Energy category, highlighting exce

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Fervo Energy Raises $255 Million to Deploy Geothermal Power Projects

ESG Today

Geothermal energy project developer Fervo Energy announced that it has secured $255 million in funding, including a $135 million corporate equity round, and $120 million in debt capital. Founded in 2017, Houston Texas-based Fervo Energy focuses on the development of geothermal projects to deliver carbon-free energy. The company uses techniques such as horizontal drilling and distributed fiber optic sensing to make reservoirs of hot rock that exist beneath the earths surface into clean energy sou

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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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Global Economics Intelligence executive summary, November 2024

McKinsey Sustainabilty

After the US elections, economic uncertainty has grown, raising questions about trade. Meanwhile, China announced stimulus measures, and central banks continue to adjust monetary policy as inflation eases.

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Individual leopards can be identified by their roars

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

In the first large-scale paired camera trap and autonomous recording survey for large African carnivores, researchers were able to identify individual leopards by their vocalizations with 93% accuracy.

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Cascale Joins Green Button To Celebrate 5-Year Milestone

3BL Media

Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, senior director of public affairs at Cascale, recently attended the Green Button in Berlin, Germany, to celebrate its fifth anniversary. The Green Button is a certification label of due diligence for more sustainable textiles. Launched in 2019 by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the Green Button was the first sustainability label on a product based on due diligence criteria.

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Battery News: A Proton Battery And A Battery for Mars

Energy Central

To replace fossil fuel as our primary energy source in the creation of electricity and in the powering of transportation, batteries are front and centre providing both storage backup for renewables as well as power to run infrastructure. One of the newest technologies is a proton battery that uses hydrogen ions, electrodes made from an organic material and a water solution to replace.

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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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Man found $24 million lottery ticket in an old shirt just before it expired

Good.is: Planet

Jimmie is an avid collector of lottery tickets and a TV announcement prompted him to check his shirt.

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Paleobiologists unlock 500,000 years of fossil records: Climate change impacts and risks of marine carbon removal

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Climate change impacts not only life on land but also the largely unexplored deep-sea ecosystem, home to unique and largely unexplored fauna. Deep-sea animals, which have adapted to stable and extreme environments, are particularly vulnerable to changes in temperature and food availability. This raises a crucial question: What environmental factors are most important for deep-sea ecosystems, and how might they be disrupted?

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Logitech Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for Fifth Consecutive Year

3BL Media

LAUSANNE, Switzerland and SAN JOSE, Calif., December 26, 2024 /3BL/ - Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) has been selected for inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for Europe for the fifth consecutive year. The companys ambitious climate action strategy, including its actions to reduce 50% indirect carbon emissions by 2030, drives transparency and accountability at Logitech.

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The McKinsey Crossword: Zip Your Lip | No. 212

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if youre looking for a quick win.

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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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Stunning discovery of 9000-year-old rock art shows humans may have interacted with dinosaur footprints

Good.is: Planet

Researchers said ancient humans created petroglyphs indicating curiosity in the dinosaur footprints.

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Researchers find compromised indoor air in homes following Marshall Fire

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study finds gases harmful to human health lingered for weeks following the fire.

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Case Study: Addressing PFAS in Drinking Water in Affected Communities in the State of New Jersey

3BL Media

When it comes to PFAS management, Veolia offers decades of experience implementing and operating technologies that are scientifically proven and tailored to each project. We provide solutions to maximize your efficiency in water and waste management, while complying with emerging PFAS regulations and treatment requirements. Years before state PFAS regulations took effect, we began extensively testing its systems and installing treatment where necessary.

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Unilever merges sustainability role after revising environmental goals

Financial Times: Moral Money

Consumer goods giant which has scaled back some green targets is to combine position with other areas

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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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Pilot who spent $11 million to find Amelia Earhart's plane says it's at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean

Good.is: Planet

The pilot shared images from a deep-sea vision device that appeared to show a plane on the ocean bed.

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Guest Post: Collaboration Drove Progress at COP29. Let’s Keep Up the Momentum

ESG Today

By: Mike Hayes, Climate Change and Decarbonization Leader at KPMG Its just over a month since I returned home from the COP 29 summit in Baku. In that time, there has been widespread commentary and analysis of the gathering much of it fatalistic and critical. In some corners, its been described as no longer fit for purpose while others have spoken of the dark forces driving the negotiations towards dead ends.

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Southern Company: 2024 Year in Review

3BL Media

Southern Company Plant Vogtle Expansion Complete Plant Vogtle is now the largest generator of clean energy in the nation following the successful completion of the sites nuclear expansion project. This monumental achievement represents a long-term investment that will benefit our customers and communities for the next 60-80 years, helping ensure we meet the energy demands of our growing economy.

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Education Transformation Against All Odds

Stanford Social Innovation

By Nadim Matta , Jinan Karameh Shayya & Youmna Helou Even before recent hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel turned the whole of Lebanon into an unimaginably horrifying killing field, the school system in Lebanon had been in steady decline for decades. In particular, a devastating economic and institutional meltdown that began in 2019 has taken a huge toll on schools and on education in the country.

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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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Woman learns husband’s ex-wife’s baby is going to foster care, decides to adopt him for heart-melting reason

Good.is: Planet

When the woman learned about the newborn's expected fate, she spared no effort in ensuring he found a real home.

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Months after Colorado's Marshall Fire, residents of surviving homes reported health symptoms, poor air quality

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Three years after the Dec. 30, 2021, Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes in Boulder County, two new studies offer insight into what happens to air quality and health in the aftermath of urban wildfires.

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Duke Energy’s Share the Light Fund Offers Nearly $300,000 in Bill Assistance to Indiana Customers Facing Financial Hardship This Winter Season

3BL Media

Qualifying Duke Energy customers can receive up to a $300 account credit annually Over the last year, Duke Energy has supported more than 2,000 Indiana households with more than $650,000 in energy bill assistance PLAINFIELD, Ind., December 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Duke Energy Indiana is dedicating nearly $300,000 in financial assistance to help its customers in need pay their energy bills this winter season.

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The Current State of Fossil Fuel Companies And Their Climate Change Enablers

Energy Central

If you are invested in fossil fuel companies then the current news about continued profits, healthy dividends and record incomes will give you comfort. On the other hand, if you are a concerned citizen about climate change the news is foreboding. The industry is making out like a bandit enabled by loans and financial guarantees from banking institutions around the planet while global.

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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.