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Lawmakers in the European Parliament announced today an agreement to approve the European Commissions stop-the-clock directive, delaying the implementation of key sustainability reporting and due diligence regulations, including the CSRD and CSDDD. The agreement was supported by a large majority of MEPs in a 531 69 vote, despite a series of amendments submitted by far-left and right parties, which included proposals ranging from outright rejecting the directive to extending the delay of the sus
This April, Ciscos Americas Service Provider team is proud to sponsor two-time U.S. Paralympic skier Spencer Wood at AS2025 in Vail, Colorado April 3 6. For nearly 30 years, the marquee event for Adaptive Spirit has united telecommunications leaders and the adaptive sports community to support and celebrate the U.S. Para Ski and Snowboard Team. Adaptive Spirit is a powerful example of whats possible when industries come together with a shared commitment to inclusivity and opportunity.
Last week, farmers, energy experts, and community leaders gathered in Narrabri for the inaugural New Energy Expo, to tackle a pressing question: How can regional Australia truly benefit from the renewable energy transition? Across the country, massive solar and wind projects are taking shape, but many locals feel like spectatorswatching the transformation unfold without seeing […] The post Farmers, energy experts, and locals ask: Whats in the renewable boom for us?
Heat pumps are essential for ditching fossil fuels. The appliances are many times more efficient than even the best gas furnaces, and they run on electricity, so they can draw power from renewables like wind and solar. But the very thing that makes them such an amazing climate solution is also their biggest challenge. A common refrigerant called R-410A pumps through their innards so they can warm and cool homes and offices and anything else.
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.
Since Darwin's time, the phenomenon known as flower constancy -- i.e., where insects consistently visit the same flower type even when many others are also present -- has been understood as a passive behavior to reduce the effort of remembering different flower types. However, researchers have now shown via experimentation with bees that this behavior is an active strategy in which bees balance the time required for memory retrieval and moving between flowers, thereby realizing efficient foragin
Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is kicking off the 2025 Million Hour Volunteer Rally. At a time when food insecurity is on the rise and volunteerism is declining, our communities need our help more than ever. We are calling on our customers, associates, partners and community members to collectively donate 1 million volunteer hours, support local nonprofits and uplift those in need.
Batteries become dominant player in Australia's most renewable state, providing more than one third of state demand in early morning peak. The post Big batteries provide one third of state’s power needs, smashing records and “big banana” tropes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Batteries become dominant player in Australia's most renewable state, providing more than one third of state demand in early morning peak. The post Big batteries provide one third of state’s power needs, smashing records and “big banana” tropes appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Business sustainability ratings and solutions provider EcoVadis announced the appointment of former CDP Chief Commercial and Partnerships Officer Dexter Galvin as its new Climate Ambassador. In his new role, Galvin will be responsible for working with the companys partners and customers to decarbonize supply chains, and representing EcoVadis at leading climate forums.
CNH brand, New Holland , received a Davidson Prize for Engineering Innovation. IntelliSense technology, a new option for New Holland's BigBaler high-density (HD) balers, helps operators increase productivity, bale quality, fuel efficiency and comfort by automating essential baler and tractor functions. This technology has been recognized with one of the highest distinctions bestowed by American agricultural engineers.
Wind and solar farm output jumped 12% in March quarter from the same period last year, and helped send market prices into negative territory more often. The post Wind and solar push renewables share closer to 50 pct despite record level of negative prices appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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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
Monitoring urban plant health traditionally requires extensive manual labor and botanical expertise, creating challenges for cities facing expanding green spaces, higher population densities, and increasing threats to plants. Now, researchers have developed 'Plant Doctor,' an artificial intelligence-based tool that could revolutionize plant health monitoring.
Corporate, markets, and financial services regulator the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) announced the release of Regulatory Guide 280 (RG 280), its new regulatory guide for companies required to prepare a sustainability report containing climate-related financial information under Australias new mandatory climate reporting law.
Originally published on Essity Newsroom The hygiene and health company Essity has been awarded a place on the global non-profit environmental organization CDP's "A List" for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate. Over 22,000 companies from 130 countries, representing two-thirds of global market capitalization, participated in CDPs 2024 questionnaire examining various criteria, including targets, governance, impact reduction initiatives, and value chain engagement.
Coals very slow death is well and truly underway, with 2024 data revealing the lowest amount of new coal-fired power capacity in two decades. The post “Slow death:” World adds smallest amount of new coal power capacity in two decades appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
Mountain snowpacks accumulate snow throughout the winter, building up stores of water that will supply communities across the American West throughout the long dry season. Now, a new study shows that as storms carry snow to the Rocky Mountains, they are also bringing mercury and other contaminants from mines in the region. The research helps scientists understand how contaminants are spread by atmospheric circulation and has implications for snowpack preservation and illuminating the lasting env
Denmark-based energy and decarbonization infrastructure investor AIP Management announced a $500 million investment in U.S.-based renewable energy, carbon, and battery storage solutions provider Silicon Ranch. Founded in 2011, Nashville, Tennessee-based Silicon Ranch is one of the largest independent power producers (IPP) in the U.S., with a solar and battery storage system portfolio encompassing 3.6 GW of operating capacity and 3.7 GW in construction or under contract, as well as a near- and mi
MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 4, 2025 /3BL/ - International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced it exceeded its sustainability goal of conserving and restoring 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland. This milestone achievement enhances biodiversity protection, strengthens carbon sequestration, and supports sustainable land management, reinforcing the company's commitment to environmental stewardship and climate resilience.
Italian and Japanese joint venture declares Australia is the "place to be" for renewables after sealing deal for control of local wind and solar developer. The post “Australia is the place to be:” Italian and Japanese energy giant seal deal for renewable expansion appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study shows that we've been suffocating them during the last century, an era also known as the Anthropocene. The research reveals that the way oxygen is produced and used in inland waters has dramatically changed since 1900.
The Climate Council has released its scorecard of Australias political parties ahead of the 2025 federal election, revealing that the federal Coalitions policies would unleash at least 6.3 billion tonnes of additional climate pollution. Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said,The federal Coalition voted against every single law to cut climate pollution in the last parliament.
By Lara Warren BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 3, 2025 /3BL/ - Regions Bank is proud to announce it has received the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. This is the 11th year Regions has been recognized by Gallup. The engagement of our associates is foundational to our companys success, said Dave Keenan, Regions Chief Administrative and Human Resources Officer.
Jim Chalmers says Labor will unveil its plan to support the uptake of home battery storage "in coming days." The post Labor will announce home battery rebate in “coming days,” says federal treasurer appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
This week in ESG news: EU Council approves delay of sustainability reporting regulations; ING becomes first major bank with approved science-based financed emissions targets; PwC study finds vast majority of companies are keeping – or raising – climate goals; SEC walks away from climate reporting requirements; Airbus commits to build hydrogen-powered planes; ISSB launches new tool to help regulators adopt sustainability reporting standards; Lululemon partners to develop sustainable m
In the biotechnology sector, innovation extends beyond medical discoveries to include approaches for managing environmental impact. For example, non-hazardous supplies and containers, like the plastic boxes used to hold pipettes, are a common element in any lab space. But what happens to these supplies after they are used? Traditionally, much of this material has ended up in landfills, contributing to broader waste management issues.
Finnish energy company shutters its last coal-fired power plant, ending coal use in the capital Helsinki and putting Finland on the brink of eliminating coal entirely. The post Helsinki shutters its last coal plant, as turns to heat batteries and pumps appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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An international team of scientists, led jointly by The University of Melbourne and Seoul National University , has found global water storage onland has plummeted since the start of the 21st century, overtaking glacier melt as the leading cause of sea level rise and measurably shifting the Earths pole of rotation. Published in Science , the research combined global soil moisture data estimated by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF) Reanalysis v5 (ERA5) , global mean se
The European Commission has tasked the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) with supporting its plan to significantly simplify the reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), with a request to develop technical advice underlying the CSRDs European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), and setting a timeline of only seven months, with a deadline for the new advice of October 31, 2025.
Originally published on adsadvance.co.uk The success of TBS is a testament to the power of collaboration between industry leaders. Originally developed and delivered by NATS and Leidos for Heathrow Airport, the technology has set a benchmark for airport arrivals management worldwide, inspiring the adoption at other major airports across the globe as part of the Intelligent Approach toolset.
Another battery joins the grid at the site of an existing coal fired power station, as new charging and discharge records are set across the NEM. The post Another big battery joins the grid as charging and discharging records fall across the country appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
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