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Protecting AI so AI Can Improve the World, Safely

Cisco CSR

You need to move fast with AI, but you absolutely cannot afford to sacrifice safety and security for speed. Announcing Cisco AI Defensea solution designed to eliminate this tradeoff and empower you to innovate fearlessly.

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Southern Company Gas Elects Stephen Edwards and Benjamin Spencer As New Board Members

3BL Media

Southern Company ATLANTA, January 16, 2025 /3BL/ - Southern Company Gas recently announced its board of directors has elected Stephen Edwards, chief executive officer and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, and A. Benjamin Spencer, dean of the William & Mary Law School, to join the company's board, effective Jan. 1, 2025. "We are honored to have Stephen and Ben join our board of directors," said Southern Company Gas Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer James Y.

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Gas industry cooks up a “culture war” as the electrification of everything gathers pace

Renew Economy

Claims electric cooktops are vastly more expensive and more emissions intensive than cooking with gas are being called out as potentially misleading, as the fossil fight against home electrification ramps up. The post Gas industry cooks up a “culture war” as the electrification of everything gathers pace appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Atop the Oregon Cascades, team finds a huge buried aquifer

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have mapped the amount of water stored beneath volcanic rocks at the crest of the central Oregon Cascades and found an aquifer many times larger than previously estimated -- at least 81 cubic kilometers. The finding has implications for the way scientists and policymakers think about water in the region -- an increasingly urgent issue across the Western United States as climate change reduces snowpack, intensifies drought and strains limited resources.

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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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London’s Heathrow Airport Targets 3% SAF Use in 2025, 11% in 2030

ESG Today

Londons Heathrow airport announced an increase in its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme, with plans to make 86 million (USD$104 million) available to airlines to help cut the price gap between SAF and traditional jet fuel, and to scale the use of SAF at the airport to 3% in 2025. Fuel accounts for the vast majority of the aviation sectors emissions.

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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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Lower access to air conditioning may increase need for emergency care for wildfire smoke exposure

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

People who have limited access to air conditioning may be at higher risk of seeking emergency care for health problems following exposure to wildfire smoke, according to a new study. The study found that exposure to fine particle matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke in California is associated with higher rates of emergency department visits for all causes, non-accidental causes, and respiratory disease.

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IKEA Parent Ingka to Invest $1 Billion in Recycling-Focused Companies

ESG Today

Ingka Investments, the investments arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer representing 90% of IKEA sales, announced plans to invest 1 billion in companies enabling growth in recycling infrastructure. According to Ingka Group, the new initiative is aimed at supporting the transition to a circular economy, with the company noting that the global economy consumes 75% more natural resources than the Earth can regenerate, while less than 20% of waste is recycled.

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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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Is it a cost-of-living election or a nuclear power election? Peter Dutton can’t have it both ways

Renew Economy

Dutton says his nuclear power plan will slash consumer bills, but the latest eye-watering cost blowouts in the UK and the findings of new local research tell a vastly different story. The post Is it a cost-of-living election or a nuclear power election? Peter Dutton can’t have it both ways appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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From ‘Circular Economy’ to ‘Circular Excuses’: Why We Need Net-Positive Systems

Green Project Management

From ‘Circular Economy’ to ‘Circular Excuses’: Why We Need Net-Positive Systems The circular economy has become the darling of sustainability narrativesreduce waste, reuse materials, recycle whats left. Its a tidy story that lets businesses claim progress while doing the bare minimum. But lets be honestthis is sustainability on autopilot, and its stalling the real change […] The post From ‘Circular Economy’ to ‘Circular Excuses’: Why We Need

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Amazon to Invest Over $1 Billion to Decarbonize Deliveries in Europe

ESG Today

Amazon announced it plans to invest more than $1 billion to electrify and decarbonize its transportation network across Europe over the coming years. The plans come as Amazon unveiled its largest-ever heavy-duty electric truck order, with more than 200 trucks to beEV added to its fleet in Europe. According to Amazon, the new order forms part of the companys Climate Pledge commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040.

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COP29: A Milestone in Climate Negotiations and a Glimpse Into the Future

3BL Media

The COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought together leaders, experts, and stakeholders from across the globe to tackle some of the most pressing issues surrounding climate change. With representatives from various sectorsgovernments, private companies, NGOs, and academiathe event served as a platform to align diverse interests and find actionable solutions for a sustainable future.

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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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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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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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Google Signs Largest-Ever Biochar Carbon Removal Purchase Deals

ESG Today

Google announced that is has signed the largest-ever biochar-based carbon removal agreements, with two new 100,000 tonne deals to buy carbon removal credits from India-based Varaha and California-based Charm Industrial, for a total of 200,000 tonnes by 2030. Biochar, or biological charcoal, is produced by heating biomass, such as forest residue, wood or crop waste, in the absence of oxygen, creating a stable form of carbon, which when buried in soil enables centuries-long carbon sequestration, i

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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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Peter Dutton’s “always on” nuclear power is about as reliable as wind and solar – during a renewables drought

Renew Economy

New analysis finds modern nuclear power plants are, on balance, about as "always on" as wind and solar farms if those wind and solar farms were in the midst of a very bad renewable energy drought. The post Peter Dutton’s “always on” nuclear power is about as reliable as wind and solar during a renewables drought appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Wind turbines impair the access of bats to water bodies in agricultural landscapes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Bats depend on open bodies of water such as small ponds and lakes for foraging and drinking. Access to water is particularly important for survival in the increasingly hot and dry summers caused by climate change, the time when female bats are pregnant and rear their young. A scientific team has now shown that access to drinking sites is hampered by wind turbines in agricultural landscapes: Many bat species avoid the turbines and water bodies located close to the turbines for several kilometers.

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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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Clorox’s Martinsburg Plant Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill

3BL Media

Cloroxs environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities. Weve focused on areas where we can make the biggest impact, and much of our progress is realized through the work of our purpose-driven brands. Our Litter manufacturing facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia, recently achieved zero-waste-to-landfill, or ZWtL, status.

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Big win for Fortescue as massive 800 MW wind farm gets federal green light

Renew Economy

Huge Fortsecue-owned wind farm wins federal environmental approval, subject to conditions, to go ahead as part of an emerging renewable energy "Super Hub." The post Big win for Fortescue as massive 800 MW wind farm gets federal green light 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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CEFC invests $100 million in affordable, greener housing

Sustainability Matters

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has invested $100 million in a new affordable build-to-rent (BTR) strategy managed by AXA IM Alts , which aims tobring the benefits of clean energy technologies to sustainable, affordable homes across Australias largest cities. In its initial stages, the strategy is targeting as many as 3000 apartments in key worker employment hubs, with at least 50% offered at a discounted rate to equivalent market rents for means-tested tenants.

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IFC Issues $2 Billion Social Bond to Fund Projects in Emerging Markets

ESG Today

World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced today that it has raised $2 billion in a new social bond offering, with proceeds aimed at funding projects supporting low-income communities in emerging markets. The offering was more than 5x oversubscribed, with an order book reaching $11 billion, the largest-ever for a single bond issuance by IFC, enabling the spread on the deal to be tightened from its initial price.

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Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success

3BL Media

January 15, 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, today shared the Ray of Hope Accelerator Impact Report , showcasing the remarkable achievements of the program over the past five years. Since its inception, the Ray of Hope Accelerator has distributed $750,000 in non-dilutive funding to 49 impactful startups, 35% of which are women-led.

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Daytime wholesale power prices are heading to zero – isn’t that good news?

Renew Economy

A new low proposed for solar feed-in tariffs is bound to spark consumer outrage and concern within the industry. But where are the headlines celebrating the fact daylight power prices are headed to zero? The post Daytime wholesale power prices are heading to zero isnt that good news? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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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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Google Signs One of Largest-Ever Biochar Carbon Removal Purchase Deals with India’s Varaha

ESG Today

India-based global climate tech startup Varaha and Google announced today a new offtake agreement, with Google agreeing to purchase 100,000 tonnes of carbon removal credits by 2030 from Varahas biochar-based facility in Gujarat, India. The deal marks one of the largest purchases to-date of biochar carbon removal credits, and establishes Google as the catalytic first buyer of biochar credits produced by the facility.

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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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“Solar shepherds” make big money grazing sheep among panels – and it benefits everyone involved

Renew Economy

A recent study finds that modern solar shepherding businesses can pull incomes equivalent to doctors, senior engineers or even lawyers. The post “Solar shepherds” make big money grazing sheep among panels and it benefits everyoneinvolved appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.