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Fossil fuel advertising to get same treatment as tobacco and gambling in Greens policy plan

Renew Economy

The Greens propose a suite of election policies to make greenwashing illegal and deliver a level playing field for businesses trying to do the right thing. The post Fossil fuel advertising to get same treatment as tobacco and gambling in Greens policy plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chains

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chainsbut its not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.

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Cisco Innovation Labs: Co-creating AI, Sustainability, and Infrastructure Solutions

Cisco CSR

Learn how Cisco Innovation Labs and our partners are co-creating real world solutions to power AI, sustainability, and next-gen infrastructure.

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Zero Emissions Energy, CO2 Sequestering Heat Pumps for the Planet

Energy Central

Heat pumps are increasingly recognized as an effective solution for reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in heating and cooling systems. Various jurisdictions worldwide offer subsidies and incentives to encourage the adoption of heat pump technology, including the United States, which offers tax credits for energy-efficient home improvements, including heat pumps.

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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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Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir on marketing in product-led growth

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Zeynep Inanoglu Ozdemir, chief marketing officer at Atlassian, discusses the role marketing plays in engaging, nurturing, and expanding product growth.

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What are your thoughts on portions of IRA (LPO, tax credits) restructured using new federal financing mechanisms, or sovereign instruments that move funding away from upfront appropriations and toward self-repaying, market-based models?

Energy Central

As the fate of IRA funding comes under increasing scrutiny, it presents an opportunity to rethink how elements could be realigned with private capital market principles—reducing direct taxpayer exposure, enhancing long-term durability across administrations, shifting risk to investors, and tying repayment more closely to actual project performance.

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Migrating Danger Zones

Energy Central

Human-caused climate change means climate everywhere will change. Although some changes will be positive (for instance, longer growing seasons for agriculture), many more will be negative. The main problematic issue is that most regions have not adapted to new and future conditions. I saw a few of these examples in recent years and just encountered another one.

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Alok Sama on corporate finance in the fast lane

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The former SoftBank CFO describes the culture shock of moving from traditional corporate finance to dealmaking at the cutting edge of technology, and what led him to write a book.

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Oman, Port of Amsterdam to study the development of a liquid hydrogen supply chain

Energy Central

The Government of Oman, Hydrogen Oman (Hydrom), Port of Amsterdam, Zenith Energy Terminals and GasLog agree to study the development of a liquid hydrogen supply chain Guided by Oman’s Vision 2040, which is anchored on diversifying its economy away from oil and gas, as well as the country’s long-term goal to reach Net-Zero by 2050, the government of the Sultanate of Oman.

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UK government consults on carbon, nature market standards

Environmental Finance

The UK government has launched a consultation to assess the applicability of its voluntary carbon and nature market principles.

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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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New study shows extreme and far-reaching impacts of Sackett ruling on federal wetland protections

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Modeling by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that at least 60 percent of individual wetlands are left unprotected after the Supreme Court ruling.

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Railpen using CA100+ benchmark to push boards for climate lobbying transparency

Environmental Finance

UK pension fund Railpen has stepped up a push for companies to prove their lobbying practices are geared toward meeting net zero targets ahead of the current season of annual general meetings (AGMs).

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Black residents of Altadena struggle to hang on to their community after LA fires

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. In the historic African American enclave, residents face rising costs, delayed aid and tough choices about rebuildingor leaving.

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Case Study Addendum: Why BYD Leads in EV Battery Manufacturing

Energy Central

BYD’s dominance in the EV battery manufacturing industry is no accident—it’s the result of a strategic blend of vertical integration, relentless innovation, and operational excellence that directly maximizes wrench time and drives both operational and financial performance. 1. Vertical Integration: Total Control, Maximum Efficiency BYD produces its.

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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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Natural Capital Investment Americas: early bird ends tomorrow

Environmental Finance

The early bird rate for Environmental Finance 's annual Natural Capital Investment Americas conference ends tomorrow, so register now to save 20%. Environmental Finance subscribers receive a further 30% discount.

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Case IH and New Holland Bring Innovation and Technology to Tecnoshow 2025

3BL Media

CNH brands, Case IH and New Holland presented at Tecnoshow Comigo in Rio Verde, Brazil recently. The brands showcased their most modern and complete line of solutions for all producer profiles. Case IHs 260 series The 260 Series, composed of classes 7, 8 and 9, features the already established Automation system, a machine learning and artificial intelligence resource, available through 16 sensors that collect data from the industrial system to then self-regulate.

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Coal miners’ health care hit hard in job cuts to CDC

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at NPR. Sam Petsonk grew up around southern West Virginia’s mining communities, visiting patients with his father, one of the country’s first doctors to specialize in Black Lung Disease.

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Albertsons Companies Showcases Certified Products for Earth Month

3BL Media

As part of its Recipe for Change impact framework, Albertsons Companies is educating customers in an Earth Month Instagram post by showcasing a variety of products with on-pack labels and certifications. These certifications include USDA Organic Certified, Fair Trade USA Certified, Responsible Choice and EPA Safer Choice Certified. Albertsons Cos. also features its Own Brands packaged salad with trays made from recycled plastic.

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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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Researchers point finger at politics for thwarting endangered species protections process

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Hill. Political battles and partisan ideologies are threatening the survival of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the animals it is supposed to serve, researchers are warning.

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LA Kings Host Student Eco-Leaders From Grades of Green Ahead of Annual Green Game

3BL Media

In celebration of Earth Month, on April 10, 2025, AEGs LA Kings welcomed 20 high school students from Grades of Greens SOAR Eco-Innovation Academy to Crypto.com Arena for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the arenas industry leading sustainability operations. The students, who are part of a year-long program that empowers them to develop innovative solutions to real-world environmental challenges, learned first-hand about arenas energy practices waste operations.

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Is It Time to Break Up With “Stakeholders”?

Green Project Management

Every so often, someone drops a comment in a conversation that completely reframes the way you see something. Recently, I was in a meeting when someone mentioned that the term stakeholder has roots tied to colonialismand for a split second, the air in the room changed. It was like someone unplugged the matrix. I paused […] The post Is It Time to Break Up With Stakeholders”?

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Mondelēz International Continues Progress Against “Snacking Made Right” Priorities

3BL Media

Showcases continued leadership and meaningful progress towards a more sustainable snacking business. Highlights include continued advancement in more sustainable sourcing, carbon emission reductions, recyclable packaging, and mindful portions. Demonstrates how Sustainability can help drive resilience, innovation, and long-term business growth. CHICAGO, April 17, 2025 /3BL/ - Mondelz International, Inc.

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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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How transforming Canada's electricity grid could drive decarbonization, save billions

Corporate Knights

Canada can save billions in unnecessary and unsustainable capital expenditures by pivoting now to renewables-based, emission-free electricity generation; a coast-to-coast transmission link; and smart grid technologies. The vision of a decarbonized, interconnected, resilient national power grid is at the heart of recent analysis by Corporate Knights Climate Dollars project that sets out an ambitious plan for a zero-emission economy by 2050, all while securing and revitalizing the local economies

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Direct Relief Announces $2.7 Million To Expand Healthcare Access to Los Angeles Residents

3BL Media

Direct Relief today announced a $2.7 million initiative to enhance healthcare access and bolster recovery efforts for Los Angeles communities severely impacted by recent wildfires. Funds for this critical initiative were raised in part by MusiCares during the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards telecast in February. Immediate Response and Expanded Healthcare The wildfires caused significant disruptions, leading to widespread evacuations and severely straining healthcare infrastructure across the region.

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How the United States became a science superpower — and how quickly it could crumble

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in Nature. US global dominance in science was no accident, but a product of a far-seeing partnership between public and private sectors to boost innovation and economic growth.

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BIER Member Spotlight: Hannah Hunt

3BL Media

Name: Hannah Hunt | Carbon Policy Lead Company: HEINEKEN Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively, overall.

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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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Guest Post: What the SBTi’s Draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard Version 2.0 Means for Businesses

ESG Today

By: Ruaridh Welsh, Consultant at EcoAct , a wholly owned subsidiary of Schneider Electric Last month, the SBTi launched the draft of its revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard for public consultation. The update marks an important step forward in aligning corporate net-zero strategies with climate science. With changes to how companies are categorised, strengthened expectations on emissions reduction, and new guidance on removals and transparency, the draft standard aims to close the credibility ga

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Top FedEx Volunteers Receive FedEx Founder’s Fund Award

3BL Media

FedEx Cares is the companys commitment to giving back and volunteering values core to our culture inspired and created by our founder, Frederick W. Smith. The FedEx Founders Fund Award was established in 2023 in recognition of Mr. Smiths legacy during our 50th anniversary. It celebrates team members who give back to their communities in meaningful ways.

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Fintech Startup Crux Raises $50 Million to Build Capital Market Platform for Clean Energy Developers

ESG Today

Fintech startup Crux announced that it has raised $50 million in a Series B funding round to further develop its capital market platform for developers, manufacturers, investors, and lenders working on clean energy projects. Launched in 2023, Crux provides capital markets technology aimed at making funding options for clean energy projects more accessible.

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Baker Tilly Releases 2024 Impact Report

3BL Media

Never underestimate the power of stepping forward. In 2024, as a united team, we leaned into our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, igniting a spark of innovation, dedication and commitment to progress that propelled us in ways we never imagined. Never willing to settle, we know that improving and creating greater change only comes with taking the next step.

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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.