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New phase of carbon markets to focus on emission cuts rather than offsets

Renew Economy

Investors are holding back on climate and nature repair investment in Australia as uncertainty continues for the carbon markets and prices fall because of questions about integrity. The post New phase of carbon markets to focus on emission cuts rather than offsets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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I’m Breaking New Ground at CNH – John Kariuki

3BL Media

CNH has developed its I’m Breaking New Ground series to recognize organizations and individuals who are committed to making a difference. John Kariuki, coordinator of Slow Food International in Kenya, explains how, in collaboration with the University of Pollenzo , CNH is taking steps toward a more sustainable future where everyone can access good food.

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Common loons threatened by declining water clarity

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The Common Loon, an icon of the northern wilderness, is under threat from climate change due to reduced water clarity, according to a new study. The study followed up an earlier paper that showed substantial reproductive decline in the author's study area in northern Wisconsin.

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Bath & Body Works Named to Newsweek’s List of “Most Trustworthy Companies in America”

3BL Media

April 5, 2024 /3BL/ - Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America. Newsweek partnered with data research firm Statista for their third annual list which ranks companies across 23 industries. The rankings are based on an independent survey of about 25,000 Americans and 97,000 submitted evaluations of companies across three touchpoints: customer trust, investor trust and employee trust.

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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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Canada’s Pensions Taking Small Steps to Climate Credibility

Chris Hall

Leaders are emerging from the pack, but benchmark study suggests schemes continue to lag behind on transition progress. Canadian pension funds have been challenged to raise their climate ambition to keep pace with international counterparts, having made limited progress over the last 12 months. “We can’t solve the climate crisis without Canada’s largest asset owners and managers getting involved,” said Adam Scott, Executive Director at Shift: Action for Pension Wealth and Planet Health , sp

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Delmarva Power Reminds Customers To Know What’s Below During National Safe Digging Month

3BL Media

NEWARK, Del., April 5, 2024 /3BL/ - Delmarva Power is proud to once again partner with Miss Utility of Delmarva, the one-call notification center for Delaware and Maryland, to promote National Safe Digging Month. This awareness month serves as a reminder for residents, businesses and contractors that safe digging must remain a priority to prevent damage to critical underground energy services and prevent injuries.

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Baker Tilly’s Internal Audit Into Higher Education’s Evolutionary Risk Management Ally

3BL Media

Authored by Adrienne Larmett Higher education is at an inflection point, with many institutions fighting for their existence. Changing student demographics and needs, evolving technologies and market demands and the COVID-19 pandemic have compelled colleges and universities to evolve. Simultaneously, institutions are combatting an increasing societal narrative on the perceived benefit of a college degree compared to the rising cost of education, public criticism of growing burdensome student loa

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Heat stress from ocean warming harms octopus vision

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

While climate change has led to an increase in the abundance of octopuses, heat stress from projected ocean warming could impair their vision and impact the survivability of the species.

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Timberlands Best Management Practices

3BL Media

Our timberland management practices are driven by our objectives for sustainable timberland production and for environmental protection. Utilizing our decades of timberland management expertise, we have developed internal Best Management Practices (BMPs) that include regulatory and certification frameworks and provide a consistent, tested means of implementing environmental protection.

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Fascinating history behind why ancient Egyptians worshipped and mummified cats

Good.is: Planet

In ancient Egypt, felines were regarded as goddesses that would bring protection, power, prosperity and abundance to the people

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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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Diving Into Analytics: Meet Hema Ramaswamy

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do at GoDaddy. I am a part of the Growth Pricing Analytics Team, here at GoDaddy. For six years now, I've been diving into the world of analytics. I love the challenge of solving puzzles and devising strategies to enhance businesses. Why is GoDaddy Women in Tech (GDWIT) important to you as a woman in this industry?

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eDNA methods give a real-time look at coral reef health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The study underscores the crucial role of microbes in maintaining coral reef health, akin to the human gut microbiome. Hurricanes and disease outbreaks affect coral reef water microbial communities, leading to changes that may support further reef decline. Microbial analysis enables prompt assessment of disturbances' impacts on coral reefs, facilitating timely interventions to support reef ecosystems.

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Rayonier in Nassau County, Florida: 87 Years of Stewardship

3BL Media

Originally published on Rayonier.com Rayonier purchased its first forest property in Nassau County, Florida, in the late 1930s. Since then, it has had a strong presence in the county. Company leaders reflect on our past and future in Nassau County. Ever since Rayonier bought its first forest property in Nassau County, Florida, in the 1930s, our stories have been intertwined.

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Billions to trillions: How municipal bonds can multiply the reach of the US ‘green bank’

Impact Alpha

To achieve stated climate goals, the U.S. government is embarking on what should be the largest coordination of private and public capital aimed. The post Billions to trillions: How municipal bonds can multiply the reach of the US ‘green bank’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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How To Engage Your Customers and Employees in Your Sustainability Efforts

3BL Media

Communicating with your employees and customers about your sustainability efforts is crucial to demonstrating your commitment to doing what is important for the planet. It invites them to join the action and understand the integrity of your company and brand. But how do you “talk the talk” with your employees? How do you get your customers to listen?

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MacFarlane Simonov | Ammonia Fuel Cell

Energy Central

As shown in the diagram above, nitrogen is fed to one side of cell and water to the other side. Hydrogen atoms are stripped off the water molecules in the form of positively charged protons (shown as H+ in the diagram), which are then transported across the cell. On the other side of the cell they are combined with Nitrogen atoms to form ammonia (NH3).

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From the SEE Impact Report: Q&A With Alan Adams

3BL Media

Originally published in the SEE Impact Report 2022 Alan Adams is SEE's Sustainability Director for the Asia Pacific region. With decades of experience in the packaging industry, he leads customer engagements, advocacy, and sustainability strategy development and delivery and is a longtime contributor to packaging sustainability education. Alongside the Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), Alan has played an integral role in shaping Sustainable Packaging Guidelines to reduce food waste in the

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EY Launches Sustainable Finance Hub to Help Financials Meet New ESG Reporting, Regulatory Requirements

ESG Today

Professional services firm EY announced today the launch of a new Sustainable Finance Innovation Hub, aimed at supporting financial institutions globally in meeting their ESG regulatory and reporting requirements. Based in Dublin, the new hub will add 40 specialists over the next few months, spanning the environmental, social and governance pillars of ESG, more than tripling the size of EY Ireland’s existing financial services sustainable finance team.

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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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Insights on ESG Ratings

3BL Media

Julian Kölbel, assistant professor at the University of St. Gallen and a research affiliate at the MIT Sloan School of Management, joins co-host Mandi McReynolds for a discussion on ESG rating agencies. Listen in as they delve into his research on sustainable investing with a focus on ESG ratings, the disagreement between different rating agencies, and how it affects investors and companies.

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Author Talks: Brand strategist Bonnie Wan on no-regrets living

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Can a tool intended for creative work help you live life more fully? Advertising leader Bonnie Wan shares her story of connection and courage—and offers a transformative practice that anyone can learn.

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MCHS Family of Services Receives $180,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Development of Skilled Trade Program

3BL Media

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $180,000 in MCHS Family of Services , aimed at developing the Skilled Trade Program to enhance the services of youth aging out of the foster care system. MCHS Family of Services is a child welfare agency, located in Redford and Detroit, providing foster care and adoption, transitional living, child abuse prevention and community wellness programs.

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Archaeologists stunned after discovering a 640-year-old castle under a French Hotel

Good.is: Planet

Hotel Lagorce has been excavated by scientists and it has been confirmed that the castle underneath is Brittany’s Château de l’Hermine.

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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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SJSU Is Providing Hands-On Rocketry Experience to Its Students

3BL Media

In most engineering programs around the world, students only learn how to design things on paper. But the rocketry program at San José State University (SJSU) is different. Not only do its students get to design airplanes and spacecraft rockets, but they also have an opportunity to build them, test them in the lab, and actually go out and launch them.

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Nurses risk their lives to shield newborn babies in a hospital during earthquake in Taiwan

Good.is: Planet

Before taking shelter themselves, the nurses rushed to the maternity unit to hold onto the newborns' cribs during the earthquake.

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Bloomberg Introduces Government Climate Tilted Bond Indices

3BL Media

Originally published on bloomberg.com Bloomberg announced the launch of the Bloomberg Government Climate Tilted Bond Indices , a new benchmark family for government bond investors seeking exposure to the transition to a low-carbon economy. The indices provide investors with exposure to Bloomberg’s flagship fixed income benchmarks with an enhanced focus on countries incorporating climate transition objectives.

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Cat apparently dialed 911 to help his owner but no one knows how: 'Sounds kind of weird'

Good.is: Planet

After the incident, people have started believing that cats can also learn how to use the phone.

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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.

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ESG Proxy Advice Targets Exxon for Lawsuit  

Chris Hall

2024 policy also recommends votes against nominating committees at boards without a 40% minimum ethnic diversity and 50% gender balance. ESG-aligned investors have been advised to vote against company boards that seek to challenge shareholder resolutions through the courts, as part of As You Vote 2024 Proxy Vote Guidelines. The new policy comes in reaction to ExxonMobil’s unusual move this year to sue shareholders for filing a climate-related resolution, bypassing the traditional US Securiti

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Spotify CEO shares ‘life hack’ that helps build stronger relationships and it just works

Good.is: Planet

Daniel Ek believes that walking meetings could significantly benefit relationships and can help hold meaningful conversations.

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Dinosaur study challenges Bergmann's rule

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study calls into question Bergmann's rule, an 1800s-era scientific principle stating that animals in high-latitude, cooler climates tend to be larger than close relatives living in warmer climates.

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A 'wonder dog' left everyone stunned by walking 3000 miles back to its home in 1924

Good.is: Planet

Bobbie set out on a road trip with his humans but after losing his way in Iowa, the dog achieved a feat that people talk about even after decades.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.