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Shell, Accenture and Amex GBT Expand SAF Purchasing Platform to Multiple Fuel Suppliers

ESG Today

Shell, Accenture and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced a series of changes to their blockchain-powered sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) book-and-claim platform, Avelia, aimed at expanding it into a broader industry solution to help scale the adoption of SAF, including opening up the platform to multiple fuel suppliers beyond Shell Aviation.

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Network makes urgent call for 5GW of batteries, ten spinning machines to enable 100 pct renewables

Renew Economy

New assessment puts greater focus on battery inverters to maintain heartbeat of grid as it reaches 100 pct renewables, but also underlines urgent need for syncons. The post Network makes urgent call for 5GW of batteries, ten spinning machines to enable 100 pct renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Solar energy shines as nuclear and other thermal generators wilt in European heatwave

Renew Economy

Solar delivers record output in June, in the midst of a heatwave that took a heavy toll on thermal generators, and nuclear power plants in France and Switzerland. The post Solar energy shines as nuclear and other thermal generators wilt in European heatwave appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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As the Planet Warms: 10 Ways Lawns Offer a Sustainable Path Forward

3BL Media

With global warming intensifying and 2024 marking the warmest year on record, the need for climate-conscious landscaping practices has never been greater. Fortunately, nature offers resilient solutions. Drought-tolerant turfgrasses like clover and buffalo grass, when integrated with native plants, empower homeowners and communities to harness the vital environmental benefits of lawns and green spaces in our changing world.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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Meet the low-cost, low-emission economy of the future

Corporate Knights

A better grid is coming, and it’s going to cost less. As the influential climate investor Tom Steyer has written , the journey to net-zero will give us inexpensive and abundant energy, better products at lower prices and innumerable improvements across society. Getting there doesn’t mean increasing capital investment so much as shifting the way capital is allocated and incentives are designed.

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A sustainable approach to increase wastewater recycling

Sustainability Matters

Rising rural populations, drought and climate change are making water scarcity a problem in country townships — with more efficient handling of sewage system wastewater part of the solution. Pioneered by Flinders University environmental health experts, local councils in South Australia are operating sustainable energy-efficient sewage treatment operations with low-cost high-rate algal pond (HRAP) systems.

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Frontier Coalition Signs $41 Million Carbon Removal Deal with Bioenergy Startup Arbor

ESG Today

Carbon removal buyer coalition Frontier announced a new $41 million offtake agreement with bioenergy carbon capture & storage (BECCS) company storage Arbor, to remove 116,000 tons of CO2 between 2028 and 2030, on behalf of companies including Google, Shopify, and H&M Group. The new offtake agreements will enable Arbor to proceed with its first commercial-scale plant near Lake Charles, Louisiana, which is targeting fully operational status by 2028, and to test the viability of its new, hi

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Cascale Supports Launch of Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI)

3BL Media

Cascale was proud to join global apparel leaders in London for the official launch of the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI) - a manufacturer-led, nationally grounded, and globally coordinated effort to accelerate environmental transformation across the apparel and textile sector. Convened by the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), the event drew manufacturers, brands, federations, and civil society into a unifie

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Global 100 Resources

Corporate Knights

GLOBAL 100 METHODOLOGY Since 2005, the Global 100 has been one of the world’s most valued and transparent rules-based sustainability ratings that emphasizes the impact of a company’s core products and services. It is the best-performing global sustainability index (ticker: CKG100), with more than 10 years of history. All publicly-traded companies with over US $1 billion in revenue are assessed across three sustainable economy key performance indicators, including % sustainable revenue and % sust

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Illuminating Sustainability – The Value of Daylighting Technologies in California Public Buildings

Green Technology

In California, the quality of indoor environments is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Public sector buildings are increasingly recognized as strategic platforms for implementing wellness-driven and energy-smart technologies. Among the most impactful interventions is daylighting—the strategic use of natural light to improve occupant health and reduce energy consumption.

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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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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Mars launches $250 million sustainability solutions fund, ties exec compensation to climate goals; EU proposes major simplification of sustainability taxonomy; Google turns the corner on data center emissions, but supply chain drags carbon footprint higher; revised European Sustainability Reporting Standards may cut datapoints by two thirds; Microsoft signs 3 million ton carbon removal deal; Iberdrola, Masdar sign record offshore wind agreement; EU Commission looks to deve

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Beyond Silos: How Collective Action Drives Real Sustainability Impact

3BL Media

The urgency of global environmental challenges demands more than individual company efforts. It requires systemic change, and as a recent panel discussion at Reuters Responsible Business 2025 highlighted, multi-stakeholder partnerships aren't just beneficial, they're crucial for accelerating sustainability goals. Hosted by Antea Group USA and expertly moderated by our own Angie Dickson, the panel "Beyond Silos: Driving Systemic Change Through Collective Action" brought together leading voices fr

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The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Skip to main content The Iberian green industrial opportunity: Carbon capture and storage July 10, 2025 | Article Carbon capture and storage could play a critical role in decarbonizing hard-to-abate industries in the Iberian Peninsula. As the world shifts toward a more sustainable future, addressing carbon emissions remains a top priority. Renewable energy sources are rapidly expanding and driving the decarbonization effort, yet certain industries, particularly those with hard-to-abate (HtA) emi

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Experts warn against health risks of plastic pollution

Sustainability Matters

The UN Environment Programme is meeting in Geneva in August to finalise the first legally binding treaty on plastics. A leading health expert on plastic pollution and microplastics is calling on the UN to end the use of toxic chemicals in all plastics; and cap and reduce plastic production. He also argues against a treaty focused on waste management and recycling.

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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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Huge 4 gigawatt hour battery – Australia’s biggest – seeks approval to soak up solar north of Sydney

Renew Economy

Federal and state approvals for what would be the biggest battery in Australia, focused mostly on soaking up excess solar and helping replace nearby coal generators. The post Huge 4 gigawatt hour battery – Australia’s biggest – seeks approval to soak up solar north of Sydney appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU to Develop Nature Credits Market to Fund More Sustainable Agriculture Practices

ESG Today

The European Commission announced the launch of its “Roadmap towards Nature Credits,” aimed at helping to develop a new market for nature credits, enabling farmers and foresters to fund activities to protect and preserve biodiversity and ecosystems through the facilitation of private capital flows from companies and investors. Similar in concept to carbon credits, which represent actions to reduce and sequester a fixed amount of carbon emissions, nature credits would represent activities that pr

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From Goals To Impact: Covia’s Steady Progress Toward Our 2030 Goals

3BL Media

At Covia, we remain committed to advancing our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals with purpose and transparency. In 2024, our team made meaningful strides across a broad range of initiatives aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). The table above summarizes our performance against key targets, reflecting our dedication to responsible operations, positive social impact, and ethical governance.

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Breathing Easy Indoors – Advancing Indoor Air Quality in California’s Public Sector Buildings

Green Technology

California has long been a leader in sustainability, setting ambitious goals for environmental stewardship and public health. Nowhere is this more critical than in the public sector, where schools, colleges, municipal buildings, and state agencies are responsible not only for maintaining infrastructure but also for safeguarding the well-being of millions of people.

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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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Sustainability assessment of home textiles made of recycled PET fibre using life cycle assessment and life cycle costing analyses

Environmental News Bits

Fatima, A., Khan, F. U., Hussain, M., & Malik, R. N. (2025). Sustainability assessment of home textiles made of recycled PET fibre using life cycle assessment and life cycle costing analyses. Science of The Total Environment, 982, 179652. [link] Abstract Textile and plastic waste are major environmental challenges.

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WA says it’s done pouring millions into failed coal mine, but can it build enough renewables?

Renew Economy

WA premier says there will be no more money spent propping up Griffin Coal, underscoring urgent need to ramp up the state's renewables buildout. The post WA says it’s done pouring millions into failed coal mine, but can it build enough renewables? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Guest Post – California Climate Disclosure: What We Know After CARB’s First Public Workshop

ESG Today

By: Alyssa Zucker, Senior Industry Principal, Workiva California continues to lead the way on climate action by advancing its critical disclosure laws: The Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate Related FInance Risk Act (SB 261). The California Air Resources Board (CARB) recently held its first public workshop on the state’s landmark climate disclosure laws.

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Net Impact Announces Winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge

3BL Media

EL CERRITO, Calif., July 10, 2025 /3BL/ - Net Impact has announced the winners of the 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge, established in 2022 in partnership with Hillenbrand, Inc., and The Coca-Cola Company, to promote sustainability within the plastics value chain and encourage ideas from next-generation innovators on ways to help keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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SolarBank Corporation - SolarBank Issues Update on Strategic Positioning Amid Shifting U.S. and Canadian Policy Landscape

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Global soil pollution by toxic metals threatens agriculture and human health

Environmental News Bits

Hou, D., Jia, X., Wang, L., McGrath, S. P., Zhu, Y.-G., Hu, Q., Zhao, F.-J., Bank, M. S., O’Connor, D., & Nriagu, J. (2025). Global soil pollution by toxic metals threatens agriculture and human health. Science, 388(6744), 316–321. [link] Abstract Toxic metal pollution is ubiquitous in soils, yet its worldwide distribution is unknown.

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The lights have stayed on in Australia, even as more wind and solar is added to the grid

Renew Economy

Australia's uniquely isolated and massive power grid has seen massive renewable energy growth while maintaining world-leading levels of reliability. The post The lights have stayed on in Australia, even as more wind and solar is added to the grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Google Signs Largest-Ever Corporate Hydropower Deal with Brookfield

ESG Today

Brookfield Asset Management and its clean energy platform Brookfield Renewable announced today the launch of a new Hydro Framework Agreement (HFA) with Google, for the delivery of up to 3,000 MW of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity to power Google’s operations across the U.S. The deal marks the largest-ever corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity.

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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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At London Climate Action Week, Cascale Centers Fashion Industry Decarbonization Challenges

3BL Media

During London Climate Action Week’s official program, Cascale’s executive vice president Andrew Martin spoke on day one of a Project Syndicate event centered on decarbonization. The two-day programming convened cross-industry thinkers, in a live broadcast-style format meant to enrich dialogue and reach a wide, global audience. Over 2,000 attendees joined online, with in-studio attendees spanning Cascale members such as New Look and Amazon, as well as Lego Group, IKEA, Mills Fabrica, Carbon Trust

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Publisher's Note: Canada needs to play to win

Corporate Knights

Dear Prime Minister Carney, The convergence of this moment and your leadership gives us a rare chance to break free from the status quo. We cannot let this golden opportunity to make Canada a beacon for the world slip through our fingers. Like a championship hockey team, Team Canada Inc. has all the right ingredients – talent, capital and resources – to win big on the global stage.

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Laying the Groundwork for Government-Led Poverty Reduction

Stanford Social Innovation

By Dianne Calvi & Taddeo Muriuki In September 2024, an article in The Economist posed a provocative question: Can evidence-based development programs, like those championed by Nobel Prize-winning economist Esther Duflo, scale effectively to combat the growing challenges of extreme poverty? The stakes have never been higher. The US federal administration slashed 83 percent of foreign assistance programs during its first six weeks in office earlier this year, while European governments have re

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Two regional Queensland airports turn to solar to cut energy costs, “protect the reef”

Renew Economy

Two key regional airports on Queensland’s east coast are reducing their energy usage and slashing emissions through the installation of new rooftop solar systems. The post Two regional Queensland airports turn to solar to cut energy costs, “protect the reef” 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