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Maintain, Prolong, Share: A Circular Blueprint for Decarbonization

3BL Media

As a global climate innovator, Trane Technologies defines circularity as finding new ways to use products, materials and resources. Our goal is to keep them in use for as long as possible and reduce waste. By integrating these practices into our portfolio, we help customers cut greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen their own sustainable business strategies — demonstrating that decarbonization pays off.

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How synthetic turf is supplying fresh water in South Africa

Envirotec Magazine

The installation has been undertaken by the Cruyff Foundation, which has a declared aim of supporting sporting endeavours for children and young people with special needs. A project in South Africa is using a form of synthetic turf to enable freshwater recycling, in what seems a novel attempt to solve two problems at once: drought and a lack of recreational facilities.

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Equatic Raises $11.6 Million to Remove Carbon, Produce Green Hydrogen from Seawater

ESG Today

Climate tech startup Equatic announced that it has raised $11.6 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at scaling up its seawater electrolysis technology enabling carbon removal and green hydrogen production. Founded in 2021, California-based Equatic has developed an electrolytic process for atmospheric carbon removal that accelerates the ocean’s ability to absorb and permanently store massive amounts of carbon, while producing carbon negative hydrogen as a c

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UK’s first commercial-scale BECCS project gets green light

Envirotec Magazine

The Ince Biomass plant is located at the Protos energy and resource hub in Ince, Cheshire. Marking it out as a credible front-runner in supporting the UK’s efforts to get BECCS (Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage) up and running, low-carbon energy-from-waste wood company Evero has been selected to enter negotiations to potentially transform its Ince Biomass plant into the nation’s first such facility to run at commercial scale.

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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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FiRe Conference Highlights: Supply Chain ESG Risks and Embodied Carbon

CSR Hub

Highlights from Cynthia Figge’s FiRe panels on supply chain risks and embodied carbon, exploring ESG data, regulation, and decarbonization trends.

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Australia can cut emissions 85 pct by 2035, if government and business seize the moment

Renew Economy

Discussions are hotting up over Australia’s 2035 emission reduction target, which the federal government is due to reveal by September this year. It will be a crucial announcement, for several reasons. The post Australia can cut emissions 85 pct by 2035, if government and business seize the moment appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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UK geothermal potential revealed by new platform and interactive map

Envirotec Magazine

A geothermal drilling rig. A new government-funded geothermal initiative, which includes an interactive map, has launched to help decision makers assess the geothermal potential across the UK. Geothermal technologies, which use heat from the ground, have the potential to decarbonise heating and cooling, playing a role in the energy transition to net zero emissions in the UK.

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Helping Protect Healthy Forests

3BL Media

Amanda Davis|Sr. Manager, CR and Environment Our purpose, Powering Digital Freedom, includes a commitment to protect our world which means supporting a healthy planet. Throughout the year, we work internally and with our partners to manage our environmental impacts, minimizing our greenhouse gas emissions, engaging our employees in environmental stewardship and identifying new strategies to reduce our footprint, especially in our product line.

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Putting Stewardship to Work: Tracking Progress on the Five Environmental Stewardship & Circularity…

B the Change

Putting Stewardship to Work: Tracking Progress on the Five Environmental Stewardship & Circularity (ESC) Standards Clear, business-relevant metrics for footprint tracking, strategy execution, circular design, mitigation, and supplier collaboration Real sustainability leadership requires more than good intentions. The Environmental Stewardship & Circularity (ESC) standards, developed by B Lab, offer a concrete roadmap for turning climate commitments into operational results, whether that

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Building Green Skills to Support Sustainable Economic Transition in the Workplace

Environmental News Bits

Mardikaningsih, R., & Hariani, M. (2025). Building Green Skills to Support Sustainable Economic Transition in the Workplace. International Journal of Service Science, Management, Engineering, and Technology, 7(2), 6–10.

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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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Watershed, Stanford Take Over Key Supply Chain Emissions Database After EPA Stops Updating it

ESG Today

Climate solutions provider Watershed announced the launch of “Cornerstone,” a new initiative in partnership with Stanford University’s Stanford Sustainable Solutions Lab, aimed at maintaining and expanding access to key datasets used by companies to measure Scope 3 value chain emissions. Under the new initiative, Cornerstone will act as the hub for open access to the US Environmentally-Extended Input-Output model (USEEIO), the U.S.

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Ultrasound system can remove BPA from water more effectively

Envirotec Magazine

Researchers have found a new way to remove a common pollutant from water using controlled waves of ultrasound, without the use of additional chemicals. The system, developed by chemists from the University of Glasgow, can scrub up to 94% of the traces of Bisphenol A (BPA) from samples of contaminated water by using ultrasound to create conditions similar to the surface of the sun in bubbles of contaminated water.

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Case Study: Pompeian’s Sunrise Olive Ranch Champions Biodiversity Through Innovative Algae Control

3BL Media

A case-study of Pompeian's Sunrise Olive Ranch by SCS Global Services Executive Summary Pompeian, the leading olive oil brand in the U.S., demonstrates exceptional commitment to sustainable agriculture through innovative practices at its own Sunrise Olive Ranch in California. Already certified to SCS’ Sustainably Grown® certification , the ranch continues to strengthen its environmental leadership, reinforce ESG commitments, and invest in biodiversity-enhancing farming practices.

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Australia’s biggest coal state sets new “stretch” targets for wind, solar and storage, supersizes tenders

Renew Economy

NSW is to fast track tenders, and offer more capacity, as it ramps up its wind, solar and storage targets to keep prices down as coal exits the grid. The post Australia’s biggest coal state sets new “stretch” targets for wind, solar and storage, supersizes tenders 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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Australian Renewable Energy Agency - ARENA backs Calix with $44.9M to fire up green steel future

Global Renewable News

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed $44.9 million to Calix to build a novel demonstration plant using its Zero Emissions Steel Technology (ZESTY).Powered by renewable elec.

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Amazon Signs Deal for Low Carbon Cement with Brimstone

ESG Today

Sustainability-focused industrial solutions provider Brimstone announced a new commercial agreement with Amazon, reserving annual volumes of Brimstone’s low-carbon cement from its forthcoming plant. The agreement was announced alongside successful third-party test results of Brimstone’s lower-carbon Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) for use in concrete construction.

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Beyond Compliance: How a Basin Threshold Tool can turn collective corporate action into a catalyst for water security

WWF Sustainability

The Basin Threshold Tool is designed to help companies identify where, when and how much water must be left in rivers to maintain ecological balance.

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Helping Beverage Companies Navigate the EUDR: Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases Sector-Specific Interpretation Guide

3BL Media

August 7, 2025 /3BL/ - The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has released the Beverage Industry EUDR Interpretation Guide, a practical, sector-specific resource designed to help beverage companies understand and meet the requirements of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) (EU 2023/1115). Effective June 29, 2023, the EUDR introduced strict due diligence requirements for companies placing cattle, coffee, cocoa, soy, palm oil, rubber, or wood - or products derived fro

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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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Process turns PFAS pollutant into fluoride

Sustainability Matters

Researchers at The University of Adelaide have developed a sunlight-activated material that can degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, breaking down the pollutant into harmless components, including fluoride. The discovery represents a low-energy solution for PFAS remediation, with potential applications in water treatment and environmental clean-up.

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Canadian Climate Institute - New research spotlights Indigenous perspectives on energy and climate issues across Canada

Global Renewable News

New research released on June 16, 2025, highlights Indigenous perspectives on building a cleaner economy and addressing climate change policies in communities across the country.The research incl.

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A Global Effort to Unleash Local Data: How Open Mapping is Shaping Grassroots Climate Resilience Worldwide

James Militzer

The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Global Climate 2024 report found that last year was the warmest in the entire 175-year observational record. Rising sea levels, intensifying heatwaves, storms, wildfires and flash floods are no longer occasional disasters but ongoing realities for millions, and they are increasing in scale, frequency and intensity.

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AI-driven continuous water monitoring system to be adopted by Yorkshire Water

Envirotec Magazine

The Ilkley river Testing, inspection, and certification firm SOCOTEC UK and Ireland has secured a contract with Yorkshire Water—in partnership with UnifAI Technology—to deploy AI-powered, continuous water quality monitoring across 20 inland bathing sites. The initiative, funded through Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge, is one of 16 innovation projects sharing over £42 million. 1 Under the scheme, SOCOTEC will install and maintain advanced sensor arrays measuring temperature, conductivity, di

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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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Beyond the Watershed: Key Insights From the AWS Forum on Global Water Stewardship

3BL Media

Summary of Key Takeaways Water risk to operations is a strategic starting point for stewardship, with data and reporting as key enablers. Watershed health must be the ultimate indicator of success—moving beyond compliance-based box-ticking to outcome-driven basin thinking. Water stewardship is evolving into a strategic, cross-sector priority, deeply linked to climate resilience, biodiversity, and economic stability.

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Ocean Pasture Albedo Production: A Nature-Based Climate Solution Delivering Gigatonnes of CO₂e Mitigation Annually

Russ George

Each Ocean Pasture To Deliver Over a Gigatonne of CO₂e Mitigation Annually Our planet’s oceans cover approximately 71% of Earth’s surface and are home to one of nature’s most powerful climate regulation mechanisms: plankton-driven albedo production. In vast, healthy ocean pastures, phytoplankton blooms release biogenic aerosols that seed low marine clouds , brightening them and reflecting more sunlight back into space.

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Recent Advancements in Biochar and its Composite for the Remediation of Hazardous Pollutants

Environmental News Bits

Akshay Verma, Gaurav Sharma, Amit Kumar, Pooja Dhiman, & Florian J. Stadler. (2025). Recent Advancements in Biochar and its Composite for the Remediation of Hazardous Pollutants. Current Analytical Chemistry, 21(1), 15–56. [link] Abstract Biochar has garnered considerable attention in recent times due to its potential uses in the environmental field.

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As air travel booms, can the aviation industry decarbonize for real?

Corporate Knights

Buoyed by a revival in global demand for international travel, growth in air traffic has surged post-pandemic. But it’s not just carriers crowding the skies. The spike in air travel directly contributes to worrisome increases in greenhouse gas emissions, generated by an industry that already delivers an outsized share of climate-warming pollutants. Aviation is responsible for 13.9% of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions from transport and 2.5% of emissions from all human activity.

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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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Turned down renewables could have powered all Scottish Homes in H1 2025

Envirotec Magazine

Wind power on Stornoway. Northern Scotland alone accounted for over 86% of GB’s curtailed volume, curtailing 4TWh of wind energy at a cost of over £116m, said the report. A new report reveals that over 5.5TWh of clean electricity was turned off across Great Britain and Ireland in the first half of 2025, costing consumers £152m in curtailment payments.

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G&A Institute’s New Issue Brief Highlights Proposed Changes to Double Materiality Assessment Process in ESRS Exposure Drafts

3BL Media

NEW YORK, August 11, 2025 /3BL/ - Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a leading sustainability consulting and research firm, has released an Issue Brief on newly proposed changes to the double materiality assessment (DMA) process that is a central feature of the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG), the group responsible for simplifying and streamlining the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (E

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Wind and solar lulls may not be as bad as thought, but they could be expensive

Renew Economy

What happens when the wind don't blow and the sun don't shine? New study says such events will be infrequent, expensive, but won't result in power shortfalls. The post Wind and solar lulls may not be as bad as thought, but they could be expensive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Supercritical water oxidation for the destruction of spent media wastes generated from PFAS treatment

Environmental News Bits

Chiang, S.-Y. D., Saba, M., Leighton, M., Ballenghien, D., Hatler, D., Gal, J., & Deshusses, M. A. (2023). Supercritical water oxidation for the destruction of spent media wastes generated from PFAS treatment. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 460, 132264.

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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