GreenBiz
JANUARY 4, 2024
Wells Fargo was an early investor in Turntide Technologies, which makes switched reluctance motors that drive down energy consumption for HVAC systems by an average of 64%.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Curbing our global carbon footprint and ensuring sustainability is a cause that resonates deeply with businesses and individuals across the globe. In today’s evolving landscape, where sustainability targets and regulations are becoming more stringent, and a profound shift towards more sustainable practices is taking root, this mission has never been more important.
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GreenBiz
JANUARY 4, 2024
Tackling tough issues, enlisting unlikely partners, and harnessing local communities will be crucial to making progress on sustainable food systems in 2024.
Corporate Knights
JANUARY 4, 2024
2023 was marked by symbiosis between the labour and climate movements. Workers across industries and geographies loudly declared that a world in which their safety and well-being are disregarded is even more dangerous to them and to others in a time of energy transition and climate crisis. After decades of hesitancy, several major unions recognized an urgent need to organize those who will do the hard work of decarbonizing the nation’s economy.
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.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
POSORJA, Ecuador, January 4, 2024 /3BL/ - Earlier this week, DP World in Posorja, Ecuador welcomed the first of three key service routes for Maersk. Maersk recently announced that beginning in January 2024, it would reroute three service routes from the Port of Guayaquil to the deep-water terminal at the Port of Posorja. The AC2 weekly service – which connects Ecuador with Asia – arrived on January 2, to be followed by ECUMED Ecuador-Mediterranean loop on January 5, and the regional Guayaquil Fe
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 4, 2024
Not only do many bats die at wind turbines, the turbines also displace some species from their habitats over large areas. When the turbines are in operation at relatively high wind speeds, the activity of bat species that hunt in structurally dense habitats such as forests drops by almost 80 per cent within a radius of 80 to 450 meters around the turbine.
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Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 4, 2024
A new study scientifically corroborates an event described in the Second Book of Kings -- the conquest of the Philistine city of Gath by Hazael King of Aram. The method is based on measuring the magnetic field recorded in burnt bricks. The researchers say that the findings are important for determining the intensity of the fire and the scope of destruction in Gath, and also for understanding construction practices in the region.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
BLAIRSVILLE, Ga., January 4, 2024 /3BL/ - Environment+Energy Leader is excited to remind companies from around the globe that now is the time to participate in the prestigious Environment+Energy Leader Awards program for 2024. This opportunity is for all organizations striving to make a significant impact in ESG, sustainability and energy management outcomes and will once again this year recognize outstanding products and projects.
Energy Central
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Tyler Swanson and Andrea Gerlak Amid a tumultuous legislative session, Congress has extended the current Farm Bill through fall 2024. The extension will provide some certainty to farmers while also giving lawmakers an additional year to deliberate the merits of the five-year, $700 billion funding package. This extra time allows lawmakers to more thoroughly consider innovations and.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Originally published in Dow's 2022 INtersections Progress Report Aligned to our 2025 Sustainability Goals, Dow’s Total Worker Health® (TWH) index weighs a composite score based on three strategic elements: Healthy Workplace, Healthy People and Healthy Culture. We continued to make progress and exceeded our internal targets in 2022, keeping us on track to achieve a 100% score by 2025.
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 4, 2024
Scientists have engineered the microbiome of plants for the first time, boosting the prevalence of 'good' bacteria that protect the plant from disease. The findings could substantially reduce the need for environmentally destructive pesticides.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
NEW YORK, January 4, 2024 /3BL/ - The world’s first technological—or digital—divide became apparent when people noticed the gaps in opportunity and life quality that existed between people who were able to purchase some the first telephones, and those who were not. As technology advances overtime, the number of divides, their definition, and this challenge has continued to evolve.
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 4, 2024
ImpactAlpha, Jan. 4 – In one of the first deals of its kind, the government-backed Canada Growth Fund entered into a long-term offtake. The post Canada Growth Fund invests in Entropy and contracts for carbon storage appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
MPC’s community investment strategy focuses on contributions to and partnerships with charitable organizations that align with: The priorities of our community stakeholders Our core values Our sustainability strategy Our ability to make a positive, measurable impact in the communities where we live and work We seek out new and innovative ways to improve our communities through projects and programming with a broad array of organizations making a positive difference.
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
ESG Today
JANUARY 4, 2024
Hydrogen and fuel cell solutions company Plug Power announced it has completed the installation and commissioning of an electrolyzer system at an Amazon fulfillment center in Aurora, Colorado, enabling the company to produce low-carbon hydrogen to power equipment at the facility. Hydrogen is viewed as one of the key building blocks of the transition to a cleaner energy future, particularly for applications with difficult to abate emissions, in which renewable energy solutions such as wind or sol
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
2023 marked a transformative year for ekō Solutions, a Land Betterment company, characterized by agility, diversification, and innovation. Our commitment to meeting customer needs led to a remarkable 500% expansion of our up-cycled and often ‘double recycled’ shipping container product line. Our diverse range of customized dwellings and structures, crafted from up-recycled shipping containers, provide solutions across a variety of industries, including commercial, recreational, residential, rent
ESG Today
JANUARY 4, 2024
Volvo Cars announced the appointment of Vanessa Butani as Head of Global Sustainability. Butani will assume the new role in April 2024, succeeding Anders Kärrberg, who has held the position since Volvo established its Global Sustainability Team in 2019. Based at the Volvo Cars’ global headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden, Butani will lead the company’s sustainability ambitions and the evolution of its sustainability strategy, playing a key role in its transition into a leading sustainable mobility
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
“It was an amazing experience, I wouldn't know how to explain what we felt when we received hugs from the children, the thousand times that both teachers and the children thanked us, it was a day that we will surely never forget”, said one of our FedEx Cares volunteers in Argentina. He had driven a FedEx delivery van 150 kilometers from our station in Mendoza, all the way to Uspallata, the gateway to the Cordillera de los Andes high mountain area, to meet the children to deliver the Operation Wa
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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
Chris Hall
JANUARY 4, 2024
Investor network’s new Senior Policy Advisor encouraged by prevalence of food systems action at COP28, while urging greater alignment of shareholder initiatives. Tackling the mounting risks posed by biodiversity loss to food systems will be a key focus for FAIRR Initiative’s new Senior Policy Advisor, Greta Davison, as global attention on agricultural supply chains increases.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog U.S. Bank recently honored two small business clients for their extraordinary commitment to their communities with the bank’s first-ever Boundless Potential award. Taqueria Durango, a Mexican restaurant in St. Louis, and Interfaith Dental, a nonprofit dental clinic in Nashville, were recognized for going above and beyond to serve those in need around them.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 4, 2024
Even small differences in the availability of urban green and blue spaces may be associated with better mental and physical health in older adults, according to a new study. The study's findings showed that having just 10% more forest space in a person's residential ZIP code was associated with reduced serious psychological distress, which covers mental health problems that require treatment and interfere with people's social lives, work or school.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Originally published on HARMAN Newsroom As a global connected technologies leader, HARMAN is always pushing the boundaries of innovation to deliver products that make life easier, more productive and entertaining. In 2023, the momentum continued and our teams delivered cutting-edge technologies that enable seamless, connected lifestyles for the home, car, stage and enterprise.
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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.
Stanford Social Innovation
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Steve Kaagan & John Hagan Like so many organizations, our environmental nonprofit was rocked by internal conflict. What happened and what did we learn?
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Quest Diagnostics recently provided no-cost Blueprint for Wellness® testing to more than 100 local community members who attended a wellness day in the Mississippi Delta region. The ninth annual I-HEAL Community Wellness Day, hosted by Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) grantee Glenn Family Foundation , provided a host of no-cost resources for local families, including health screenings, nutritious food, mental health resources, vaccines, cleaning supplies, diapers, and more.
ESG Today
JANUARY 4, 2024
Starbucks announced today a new program enabling customers to use personal, reusable cups at all company-operated and participating licensed stores in the U.S. and Canada, including for drive-thru purchases and mobile orders made through the Starbucks app. According to Starbucks, the announcement makes the company the first U.S. national coffee retailer to accept reusable cups for mobile and drive-thru orders, and supports the company’s goal, set in 2020, to reduce waste to landfills by 50% by 2
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Pepco | The Source In an effort to help keep the communities we serve safe, Pepco has donated smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to fire companies in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. This donation is part of our Emergency Services Partnership Program (ESSP), which helps fund and provide smoke alarm donations, electrical safety training, emergency management conferences and safety and educational programs that benefit first responders and the public.
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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.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JANUARY 4, 2024
New research suggests these large marine mammals are extremely fussy and only eat their favorite foods.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Originally published by EdUp Experience The EdUp Experience Podcast: YOUR Higher Education Podcast We welcome YOU to America's leading higher education podcast! Higher Education is changing rapidly & the thoughts, ideas, & insights from today's brightest & most influential educational minds from across the globe are brought to YOU via The EdUp Experience.
Richard Matthews
JANUARY 4, 2024
The recent Conference of the Parties is being hailed as both a historic success and an epic failure. So who really won the fossil fuel war at COP 28? The global agreement to phase down fossil fuels was heralded by the United Nations as the “beginning of the end” of the fossil fuel era, while […] The post COP 28’s Litany of Loopholes appeared first on Change Oracle.
3BL Media
JANUARY 4, 2024
Cyber threats and cybercrime show no signs of slowing. The growing risk makes it imperative that organizations constantly evaluate their security posture and take steps to harden their defenses, protect internal networks, and secure data from the barrage of threats. So, let's explore what to expect in 2024 and beyond. Cyberattacks and Ransomware The latest Verizon DBIR report found that 95% of attacks observed in the past year were financially motivated.
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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.
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