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Australia fast-tracks four big wind, solar and storage tenders in coming months to meet 2030 target

Renew Economy

The federal government has flagged four new wind, solar and storage tenders this year as it seeks to speed up the process to help ensure it meets its 2030 target. The post Australia fast-tracks four big wind, solar and storage tenders in coming months to meet 2030 target 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Workiva Named a Leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software

3BL Media

We’re honored to share that Workiva was named a “leader” in the Verdantix 2025 Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software. This is the second time in a row that Workiva earned a leadership position in the Verdantix Green Quadrant on ESG and sustainability reporting. It's the third time this year that an industry analyst firm named Workiva a leader for its sustainability products, including the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide ESG Reporting and Compliance Management Applications 202

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Microsoft Signs Deal for 3 Million Tons of CO2 Removal Generated Through New Waste-to-Energy Carbon Capture Project

ESG Today

Microsoft announced a new long-term offtake agreement with energy infrastructure investment manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Denmark-based waste-to-energy (WtE) company Vestforbrænding, for the delivery of nearly 3 million tons of carbon removal generated through a new large-scale carbon capture and storage project at a WtE facility in the greater Copenhagen region.

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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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Why Aseptic Cartons Matter in Global Food Systems

3BL Media

We explore why packaging matters—how cartons ensure food safety, what happens after they’re used, and how we can keep their materials in circulation. Most of us don’t often consider what happens to our milk or juice cartons once they’re empty. But the truth is, cartons do more than just contain food and drink—they protect it. Through a combination of aseptic technology and packaging-material structure, they help preserve the colour, texture, and taste of perishable food, keeping it safe for long

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Lasers capture the invisible dance of wind and waves

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A laser-equipped research platform has, for the first time, photographed airflow just millimeters above ocean waves, revealing two simultaneous wind–wave energy-transfer tricks—slow short waves steal power from the breeze, while long giants sculpt the air in reverse. These crisp observations promise to overhaul climate and weather models by clarifying how heat, momentum, and greenhouse gases slip between sea and sky.

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Demand for long-term carbon deals growing, says Climate Impact Partners

Environmental Finance

Climate Impact Partners has revealed to Environmental Finance that it is experiencing increased demand for longer-term offtake agreements, amid moves away from 'whack-a-mole' deals.

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Blue Connections IT achieves carbon neutrality through sustainable technology

Sustainability Matters

Schneider Electric , a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is celebrating a significant milestone in its long-standing partnership with Blue Connections IT, helping the company on their path to another year of carbon neutrality. The leading Australian-owned provider of comprehensive IT solutions, Blue Connections IT has incorporated several sustainable features into its infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art, six-star building tied to its ongoing missi

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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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Wind farm bird protection tech a success, with no new eagle deaths and barely a dent in revenue

Renew Economy

Technology being used at two Tasmanian wind farms has drastically reduced wedge-tail eagle fatalities while cutting output by only around 1 per cent. The post Wind farm bird protection tech a success, with no new eagle deaths and barely a dent in revenue appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How real-world events underscore the urgency of climate disclosures

Sustainability Matters

With 2024 once again breaking records as the hottest year on record and a relentless series of extreme weather events continuing into 2025, the past few years have been a stark wake-up call for communities and businesses. Recent data from NASA confirms what many are experiencing first-hand: floods, droughts and other climate extremes are becoming more frequent, severe and long-lasting.

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Loopholes risk giving fossil fuel lobbyists “outsized impact” on Australian politics

Renew Economy

With two in five registered lobbyists having once worked in politics, a new report says the federal government's rules for regulating fossil fuel lobbying need urgent reform. The post Loopholes risk giving fossil fuel lobbyists “outsized impact” on Australian politics appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU Lawmakers Reject EUDR’s Country Risk System in New Setback to Deforestation Regulation

ESG Today

Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted on Wednesday to reject a benchmarking system categorizing countries by their level of deforestation risk, marking a potential new setback for the new EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), aimed at ensuring that products imported to or exported from EU markets no longer contribute to deforestation and forest degradation globally, including concerns that the law could again be delayed.

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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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Why 'all of the above' energy policies won't work

Corporate Knights

There is a popular position on how we should respond to the climate change emergency that goes by the acronym AOTA, for “all of the above.” The AOTA perspective is that we must indiscriminately pursue every option we have for achieving an emissions-free energy system – energy efficiency, wind, solar, nuclear, geothermal, even tidal – while at the same time hedging our bets by continuing to support new infrastructure for the use and supply of fossil fuels.

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NREL & CubicPV Push Perovskite Minimodule Performance to New Heights

CleanTechnica

A collaborative effort between NREL and CubicPV has yielded a perovskite minimodule that belongs in the record books. The 24.0% certified efficiency marks the first time a U.S. effort has set a record in the perovskite minimodule category. The researchers at NREL and at CubicPV, a company based in the. [continued] The post NREL & CubicPV Push Perovskite Minimodule Performance to New Heights appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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‘Profound’ secrecy in corporate climate lobbying exposed in AI-powered study

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. A new AI-powered study of more than 8,500 listed companies has revealed a “profound” lack of disclosure and governance around climate-related lobbying. One result of the secrecy, argue the report’s authors, is that companies often lobby in a way that undermines their own climate strategies.

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If They Can Put Solar Power Here, They Can Put It Anywhere

CleanTechnica

The Port Newark Container Terminal in New Jersey is now one of the few shipping hubs in the world to use on-site solar power to cut its own emissions. The post If They Can Put Solar Power Here, They Can Put It Anywhere appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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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Climate risk 'no longer tragedy of the horizon' says ECB note as it models 5% hit to GDP

Environmental Finance

Climate change is no longer "the Tragedy of the Horizon" but an imminent danger, a note by the European Central Bank (ECB) warned, as its 'short-term' scenario analysis showed potential for a huge 5% hit to eurozone GDP from extreme physical climate risks.

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If data centres can be built in Canberra, then why not the Riverina?

Renew Economy

With heaps of renewable energy potential and – and not enough transmission to move it – it's a sin to waste the Riverina's data centre potential. The post If data centres can be built in Canberra, then why not the Riverina? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Rather than short-term fixes, communities need flexible plans to prepare for a range of likely climate impacts

Environmental News Bits

by Tom Logan, University of Canterbury As New Zealanders clean up after ex-Cyclone Tam which left thousands without power and communities once again facing flooding, it’s tempting to seek immediate solutions. However, after the cleanup and initial recovery, careful planning is essential. Research shows that following disasters, communities often demand visible action that appears decisive.

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Mondelēz International Scales Up Due Diligence and Sector Collaboration To Promote Human Rights; Releases Annual 2024 Progress Report

3BL Media

Continued to scale human rights due diligence across global operations and supply chains, with ~96% of owned plants and ~98% of prioritized supplier sites audited in the last three years. 1 Trained more than 50,000 colleagues since launching Human Rights Policy in 2021. Advanced efforts to help prevent child labor and support community resilience, expanding Child Labor Monitoring & Remediation Systems to cover ~89% of Cocoa Life communities in West Africa by the end of 2024.

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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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Kur-ring-gai receives kerbside EV charging

Sustainability Matters

The NSW Government has announced $2.8 million in EV Kerbside Charging Grants to install chargers across 22 local government areas, including Ku-ring-gai. Ku-ring-gai Council Mayor Christine Kay welcomed the announcement, saying the switch to electric transport is a key component of the council’s plan to reach net zero. “Electric vehicles offer reduced fuel costs, lower maintenance costs, reduced air pollution and an improved driving experience,” Kay said.

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Soaring oil prices may accelerate global green energy transition

Eco-Business

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After the LA fires, scientists study the toxic hazards left behind

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Researchers from Harvard and universities in California and Texas are studying the long-term effects of the Eaton and Palisades fires on air, water, soils and surfaces of properties that didn’t burn.

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Faster, cheaper, cleaner: Offshore wind farm tests all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer vessel

Renew Economy

A team in the UK has successfully tested an all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer boat, finding it is faster, cleaner and twice as efficient as the diesel alternatives. The post Faster, cheaper, cleaner: Offshore wind farm tests all-electric, hydrofoil crew transfer vessel appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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