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JANUARY 30, 2025

CENTENNIAL, Colo., January 30, 2025 /3BL/ - Arrow Electronics is helping The N50 Project a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to technology fulfill its mission by supporting the launch of a new connected, digital lab in a primary school in Guadalajara, Mexico. The N50 Project estimates that nearly half the worlds schools are unable to provide reliable online services, and 1.3 billion students still cant access the Internet at home.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 30, 2025

LNP introduces strict new planning rules for wind projects in state with lowest share of renewables, and promises to do the same for large scale solar, The post Queensland unveils strict new wind farm planning rules, with solar projects to follow appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Wawira Njiru serves as the President and CEO of Food 4 Education, a non-profit organization dedicated to combating childhood hunger in Kenya by providing meals to over 500,000 students annually. In this insightful discussion, AB engages with Wawira and Brian Tippens, Cisco's Senior Vice President and Chief Social Impact & Inclusion Officer, to explore the significance of community-driven initiatives, the implementation of sustainable practices in tackling the global food crisis, the crucial

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 30, 2025

Near neighbours of one of the country's biggest wind projects are being given the opportunity to choose how close they want to be to the proposed turbines. The post Neighbours of giant wind project offered up to $100m in unique deal that could shape design appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

SAN DIEGO, January 30, 2025 /3BL/ - My Green Lab, the global nonprofit organization advancing the sustainability of laboratory research, is proud to announce the launch of My Green Lab Certification 2.0. This enhanced certification program sets a new standard for sustainability in science, featuring advanced tools and resources designed to drive measurable environmental and financial impact in laboratories worldwide.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 30, 2025

A 500 MWh vanadium flow battery - the biggest in Australia - has been promised for the mining town of Kalgoorlie in a new state election pledge. The post Biggest vanadium flow battery in Australia promised for ailing Kalgoorlie grid appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

The European Commission announced the release of its highly-anticipated Competitiveness Compass on Wednesday, outlining its new roadmap aimed at boosting Europes productivity and global competitiveness, through a wide-ranging series of measures to promote innovation and investment, reduce administrative burdens on companies, and lower energy costs in the EU.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

As organizations across the globe grapple with the vast complexity of sustainability regulations and their implications, one major EU energy regulation stands out: Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). For multinational companies operating in the European Union (EU), the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) is a pivotal framework shaping their operations.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Clean energy metals-focused predictive explorer and driller Earth AI announced that it has raised $20 million in Series B funding, with proceeds aimed at driving its AI and drilling technology development and capacity. Founded in 2017, California-based Earth AI utilizes AI technology to discover untapped critical metal deposits rapidly and at low cost.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

LINCOLN, Neb., January 30, 2025 /3BL/ Arbor Day Carbon , a division of the Arbor Day Foundation, has unveiled its 2024 Insights Summary. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the current evolution, challenges and opportunities in the voluntary carbon market, highlighting the need for immediate action from corporate buyers with climate and nature-based goals.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2025

Zurich Insurance Group announced today a agreement with bioengineered CO2 removal-focused startup Nellie Technologies, for the purchase of up to 17,500 tons of carbon removal generated through the production of biochar over 5 years. The deal marks Zurichs largest carbon removal purchase agreement to date, and places the company within the top 20 corporate CO2 removal purchasers, according to carbon dioxide removals (CDRs) platform CDR.fyi.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

The section 45X advanced manufacturing production tax credit, introduced as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 , represents a transformative step in bolstering domestic clean energy manufacturing. With a focus on incentivizing the production of advanced energy components such as solar panels, wind energy components, batteries and critical minerals.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

Mining giant Rio Tinto announced today a new partnership with Norway-based aluminum and energy company Norsk Hydro aimed at exploring carbon capture technologies to reduce carbon output in the aluminum production process. Together, the partners expect to invest approximately $45 million over the next five years to support this initiative, with most of the work conducted at Rio Tintos facilities in Europe and Hydros facilities in Norway.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

Hunter, Trooper, Scrappy and Buckaroo find zen by using Zenrelia Newly published study in a leading peer-reviewed, international journal, Veterinary Dermatology, compares clinical outcomes between Zenrelia and Apoquel (oclacitinib tablet) GREENFIELD, Ind., January 30, 2025 /3BL/ - Scratching, rubbing, chewing, licking. All signs of an irritated, itchy dog.

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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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ESG Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Swiss government announced that it has approved a new climate goal, targeting a 65% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, on a 1990 basis. The new decarbonization goal will form the basis of Switzerlands second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which the Swiss Federal Council said will be submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by February 10.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Lenovo is working both internally and externally to minimize and mitigate water risks. Lenovo has: Implemented and maintains a corporate Water Resiliency Policy ; Endorsed the UN CEO Water Mandate; Joined the SBTN Corporate Engagement Program, pledging alignment with Science Based Targets Networks (SBTN) goals and vision and contributing advice and end-user insights to the development of SBTN methods and tools as an SBTN Corporate Engagement Pa

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ESG Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

Meta announced that it has signed four environmental attribute purchase agreements (EAPAs) with Madrid-based Zelestra for production of 595 MW of renewable energy to help power the companys data centers in Texas. Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has set a target to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2030, and is one of the largest corporate buyers of renewable energy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

Originally published in Forbes. 2025 marks just five years until 2030, the target for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For context, the SDGs are a collection of 17 global goals set by the UN General Assembly in 2015 after considerable consultation with NGOs, companies and other stakeholders. Part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , the SDGs address a broad range of social, economic and environmental challenges.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 30, 2025

The productivity of cacao trees decreases with time, forcing farmers to renew their plantations by either cutting down the old trees or establishing a new crop elsewhere. Frequently, new plantations are established in areas of the forest that are thinned out to accommodate new, young cacao trees. However, this comes with high economic and ecological costs.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

On Saturday, December 14, Comcast NBCUniversal employees teamed up with the military community for Wreaths Across America, a national tribute to fallen veterans and their families. This marked their ninth consecutive year participating in this meaningful day of remembrance. Led by their Veterans Network (VetNet) Employee Resource Group, the event saw the largest Comcast turnout to date, with hundreds of their teammates volunteering at wreath-laying ceremonies across 15 states.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 30, 2025

Sharks and rays have populated the world's oceans for around 450 million years, but more than a third of the species living today are severely threatened by overfishing and the loss of their habitat. Palaeobiologists have now investigated whether and how global warming influences the diversity of sharks based on climate fluctuations between 200 and 66 million years ago.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

January 30, 2025 /3BL/ - Inogen Alliance is an official sponsor of the upcoming tenth annual Global Water Stewardship Forum with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), for the third year. The forum runs from 24-25 June 2025 in Edinburgh, Scotland. As an Alliance we are representing our global presence at this event with thirteen Associate co-sponsors including Antea Brasil, Antea Group France, Antea Group UK, Antea Group USA, Baden Consulting in Switzerland, Chola MS Risk Services Limited (CM

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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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Renew Economy

JANUARY 30, 2025

Farmers offered up to $300 million of discount loans to help efforts to cut emissions, including renewables, transport and farming practices. The post Farmers offered $300m in discount loans for solar, batteries, EVs, seaweed and windbreaks appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Originally published on ESSENCE For many Black southerners, the end of Jim Crow marked the beginning of covert discriminationsystems that, on their surface, signaled progress but kept discriminatory power dynamics in place. It was within this societal context that Chris Womack came of age. I was born and raised in South Alabama, growing up in the sixties, he explained.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 30, 2025

WMOs climate and energy lead Roberta Boscolo on the latest climate report, the 1.55C average temperature rise and heating oceans. Plus: A wrap of the news in our first podcast of 2025. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: “I dont know if we can adapt appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

Modern human activities are partly responsible for rising temperatures, carbon emissions, and declining biodiversity. The construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably to deal with the climate crisis and scarcity of natural resources. With these innovative solutions and new construction methods, we have a whole new vocabulary that this podcast is going to decipher for you!

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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

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JANUARY 30, 2025

Canadas installed capacity of wind energy, solar energy & energy storage is now more than 24 GW, up by 46% in the last five years. Ottawa, January 30, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) is pleased to release a new, five-year industry data report announcing that Canadas wind, solar and energy-storage sectors have grown by 46% in the last five years, with a new installed capacity of more than 24 GW at the end of 2024.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

Shoppers got in the spirit for their Lunar New Year celebrations in style at ACME Markets Edgewater, New Jersey store this past weekend! The event was filled with festive activities, including meal solutions from brands like Thai Kitchen, Sun Tropics, Momofuku and others. The event had a lion dance performance, traditional Erhu music by award-winning artist Feifei Yang, face painting and an authentic Tea Ceremony.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 30, 2025

As more consumers seek tailored online interactions, companies can turn to AI and generative AI to better scale their ability to personalize experiences.

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Cisco CSR

JANUARY 30, 2025

Unlock the power of Cisco and Nutanix with this new integration. Simplify HCI management with unified dashboard, detailed insights, and proactive alerts.

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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.