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Building Hospitality Excellence: Sands Prioritizes Industry Education Around the World

3BL Media

Las Vegas Sands A major component of Sands 2021-2025 ambition to invest $200 million in workforce development is building hospitality industry excellence in its regions around the world and helping people working in the sector advance. The companys hospitality education priorities include attracting new talent to the industry and building capability through professional and job skills development programs.

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Pope Francis called on all humanity to care for our common home

Corporate Knights

Brothers and sisters all, humanity has lost one of its courageous moral voices but his legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched, and in the movements he inspired. For me, this moment is not just for mourning, but for deep gratitude. We have been fortunate to witness a rare kind of leadership. At a time of widening divides among nations, within societies, and between humanity and the planet he offered a steady hand and a moral compass.

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Momentum Builds Towards Historic Dakar 2026 YOG

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news With the fourth Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) now less than two years away, Dakar 2026 presented its latest progress report to the 144 th International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session. The report highlighted key developments in preparation for the first Olympic sports event on African soil. The report underscored progress in venue construction and refurbishment, workforce development, and the growing momentum of youth engagement initiatives across Senegal.

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Chinese robot does job of three to four humans installing thousands of panels at Australian solar project

Renew Economy

Chinese company says its robot solar mounting machine can install solar panels at three and five times faster than a team of humans, and slash construction times. The post Chinese robot does job of three to four humans installing thousands of panels at Australian solar project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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PotlatchDeltic Impacts Podcast Series: Forest Certification

3BL Media

PotlatchDeltic is committed to independent certification of our forests to demonstrate that they are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner. Independent forest certification plays a vital role in fostering an understanding of the value of properly managed working forests and confirms that science-based stakeholder developed forest management practices and continual improvement are occurring on our forests.

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Coalition’s nuclear gambit will cost Australia trillions – and permanently gut its industry

Renew Economy

The Coalition's own energy policy modelling shows the notional savings of going nuclear are dwarfed by the gutting of Australian industrial capacity. The post Coalition’s nuclear gambit will cost Australia trillions and permanently gut its industry appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renewables giant says Australia among easiest places on planet to be green and competitive

Renew Economy

Global giant behind giga-scale solar farm that will help power aluminium smelter says Australia among best places in world to be "green and strongly competitive" at same time. The post Renewables giant says Australia among easiest places on planet to be green and competitive appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: A Q&A With Kara and Friends

3BL Media

April 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) is an annual reporting requirement due by July 1 of each year for those facilities that manufacture, process, or otherwise use specific TRI-listed chemicals over their reporting threshold. In this webinar, Antea Group will begin by providing an overview that includes the basics of TRI, a summary of the updates for reporting year 2024, definitions and examples of manufacturing/processing/and otherwise use, an overview of PFAS as it relates to T

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Meanwhile, in China, 60 GW of new solar capacity added in first quarter of 2025

Renew Economy

China stats for first three months of 2025 show it installed 9 GW of new thermal generation capacity, compared to 59.7 GW of new solar and 14.6 GW of new wind. The post Meanwhile, in China, 60 GW of new solar capacity added in first quarter of 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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$1 Million Gift from KeyBank Foundation Supports Workforce Development at Albany Medical Center

3BL Media

ALBANY, N.Y., April 23, 2025 /3BL/ A $1 million gift from KeyBank Foundation will support recruitment, retention, and workforce development initiatives at Albany Medical Center. Funds will be used to develop the LEAP programLeading Employees to Advancement and em(P)owerment. Central aspects of the program include: Career mapping and coaching : A career coach will assist eligible employees in entry and mid-level positions to identify professional ambitions and opportunities for training and devel

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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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Last of 640 battery packs in place at one of Australia’s biggest storage projects

Renew Economy

Last of 640 battery packs installed at giant Collie facility, which was to be the biggest battery in Australia but now won't even be the biggest battery in its home town. The post Last of 640 battery packs in place at one of Australia’s biggest storage projects appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Beets, Basketball and Mid-Bore Engines

3BL Media

Cummins Every harvest, RaNae Isaak packs her bags in Columbus, Indiana, to head for American Falls, Idaho. Having grown up helping on her familys sugar beet, potato and wheat farm in her spare time, even now as an adult, RaNae returns home every year to support her family with many activities on the farm. With thousands of acres of land to harvest, RaNaes father would give her five-minute lessons and leave her to learn by doing.

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Major blooper on wind output has stranded some of Australia’s best projects with no grid access

Renew Economy

A wrong call on wind output has left some of Australia's best wind projects stranded without a grid connection. Many say the error was avoidable, but is it reversible? The post Major blooper on wind output has stranded some of Australia’s best projects with no grid access appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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9 in 10 Americans Have Put Off Health Checkups and Screenings That Could Help Save Their Lives

3BL Media

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom COLUMBUS, Ga., April 23, 2025 /3BL/ April is National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, a time to emphasize the importance of preventive health care and the value of early detection. Key findings from the third annual Wellness Matters Survey 1 released by Aflac , the leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., 2 reveal a vast majority of Americans (90%) put off getting a checkup or recommended screening that could help identif

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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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Solar and battery proposal sails through EPBC and into a storm of objections – some of them wild

Renew Economy

Plans for a solar farm and big battery sail through federal environmental approval process in less than two months, but could face rougher seas at the state level. The post Solar and battery proposal sails through EPBC and into a storm of objections – some of them wild appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

3BL Media

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Discovery Education , the creators of indispensable K-12 learning solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced an exciting new slate of standards-aligned educational content and instructional resources for Back-to-School 2025 that will inspire teachers and engage students. The development of Discovery Educations newest content is based on feedback from the companys school-based partners and makes teaching and learning even more relevant,

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Scientific path to recouping the costs of climate change

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study lays out a scientific framework for holding individual fossil fuel companies liable for the costs of climate change by tracing specific damages back to their emissions. The researchers use the tool to provide the first causal estimate of economic losses due to extreme heat driven by emissions. They report that carbon dioxide and methane output from just 111 companies cost the world economy $28 trillion from 1991 to 2020, with the five top-emitting firms linked to $9 trillion of those

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Collaborative Synergy: The Key to Unlocking 6G’s Potential

3BL Media

As we stand on the brink of the next phase in wireless technology evolution, 6G promises to transform how we connect the digital and physical worlds. This technology could revolutionize connectivity by seamlessly integrating applications that will redefine our daily lives, such as smart cities and advanced healthcare. The potential use cases for 6G are evolving and can be categorized into three broad areas: smart everything, sensing, and global coverage.

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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 Peter Dutton won’t stop backflipping on electric vehicles

Renew Economy

Nine days from the election, Peter Dutton still hasn't decided what sort of campaign he is running: The result: constant backflips on energy and climate. The post Why Peter Dutton won’t stop backflipping on electric vehicles appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Reuters Events: Responsible Business - Exclusive Discount for 3BL Members

3BL Media

April 23, 2025 /3BL/ - Reuters Events: Responsible Business (June 23-24, New York) unites 500 influential voices to help you navigate today's complex sustainability landscape with confidence. As the sustainability field evolves, RBUSA offers the community, insights, and strategic framework needed to confidently deliver results and carve a strategy for the future of sustainability. 3BL Members can attend with an exclusive discount code.

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Newborns living near trees tend to be healthier: New data suggests it's not because healthier people reside near parks

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The link between proximity to greenspace -- including trees and parks-- and healthy birth outcomes is well established. Now new data adds to our understanding of these health benefits, accounting for other factors that may influence this link, such as education, income and body mass index, but also taking the body of knowledge a step further by exploring the effect of residing near newly planted trees.

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Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Real Solutions to the Affordable Housing Crisis

3BL Media

Authored by Garrick Gibson , Donald N. Bernards Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry On this episode of BuzzHouse, host Garrick Gibson welcomes Jolena Presti , managing director in Baker Tillys development and community advisory practice, to break down whats really working in the fight to fix our housing crisis.

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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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Elon Musk-Backed XPRIZE Awards $100 Million to Carbon Removal Solutions Providers

ESG Today

Competition-based impact platform XPRIZE announced today the winners of its $100 million XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition, aimed at addressing climate change by catalyzing gigaton-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. Launched in 2021, the competition was funded by Elon Musk and the Musk Foundation. The competition was joined by more than 1,300 teams from over 88 countries, with the final award winners selected from 20 finalists, which each met criteria to remove more than 1,000 net ton

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Bacardi Marks Earth Day With Spotlight on Latest Sustainability Efforts

3BL Media

We believe the actions we take today can help shape a better tomorrow. This Earth Day we're proud to spotlight our ongoing efforts to reduce our impact on the environment. From supporting local wildlife surrounding our distilleries, to investing in new technology, to working with those who grow our natural ingredients, we're always finding ways to be #GoodSpirited.

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Zevero Launches AI-Powered ESG Reporting Solution

ESG Today

Carbon accounting startup Zevero announced the launch of its new ESG Disclosure Reporting solution, aimed at enabling companies to meet sustainability reporting obligations across frameworks including B Corp, CDP, and CSRD. Founded in 2021, UK-based Zevero offers companies tools to understand the impact of their emissions, enabling them to determine how and where they can reduce that impact, as well as better comply with regulations that may affect them.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: China and green steel

Renew Economy

The ANU's Jorrit Gosens on China's thirst for green steel and the opportunities for Australia. Plus: News of the week and stranded wind and solar projects. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: China and green steel 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

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Exowatt Raises $70 Million for 24-Hour-a-Day Solar Power Solution

ESG Today

Renewable energy technology startup Exowatt announced that it has raised $70 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the development and production of its modular solar energy system, which can supply power 24 hours a day. Founded in 2023, Miami-based Exowatt develops solar power systems for energy-intensive applications like data centers, as well as commercial and industrial sites.

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The LA Fires: How Multiplatform Local Media Became a Lifeline

3BL Media

Originally published on Nielsen Insights Extreme weather events, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles in January 2025, are becoming an increasingly frequent part of daily life, as explored in Nielsens recent climate change report. These events not only disrupt communities, but also highlight the critical role of trusted local media. Los Angeles local television stations, their digital platforms, and local radio stations kept locals informed on Jan. 8, 2025, when fires spread quickly thro

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Amex GBT Launches New Tool to Help Companies Identify Low Carbon Travel Options

ESG Today

B2B travel platform American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) announced the launch of a new feature on its digital travel management platform Egencia, providing customized recommendations to help companies reduce their travel carbon emissions. Developed in response to feedback from travel managers, the new tool provides companies with a comprehensive view of their travel programs carbon emissions, recommendations to help address and mitigate emissions, and the cost of those recommendati

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It’s Not the Weather: The Mystery of the Warm Blob is Due to Collapse of North Pacific Ocean Plankton Pastures

Russ George

Truth in Science Matters In science, precision and integrity are paramount. Natural phenomenaespecially those as consequential as the North Pacific’s “Warm Blob”must be described truthfully and scientifically, not filtered through the lens of political convenience or ideological spin. Unfortunately, a growing trend in ocean science communication has allowed the Warm Blob to be mischaracterized as a climate change artifact, rather than what it truly is: a harbinger of ocean biol

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.