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Fortescue lays out plans for biggest wind farm in Australia to help eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines

Renew Economy

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue lays out plans for a 2.1 GW wind project to help eliminate use of gas and diesel at its iron ore mines by the end of the decade. The post Fortescue lays out plans for biggest wind farm in Australia to help eliminate fossil fuels at giant mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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A Quebec company is mining used electronics to make coins

Corporate Knights

As the circular economy assumes an ever-more-prominent position in the worlds energy transition, more start-ups are finding innovative ways to reuse the riches that already surround us. One of these start-ups is Quebec e-waste recycler enim. It recently announced a partnership with the Royal Canadian Mint to explore how minerals it retrieves from obsolete electronic devices specifically, printed circuit boards can be incorporated into the mints products.

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Why the future of clean energy depends on upholding energy as a civil right

Renew Economy

A highway runs through the middle of Austin, Texas, splitting the city in two. One side of the highway is shrouded in darkness, whilst the other is brightly lit. The post Why the future of clean energy depends on upholding energy as a civil right appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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PotlatchDeltic’s Electrician Apprenticeship

3BL Media

Our St. Maries, Idaho facilitys electrician apprenticeship program consists of a combination of online/classroom coursework and practical experience. Electrician apprentices must accrue 8,000 hours of on-the-job work experience and are required to be enrolled in an accredited electrician apprenticeship school for their classroom training. For our program, apprentices can partner with either North Idaho College or the College of Southern Idaho.

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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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From protection to promotion: The new age of industrial policy

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Government subsidies, investment incentives, and other industrial-policy actions have almost quadrupled since 2017. Heres how business leaders can navigate the impact of industrial policy on their markets.

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Duke Energy Florida’s Tree Care Practices Prevent Outages, Earn 19th Consecutive Year of National Recognition

3BL Media

National recognition cites quality tree care, including proper pruning and training in accordance with industry standards Since 2017, the company has given away more than 15,000 trees to help customers conserve energy and maximize environmental benefits through strategic tree planting Tree care practices and programs promote safe, reliable electric service and abundant, healthy trees ST.

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Racing Against Time: DP World’s Logistics Expertise Drives SailGP’s High-Speed 2025 Season

3BL Media

In the world of competitive sailing, few events capture the imagination quite like SailGP. With 12 national teams racing high-tech F50 catamarans across multiple continents, the 2025 season has already delivered drama, record-breaking speeds, and innovative achievements and were only halfway through. A Season of High Stakes and High Speeds Racing began with a tightly contested duel in Dubai, where New Zealand edged out the competition in a narrow victory.

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Leadership is the scarcest resource: An interview with Bob McDonald

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Bob McDonald, a leader with unique experience as both a Fortune 25 CEO and a cabinet secretary, reflects on the elements of leadership, team health, and building a strong culture.

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The Future is Coming Faster than You Think

Cisco CSR

At Cisco, we are building the core infrastructure of the AI era. As new solutions like Codex exemplify, the future of AI will be agentic. We envision a future where billions of AI agents are working together harmoniously on our behalf.

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Robert Monks, founding father of shareholder activism, 1933-2025

Financial Times: Moral Money

Businessman who sought to move beyond short-term profits and act in a socially and environmentally responsible manner

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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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JPMorgan Backs Mati Carbon to Scale ERW Carbon Removal Business

ESG Today

Enhanced rock weathering (ERW) startup Mati Carbon announced that it has secured a new blended finance facility from J.P. Morgan, with proceeds from the financing aimed at enabling the company to scale its carbon removal business globally. The new financing follows a $50 million award to Mati Carbon as the grand prize winner of the XPRIZE Carbon Removal competition.

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Rising temperatures lead to unexpectedly rapid carbon release from soils

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

How sensitively does organic carbon stored in soils react to changes in temperature and humidity?

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Explore Cisco IOS XE Automation at Cisco Live US 2025

Cisco CSR

Cisco IOS XE offers advanced programmability and automation capabilities that simplify network management and reduce complexity. By utilizing open, standards-based APIs such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI, network administrators can efficiently provision and configure devices, minimizing manual errors.

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US clean energy rollback would be a strategic blunder

Financial Times: Moral Money

Republican plan to slash support for green energy would hurt long-term competitiveness

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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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Ancient ocean sediments link changes in currents to cooling of Northern Hemisphere 3.6 million years ago

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research from an international group looking at ancient sediment cores in the North Atlantic has for the first time shown a strong correlation between sediment changes and a marked period of global cooling that occurred in the Northern Hemisphere some 3.6 million years ago. The changes in sediments imply profound changes in the circulation of deep water currents occurred at this time.

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How circularity can make the built environment more sustainable

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Minimizing waste and maximizing utility could add $360 billion in net value gain by 2050.

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AEG’s Hosts “Beyond the Beats: API Leaders in the Music Industry” To Educate Employees About the Need for More API Representation in Music

3BL Media

AEG hosted an employee event Beyond the Beats: API Leaders in the Music Industry , with two influential figures in music -- Marisa Pizarro and DJ Flict -- to educate employees about the need for more Asian Pacific Islander (API) representation in the music industry. Pizarro is one of the highest-ranked Filipina women in the music industry and a Partner & Manager at MWA Music and Beatclub.

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IT service providers and the hidden power of pricing

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The profit margins of IT service providers are under pressure. Pricing offers higher potential ROI than other margin improvement levers, but seizing the opportunity requires a comprehensive approach.

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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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Bacardi Welcomes Students From Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management to Bermuda Headquarters

3BL Media

HAMILTON, Bermuda, May 16, 2025 /3BL/ - Bacardi, the worlds largest privately held international spirits company, proudly welcomed 80 students and seven faculty members from Florida International University (FIU) to its global headquarters in Bermuda last week as part of an immersive learning experience focused on the hospitality, tourism, and beverage industries.

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Researchers find CRISPR is capable of even more than we thought

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Newly discovered weapons of bacterial self-defense take different approaches to achieving the same goal: preventing a virus from spreading through the bacterial population.

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Paramount VetNet Coffee With Vets: Maurice P. Kerry of CBS’ Beyond The Gates

3BL Media

Join the Paramount Veterans Network for an inspiring, monthly podcast-style panel discussion and interview that brings together military veterans, families, and advocates for powerful conversations and stories. Each episode dives into the rich backgrounds and experiences of our guestswhether they're veterans, veteran service organizations, or military-themed creators.

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Heat-tolerant symbionts a critical key to protecting Florida's elkhorn coral from bleaching during marine heatwaves

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study reveals that heat-tolerant symbiotic algae may be essential to saving elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) -- a foundational species in Caribbean reef ecosystems -- from the devastating impacts of marine heatwaves and coral bleaching.

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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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Boehringer Ingelheim Taiwan Drives More Awareness for Proper Medicines Disposal

3BL Media

Picture this: You open your medicine cabinet and find a bottle of expired pills. What do you do? Toss them in the trash? Flush them down the toilet? We all encounter this situation. Millions of people are unaware of the serious consequences: Improper disposal of pharmaceuticals can pollute our environment and create significant health risks. Boehringer Ingelheim Taiwan launched an awareness campaign to help tackle this issue.

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Study reveals healing the ozone hole helps the Southern Ocean take up carbon

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research suggests that the negative effects of the ozone hole on the carbon uptake of the Southern Ocean are reversible, but only if greenhouse gas emissions rapidly decrease. The study finds that as the ozone hole heals, its influence on the ocean carbon sink of the Southern Ocean will diminish, while the influence of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions will rise.

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Benevity Releases First Enterprise Impact Platform To Solve CSR and Social Impact’s Biggest Challenges

3BL Media

CALGARY, Alberta, May 16, 2025 /3BL/ - Benevity Inc. today released its next-generation Enterprise Impact Platform, delivering the first all-in-one solution to simplify and scale corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact programs. The platform unifies giving, volunteering, grants management, and employee mobilizationempowering companies to better connect purpose with measurable business results.

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Light-to-electricity nanodevice reveals how Earth's oldest surviving cyanobacteria worked

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have decoded the atomic structure of Photosystem I from a 3-billion-year-old cyanobacteria lineage, offering a unique look at early oxygen-producing photosynthesis. The ancient nanodevice, purified from Anthocerotibacter panamensis, shows a remarkably conserved three-leaf-clover architecture for light absorption despite billions of years of evolution.

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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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GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: About GoDaddy | 2024 Sustainability Highlights

3BL Media

Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report About Us Were a trusted partner for millions of entrepreneurs globally. GoDaddy helps entrepreneurs around the globe start, grow, and scale their businesses. People come to us to name their idea, build a website and logo, sell their products and services, and accept payments. GoDaddy Airo, the company's AI-powered experience, makes growing a small business faster and easier by helping customers get their idea online in minutes, enablin

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The future of the web depends on getting this right

Mozilla CSR

The remedies phase of the U.S. v. Google LLC search case wrapped up last week. As the Court weighs how to restore competition in the search market, Mozilla is asking it to seriously consider the unintended consequences of some of the proposed remedies, which, if adopted, could harm browser competition, weaken user choice and undermine the open web. Mozilla has long supported competition interventions in tech markets.

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CNH Expands Connectivity Solutions With SpaceX’s Starlink

3BL Media

CNH (NYSE: CNH) announces that it has signed an agreement with Starlink, a subsidiary of SpaceX, to bring industry-leading satellite connectivity to farmers. This collaboration will provide customers of CNH brands, Case IH , New Holland and STEYR , with robust and affordable high-speed connectivity further unlocking the benefits of a fully connected fleet even in the most remote rural locations around the world.

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TrusTrace Launches AI-Powered Supply Chain Sustainability Traceability Platform

ESG Today

Supply chain traceability solutions provider TrusTrace announced a major upgrade to its platform, utilizing AI data to enable companies to collect, centralize and analyze supply chain and traceability data. Founded in 2016, Stockholm, Sweden-based TrusTrace offers a platform for supply chain traceability and compliance, enabling brands and suppliers to standardize how supply chain and material traceability data is captured, digitized, and shared, with a focus on sectors including fashion, footwe

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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.