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What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops?

Renew Economy

New report from the IEA reveals that Australia's methane emissions are wildly underreported. The bubble's going to pop - so why not shift to honest reporting. The post What happens when Australia’s methane bubble pops? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Cloud ERP and AI Are Powering the Future of Sustainability

3BL Media

Previously published by Forbes Every April, Earth Day arrives in full color parks buzzing with volunteers, corporate campuses dotted with tree-planting events, and social feeds flooded with stunning shots of mountains, oceans, and forests. Its a powerful annual reminder of our planets beauty and our responsibility to protect it. I strongly believe sustainability cant be a once-a-year priority.

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More than 3,000 wind turbines are due to be decommissioned by 2045. Is Australia prepared?

Renew Economy

An upcoming report says 85 wind farms will come to the end of their operating lives by 2045, but Australia is not yet prepared for what happens next. The post More than 3,000 wind turbines are due to be decommissioned by 2045. Is Australia prepared? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Don’t Fear the New ESG Acronym: XBRL Makes Reporting Better and Easier

3BL Media

Amid the decisions in Europe on corporate sustainability reporting, one requirement has not received much attention: companies submitting a European Sustainability Reporting Standards report (ESRS) to comply with the EUs Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will need to tag each disclosure using a digital language known as XBRL. If that sentence raised the blood pressure, read on: digital tagging should make life easier for climate and other ESG reporting, not more difficult.

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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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New 500 MW wind project gets federal environmental tick in one of Australia’s richest wind regions

Renew Economy

Plans to build a nearly 500MW project in a region renowned for its wind resource have been waved through federal environmental approvals process, clearing the way for development. The post New 500 MW wind project gets federal environmental tick in one of Australia’s richest wind regions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation Awarded 2025 Gold Halo Award

3BL Media

Albertsons Companies, in collaboration with Albertsons Companies Foundation, has received a 2025 Gold Halo Award , presented by Engage for Good , for its collaboration on SummerEBT.org. This initiative connects families to new summer grocery benefits, ensuring no child goes hungry when school is out. Albertsons Cos. is incredibly proud to be recognized alongside other purpose-driven campaigns.

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Energy for a Better Future: Our Talent and Culture

3BL Media

How were developing the premier workforce Our approximately 12,000 employees reflect the rich diversity of our communities and are ready to deliver energy for a better future. Were working to provide the training, tools and direction needed to make that future a reality. Our human resources team focuses on five drivers of our talent and culture strategy: Deliver a value proposition that recruits, retains and drives performance.

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New $480 million mineral sands mine in NSW signs deal for solar-battery hybrid power system

Renew Economy

Solar-battery hybrid power station to help power critical minerals sands mine in NSW. The post New $480 million mineral sands mine in NSW signs deal for solar-battery hybrid power system appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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My Green Lab Launches ACT Ecolabel 2.0: Setting the Global Standard for Sustainable Laboratory Products

3BL Media

SAN DIEGO, May 8, 2025 /3BL/ - My Green Lab today proudly launches the ACT Ecolabel 2.0 program, an enhanced version of the only third-party verified ecolabel for laboratory products. Designed to advance A ccountability , C onsistency , and T ransparency for the scientific industry, ACT Ecolabel 2.0 offers product-level data to support sustainability-driven purchasing decisions.

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Contested battery, and one of state’s biggest, wins fast-tracked government approval

Renew Economy

Plans for what will be one of the biggest batteries in Victoria have been given the green light for development through the state government's fast-track program. The post Contested battery, and one of state’s biggest, wins fast-tracked government approval appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Fifth Third Employees Fight Food Insecurity and Support Communities on Annual “Fifth Third Day”

3BL Media

CINCINNATI, May 8, 2025 /3BL/ - Fifth Third Banks (NASDAQ: FITB) nearly 19,000 employees celebrated the annual Fifth Third Day by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity within their local communities across the Banks 11-state footprint. On May 2, celebrated as Fifth Third Day, employees united to pack millions of meals, collect and donate food items, and support local hunger relief organizations.

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Google to Back Three New Advanced Nuclear Projects

ESG Today

Google announced today the launch of a new collaboration with South Carolina-based nuclear project developer Elementl Power, including an agreement to invest in three advanced nuclear energy projects. The agreement comes as Google and its tech giant peers increasingly turn to nuclear energy to help address the growing emissions impact of their rapidly expanding data center footprints.

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Major milestone as Aotearoa switches on its largest solar farm, but bigger things are on the horizon

Renew Economy

The commissioning of a 63 MW solar farm marks the arrival on the grid biggest PV project yet for Aotearoa NZ. But four much bigger projects are hot on its heels. The post Major milestone as Aotearoa switches on its largest solar farm, but bigger things are on the horizon appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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All of the biggest U.S. cities are sinking

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking to one degree or another. The cities include not just those on the coasts, where relative sea level is a concern, but many in the interior. Furthermore, using newly granular data, the study finds that some cities are sinking at different rates in different spots, or sinking in some places and rising in others, potentially introducing stresses that could affect buildings and other infrastructure.

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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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Renewables boss shocked by plunging price of battery storage, and soaring cost of a concrete slab

Renew Economy

Tilt Renewables boss says battery costs are falling rapidly, but he is by shocked the rising cost of civil construction, like concrete slabs. It's a major problem for the energy transition. The post Renewables boss shocked by plunging price of battery storage, and soaring cost of a concrete slab appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New pilot study detects faecal pollution marker in UK rivers

Envirotec Magazine

One of the water courses sampled in the study. A pilot study has reportedly succeeded in offering a better understanding of contamination sources in national waterbodies, providing water companies with the capability of identifying and mitigating inputs of faecal pollution in UK rivers. WRc Senior Water Science Microbiology Consultant Daisy Allen said the study undertaken by Water Research Centre (WRc) and ADAS Biotechnology has quantified concentrations of human-specific faecal genetic markers

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A Second Chance at a Second Chance: Rick Searches for a Kidney Transplant

3BL Media

For more than a decade, Rick Mendoza had been fully enjoying his kidney transplant. From hikes to mowing the lawn to attending his daughter's school and sporting events, his transplant let him experience all of the simple pleasures in life. That was until his kidneys started to fail again in 2022. I thought to myself, This cannot be happening. Not again.

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Eco-friendly aquatic robot is made from fish food

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

An edible robot leverages a combination of biodegradable fuel and surface tension to zip around the water's surface, creating a safe -- and nutritious -- alternative to environmental monitoring devices made from artificial polymers and electronics.

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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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NSW launches new tender for 1 GW of long duration storage, with longer timelines for pumped hydro

Renew Economy

NSW launches new tender for long duration storage, seeking at least 1 GW of capacity by 2034 - ahead of the planned closure of the last of its coal generators. The post NSW launches new tender for 1 GW of long duration storage, with longer timelines for pumped hydro appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Database reveals vital ocean links to aid conservation

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists have launched an interactive global map to show the migratory patterns of more than 100 marine species in an effort to protect at-risk wildlife.

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ICE Launches Physical Climate Risk Assessment Solution Corporate, Sovereign Asset Classes

ESG Today

Financial technology and data services provider and exchange operator Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) announced the launch of its new ICE Global Climate Risk Solution, aimed at providing investors with a view of physical climate risks of their portfolios, based on geospatial data. According to ICE, the new solution marks an expansion of its geospatial platform to introduce global physical risk for corporate and sovereign asset classes, leveraging building footprint data for over 1.6 billion buil

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Paramount VetNet Writes Letters of Gratitude for Service Members During Bring Your Kids To Work Day!

3BL Media

On Thursday, April 24th, Paramount VetNet participated in Bring Your Kids to Work Day at the Paramount offices in Times Square. The event welcomed children to a variety of informal activities that included a movie screening, shadowing roles and community impact opportunities. Paramount VetNet hosted a letter-writing event. This initiative was created nearly five years ago with Veterans in Media & Entertainment and several media and entertainment organizations.

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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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India Releases Draft Climate Finance Taxonomy to Drive Capital to Net Zero Goals

ESG Today

Indias Ministry of Finance announced the release of a draft framework for its Climate Finance Taxonomy, its classification system for identifying sustainable economic activities aligned with its climate goals, aimed at enabling the facilitation of major capital flows required to support the net zero transition, while preventing greenwashing. India has set a series of climate goals, including a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, and an interim target to reduce emissions intensity of it

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Yum!’s Packaging Has the Potential To Save Money and the Environment

3BL Media

Yum! Brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell are giving their packaging a second life in support of parent company Yum!s commitment to making its consumer-facing packaging more reusable, recyclable or compostable. As a global restaurant business, being good stewards of the food and natural resources it uses to serve millions of customers daily is no small feat.

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Funding African Solutions to the Climate Crisis: Why Local Venture Capital Innovation Holds the Key to Climate Resilience

James Militzer

It’s a scorching midday in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Abu has just finished his late breakfast a habit he’s developed during the increasingly unpredictable farming seasons of recent years. Standing in his fields, beads of sweat rolling down his weathered face, he watches helplessly as his cassava plants droop under the merciless sun. The rains that should have come weeks ago are nowhere in sight.

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Benefits of Power BI Dashboards for EHS Data Analysis

3BL Media

Power BIs powerful trend analysis features allow EHS teams to track key metrics over time, including quantitative data such as injury/incident rates (DART, TRIR, LWDC, etc.) and qualitative results from compliance audits, as well as spatial data. Visualizing trends from this collected data makes it easier to identify patterns and shifts in safety. This comprehensive trend analysis helps companies proactively identify potential hazards before they escalate into serious incidents, aiding in the pr

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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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Statkraft - Statkraft stops new development of green hydrogen projects

Global Renewable News

Statkraft has decided to stop new development of green hydrogen due to increased uncertainty in the market. Parts of the portfolio will be matured before seeking investors to realise the projects..

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Cascale and Worldly Release New Policy Deep Dive on APAC Corporate Sustainability and Supply Chain Regulation

3BL Media

AMSTERDAM and HONG KONG and OAKLAND, Calif., May 8, 2025 /3BL/ - Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance empowering collaboration to drive equitable and restorative business practices in the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the leading supply chain sustainability data insights platform, today released a new policy deep dive: Navigating Regulation and Building Resilience: Key Trends in Corporate Supply Chain Responsibility for APAC in 2025.

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How the sporting goods industry can turn uncertainty into opportunity

McKinsey Sustainabilty

A new report, Sporting Goods 2025, explores key themes that will shape the market and highlights consumer trends that could represent paths to growth.

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Waxing and waning prairie: New study unravels causes of ancient climate changes

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A long period of drought in North America has been recognized by scientists for decades. A new study links the severe climate to a change in Earth's orbit.

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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.