3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 30, 2025 /3BL/ - The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), an initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), today announced the release of its new standard suite that provides a common framework against which companies can assess environmental, social, occupational health and safety, and governance performance in their operations and mineral supply chains.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2025

AEMO says there is "no going back" to a baseload and peaking power system, but for the moment prefers spinning machines over battery inverters for system security. The post “There is no going back:” AEMO bids goodbye to baseload grid and spins high renewable future appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Client background The Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nations largest provider of domestic violence shelters and services. URI focuses on the underserved needs of vulnerable populations, providing life-changing services to the New York City metroplex. The work of URI focuses on domestic violence, homelessness, poverty and trauma with the goal of increasing safety, family security and supportive communities.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2025

AGL installs the first battery units of its biggest storage facility to date, at the site of the shuttered Liddell coal fired power plant. The post First batteries installed as Liddell’s shuttered coal plant morphs into green energy hub 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

APRIL 30, 2025

Guided by its mission to improve human health and quality of life by transforming how therapeutics and materials are discovered, Schrdinger is dedicated to driving measurable impact through its Corporate Sustainability strategy. Schrdingers third annual Corporate Sustainability Report details the companys progress on its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments and highlights its dedication to its VALUE strategy, which is grounded in the principle of shared value: "When we add val

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Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2025

Peter Dutton blames Labor for high energy prices. The reality is prices would have gone up with either party in power because of the trap set by coal and gas industry. The post Is Labor to blame for high energy prices? Or was this the perfect trap set by the fossil fuel industry? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

The governments flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill could be in breach of international law, according to new legal advice from a leading KC. Planning and environmental law barrister, David Elvin KC of Landmark Chambers, found Part 3 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to be regressive and potentially in breach of international law. Mr Elvins legal opinion is that the approach adopted in Part 3 is a significantly laxer approach to protection, which allows issues of mitigation/offsettin

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Originally published on DICK'S Sporting Goods Press Releases NEW YORK, April 30, 2025 /3BL/ - GameChanger , the #1-rated youth sports app for live streaming, statistics, scheduling, and scorekeeping, announced its first national brand campaign: For the Sport of Love. The campaign shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of youth sports the coaches, parents, and families who show up every day, driven not by fame or fortune, but by love.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2025

Victoria says it will be the first state in Australia to legislate a target for non-fossil gas, and is calling for a national scheme. The post Victoria to legislate “first of its kind” 2035 renewable gas target for industrial use appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Jean Ekwa, Strategic Communications & PR Lead, Tech To The Rescue The power of AI is shaping industries, revolutionizing business, and transforming how we solve complex challenges. But while corporations and governments are investing heavily in AI innovation , many nonprofits risk being left behindlacking the resources, expertise, or infrastructure to harness AI for impact.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 30, 2025

In what could represent a milestone in ecological restoration, researchers have implemented a method capable of restoring peatlands at tens of thousands of oil and gas exploration sites in Western Canada. The project involves lowering the surface of these decommissioned sites, known as well pads, and transplanting native moss onto them to effectively recreate peatlands.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog U.S. Bank today announced it has committed to be a partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, to be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026. U.S. Bank is both the Official Volunteer Sponsor and the Official Competitive Cheer Sponsor of the USA Games. As the Official Volunteer Sponsor, U.S. Bank will help lead and mobilize more than 10,000 incredible volunteers who are vital to the success of the games.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2025

The Coalition claims its climate track record is better than Labor's. Wait until you find out why. The post Who did better on emissions – Labor or LNP Coalition? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Projects winning employee engagement program exposed Whirlpool Corp. employees to the global washing divide and created an opportunity to help address it. Sixty percent of the world's population relies on washing clothes by hand, largely due to lack of access to reliable electricity and water. This unpaid labor disproportionately impacts women and girls.

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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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Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2025

Melbourne not-for-profit secures federal government funding to roll out three new community batteries in partnership with a renewables focused retailer. The post Not-for-profit secures federal funding for three new community batteries appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Cummins Scott Saum, Cummins Water Works Program Manager, on his work and the wealth in his life: Q: What is the greatest wealth in your life? Scott Saum: The greatest wealth in my life is my family. My wife and I have been married for five years, and we have a wonderful nine-month-old daughter. We couldnt be happier. Q: What do you do and why do you do it?

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Renew Economy

APRIL 30, 2025

BP has warning for Australia on the global competition for green hydrogen, while Fortescue and Acciona weigh in on policy matters. The post “There is a political war” to attract renewable hydrogen investment and Australia is losing appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Albertsons Companies Southwest division team recently came together for the Million Hour Volunteer Rally, packing over 500 food bags for teens at Alice Coopers Solid Rock Teen Centers. Store associates efforts added over 300 volunteer hours towards the goal of 1 million hours. See original post on LinkedIn and read more about Albertsons Companies and our Recipe for Change on our website.

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ESG Today

APRIL 30, 2025

Companies globally continued to increase the ambitions of their climate goals in 2024, despite policy headwinds, with a substantial increase in the year of listed companies with validated science-based emission reduction goals, and a continued decoupling in the correlation between revenue and GHG emissions growth, according to a new study released by investment data and research provider MSCI.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

NORTHAMPTON, Mass., April 30, 2025 /3BL/ - In the latest episode of the What the? video series, 3BL welcomes Trenton Allen, Managing Director and CEO of Sustainable Capital Advisors, for a timely and urgent conversation about the future of climate finance. As the impact of climate change intensifies and federal funding enters a period of uncertainty, Allen joins host Mary Mazzoni to explore the evolving financial landscape and the communities caught in the middle.

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ESG Today

APRIL 30, 2025

London-based sustainable infrastructure investment firm Pioneer Point Partners announced that it has raised over 1.1 billion (USD$1.2 billion) for its second sustainable institutional fund, Pioneer Infrastructure Partners II. The firm noted strong demand for the sustainable infrastructure-focused fund, with fundraising reached only twelve months following launch, and significantly exceeding its initial 800 million target.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

SEATTLE, April 30, 2025 /3BL/ - Today at the SPC Impact Conference for sustainable packaging, SCS Global Services (SCS), an international leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification and an approved certification body for the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR), announces a new streamlined SCS Recycled Content and APR certification.

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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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ESG Today

APRIL 30, 2025

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the conduct regulator for financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, announced that it would not currently proceed with its proposal to extend its new Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and sustainable investment labelling regime to portfolio managers, despite broad support for the rules, following industry feedback on the proposal.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

Originally published on GoDaddy Resource Library Tell us a little bit about yourself, your career journey, and what led you to your current role. Born and raised in the Midwest, my husband Max and I relocated to Arizona after the holidays in 2019. I had been offered a role with GoDaddy on the HRIS team and was eager to escape the freezing temperatures after a long winter.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

APRIL 30, 2025

An international team of scientists has moved beyond just 'scratching the surface,' to understand how microplastics move through and impact the global ocean. For the first time, scientists have mapped microplastic distribution from the surface to the deep sea at a global scale -- revealing not only where plastics accumulate, but how they infiltrate critical ocean systems.

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

In the bustling city of Dubai, the spirit of community and generosity came alive during a recent FedEx Cares volunteer event. This particular initiative was dedicated to packing hundreds of care packages filled with essential food items for those in need. The event was held at one of FedExs busy facilities, where the volunteers ingeniously repurposed the conveyor belts normally used for sorting packages for delivery.

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ESG Today

APRIL 30, 2025

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) announced that it has decided to drop its target to mobilize $500 billion in sustainable finance, and has held off on providing some climate finance-related disclosures, following changes to greenwashing regulations in Canada. The announcement, revealed in RBCs 2024 Sustainability Report, follows the passage of amendments last year to Canadas Competition Act, aimed at tackling greenwashing, or unsupported claims by companies about the environmental benefits of their pr

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3BL Media

APRIL 30, 2025

While some government regulators are reducing or eliminating sustainability reporting requirements, a wide range of industry trade groups and organizations continue to develop reporting standards and best practices to help businesses achieve sustainability targets. In our Top Stories this issue, we look at efforts in four very diverse industries: electronics, agriculture, real estate, and snow sports.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

Aerial image of Grangemouth site from 2018. Unite, one of the UK’s largest trade unions, representing workers in construction, energy and engineering, has today (30 April) called on the UK government to fundamentally rethink its approach to net zero policies and industrial strategy. Unites intervention comes a day after it was announced that the Grangemouth oil refinery has ceased refining oil and former prime minister Tony Blair warned that the present policy is doomed to fail.

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ESG Today

APRIL 30, 2025

Chemical recycling startup DePoly has raised $23 million with proceeds to be used to support the scaling of its technology to tackle hard-to-recycle plastics. Founded in 2020 by co-founders CEO Samantha Anderson, CTO Bardiya Valizadeh, and CSO Christopher Ireland, DePoly offers a solution to break down plastic and textile waste for use as building blocks for new, high-quality PET and polyester.

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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.