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Electric houses with solar use much less energy than gas, but home batteries critical in some states

Renew Economy

Electric homes are far more efficient than those that rely on fossil gas, and cleaner and healthier too. But they will require storage to avoid surges in peak demand. The post Electric houses with solar use much less energy than gas, but home batteries critical in some states appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Logitech’s One-of-a-Kind Accessible Gaming Rig

3BL Media

Logitech Blog A New Way to Game Two years ago, while awaiting surgery to address a unique medical condition, 12-year-old Daire Gorman desperately needed to find a new way to game. And so began a collaboration with Big Life Fix , a Raidi Teilifs ireann (RTE) program that brought together a team of specialized Irish designers seeking to improve the lives of those in need.

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Coalition’s nuclear split leaves Labor with zero excuses on climate and renewables

Renew Economy

The implosion of the opposition hands the Albanese government a once-in-a-hundred year opportunity to go hard on climate and renewables. The post Coalition’s nuclear split leaves Labor with zero excuses on climate and renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Kay Goke: Using Her Many Talents to Serve Others

3BL Media

By Candace Higginbotham Being there for people is extremely important to me, said Kay Goke, Regions associate who was recently named winner of this years Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award. And Goke is more than just there for her Shreveport, Louisiana-area community. She puts her life on the line every day to protect and serve her neighbors and works tirelessly to support military families.

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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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How electricity meters distort the role of rooftop solar generation

Renew Economy

On-site consumption of PV output is invisible to the meter, and shows up as a reduction in electricity consumption. Does this matter? Yes, it does. The post How electricity meters distort the role of rooftop solar generation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Once out of Reach, Now Full of Life: Two Paris 2024 Venues Reopen to the Public

3BL Media

International Olympic Committee news The two reopenings reflect the core of the IOCs Olympic Agenda: a commitment to making the Games more than a celebration of sport, but rather a catalyst for long-term social, economic and environmental change. What were seeing with the reopening of these two sites is that legacy isnt theoretical, its physical, social and visible in the lives of people who now have access to places they didnt before, says Marie Sallois, IOC Director for Sustainability and Lega

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Celebrating Moms and Supporting Parents

3BL Media

Around the world, different countries mark Mothers Day in their own ways and on different dates. But at Gen, we believe moms and all working parents deserve to be celebrated every day. Thats why, this season, were highlighting the people behind the job titles who make room for both ambition and bedtime stories, spreadsheets and snack time, global strategy calls and classroom drop-offs.

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Major reforms ease grid access for big wind, solar and batteries, and lay down rules for big data centres

Renew Economy

Grid access reforms are the most significant since 2018, and finally recognise the different needs of wind, solar and battery projects and the arrival of big data loads. The post Major reforms ease grid access for big wind, solar and batteries, and lay down rules for big data centres appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Carton Council Launches Grant Program To Expand Food and Beverage Carton Recycling in Schools

3BL Media

FALLS CHURCH, Va., May 21, 2025 /3BL/ Schools across the U.S. and Canada have the opportunity to boost their recycling efforts with financial support from the Carton Council. Grants of up to $5,000 are available to help U.S. and Canadian K-12 schools establish, enhance or expand food and beverage carton recycling programs. The average school consumes an estimated 75,000 milk, juice and other food and beverage cartons, but only 10% of U.S. primary and secondary schools currently recycle them.

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“Less hype isn’t a problem:” WA says it still has high hopes for green hydrogen

Renew Economy

WA energy minister says the hype has moderated, but the state still has high hopes of building a major green hydrogen industry. The post “Less hype isn’t a problem:” WA says it still has high hopes for green hydrogen 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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Personal space chemistry suppressed by perfume and body lotion indoors

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

In 2022 a team discovered that high levels of OH radicals can be generated indoors, simply due to the presence of people and ozone. This means: People generate their own oxidation field and change the indoor air chemistry around them within their own personal space. Now, in a follow-up study again in cooperation with an international research team, they found that commonly applied personal care products substantially suppress a human's production of OH radicals.

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French nuclear giant plans name change and capacity boost for wind project in Banana Shire

Renew Economy

The second stage of a wind project planned by the renewables arm of French nuclear giant EDF will be double the size of the first stage, but will need to pass new planning rules. The post French nuclear giant plans name change and capacity boost for wind project in Banana Shire appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Big Aid Is Over

Stanford Social Innovation

By Kevin Starr We didnt look for it, and we sure as hell dont condone how it happened, but the era of Big Aid is over. The callous glee with which our own administration choked off aid is something I will never forgive or forget, but sadly were not alone. Other rich countries have tacked to the right, decided to spend the money on defense, or simply lost sight of generosity.

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FedEx 2025 Library Program Supports Rural Education

3BL Media

Federal Express Corporation, one of the worlds largest express transportation companies, announced the successful conclusion of the FedEx Library Program for FY25 which aims to enhance reading conditions in underprivileged and rural areas. The program covered 40 schools and communities across China, benefiting nearly 9,000 children and teachers. It significantly enhanced the reading conditions in disadvantaged locations and contributed to providing access to education in hard- to-reach areas.

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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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Financial sector changes tack on climate goals as tide turns

Financial Times: Moral Money

Banks caught between sustainable investing backlash and EU clean energy push

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AEG Europe Named One of the Top 25 Most Inspiring Workplaces in Europe

3BL Media

May 21, 2025 /3BL/ - AEG Europe was named one of the Top 25 Most Inspiring Workplaces in Europe. The recognition, which was presented by the Inspiring Workplaces Awards, celebrates organizations that demonstrate a genuine commitment to putting people first. Unlike traditional rankings that focus solely on employee survey data, these awards evaluate organizations across six core pillars: Culture & Purpose, Leadership, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Employee Voice, and Employee Experienceoffering a mor

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Agility Is Out. Here’s What Market Leaders Are Doing Instead

Daniel Burrus

Over 85% of companies say they have faced disruption in just the past two years. Yet less than 10% of those same organizations say they saw it coming. Thats not a failure of strategy. Its a failure of foresight. Far too many leaders are relying on agility alone, reacting as quickly as possible to unexpected events. But responding fast to disruption isnt leadership.

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GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: About GoDaddy | Sustainability Governance

3BL Media

Originally published in GoDaddy's 2024 Sustainability Report Sustainability Governance Sustainability is not a standalone effort. GoDaddy continues to integrate sustainability into the company's business strategy. Our approach is focused on creating long-term value for our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities while minimizing negative impacts on the planet.

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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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Microsoft Launches Solutions Enabling Users to Manage, Reduce Carbon Impact of Cloud Computing

ESG Today

Microsoft announced the launch of new solutions and capabilities aimed at enabling users of its Azure cloud computing platform to take sustainability considerations into account in their cloud migration plans, and to manage and reduce the carbon footprint of their cloud usage. The new product announcements include the incorporation of sustainability considerations into Azure Migrate, the companys service aimed at helping IT infrastructure teams, cloud architects, and project managers to analyze

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CECP Summit 2025: Unleash the Power of Purpose

3BL Media

NEW YORK, May 21, 2025 /3BL/ - This week, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) is bringing together nearly 200 senior social impact, corporate responsibility, and sustainability leaders from the worlds leading global companies for the 22nd annual CECP Summit: Unleash the Power of Purpose. This vital network of corporate leaders is engaging and learning together at the event, navigating an agenda that delivered powerful insights on trends, strategic partnerships, and how purpose powers

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How to use AI to listen to the 'heartbeat' of a city

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers took a fresh approach to urban research by using artificial intelligence to explore the emotional side of city life. Their goal was to better understand the link between a city's physical features and how people feel in those environments.

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SCS Global Services Announces Carbon Assured Certification Program for Carbon Intensity and Reduction Calculation for Chemicals and Co-Products

3BL Media

HOUSTON, May 21, 2025 /3BL/ - Today at the ESF North America conference in Houston, SCS Global Services (SCS) unveils Carbon Assured, a new third-party certification for the greenhouse gas intensity and reduction in carbon dioxide equivalents of a chemical material. Underpinned by SCS Standards SCS-115 Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products , the certification is for any organization that wishes to demonstrate and transparently communicate

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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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The inner game of women CEOs

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Human-centric skills are more critical than ever in an increasingly complex world. Heres how some women CEOs harness these strengths to meet the challenges of the role.

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International Paper Releases Inaugural TNFD Report, Advancing Global Leadership in Sustainability and Nature Transparency

3BL Media

International Paper has released our first TNFD report, reaffirming our commitment to sustainability and transparency. By integrating nature-related financial disclosures, we're continuing our commitment to building a better future. Get it here: [link] International Paper (IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, employing more than 65,000 team members and serving customers around the world from operations in more than 30 countries.

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FedEx Buys 3 million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel for LAX Flights

ESG Today

Global delivery giant FedEx announced the purchase of more than three million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over one year from producer Neste, with the fuel to be used for cargo flights out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), marking FedExs first major U.S. SAF deployment. According to FedEx and Neste, the blended fuel will include a minimum of 30% neat SAF, and will account for roughly a fifth of all jet fuel consumed annually by FedEx at LAX.

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Fool's gold: A hidden climate stabilizer

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers look to extremes in the past to study how the system reacts to imbalances. They detail an overlooked mechanism for how the ocean can help stabilize massive releases of carbon into the atmosphere following volcanic eruptions.

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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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JPMorgan Signs Large-Scale Carbon Removal Deal for Under $200 per Ton

ESG Today

JPMorganChase and carbon dioxide removal (CDR) project developer CO280 announced a new large-scale, long-term CDR purchase agreement, with JPMorgan agreeing to offtake 450,000 tons of carbon removal over 13 years from a project that will capture and permanently store biogenic carbon emissions from a pulp and paper mill in the U.S. Gulf Coast. At a price of under $200 per ton, the new agreement marks one of the lowest-ever price points for engineered CDR, highlighting the potential for broader ad

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Lithium–CO2 battery provides green energy alternative

Sustainability Matters

Scientists at the University of Surrey have developed eco-friendly batteries that arenot only designed to store more energy but could also help tackle greenhouse gas emissions. LithiumCO 2 breathing batteries release power while capturing carbon dioxide, providing a greener alternative that may one day outperform todays lithium-ion batteries. Until now, lithium-CO 2 batteries have faced setbacks in efficiency wearing out quickly, failing to recharge and relying on expensive rare materials such

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An Audience with Pope Leo XIV

Caux Round Table

Last week, I was in Rome for the annual meeting of the Papal Foundation Centesimus Annus, whichadvocates Catholic social teachings on business, finance and the economy. The Caux Round Table Principles for Business of 1994 were, in part, derived directly from Pope John Paul IIs 1991 encyclical, Centesimus Annus. That encyclical was written to recall and extend the 1891 encyclical of Pope Leo XIII, Rerum Novarum.

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What are GLP-1 medications?

McKinsey Sustainabilty

GLP-1s are drugs that help people manage diabetes and lose weight. Their surging popularity has a range of economic and public health implications.

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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.