3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Environmental and social justice are becoming central to discussions on sustainable development. As infrastructure projects and corporate initiatives expand worldwide, the need for responsible engagement with local communities and ecosystems has never been greater. Experts from different regions bring unique perspectives on how to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social equity.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
Stephen Whitfield, Head of Competition at Travers Smith, outlines the challenges of balancing sustainability goals with antitrust compliance. In recent years, corporations have increasingly prioritised ESG issues, often prompting them to collaborate in pursuit of sustainability goals. While such collective action can accelerate progress, it can also raise significant challenges under antitrust laws, which are designed to safeguard market competition and prevent anti-competitive practices.
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3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Originally published on Aflacs newsroom When I look back over my 23 years in the philanthropic world, the highlights reel consists of a lot of inspiring moments delivering smiles with My Special Aflac Duck for children with cancer and sickle cell disease, creating special moments for children and families facing those same conditions, and tallying the ever-growing donations made to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta (which is now nearly $190 million t
Corporate Knights
MARCH 14, 2025
Hospitals around the world generate millions of tonnes of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use items such as face masks, surgical gloves, syringes, IV tubes and sterile packaging materials. Whats worse is that many of these medical plastics arent biodegradable. This means they can persist in landfills or oceans for centuries.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Originally published by MWC Barcelona Qualcomm continues to be a leader in technological innovation, committed to global growth and sustainability. Together with our ecosystem partners, we create opportunities designed to promote innovation and societal advancement. The Qualcomm Make in Africa (QMIA) program, now in its third year, mentors early-stage startups using technologies such as 5G, Edge-AI, Compute, and IoT.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
Disclosure framework will offer asset owners needed insights that will underpin their stewardship efforts. A new reporting template is set to offer asset owners increased visibility of their external asset managers voting behaviours. The Vote Reporting Group (VRG), first established by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2022, has finalised a voluntary and standardised vote reporting template for asset managers to communicate to pension fund trustee clients on their voting activity.
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ESG Today
MARCH 14, 2025
Mining giant Rio Tinto announced a new deal with renewable energy firm Edify Energy to supply reliable low-carbon electricity to power aluminum production operations in Queensland, Australia. Rio Tinto is one of the worlds biggest producers and processors of iron ore, copper, aluminum and a range of other minerals and materials. The company has committed to reduce its operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, and to achieve net zero by 2050.
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex business environment, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals play a critical role in risk management and operational resilience. The February 2025 EMEA London EHSxTech meeting, highlighted essential strategies for positioning EHS as a key contributor to business productivity and resilience.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
The blocs simplification agenda is set to impede companies compliance with its EUs sustainability reporting framework, warns Maria Cronin, Partner at Peters & Peters. On 26 February the European Commission (EC) published detailed legislative proposals on the sustainability omnibus package. These proposals confirmed concerns that the envisaged measures were not limited to simplifying existing and incoming EU corporate sustainability reporting requirements, but were instead aimed at significa
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 14, 2025
Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood addressed the ZEHID progress summit in London on 6 March. Plans for 54 new charging hubs to power zero emission lorries have been announced. The Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrations (ZEHID) programme, delivered by Innovate UK in partnership with the Department of Transport, is deploying hundreds of zero-emission HGVs alongside a network of new charging and fuelling stations in a bid to transform the UKs freight industry.
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
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
Institutional investors need to grasp its E, S and G risks quickly to use and invest in AI effectively, says Lorenzo Saa, Chief Sustainability Officer of Clarity AI. The potential rewards of AI are enormous, but they do not come risk-free. Just as smoke alarms safeguard our homes, the modern economy needs to install early warning systems and guardrails that will enable us to safely power ahead with the use of AI.
ESG Today
MARCH 14, 2025
Sustainability technology company Clarity AI announced that it has launched a new AI-powered tool aimed at helping asset managers and investors conduct sustainability research on companies. New York-based Clarity AI uses machine learning and big data to deliver environmental and social insights to investors, organizations, consumers, and governments.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
Investors urged to speak out to avoid highly politicised and bitter divide thwarting ten years of hard-fought progress. Divisions within the European Parliament are becoming increasingly clear over the Commissions (EC) proposed omnibus , with a decision needing to be made on whether to twist to the left or the right. The omnibus, unveiled at the end of last month, looks to reduce the sustainability reporting burden for companies by modifying the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
By Candace Higginbotham When the Regions MagnusCards app was launched, Raleigh Branch Manager Nancy Lancaster put her own personal focus group to work to provide feedback. I have an adult son with autism, Lancaster said. When MagnusCards came out, I shared the app with him, and he was excited. His reaction let me know that this tool could be very impactful for the neurodivergent population.
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
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces. Shifting dynamics in North America could offer an opportunity to keep climate on the global political agenda. Green credentials Mark Carneys elevation , last Sunday, to the role of Canadian Prime Minister has been largely characterised as a challenge to his southern neighbour, US President Donald Trump, in terms of his proven ability to handle economic tumult.
CleanTechnica
MARCH 14, 2025
Hydrogen is often celebrated as the fuel of the future, heralded as a perfect solution that emits no carbon dioxide (CO) when burned or utilized in fuel cells. Yet, while technically correct — hydrogen itself emits no carbon dioxide upon combustion — the framing of hydrogen as a fully ‘clean’ [continued] The post Debunking The Myth: Hydrogen Isn’t Really A Clean Burning Fuel appeared first on CleanTechnica.
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Originally published on Forbes For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding and time-consuming task. Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project, is dedicated to changing that. His incredible organization designs, manufactures, and distributes manual washing machines for people living in remote, low-income, and displaced communities worldwide.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 14, 2025
Marshalek, A., Zion, A., & Silverman, J. R. (2025). Relating Sustainability Metrics to Evaluate Circularity and Material Efficiency. Sustainability & Circularity NOW, 02(CP), a-2529-7214.
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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.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
Richard Howitt, one of the architects of the EUs non-financial disclosure rules, sees opportunities as the sustainable finance package moves into co-decision. From whichever angle one views things, attempts by the European Commission (EC) to streamline its sustainable finance disclosure rules look like bad news for investors. The proposal significantly reduces the scope of companies caught by the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), compelling only the very largest to make ESG d
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 14, 2025
Sanchez, Anevay N. (2024). The elephant in the landfill: How are we going to manage renewable energy waste? Journal of the Energy Law Practitioner 3(1), 67. Abstract In a short decade, or possibly sooner, we will experience large-scale decommissioning events that will overwhelm the disposal and recycling industries. With nowhere to go and no plan … Continue reading The elephant in the landfill: How are we going to manage renewable energy waste?
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Originally published by Chemours Chemours, a global leader in delivering innovative performance chemistry, today announced the launch of a full-scale product trial with NTT DATA and a leading regional engineering firm, Hibiya Engineering, Ltd., focused on data center two-phase immersion cooling. The trial follows successful lab testing and aims to revolutionize data center cooling strategies through cutting-edge technologies, including Chemours' advanced dielectric fluid, Opteon 2P50.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 14, 2025
Houghton, E. E., Yapi, L., Haneklaus, N., Brink, H. G., & Tichapondwa, S. M. (2025). Coal Fly Ash-Based Adsorbents for Tetracycline Removal: Comparative Insights into Modification and Zeolite Conversion. Journal of Xenobiotics, 15(2), 36. [link] [open access] Abstract Emerging xenobiotics, such as tetracycline (TC), pose significant risks to both the environment and human health.
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.
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
From FUBU to Shark Tank and countless ventures in between, Daymond John's phenomenal entrepreneurial journey has spanned more than 25 years. Through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life. Speaker: Daymond John Star of ABCs Shark Tank An entrepreneur in every sense of the word, Daymond John has come a long way from taking out a $100,000 mortgage on his mother's house and moving his business operation into its basement.
CleanTechnica
MARCH 14, 2025
The community solar movement in the US continues to attract support from global financial stakeholders, with or without support from federal energy policy. The post Community Solar Gets Big Thumbs-Up From Global Investors appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 14, 2025
Procopio, A. C., Soggiu, A., Urbani, A., & Roncada, P. (2025). Interactions between microplastics and microbiota in a One Health perspective. One Health, 20, 101002. [link] Abstract Microplastics are recognised as ubiquitous pollutants as they are now found in all terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
CleanTechnica
MARCH 14, 2025
Recent news out of a Tesla retail and service location in Oregon is quite shocking. Not only are protests happening, but bullets are literally flying. Pro-Elon folks would tell us that Tesla is facing a violent intimidation campaign by evil leftists, while most people protesting against Elon Musk will correctly. [continued] The post Two-Tiered Resistance Hits Tesla appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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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
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 14, 2025
Yavuz, C., Bekta, S., Aksoy Trmk, C., & Ate, A. (2025). An assessment of EUs photovoltaic panel waste policies: Current framework and strategic vision for 2050. Science and Public Policy, scaf004.
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
The Paramount Veterans Network hosted an inspiring and profound virtual coffee with vets chat with writer/director of the award-winning film, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, whom the film is based on. The chat was also joined by the films co-star Sonequa Martin-Green who plays an Army Afghanistan veteran, Merit (based on Kyle). The session was moderated by CBS Beyond The Gates Maurice P.
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 14, 2025
Download the experiment. In this experiment, students use a Go Direct SpectroVis Plus Spectrophotometer to determine the concentration of FD&C Blue #1 food dye in various sports drinks through spectrophotometric analysis. By preparing dilutions of the dye and creating a calibration curve, students apply Beer’s Law to measure dye concentrations accurately.
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Join Mandi McReynolds and an esteemed panel at UnDavos as they dive into the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers post-global elections. Featuring insights from top executives like Dr. Anna Gawlikowska, Co-Founder & CEO @ Swiss AI AG, Rainer Karcher, Founder & CEO of Heartprint GmbH, and Viktoriia Savitska, Chief of Sustainability and Strategic Engagement from EPICNTR Group, this discussion covers the essential values driving their sustainability strategies, the importance of c
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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