3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2025

Originally published on 3M News Center To help protect the respiratory health and safety of first responders and communities affected by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, 3M is working with Direct Relief , one of the largest global humanitarian aid organizations in the world. 3M recently provided the organization with 5 million N95 respirators to support their global humanitarian response efforts and enable real time equipment access when wildfires strike.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 17, 2025

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Paris-based financial services group Societe Generale announced the launch of a new clean energy financing initiative, aimed at unlocking as 8 billion in investments to support manufacturers across the wind energy supply chain in Europe. The initiative includes a 500 million EIB counter-guarantee that Societe Generale will use to create a portfolio of bank guarantees of up to 1 billion to back new wind farm projects across the European Union, as well as the

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2025

SHANGHAI, January 17, 2025 /3BL/ - Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) today announced that the Company has been ranked number one globally for the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry in the S&P Global 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Yum China has been selected as a member of both the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI): World Index (DJSI World) and Emerging Market Index (DJSI Emerging Markets) for the fifth consecutiv

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ESG Today

JANUARY 17, 2025

Clean fuel tech startup Amogy announced that it raised $56 million in venture financing for solutions aimed at decarbonizing transportation, heavy industry and other sectors. With this latest financing, Amogy said that it will accelerate commercializing its technology in maritime shipping and stationary power generation, and continue strengthening its research and development efforts and manufacturing capabilities.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2025

Grand Gulf Nuclear Station employees recently donated roughly 300 pounds of food to the Triumph Food Pantry. Each month, the food bank provides meals to more than 350 families in the communities surrounding Vicksburg, Miss. My wife and I try and find a worthy cause to donate to every year, said Anthony Farrell, project manager at Grand Gulf. Farrell helped collect food and money for the food pantry and helped unload 15,000 pounds of food to distribute to local families.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 17, 2025

Global asset manager Algebris Investments announced today the launch of Algebris Climatech, a new fund aimed at investing in climate and deep tech startups across the energy, materials, industrials, and food sectors. Algebris Climatetech is the first venture fund by Algebris, and follows the launch by the firm of its first private equity fund , Algebris Green Transition, focused on sustainable transformation investments, which reached 380 million in commitments at its final close in September 20

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 17, 2025

Tanya Cox, Manager Biodiversity and Nature, Chronos Sustainability, advocates a complete redesign of plastic material, starting with the move away from the inclusion of toxic chemicals. The failure to establish a Global Plastics Treaty (GPT) at the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) was a blow to the more than 100 countries that were advocating an ambitious and legally binding agreement.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2025

In this special episode of ESG Talk, Mandi McReynolds reflects on pivotal climate conversations leading up to Davos, revisiting key discussions from Climate Week NYC and COP29 in Azerbaijan. Joined by Steve Soter and Mike Gravagno, they dive into insights from professionals across industries, exploring the goals, challenges, and outcomes of these critical conferences.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 17, 2025

EcoAct CEO Stuart Lemmon sets out the five key themes that will shape the 2025 corporate sustainability agenda. As 2025 unfolds, corporate sustainability continues to evolve in response to growing regulatory demands, heightened scrutiny of climate goals, and the urgent need to embed nature-positive strategies into business operations. These developments present both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating this dynamic landscape.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2025

Today, KeyBank announced Natasha Martin has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Dayton, Cincinnati and Central Ohio markets. In this position, she is part of the enterprise-wide corporate responsibility team that oversees the philanthropic budget and investment strategies to meet community needs, as well as create and maintain relationships with community-based, charitable and non-profit organizations.

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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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Chris Hall

JANUARY 17, 2025

Latin America can show how to prevent the rise of AI from bringing the fall of net zero, says Rodrigo Abreu, Digital Infrastructure Operating Partner at Patria Investments. In a much-overlooked initiative, world leaders recently attempted to bring climate change and digital technology together at COP29. But the result, the Declaration on Green Digital Action, downplayed the most significant issue putting technology in opposition with current climate goals the rise of AI.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2025

Leonard Robinson hosts the the "Faith and Sustainability" podcast every week, as a ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta. It's a journey to explore how faith and sustainability connect. Guests appearing in each episode include environmental experts and influential members of different faith traditions. Meet them at the corner of faith and sustainability.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 17, 2025

Companies that develop and implement effective management strategies for natural capital can secure lasting advantages through both enhanced resilience and access to nature-related opportunities.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 17, 2025

Dr Ruth Shaber, Co-founder of the Diverse Investing Collective, explains how and why fund managers should focus on reducing risk by increasing gender diversity. The journey toward gender equity has been a long and often difficult one. There were times – and in parts of the world these times havent passed – when women were denied access to universities.

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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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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 17, 2025

SaaS stands for software as a service. Users access SaaS products remotely via the cloud.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 17, 2025

Mohamed, H. (2024). Harmonizing Economic Growth with Environmental Justice: Circular Manufacturing Pathway. Journal of Economics, Law, and Society, 1(2), 7793. [link] Abstract The global challenge of harmonizing economic growth with environmental sustainability has become a critical issue, particularly within the manufacturing sector.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 17, 2025

Daniel Yergin, a Pulitzer Prizewinning authority on energy, politics, and economics, discusses how rewriting the rules of globalization is making the world increasingly divided and perilous.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2025

Researchers, citizen scientists and their 'truffle dogs' -- have discovered two new species of truffle. Tuber canirevelatum, meaning the 'dog-found' truffle, was named in honor of truffle dogs and Monza, the dog who discovered it with her trainer Lois Martin. The other, Tuber cumberlandense, was named for the Cumberland Plateau where it was found by Margaret Townsend and her truffle dog, Luca.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 17, 2025

Li, S., Oliva, P., Zhang, L., Goodrich, J. A., McConnell, R., Conti, D. V., Chatzi, L., & Aung, M. (2025). Associations between per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and county-level cancer incidence between 2016 and 2021 and incident cancer burden attributable to PFAS in drinking water in the United States. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2025

Somayeh Taheri of UrbanChain. The inaugural Sunday Times 100 Tech league table was published on 17 January and features an even split of software and hardware companies. Third out of the 50 software companies is UrbanChain, a UK firm which operates a ‘marketplace’ that matches generators of renewable energy and consumers on a half hourly basis.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2025

Atmospheric scientists show proposed 'geoengineering' effort to remove methane, a potent greenhouse gas, from the atmosphere could worse air quality while providing minimal climate benefits.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 17, 2025

Zinnen, J., Chase, M. H., Charles, B., Harmon-Threatt, A., & Matthews, J. W. (2024). Pollinator seed mixes are phenologically dissimilar to prairie remnants. Restoration Ecology, n/a(n/a), e14352. [link] Abstract Native seed mixes are widely available to create pollinator habitat.

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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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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2025

New research emphasizes that studying the impacts of past tropical storms can help communities better prepare for future storms. A key part of the study is analyzing the types and quantities of storm-related precipitation in affected regions to understand its role on local water resources. By mitigating excessive damage, such preparation could enable more people to remain in their home countries.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 17, 2025

Strategic focus and private sectorled lighthouse initiatives can change the Old Continents trajectoryif the public sector radically changes the investment environment with a handful of priority initiatives.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2025

Experiments and modeling reveal the unexpected structure that can be seen in bacteria grown in mucus samples and biofilms.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 17, 2025

Impact jobs that came across our desk this week: Norrsken VC is recruiting an investment analyst in Stockholm Macquarie Group has an opening. The post The Weeks Jobs: January 17, 2025 appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2025

Salt pollution from road deicing salts threatens freshwater ecosystems and urban green infrastructure. New research on salt-tolerant plants like cattails highlights their potential role in mitigating this pollution, though broader strategies are essential for long-term solutions.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 17, 2025

TGIF, Agents of Impact! Well be taking a Brief break to honor the birthday of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a holiday. The post The Week in Impact Investing: Love as courage appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 17, 2025

Scientists find a 'measure and remeasure' approach is a feasible method of verifying soil carbon storage in croplands for climate mitigation.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2025

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., January 17, 2025 /3BL/ - As part of its commitment to support the California communities affected by wildfires, home appliance leader LG Electronics USA announced the first phase of its community resiliency and disaster response efforts. Through in-kind support, LG is focused on assisting those whose lives have been upended by the disaster by providing $500,000 worth of vital home appliances such as washers, dryers and air purifiers to community shelters, schools, fire st

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