Corporate Knights
APRIL 21, 2025
While publicly traded companies often dominate the headlines, private companies are a much larger part of the global economy. Worldwide, there are more than 95,000 private companies with annual revenues over US$100 million, compared to only 10,000 public companies over that threshold, according to a 2023 report from investment management firm Hamilton Lane.
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
The definition of waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act ( CWA ) has long been a point of legal contention and regulatory complexity. The CWA establishes federal jurisdiction over navigable waters, which it defines as waters of the United States (WOTUS), including the territorial seas (Section 502(7). Recent court decisionsmost notably Sackett v.
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Corporate Knights
APRIL 21, 2025
In its deep dive into the worlds most sustainable private- and public-sector companies, Corporate Knights revealed an undeniable fact: public-sector companies are doing essential work when it comes to moving the needle toward a greener global economy. Canadian public-sector companies represent an outsized share of the effort, representing more than half, or 13, of the top 25, in addition to companies from across Europe and Australia.
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
On April 16, 2025, 125 high school students in Indio, CA, were treated to a behind the scenes look of the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as part of an AEG Presents career exposure day. The day was designed to introduce students to career opportunities in the live events industry and was held in partnership with the Mobius Conference, a two-day event that engages high-school students in topics around art, culture, and politics.
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
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2025
The last of 75 turbines has been installed at the biggest wind project yet built in South Australia which will help edge the state closer to 100 pct net renewables. The post Final turbine installed at largest wind project in state edging closer to 100 pct net renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
During a reroof, old asphalt shingles are removed, and new underlayment and shingles are installed. But what happens to the old shingles? Traditionally, they end up in a landfill, but shingle recycling if available in your area is a solution for roofing contractors. Recycled shingles can be used in the manufacturing of hot mix asphalt for use in paving roads since they share some of the same base materials.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 21, 2025 /3BL/ - LG has been named the 2025 Sustainable Brand Index Leader in both the HVAC and Appliance categories by Green Builder Magazine for the second consecutive year. Announced on the eve of Earth Day 2025, this is a powerful endorsement of LG Electronics USAs continued leadership in delivering energy-efficient, innovative solutions for homebuilders and homeowners alike.
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2025
The rhetoric around coal and gas as indispensable economic backbones is misleading. Conversely, a fully electrified scenario represents profound economic and resilience gains. The post How electrification could more than halve Australias energy needs appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
Nasdaq This comprehensive analysis by Nasdaq IR Intelligence delves into influential activist campaigns globally, sharing insights about the impact on management teams and S&P 1500 companies. The report highlights: Top activist campaigns of 2024, detailing key board changes and activist focuses High-impact proxy fights for U.S. companies, noting an increase from 2023 to 2024 Key activist investors, including a mix of old and new firms Plus, discover other findings and insights, as well as ke
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2025
Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry. The post Commitment to nuclear power could kill off most of Australia’s aluminium industry, study warns appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
Cascale has officially opened nominations for its 2025 Board of Directors Election. The Board plays a critical role in charting the organizations strategic direction and ensuring its financial integrity through rigorous oversight and fair representation. Committed to inclusivity and balanced representation, the nine-member Board is structured to include three directors each from Cascales brand & retailer (including holding groups), manufacturer, and affiliate caucus groups.
Green Project Management
APRIL 21, 2025
What matters most to your organization? Its a deceptively simple questionuntil you realize how much is riding on the answer. Investors are asking it. Regulators are demanding it. And your communities are watching to see if your impact matches your intent. Thats where dual materiality comes in. If your business is only measuring what affects […] The post The Hidden Power of Dual Materiality: Why Impact Is a Business Metric appeared first on The GPM Blog.
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
Saint-Gobain North America announced today that its team members have been named finalists by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in three 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards categories. Saint-Gobain North Americas Circular Economy Solutions team was recognized in the Sustainability and Circular Economy category for enhancing the companys transition from a linear to a circular production model.
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2025
A lawsuit against one of Australia's largest energy companies threatens to deliver a mortal blow to the nation's carbon offset industry and the government's carbon neutral certification scheme. The post Beginning of the end for carbon offsets? Parents take energy giant to court appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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
APRIL 21, 2025
Cummins Adun Fashogbon, a Technical Controls Specialist at Cummins Power Integration Center in Minnesota, shares her excitement for the future and the importance of gratitude: Q: If you had a twin, what important advice could you give them? Adun Fashogbon: First, try everything once, right? You never know whats out there, and you wont know whether you like something or not until you explore it.
ESG Today
APRIL 21, 2025
Microsoft and nature-based solutions company Living Carbon announced today a large-scale carbon removal deal, with Microsoft agreeing to purchase 1.4 million tonnes of carbon removal credits from Living Carbon’s reforestation projects on degraded mine lands in the U.S. Founded in 2019, California-based Living Carbon transforms marginal land into high-value environmental assets, with a focus on restoring abandoned mines, degraded farmland, and unproductive soils with site-tailored reforesta
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report As discerning consumers get wise to greenwashing practices, theyre looking to the industry to get pragmatic with sustainable progress. Beyond large-scale gimmicks and one-time activations, their focus is on incremental changes that they and brands can put into action. The 2025 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report highlights this practically with research among consumers and bartenders.
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 21, 2025
The River Dart in Totnes (image credit: Phil Gayton , CC BY 2.0 license ). The Rivers Trust Annual Conference in early April highlighted the need for urgent, joined-up solutions to tackle harmful algal blooms and the surrounding issues affecting the health of rivers and communities. Hosted online, the conference titled A Bloomin Disaster: The Causes and Costs of Blue-Green Algae brought together experts from across Ireland, UK, Europe and beyond to examine the rising threat of blue-green algal
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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.
3BL Media
APRIL 21, 2025
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 21, 2025 /3BL/ - In the spirit of giving back and carrying forward the legacy of our founder, WK Kellogg Co is honoring National Volunteer Month by encouraging employees nationwide to give back to the communities they call home. From cleaning up roadways and packing snacks for children, to serving meals and sprucing up outdoor spaces, WK Kellogg Co employees are stepping up to make a difference.
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2025
A wind farm developer is asking for permissions to increase the height of proposed turbines, which it says will help protect Carnaby black cockatoos. The post Wind farm developer wants taller turbines to avoid collisions with black cockatoos appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
APRIL 21, 2025
Apple announced a series of environmental sustainability milestones, including revealing that it has surpassed a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain from its 2015 baseline. The achievements were announced alongside the release of Apples annual Environmental Progress Report. The 60% milestone marks significant progress towards Apples goal, set by the company in 2020 , to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product li
Stanford Social Innovation
APRIL 21, 2025
By Daniela Afonso , Mariana Cabral , Ana Pimenta & Ricardo Zzimo Impact investing arises from a deep desire to use finance to address complex societal challenges such as poverty, climate change, and gender inequality. Yet, despite significant capital mobilization, progress remains limited, as highlighted by the 2024 United Nations Pact for the Future , which emphasized the uneven advancement toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
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
ESG Today
APRIL 21, 2025
International asset manager Robeco announced the launch of its new Biodiversity Traffic Light, a new tool aimed at enabling investors to identify corporate leaders and laggards on biodiversity and nature loss performance. According to a white paper released by Robeco alongside the launch of the Biodiversity Traffic Light, the launch of the new tool follows conversations with asset owners over the past year, revealing that investors understand that nature loss represents systemic risks for invest
Caux Round Table
APRIL 21, 2025
The passing of Pope Francis is a great loss for humanity and in our own small sphere, for the Caux Round Table, as well. The Pope gave his very personal endorsement to our study of the covenants of the Prophet Muhammad to respect and protect Christians a work which has much promise for a more peaceful future for humankind, not only in the Middle East and Africa, but as spiritual leadership for all of us when we think about others of different faiths and ethnic origins.
ESG Today
APRIL 21, 2025
Battery storage startup Base Power announced that it has raised $200 million in Series B funding round to scale its distributed energy storage solution aimed at addressing grid instability challenges and higher energy cost issues from increasing electrification. Energy storage forms one of the key building blocks for the rapidly expanding clean energy transition, given the intermittent generating nature of many sources of renewable energy, such as wind and solar, and the need to satisfy round-th
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 21, 2025
Farmers apply nitrogen fertilizers to crops to boost yields, feeding more people and livestock. But when there's more fertilizer than the crop can take up, some of the excess can be converted into gaseous forms, including nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that traps nearly 300 times as much heat in the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. About 70% of human-caused nitrous oxide comes from agricultural soils, so it's vital to find ways to curb those emissions.
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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
ESG Today
APRIL 21, 2025
Business sustainability ratings and solutions provider EcoVadis announced the launch of its new EcoVadis Worker Voice survey, a new workforce engagement tool aimed at providing companies with real-time information on responsible sourcing and human rights human rights issues in their supply chains. According to EcoVadis, the new tool comes as supply chain disruption and a volatile trade environment increase risks to workers as organizations adjust value chains to adjust to new tariffs, with the n
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
APRIL 21, 2025
To protect against rising sea levels in a warming world, coastal cities typically follow a standard playbook with various protective infrastructure options. For example, a seawall could be designed based on the latest climate projections, with the city officials then computing its cost-benefit ratio and proceeding to build, accordingly. The problem?
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 21, 2025
Image credit: University of Toronto Researchers are urging mattress manufacturers and governments to act, following a couple of new studies (words: the Green Science Policy Institute). Babies and young children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals from their mattresses while they sleep, according to a pair of peer-reviewed studies published today from the University of Toronto in Environmental Science & Technology and Environmen
Cisco CSR
APRIL 21, 2025
AI, Security, Network Observability, and more. Immerse yourself in expert-led lectures and demos on todays most transformative technologies at Cisco U. Spotlight, April 24, 2025.
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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.
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