Corporate Knights

MARCH 7, 2025

Imagine you are choosing between two similar investment options. One has a green label, promising to fund climate-friendly projects and assets. The other offers a slightly higher return, but has no green label. Which do you choose? My recent study explored this question. My co-researchers and I found that, for most retail investors individual, non-professional investors the presence of a green label mattered more than the actual environmental impact of the bond or the higher financial return o

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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

By Liz Peters and Kristen Coco We can learn a lot from history, especially when it comes to scientific advancements in the field of public health. Some of the earliest public health professionals were architects, designing spaces that responded to our bodies needs. As highlighted in the IWBI Special Report , in the late 1800s, when tuberculosis was killing one in every seven people in the U.S. and Europe, doctors found an unexpected ally: architects.

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ESG Today

MARCH 7, 2025

Liverpool Football Club (LFC) and 1PointFive, the Direct Air Capture (DAC)-focused subsidiary of energy giant Occidental (Oxy) announced a new collaboration to launch products for the teams fans that have had their carbon footprint addresses through the purchase of DAC-based carbon credits. According to LFC, the new collaboration marks a significant step towards its efforts to reduce its environmental impact through its The Red Way sustainability strategy, launched by the club in 2021.

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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

By Kim Borges It was something like Id never seen before. In 2020, Shalonda Tillman witnessed a moment at a running track that literally stopped her in her tracks. It was not your typical get out there and run practice, Tillman continued of the first time she observed Cedric Vaughn known as Coach Vaughn in action. Tillman, a Regions Bank branch manager and herself a runner and certified trainer, had been looking for someone to train with her 14-year-old son.

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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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Chris Hall

MARCH 7, 2025

Regulatory change poses financial risk to firms that do not adopt more sustainable manufacturing processes, explains Jillian Stacy, Business Manager for Sustainable Chemistry at Enhesa. Despite all the effort put into corporate sustainability from the appointments of chief sustainability officers and chief risk officers to the development of detailed sustainability reports and materiality assessments most companies still have a fatal flaw lurking beneath the surface: chemicals management.

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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

Originally published on Aflac Newsroom COLUMBUS, Ga., March 7, 2025 /3BL/ -- Aflac Incorporated (Aflac), the leading provider of cancer insurance in the United States and Japan, is teaming up with the American Cancer Society (ACS), the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it for everyone. Together, they will shine a light on the ways early cancer detection can support individuals as they navigate the physical, emotional and financial challenges associat

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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 7, 2025 /3BL/ - Direct Relief , one of the worlds leading humanitarian aid organizations, announced today that Amy Weaver will become its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 5, 2025. Weaver is the President and Chief Financial Officer at Salesforce and previously served as Chief Legal Officer for the Fortune 500 company.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 7, 2025

In this weeks Corporate Knights drill-down, we focus on the importance of smart grids to transition to a sustainable economy, and Schneiders electrics investments in smart grid technologies. Smart grids are crucial for transitioning to a sustainable economy and addressing climate change. These advanced electrical networks use digital technologies to optimize energy distribution, integrate renewable sources and enhance grid reliability.

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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

DALLAS, March 7, 2025 /3BL/ - To empower future growth , iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay announced the appointment of Tara Eustace as Chief Opportunity and Sales Officer. A trailblazer and long-time Mary Kay executive, Eustace will lead the Global Opportunity and Sales organization with a core mission: to put the Mary Kay Opportunity at the center of all entrepreneurial business strategies.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

by Jenni Shearston, University of Colorado Boulder The Globeville, Elyria-Swansea and Commerce City communities in metro Denver are choked by air pollution from nearby highways, an oil refinery and a Superfund site. While these neighborhoods have long suffered from air pollution, theyre not the only ones in Colorado.

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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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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., March 7, 2025 /3BL/ - National Cereal Day (March 7) is the perfect time to rediscover the original breakfast classic of cereal and the benefits that can be found in the cereal aisle today. Many people may not know that cereal is the No. 1 source of fiber for kids.[1] Cereal eaters also get more essential nutrients than non-cereal eaters and consume no more added sugar than those who dont eat cereal.[2] As a registered dietitian and cereal-lover, my favorite thing about cerea

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

by Christine Keiner, Rochester Institute of Technology Healthy coastal ecosystems play crucial roles in the U.S. economy, from supporting multibillion-dollar fisheries and tourism industries to protecting coastlines from storms. Theyre also difficult to manage, requiring specialized knowledge and technology.

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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

In honor of International Womens Day, we sat down with Daisy Sheen, Head of ESG, KPMG in China, and Maura Hodge, US Sustainability Leader, KPMG in the US, who share their stories on their careers to-date, the challenges and opportunities they have experienced, the advancements seen in the industry, and the important role women play in ESG and sustainability.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 7, 2025

About 4.7 billion people are below the economic empowerment line meaning they cant afford the daily basics essential for a decent quality of life. The problem is concentrated in lower- and middle-income economies, but about 270 million live in high-income economies, surrounded by prosperity. While governments are key to reducing poverty and raising living standards, the private sector can tailor initiatives to economically empower more people, write Kweilin Ellingrud and Kevin Russell in World

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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

MARCH 7, 2025

This week, Deanna Bratter, Chief Sustainability Officer at Crocs, Inc., joins Alyssa Zucker to talk about the company's pioneering initiatives in the circular economy. They discuss Crocs, Inc.'s introduction of the Keep It Going Classic Clog, made with 25% recycled content, and the 2023 launch of their retail take-back program. Tune in for highlights of the challenges and strategies associated with the program, including customer reactions and scalability.

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Cisco CSR

MARCH 7, 2025

At Cisco Live Amsterdam, Cisco showcased innovative SMB solutions, highlighting secure networking, AI, and hybrid work technologies, emphasizing their commitment to empowering small businesses with scalable, efficient IT strategies.

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3BL Media

MARCH 7, 2025

Lets meet the winners of the 2024 Purple Totes Grant Contest Thank you to everyone who participated in the Purple Totes Grant Contest. More than 2,500 team members collected and donated over 3,000 totes worldwide! Now it is time to meet the winners of the contest and learn about the nonprofits they supported. Each of these nonprofits will receive a $5,000 USD grant.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 7, 2025

A new study focuses on the powerful role our surroundings play in shaping dementia risk.

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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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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story at Afro LA News. The smoke, ash and toxins released during Januarys disastrous wildfires have impacted the health of nearly everyone in the Los Angeles Basin, regardless of their proximity to the blazes. The harmful effects of the smoke go beyond irritation to our eyes and lungs, and alarmingly, can lead … Continue reading Wildfire smoke can increase risk of preterm births.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 7, 2025

Researchers found that climate change induced glacial melt increases the heavy metal content and changes the microbiome of habitat-forming brown algae in Arctic fjords. As algae are at the basis of the food web, this will likely have cascading ecological and economic consequences.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story in Adhesives & Sealants Industry. In response to growing environmental concerns and consumer demand for eco-friendly solutions, adhesive manufacturers continue to move toward more sustainable products. This transition involves the development of adhesives that are made from renewable, biodegradable, and non-toxic materials, reducing reliance on petroleum-based resources.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

MARCH 7, 2025

After ten years of sustained, continuous improvement, a new set of sophisticated challenges led SQM to merge operational excellence with innovative technology. The result: a performance breakthrough.

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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 7, 2025

Read the full story from WTTW. For an invasive species specialist like Reuben Keller, Lake Michigan is teeming with research opportunities. Almost everything that we see in the lake that is alive is invasive, said Keller, a professor at Loyola University Chicagos School of Environmental Sustainability. Any rocks are covered in zebra or quagga mussels, … Continue reading Have you seen little blue lobsters washed up on Chicago beaches?

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Financial Times: Moral Money

MARCH 7, 2025

New study claims that asset writedowns could reach $2.

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Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Read the full story in the Daily Illini. Professor in Engineering Kyle Smith and his team developed a new desalination device last month that removes salt from water. The device uses a special design to move fluids quickly and use less energy.

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Energy Central

MARCH 7, 2025

Explore Transport has secured the UK's first Scania hydrogen fuel cell truck, entering service in 2026 as part of HyHAUL’s M4 corridor trial.

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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.

Environmental News Bits

MARCH 7, 2025

Download the fact sheet. Perchloroethylene (CASRN 127-18-4) also called PCE or perc is a colorless liquid and a volatile chemical with a mildly sweet odor.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 7, 2025

A new analysis reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright, beak-shaped flowers, are threatened with extinction.

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Environmental Finance

MARCH 7, 2025

Microsoft has agreed to purchase 1.5 million tonnes of carbon removal credits over 30 years from a Climate Impact Partners afforestation project in India.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MARCH 7, 2025

An international team of scientists has synchronized key climate records from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to unravel the sequence of events during the last million years before the extinction of the dinosaurs at the Cretaceous/Paleogene boundary. New high resolution geochemical records for the first time reveal when and how two major eruption phases of gigantic flood basalt volcanism had an impact on climate and biota in the late Maastrichtian era 66 to 67 million years ago.

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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.