Corporate Knights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Skip to ranking If theres one thing the private sector craves most from government, its clear, stable policies. But in the coming year, many businesses will have no such luck as they navigate major changes to the global tax and regulatory environment that has been encouraging investment in more sustainable technologies and practices. While the new U.S. president will be taking aim at legislation that resulted in nearly US$300 billion in private-sector investments in clean energy, battery manufac

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Green Project Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) has evolved from a mere prioritization exercise to a strategic imperative driving organizational success. As we get going in 2025, PPM is poised to undergo significant transformations. Advancements in technology, evolving work paradigms, and a heightened emphasis on strategic alignment are reshaping how organizations manage their project portfolios.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 21, 2025

Following two months of record heat and precipitation in fall 2022, an estimated 7,500 lakes in West Greenland turned brown, began emitting carbon and decreased in water quality in less than a year. The spike in temperatures caused the precipitation to fall as rain instead of snow. The heat also caused permafrost to thaw, releasing an abundance of carbon, iron, magnesium and other elements that the rain washed into the lakes.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

Southern Company Southern Company, along with its subsidiaries Alabama Power, Georgia Power, Mississippi Power and Virginia Natural Gas, is proud to celebrate the remarkable recovery of the red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW), which has been downlisted from endangered to threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This achievement marks more than 50 years of dedicated conservation efforts by a coalition of federal and state agencies, private landowners and conservation groups.

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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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Renew Economy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Developer Quinbrook Infrastructure starts the year with the biggest ever funding deal for a battery in Australia, with $722 million for the huge Supernode BESS. The post Quinbrook seals record finance deal to build huge “Supernode” data centre battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

We have witnessed a rapid increase in the adoption of sustainable and energy-efficient technologies. For example, global sales of electric vehicles have surged from 1 million to over 10 million in the last five years , indicating a growing demand from consumers for sustainable transportation options. At the same time, demand for energy is expected to double in the next few years as a result of AI and other advanced technologies.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

Packaging is a ubiquitous aspect of healthcare treatments and while hospitals and their staff often share a strong purpose to address packaging waste, the challenge is significant. As 85% of hospital waste is considered to be non-hazardous , free from patient contact and contamination, a more sustainable management of packaging waste at the end of life should be feasible.

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Sustainability Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

As Australia ushers in a new era of climate-related financial disclosure, many organisations are gearing up for a significant shift in their reporting practices. Since 1 January 2025, the disclosure of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions transitioned from voluntary to mandatory, marking a crucial step in the countrys commitment to addressing climate change.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

From renovating school libraries in Suriname to running career fairs in Brazil, supporting education initiatives in the Dominican Republic, and pioneering port-focused qualifications in Ecuador, DP World is proving that education can flow as seamlessly as global trade. When you think of a logistics leader like DP World, you probably imagine shipping containers and cranes not classrooms and scholarships.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 21, 2025

Instead of relying on energy-hungry reactors to generate high temperatures and pressure, researchers are looking underground at Earth's natural heat and forces to cook up ammonia for fertilizer. In a proof-of-concept study, researchers generated ammonia by mixing nitrogen-laced water with iron-rich rocks -- without any energy input or CO2 emission. This new recipe may lead to a more sustainable alternative to current methods, theoretically churning out enough ammonia for 2.42 million years.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

TAIPEI, Taiwan, January 21, 2025 /3BL/ - Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), one of the worlds largest express transportation companies, has recently partnered with the Society of Wilderness (SoW) to tackle water resource challenges. As part of this initiative, FedEx encouraged team members and their families to join a riverside cleanup along the Touchian River in Hsinchu.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Marinus Link has narrowed the field for who will build the onshore infrastructure to two groups, with a decision to be made in Q4. The post Marinus Link moves closer to construction as short-list narrows down to two contenders appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

CLEVELAND, January 21, 2025 /3BL/ - KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $15.5 million construction loan, a $3.18 million permanent loan and $17.7 million in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) to finance the new construction of The Grand and The Glen, a scattered two site workforce affordable housing project in Toledo, OH.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

Hydrogen technology startup H2SITE announced that it has raised 36 million (USD $37.2 million) in a Series B funding round, with proceeds from the financing aimed at scaling up its hydrogen production capacity to multi tons per day. Established in 2021, Spain-based H2SITE provides solutions to the hydrogen transport problem by converting hydrogen carriers with well-known supply chains and separating hydrogen gas blends into fuel cell purity hydrogen, offering reactors and separators for the conv

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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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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Lenovos day-to-day operation around the globe generates non-hazardous waste and minimal quantities of hazardous waste. To ensure that waste is properly managed and, in an attempt, to minimize environmental impact, Lenovos waste, both non-hazardous and hazardous, are separated and collected from the site of generation to be disposed of through third-party waste management organizations in accordance with its Site Environmental Programs Manual an

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Stanford Social Innovation

JANUARY 21, 2025

By Julia Freeland Fisher Last year, a Harvard study on chatbots drew a startling conclusion: AI companions significantly reduce loneliness. The researchers found that synthetic conversation partners, or bots engineered to be caring and friendly, curbed loneliness on par with interacting with a fellow human. The study was silent, however, on the irony behind these findings: synthetic interaction is not a real, lasting connection.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 21, 2025

Vena Energy says it has completed Australia's largest utility-scale hybrid renewable facility with a single connection to the grid. The post Big battery joins solar farm to complete “cutting edge” hybrid renewables system appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), one of the key organizations focused on aligning corporate environmental sustainability action with the global goals of limiting climate change,announced a key milestone, reaching more than 10,000 businesses that have set science-based emissions reduction targets, or made commitments to do so. The achievement marks significant growth for the organization, with the number of companies committing to climate targets rising by 29% over the past year from

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 21, 2025

A social media post featuring a fake news report is spreading a false claim about damage to a solar farm in the Sunshine State. The post Fact check: No, a Queensland solar farm was not “smashed” by wild weather appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

Albertsons Companies has been honored with two 2024 Impact Awards from Progressive Grocer , underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to its Recipe for Change. This initiative emphasizes the importance of supporting the planet we share and the communities we serve. One of the awards recognizes Albertsons Cos.' efforts in improving seafood supply chain transparency.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 21, 2025

America's first offshore wind farm gets the all-clear to resume operations, but under strict conditions, including the removal of scores of potentially faulty turbine blades. The post First US offshore wind farm powers back up after blade break, under strict new conditions appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

Carbon accounting and energy management platform Gravity announced today that it has raised $13 million in a Series A funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting investments in product R&D to expand its solutions and reach. Founded in 2022, San Francisco-based Gravity provides a software platform aimed at helping industrial businesses and their supply chain partners manage their carbon footprint, providing a carbon accounting and energy management solution built for energy-intensive ope

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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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Caux Round Table

JANUARY 21, 2025

We recently posted a couple more short videos on relevant and timely topics. They include: – The Way of the Viking – The Comfort of Complexity – Some Thoughts on Healthcare All our videos can be found on our YouTube page here. We recently put them into 9 playlists, whichyou can find here. If you aren’t following us on Twitter or haven’t liked us on Facebook , please do so.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 21, 2025

Alternative asset and private equity investor KKR announced today an agreement to acquire UK-based asset leasing business, with the transaction aimed at supporting the companys growth and its strategy to help businesses transition their fleets to net zero. The acquisition will be made as part of KKRs Global Climate strategy. KKR launched the strategy in 2023 in its infrastructure unit, which the firm said marked an expansion on its focus on climate investing.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 21, 2025

Researchers present paper-based temperature and humidity sensors that are accurate, reliable, and eco-friendly. The team created the sensors by printing silver lines on commercially available paper through dry additive nanomanufacturing. As the paper absorbs water vapor, its capacitance change is measured to reflect the relative humidity of the environment, and as the temperature increases, the metallic conductor experiences an increase in resistivity.

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 21, 2025

Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets into action.

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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

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JANUARY 21, 2025

MilliporeSigma , the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, revolutionized its approach to packaging sustainability with its SMASH Packaging initiative. Building on the programs success since its original launch in 2019, the company introduced SMASH 2.0 last year. SMASH 2.0 is an updated packaging sustainability framework to optimize its implementation across the organization, with new targets set for 2030.

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Cisco CSR

JANUARY 21, 2025

Discover Marketing Velocity Learning: Empowering partners with essential tools and bite-sized courses for seamless co-marketing campaigns, personalized learning paths, and efficient asset customizationaligning with Cisco's strategy for impactful results.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 21, 2025

Open source AI models like Llama are available for free for organizations to use, modify and build on, making this critical technology more accessible than commercial models.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 21, 2025

by Emily Wakild, Boise State University The Department of the Interior was created in 1849 as the United States was rapidly expanding and acquiring territory. It became known as the department of everything else for its enormous portfolio of missions, which ranged from western expansion to oversight of the District of Columbia jail.

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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.