3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Southern Company ATLANTA, January 16, 2025 /3BL/ - Southern Company Gas recently announced its board of directors has elected Stephen Edwards, chief executive officer and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, and A. Benjamin Spencer, dean of the William & Mary Law School, to join the company's board, effective Jan. 1, 2025. "We are honored to have Stephen and Ben join our board of directors," said Southern Company Gas Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer James Y.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ten years after the securities regulations came into force, which established a disclosure regime regarding the number and percentage of women sitting on a board of directors, or holding an executive position, where do we stand? Has there been any progress? We are, respectively, the dean of the John Molson School of Business and an expert for decades on the place of women in the upper echelons of the business world, and we have combed through the tenth Review of Disclosure Regarding Women on Boa

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Claims electric cooktops are vastly more expensive and more emissions intensive than cooking with gas are being called out as potentially misleading, as the fossil fight against home electrification ramps up. The post Gas industry cooks up a “culture war” as the electrification of everything gathers pace appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ingka Investments, the investments arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer representing 90% of IKEA sales, announced plans to invest 1 billion in companies enabling growth in recycling infrastructure. According to Ingka Group, the new initiative is aimed at supporting the transition to a circular economy, with the company noting that the global economy consumes 75% more natural resources than the Earth can regenerate, while less than 20% of waste is recycled.

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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 16, 2025

As many global companies implement more permanent remote work schedules, its essential for employers to understand the requirements for remote workers, particularly in ensuring compliance, maintaining employee well-being, and fostering a productive and secure work environment. Its also important to recognize that requirements can differ from country to country.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Google announced that is has signed the largest-ever biochar-based carbon removal agreements, with two new 100,000 tonne deals to buy carbon removal credits from India-based Varaha and California-based Charm Industrial, for a total of 200,000 tonnes by 2030. Biochar, or biological charcoal, is produced by heating biomass, such as forest residue, wood or crop waste, in the absence of oxygen, creating a stable form of carbon, which when buried in soil enables centuries-long carbon sequestration, i

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Investigations are underway following a turbine blade break at a huge new wind farm, with teams working to determine the cause of the incident and to how to detatch the affected blade. The post Turbine blade break under investigation at Australia’s biggest wind farm appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

DOYLESTOWN, Penn., January 16, 2025 /3BL/ Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc. (BCOC) has received a $400,000 Community Impact Grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank, aimed to increase food resources and improve health equity in Bucks County. The funding will be used to expand BCOCs network of food distribution sites, advocate for more collaboration on community efforts to address food insecurity, implement nutrition educational programs to drive healthier eating h

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 16, 2025

RACV says its newly launched virtual power plant is one of the first to compete with traditional generators in wholesale energy markets and it wants customers to join. The post RACV launches solar and battery VPP, asks commercial customers to join appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

JUNEAU, Alaska, January 16, 2025 /3BL/ - As the 2024 tour season in Alaska closes, Carnival Corporation proudly reflects on its significant environmental contributions. Last year, the land and sea operations for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line have made remarkable strides in promoting sustainability and reducing their environmental footprint across the Last Frontier.

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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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Renew Economy

JANUARY 16, 2025

Allied Green Ammonia celebrate signing the monumental deal with Plug Power that will form the core of its huge green hydrogen-to-ammonia plant in the NT. The post Australian outfit seals “monumental deal” to buy electrolysers for giga-scale green ammonia project appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Key Points The Bluestone natural gas plant has become the only facility in the U.S. natural gas processing sector ever to achieve the EPAs ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry. Bluestone, part of Marathon Petroleums midstream segment, MPLX, surpassed the requirement of lowering its energy intensity by 10% within a five-year period. This feat allowed Bluestone to host an ENERGY STAR Industrial Showcase to highlight its progress for stakeholders, legislators and members of other industries.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

World Bank Group member the International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced today that it has raised $2 billion in a new social bond offering, with proceeds aimed at funding projects supporting low-income communities in emerging markets. The offering was more than 5x oversubscribed, with an order book reaching $11 billion, the largest-ever for a single bond issuance by IFC, enabling the spread on the deal to be tightened from its initial price.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Franklin Templeton employees show their generosity and compassion all year long.This year,the firm again participated inInvolved HOLIDAYS, a special volunteer campaign building upon the momentum of Junes Impact Days to extend the spirit of giving beyond that month and make an impact during the holiday season. It is the perfect time to come together as a team and extend a hand to those in need.

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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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ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

India-based global climate tech startup Varaha and Google announced today a new offtake agreement, with Google agreeing to purchase 100,000 tonnes of carbon removal credits by 2030 from Varahas biochar-based facility in Gujarat, India. The deal marks one of the largest purchases to-date of biochar carbon removal credits, and establishes Google as the catalytic first buyer of biochar credits produced by the facility.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Authored by Michael Patti , Darren Jones , Kevin Coonan , and Mark Ross In 2024, the healthcare industry found itself navigating a pivotal year of transformation and resilience. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, a shifting regulatory environment, possible impacts from the presidential election, and the growing threat of cyberattacks underscore the urgency for strategic adaptability.

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Sustainability Matters

JANUARY 16, 2025

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has invested $100 million in a new affordable build-to-rent (BTR) strategy managed by AXA IM Alts , which aims tobring the benefits of clean energy technologies to sustainable, affordable homes across Australias largest cities. In its initial stages, the strategy is targeting as many as 3000 apartments in key worker employment hubs, with at least 50% offered at a discounted rate to equivalent market rents for means-tested tenants.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Saint-Gobain today celebrated its tenth consecutive Global Top Employer certification, receiving the prestigious honor from the Top Employers Institute for 2025. This year, Saint-Gobain is one of only 17 companies around the world to receive this certification that recognizes organizations who have achieved excellence in employee conditions such as learning, work environment, and career advancement and are contributing to enriching the world of work.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric and the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) announced today a new partnership, with Schneider Electric becoming the first global sustainability consultants to join the PCAF accredited partnership program, aimed at supporting banks and investors to measure and report financed emissions.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

CALGARY, Alberta, January 16, 2025 /3BL/ - Benevity, Inc. , the market-leading global provider of social impact software, today released The Executive CSR Report , detailing new research that shows increased executive commitments to corporate social responsibility in the year to come. The report from Benevitys research hub, Benevity Impact Labs , shows that 76% of executives plan to increase investment, despite growing public scrutiny around CSR and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) co

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ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

London-based carbon credit ratings startup BeZero Carbon said it had raised $32 million, with proceeds aimed at enabling the company to expand into new markets, and to grow its capabilities and its team. Founded in 2020, BeZero is a ratings agency for carbon markets, providing carbon ratings, research and data products, backed by a team of climate scientists, earth observation specialists, data scientists and financial analysts.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report , which highlights the companys sustainability strategy, outcomes, and progress to help build sustainable customers, a sustainable company, and sustainable communities. We are proud of our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts, which provide the foundation for creating a more sustainable future, said Rockwell Chairman and CEO Blake Moret.

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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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ESG Today

JANUARY 16, 2025

Snacking, food, and pet care products provider Mars announced today the appointment of Alastair Child as its new Chief Sustainability Officer. Child takes on the new role after more than 23 years at Mars, including most recently serving as Vice President of Global Sustainability, Mars Snacking, leading the business strategy to embed sustainability. Andy Pharoah, VP Corporate Affairs & Sustainability and member of the Mars Leadership Team said: Alastair has established himself as a strong, we

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 16, 2025

Previous studies have posited that the mass extinction that wiped the dinosaurs off the face of the Earth was caused by the release of large volumes of sulfur from rocks within the Chicxulub impact crater 66 million years ago. A new study questions this scenario. Using groundbreaking empirical measurements of sulfur within the related Cretaceous-Paleogene (K-Pg) boundary layer, the international team has demonstrated that the role of sulfur during the extinction has been overestimated.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 16, 2025

ASX-listed battery materials hopeful Novonix says it has raised well in excess of the $5 million target the company had originally hoped for. The post Brisbane-based battery upstart celebrates heavily oversubscribed share purchase plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 16, 2025

The synchronization of data from two natural climate archives -- a speleothem from the Herbstlabyrinth Cave in Hesse (Germany) and ice cores from Greenland -- offers new insights into the chronology of abrupt climate changes in Central Europe. According to the analysis, the devastating eruption of the Laacher See volcano in what is now Rhineland-Palatinate occurred earlier than previously assumed and hence could not have triggered the sudden-onset cold period of approximately 13,000 years ago, g

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

As the curtain falls on COP29, 2025 looks to be another pivotal year for climate and sustainability action, bringing significant regulatory changes, advancing carbon markets, and a heightened focus on nature and biodiversity. Stuart Lemmon, CEO EcoAct (a subsidiary of Schneider Electric Sustainability Business), discusses the key trends shaping 2025s climate and sustainability agenda and what it means for businesses. #1 Navigating the expanding regulatory landscape The regulatory environment is

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 16, 2025

Increasingly common since 1980, persistent multi-year droughts will continue to advance with the warming climate, warns a new study. This publicly available forty-year global quantitative inventory seeks to inform policy regarding the environmental impact of human-induced climate change. It also detected previously 'overlooked' events.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2025

Ahead of the second reading of the Sunshine Bill on Friday 17 January, renewable energy firms were spotlighting the open goal opportunity for solar that awaits in commercial car parks across the UK, and urging the government to take it up. If legislation were to mandate solar car ports canopies with solar PV panels that cover car parking spaces it would unlock significant energy production in land already used for car parking, said Damian Baker, Managing Director of renewable energy firm RenEn

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 16, 2025

Yue, Q., Wen, J., Zhou, Y., & Zheng, Y. (2025). Resource utilization of waste solar photovoltaic panels for preparation of microporous silicon nanoparticles. Waste Management, 193, 495505. [link] Abstract With the exponential growth of global photovoltaic (PV) installed capacity, the quantity of discarded PV modules continues to rise.

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