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Traditional Medicinals Releases 2024 Impact Report Highlighting Progress in Sustainability, Sourcing, and Community Investment

3BL Media

In 1974, Traditional Medicinals began with a purpose, to connect people with the wisdom of plants in service of their well-being and the well-being of the planet. Nearly five decades later, this same purpose continues to guide every decision we make. As a Certified B Corporation and leader in botanical wellness, were proud to share our 2024 Impact Report, which highlights the ways we continue to deepen our commitments to people, product integrity, and planet health.

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Why New York City's last dairy switched from cows to nuts

Corporate Knights

This is the fourth installment of our six-part Masters of Metamorphosis series , in which we look at corporations that have reinvented themselves in order to seize opportunities in the energy transition. In 2016, New Yorks Elmhurst Dairy closed its doors as the last remaining fluid-milk plant in the city. The following year, under the continued leadership of second-generation owner Henry Schwartz, the company rebranded as Elmhurst 1925, shifting its focus to plant-based milks.

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Career Discovery Week 2025 at Paramount Global

3BL Media

Last Month, Paramount Global once again coordinated with the Partnership for New York City on Career Discovery Week. Career Discovery Week is part of NYC Public Schools Student Pathways, an expansion of career-connected learning that provides work-based learning opportunities and career exposure. More than 85 of the citys major employers joined forces this year to help build a bridge from the citys classrooms to the world of business.

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How Carlsberg thrives with resilience

McKinsey Sustainabilty

In disruptive times, resilience is essential for both survival and success. Heres how the global beverage giant ensures that it is ready for anything.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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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9 Lessons on Inclusion, Influence and Trust in the Digital Economy from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

3BL Media

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Whether they build policy or code, companies or communities, the 400 leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit all shared a mission to explore new ways to grow opportunities and build resilience for all. No one has a monopoly on good ideas, said Shamina Singh, the founder and president of Mastercard's Center for Inclusive Growth , which hosted the annual gathering.

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Janet Yellen on the ‘real opportunities’ for green investors

Financial Times: Moral Money

A conversation with the former US Treasury secretary on the outlook for clean energy growth

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Blue Yonder Acquires Pledge to Enhance Supply Chain Emissions Reporting Capabilities

ESG Today

Digital supply chain solutions provider Blue Yonder announced the acquisition of the business of logistics-focused climate data tech startup Pledge Earth Technologies, with the transaction aimed at enhancing Blue Yonders capabilities to help customers assess and reduce supply chain emissions. Founded in 2021, UK-based Pledge provides solutions enabling enterprises to calculate and report emissions across their logistics supply chains.

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Saint-Gobain Receives 2025 Better Practice Award From U.S. Department of Energy

3BL Media

Saint-Gobains Energy Management System Implementation Program has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)s Better Plants Program for enhancing energy usage and management by training more than 80 individuals, belonging to 14 different business units through training sessions across four sites in the United States. As a component of the DOEs Better Buildings Initiative, the Better Plants program partners with top manufacturers and water and wastewater treatment organizations to enh

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ESMA Releases Proposed Rules for Regulation of ESG Ratings Providers

ESG Today

EU markets regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) announced today the publication of its draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) under the EUs ESG Rating Regulation, setting out its proposed rules for ESG ratings providers. The publication follows the adoption by the European Commission in late 2024 of the ESG Rating Regulation, aimed at improving the reliability, transparency and comparability of ESG ratings and boosting investor confidence in sustainable financial pr

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Chemours Corpus Christi Site Wins 2025 Better Project Award for Innovative Energy and Water Reduction

3BL Media

The Chemours Company has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energys Better Buildings, Better Plants Initiative with the 2025 Better Project Award for its innovative project at the Corpus Christi manufacturing site. This award highlights Chemours's advanced analytical and processing approach to enable steam condensate return, which significantly increased energy and water efficiency, minimizing waste and operating costs.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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Reasons for optimism amid the climate rollback

Environmental Finance

Climate disclosure rules offer a proxy for the status of sustainable finance - and it's not all bad news, writes Michael Hurley

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From Shadows to Sanctuary: The Journey of Resilient Animals

3BL Media

Beneath the warm Mexican sun, the Invictus Foundation worked tirelessly to provide life-saving care to animals in desperate need. Among them were Simba and Hunter, two fragile lion cubs whose early lives were marked by severe malnutrition and neurological challenges, leaving their bodies weak and compromised. Nearby, Nala and Apollo, another pair of lion cubs, struggled with severe health issues that required specialized attention from the moment they were born.

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Add innovation and performance by subtracting carbon and cost

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Early movers show what it takes to succeed on both sides of manufacturers dual mission: reduce their cost base and carbon footprint while optimizing their financial performance.

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Griffith Foods Celebrates Earth Day: Advancing Their Commitment to 100% Renewable Electricity Across Global Operations by 2030

3BL Media

Happy Earth Day from Griffith Foods! This years Earth Day theme, Our Power, Our Planet, calls for bold action to triple global renewable energy by 2030 a vision that aligns closely with our own Aspirations. At Griffith Foods, were committed to procuring 100% renewable electricity across our global operations by 2030 one of many steps were taking on our path to net-zero.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

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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New rules result in near absence of ‘sustainable’ passive funds

Financial Times: Moral Money

Average fees for active funds are seven times higher than trackers

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The Power of Planting: One Tree, Many Impacts

3BL Media

We are building a better world, one tree at a time. Each seedling supports clean water, captures carbon, creates wildlife habitat, and fuels the forest economy. And none of it happens by accident. Watch the video to see how our reforestation process delivers powerful, lasting benefits.

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Ara Partners Raises $800 Million to Invest in Mid-Market Decarbonization Infrastructure Providers

ESG Today

Industrial decarbonization-focused private equity investor Ara Partners announced that it has raised more than $800 million at the closing of the debut fund of its Ara Infrastructure strategy, and associated co-investment vehicles, aimed at investing in in mid-market decarbonization infrastructure assets. The fundraising significantly exceeded the funds $500 million target.

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Leidos and RMIT Announce 2025 Aviation Scholarship Recipients at Avalon Airshow

3BL Media

AVALON, Australia, May 2, 2025 /3BL/ - Leidos Australia and RMIT University are proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Leidos Aviation Scholarship at Avalon Airshow, marking the second year of the programs commitment to supporting aspiring pilots in their aviation careers. This year, Leidos has expanded the program to offer more than $150,000 across six scholarships for final-year students completing a degree in Aviation at RMIT Aviation Academy.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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BoE Raises Climate Risk Management Expectations for Banks, Insurers

ESG Today

The Bank of England (BoE) announced today a series of proposals strengthening its expectations for banks and insurers management of climate-related risks, after finding that while improvements in this area have been made over the past few years, progress is uneven and more needs to be done. The new proposals would update the BoEs initial 2019 supervisory expectations for firms management of climate-related risks, Supervisory Statement 3/19.

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UK Digital Twin Centre aims to help decarbonise heavy industry

Envirotec Magazine

The UK Digital Twin Centre was officially opened in Belfast on 2 May. Delivered by Digital Catapult and funded by the Belfast Region City Deal and Innovate UK, the project is intended to accelerate the adoption of digital twin technology across the UKs critical sectors, projected to reach 62million in GVA for the economy over the next decade. Digital twin technology will “drive the next wave of industrial transformation”, says the announcement.

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Women and girls are on the frontline of climate change – but their stories are seldom heard

Environmental News Bits

by Sanam Mahoozi, City St George’s, University of London Women and girls are disproportionately affected by the climate crisis. They are more likely to suffer health consequences as a result of floods, droughts, heatwaves, air pollution, wildfires and other environmental disasters.

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CanREA industry leader member awarded two projects in SaskPower Procurement 

CREA

CanREA congratulates Potentia Renewables Inc. and its partners Meadow Lake Tribal Council and Mistawasis Nhiyawak First Nation, on their success in this procurement. Regina, May 2, 2025 The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) congratulates Potentia Renewables Inc. and its partners Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Mistawasis Nhiyawak First Nation on SaskPowers selection of their Rose Valley Wind Project and Southern Springs Solar Projecttwo major renewable energy facilities in sou

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

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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Dust in the system -- How Saharan storms threaten Europe's solar power future

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research reveals how Saharan dust impacts solar energy generation in Europe. Dust from North Africa reduces photovoltaic (PV) power output by scattering sunlight, absorbing irradiance, and promoting cloud formation. The study, based on field data from 46 dust events between 2019 and 2023, highlights the difficulty of predicting PV performance during these events.

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Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in The Guardian. A huge 89% majority of the worlds people want stronger action to fight the climate crisis but feel they are trapped in a self-fulfilling spiral of silence because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority, research suggests.

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Traditional forest medicinal plant ghost pipe used differently today

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Despite a long history of traditional medicinal use in the United States, the collection, consumption and efficacy of the peculiar forest plant aptly named ghost pipe, scientific name Monotropa uniflora, remains a mystery. Now, with social media and the internet driving a resurgence in the harvest and economic trade of the parasitic species -- which appears strangely white because it is devoid of chlorophyl -- a research team has taken the first step toward documenting its new status.

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Thermal imaging shows xAI lied about supercomputer pollution, group says

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ArsTechnica. Elon Musk raced to build Colossus, the world’s largest supercomputer, in Memphis, Tennessee. He bragged that construction only took 122 days and expected that his biggest AI rivals would struggle to catch up.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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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Space junk falling to Earth needs to be tracked: Meteoroid sounds can help

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Space junk and meteoroids are falling to Earth every year, posing a growing risk as they re-enter the atmosphere at high speeds. Researchers are using infrasound sensors to track these objects, including bolides, which are meteoroids breaking apart in the sky. New research shows that infrasound signals can help track these objects, but the trajectory needs to be considered, especially for objects entering at shallow angles.

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‘We made everything bear-proof’: the Italian village that learned to love its bears

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in The Guardian. By learning to live with its ursine neighbours, mountainous Pettorano sul Gizio has drawn tourists and new residents, bucking a trend of rural decline.

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Loss of sea ice alters the colors of light in the ocean

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions due to global warming not only increases the amount of light entering the ocean, but also changes its color. These changes have far-reaching consequences for photosynthetic organisms such as ice algae and phytoplankton.

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Imperiled in the wild, many plants may survive only in gardens

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at e360. As the impacts of climate change and other threats mount, conservationists are racing to preserve endangered plant species in botanical garden metacollections in the hope of eventually returning them to the wild. But what happens when there is no suitable habitat to return them to?

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.