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Hershey Releases 2024 Responsible Business Report

3BL Media

HERSHEY, Pa., June 13, 2025 /3BL/ - The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) released its 2024 Responsible Business Report , providing an update on the company's progress towards business resilience. The report outlines how the company is implementing responsible and sustainable practices across its value chain, operations and communities. "At Hershey, our vision of being a Leading Snacking Powerhouse is driven by our unwavering focus on creating moments of goodness for our customers and consumers, the c

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Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules

Renew Economy

The wait continues for a final decision on the future of a major gas plant as campaigners call for greater transparency about the controversial project. The post Woodside given more time to consider gas plant rules appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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New Partnership Between 3BL and Women in Sustainability Leadership

3BL Media

ATLANTA, June 13, 2025 /3BL/ - 3BL , a communications technology company helping organizations transform impact and sustainability programs into a business advantage, announced today a partnership with WSLA , the nonprofit behind the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards. 3BL’s real-time feed of videos, articles and other digital content from some 1,500 companies and NGOs is now integrated into the WSLA website.

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Batteries are making the grid more reliable: NERC

Utiliity Dive

Last year in Texas, there were times when batteries provided all of the capacity for frequency regulation services, according to the watchdog’s 2025 State of Reliability report.

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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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The Roger Effect: How One Refugee Father Transformed His Family and Community

3BL Media

Posted by Action Against Hunger. By Diana Sharone Tumuhairwe. When Roger Okuna fled Congo with his wife and four children (ages ten, five, three, and one), life was brutal. They arrived at the Uganda ’s Kyangwali refugee settlement in November 2023 and were supplied with blankets, fuel containers, and a few meager provisions. Sadly, a robber took everything, and the family was once again left with nothing.

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Meeting the challenge of FERC Order 881: Why open source matters for AAR implementation

Utiliity Dive

With ambient-adjusted ratings compliance deadlines set for mid-July, TROLIE offers an open, vendor-neutral standard for the secure, efficient exchange of transmission line rating data.

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Seizing the agentic AI advantage

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Skip to main content Seizing the agentic AI advantage June 13, 2025 | Report A CEO playbook to solve the gen AI paradox and unlock scalable impact with AI agents. (28 pages) At a glance Nearly eight in ten companies report using gen AI—yet just as many report no significant bottom-line impact. 1 “ The state of AI: How organizations are rewiring to capture value ,” McKinsey, March 12, 2025.

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A Shared Bond, a Love for the Game

3BL Media

By Doug Segrest | May 16, 2025 Two days ago, Lulu Gribbin was a participant in the Regions Tradition’s celebrity pro-am. As SEC football and basketball coaches arrived at the 17 th tee, they wanted to share a moment with the Mountain Brook teenager, who showed off her driving abilities with each new foursome. Friday, Lulu was back at Greystone Golf and Country Club, this time on the driving range as part of the annual adaptive golf clinic.

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LCOE has ‘significant limitations’ and is overused, says CATF

Utiliity Dive

The levelized cost of electricity metric “often does not account for the full electricity system cost necessary to deploy a generator at a large scale,” said a report from the Clean Air Task Force.

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Tennessee Recognizes Knoxville Terminal With Top Safety Award

3BL Media

Key points Marathon Petroleum’s Knoxville asphalt terminal earned its first Volunteer STAR Award from the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the state’s highest honor for workplace safety and health. The award recognizes sites that demonstrate exceptional commitment to safety performance and ongoing improvement in health and safety programming.

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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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EU Says Over €240 Billion Investment Needed for Nuclear Energy Plans

ESG Today

More than €240 billion in investments will be needed through 2050 in order to deliver EU member states’ plans for nuclear energy and to reach energy decarbonization goals, according to a new estimate released by the European Commission. The new estimate was released with the Commission’s updated nuclear illustrative programme (PINC), an overview of nuclear development trends in the EU, providing an assessment in line with the EU’s decarbonization targets, and its REPowerEU Plan and Clean I

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Renovating and Innovating With Omaha Auto Wraps and U.S. Bank

3BL Media

Originally published on U.S. Bank company blog Edy Francisco didn't intend to get into the auto wrapping business. He started out as a car detailer in Omaha, Nebraska, and noticed that several of his customers’ cars had wraps on their vehicles. "That's how we got our idea to see if we could do wraps on cars," said Francisco, who owns Omaha Auto Wraps.

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Evaluating circular economy strategies at the end-of-life stage of a mass timber building: Pathways for sustainable construction

Environmental News Bits

Hosseini, Z., Blanchet, P., Laratte, B., & Cogulet, A. (2025). Evaluating circular economy strategies at the end-of-life stage of a mass timber building: Pathways for sustainable construction. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 1–21.

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AEG Celebrates the LGBTQIA + Community at the 2025 LA Pride Parade

3BL Media

To celebrate the power of connection, more than 50 employees from AEG and its Southern California business divisions including AXS, AEG Presents, Crypto.com Arena, Dignity Health Sports Park, the LA Galaxy, LA Kings, marched alongside the company’s float during the 55 th Annual LA Pride celebration on June 8, 2025. The iconic event, which was one of the largest pride parades in the country, honored the strength and resilience of Los Angeles’ LGBTQIA+ community and served as a powerful reminder o

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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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WWTW in Scotland wins award from the Royal Academy of Engineering

Envirotec Magazine

Medal winners Andrew Dyne of Haskoning, Alan Ford of EPS, Jonny Tyler of Scottish Water, Stephen Fraser of ESD and Colin Maybury of Scottish Water. A wastewater treatment works in West Lothian has won a prestigious sustainability award from The Royal Academy of Engineering. Owned and operated by Scottish Water, the £35m waste water treatment works, which was officially opened in October 2024, has been designed to serve the community by supporting an expected fourfold increase in Winchburgh’

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Multinationals at a crossroads: Adapting to a new geopolitical era

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Leaders of multinational companies are grappling with fundamental questions about how to operate globally in a fragmenting world. The answer lies in reimagining their organizations for an evolving business environment.

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From Crisis to Control: AI Offers New Hope for Water Management

Sustainability Matters

Nearly 40 million people — roughly 12% of the U.S. population — rely on the Colorado River for water. This iconic river, which stretches across seven states, supports irrigation, generates power, and serves as a vital source of drinking water. Yet its flow has diminished by about 20% over the past century — a seemingly modest decline that carries significant consequences.

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From Vietnam: Cascale, Worldly Forge New Partnership Momentum

3BL Media

In the latest blog, Worldly’s Chief Marketing & Content Officer Jay Gaines and Cascale’s VP Communications & Marketing Lee Green share their reflections on the Cascale Forum: Ho Chi Minh City, including all of the honest and probing moments on and off stage. They share insights on the significance of hosting the event in Vietnam, how both organisations collaborated to the success of the event, and what stakeholders can expect in the future.

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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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Hammond Power Solutions Publishes 2024 ESG Report, Demonstrating Tangible ESG Progress

Alternative Energy Mag

The report outlines measurable progress in emissions management, resource efficiency, employee engagement, and community impact across its global operations, reinforcing HPS’s commitment to sustainability and responsible growth.

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Efficient removal of atrazine in wastewater by washed peanut shells biochar: Adsorption behavior and biodegradation

Environmental News Bits

Wang, Y., Chen, Y., Wang, L., Mo, Y., Lin, X., Gao, S., & Chen, M. (2025). Efficient removal of atrazine in wastewater by washed peanut shells biochar: Adsorption behavior and biodegradation. Process Biochemistry, 154, 22–34.

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State regulators, utilities support SPP fast-track interconnection plan

Utiliity Dive

But NextEra Energy Resources, clean energy trade groups and others contend it would give utilities a pathway to exclude independent power producers from the process.

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5 Sustainable Fashion Brands Reshaping the Industry in 2025

Impakter

Impakter 5 Sustainable Fashion Brands Reshaping the Industry in 2025 A look at recent efforts by fashion giants Chloé, Stella McCartney, Patagonia, LVMH, and MUJI to position themselves as sustainable fashion brands Sustainability in fashion has evolved from a trend into a movement. A wave of companies — from venture capital firms to luxury houses and minimalist retailers — are shaping a future for fashion […] The post 5 Sustainable Fashion Brands Reshaping the Industry in 2025 appeared fi

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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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Indonesia's green paradox

Environmental Finance

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Fashion Giants and Sustainability: 5 Brands Reshaping the Industry

Impakter

Impakter Fashion Giants and Sustainability: 5 Brands Reshaping the Industry Sustainability in fashion has evolved from a trend into a movement. A wave of companies — from venture capital firms to luxury houses and minimalist retailers — are shaping a future for fashion that prioritizes longevity, circularity, and responsible production. This article explores how fashion giants Stella McCartney, Chloé, and Patagonia, as well as MUJI […] The post Fashion Giants and Sustainability: 5 Brands

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UN Oceans Conference: Australia commits to 30% highly protected marine areas by 2030, signs on to High Seas Biodiversity Treaty, Blue NDC Challenge

John Englart

Photo: Murray Watt at UNOC3The third UN Oceans Conference (website) took place in Nice, France from 9 to 13 June 2025. Australia's new Environment Minister attended as head of mission for Australia.

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Basel Committee publishes voluntary climate risk disclosure framework

Environmental Finance

The influential Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) has published a voluntary framework for disclosure of climate-related financial risks by banks rather than integrating it into Pillar 3 requirements as initially intended.

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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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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott

TEDxInnovations

"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challenging when leading in the workplace, she introduces "radical candor" as the way to give constructive criticism, compassionately. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast.

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SEC withdraws ESG fund name rules

Environmental Finance

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally withdrawn proposals to govern the information fund managers and advisers must provide when they market funds as having an environmental, social or governance (ESG) focus.

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About a sixth of global cropland likely polluted with toxic metals: Study

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Hill. Up to 17 percent of the planet’s agricultural land may be contaminated by toxic heavy metals, a new study has found. As many as 1.

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Galicia marketing potential EuGB debut as issuance quickens

Environmental Finance

The Spanish region of Galicia is understood to be roadshowing the potential debut issuance of a 'gold standard' European Green Bond (EuGB), shortly after Madrid hailed its own "impressive" entry into the new market.

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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.