Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

New analysis from McKinsey and the World Economic Forum appears to highlight the vital role of circular retrofitting in conserving natural resources, meeting decarbonization targets, and unlocking substantial economic opportunities. The report, “Circularity in the Built Environment: Unlocking Opportunities in Retrofits”, explores the potential of retrofits to decarbonize the built environment, a sector responsible for nearly 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions, while sustai

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3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

Audits may not be the most glamorous part of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) management, but they are undoubtedly one of the most important. A well-executed EHS audit does more than ensure compliance with complex regulations it safeguards employees and strengthens organizational integrity. With sustainability and corporate responsibility front and center for both customers and shareholders, EHS audits have become a vital tool for reducing risk and creating long-term value.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

Heinz will use the funding to install heat pumps, moving away from a dependence on fossil fuels to heat water at its plant in Kitt Green, near Wigan (image credit: Rosemarie Mosteller / Shutterstock.com). Almost 52 million has been awarded to 25 businesses in the UK to support the adoption of innovative emissions-cutting projects, including carbon capture and storage, as part of the government’s Plan for Change, which aims to expedite the energy transition and progress to net zero.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

UK-based biodiversity measurement and monitoring solution provider NatureMetrics announced that it has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round, with proceeds to be used to enhance its nature data platform, expand its international reach, and scale its solution to meet the increasing data requirements of its corporate and conservation customers.

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Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

Southern Company NAPERVILLE, Ill., January 14, 2025 /3BL/ - Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide's largest RNG facility in the world. The plant converts biogas from a nearby landfill into energy through the utility's first-ever RNG interconnection. To mark this historic moment in Illinois's clean energy future, the companies hosted an official ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by company leaders, local and national elected off

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 14, 2025

Gods ways are famously mysterious. They are also, in legal terms, highly destructive and annoying. For nearly 500 years, whenever things have gone very badly a storm sank your ship, say, or a drought killed your crops and the normal course of business has been unforeseeably and uncontrollably disrupted, you could always blame your problems on an act of God.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

Cloroxs environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities. Weve focused on areas where we can make the biggest impact, and much of our progress is realized through the work of our purpose-driven brands. Our Litter manufacturing facility in Martinsburg, West Virginia, recently achieved zero-waste-to-landfill, or ZWtL, status.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 14, 2025

Wildfires that burn homes and vehicles could expose people to dangerous airborne compounds through ash and smoke. Research has shown that people returning to their unburned homes may also experience health symptoms months after a nearby fire is extinguished. Through a survey of people affected by the 2021 Marshall Fire in Boulder, Colorado, researchers found that headaches, sore throats and coughs were frequently self-reported by residents living near burned structures.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

RenuCore by CertainTeed, a leader in sustainable paving solutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mark II Transfer Station LLC of Kansas City, Missouri, a new licensee of RenuCores innovative process for recycling asphalt shingles into high-performance pavement products. This collaboration reinforces CertainTeeds commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns with its parent company Saint-Gobain's mission to advance a circular economy in the construction industry.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2025

A new report, Developing sustainable Gen AI, published on 14 January, appears to show that generative AI has a significant and growing negative environmental impact. However, many organizations are failing to appropriately track this growing footprint, says the Capgemini Research Institute, which is jeopardizing their ESG objectives. As businesses weigh up Gen AIs ability to drive business growth against the technologys environmental cost, the report outlines measures to design a responsible and

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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 14, 2025

Originally published by Embedded In the industrial landscape, integrating AI into real-time systems will drive fast and accurate decisions in complex environments, such as factories and warehouses. Supported by edge AI technologies, robotics will assist in increasing safety by lowering workers exposure to dangerous environments. The adoption of smart factories, powered by advanced technologies, will optimize energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 14, 2025

Viana, R. da S. R., Chagas, J. K. M., Paz-Ferreiro, J., & Figueiredo, C. C. de. (2025). Enhanced remediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils using biochar and zeolite combinations with additives: A meta-analysis. Environmental Pollution, 367, 125617.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 14, 2025

Using 22 years of LEMIS data, a recent study explores the dimensions of wildlife trade and obtain one of the most comprehensive overviews to date. The study reveals striking findings: between 2000 and 2022, the US traded almost 30,000 wild species and over 2.85 billion individuals, with over 50% of individuals from most taxa sourced directly from the wild.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

In its 15th edition, US SIF Foundations Report on US Sustainable Investing Trends identified climate action as the number one sustainable investing priority over the long- and short-term. The report, release in December 2024, documents $6.5 trillion in total US sustainable investment assets under management at the beginning of 2024. This represents 12 percent of the total US assets under professional management.

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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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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 14, 2025

by William E. Snyder, University of Georgia and Michael Crossley, University of Delaware Monarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America. They are brightly colored and unique, both as caterpillars and later as mature insects. Monarchs are found in every U.S.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

Global alternative investment manager Apollo and UK-based international banking group Standard Chartered announced today the launch of a new strategic partnership focused on accelerating financing for infrastructure, clean transition and renewable energy globally. The new initiative follows the launch by Apollo in 2023 of Apollo Clean Transition Capital (ACT Capital), an investment strategy aimed at investing in companies to provide capital for their transition to clean energy and sustainable in

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 14, 2025

Life on the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing big changes in the face of climate change and other human-caused pressures, a new study reveals. From food security to controlling seaweed and even making sand for beaches, reef fish are a hugely important part of marine ecosystems providing a range of benefits to humans and coral reef ecosystems. New research reveals significant transformations in fish communities on the Great Barrier Reef, the World's largest coral reef ecosystem.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

Engie North America, part of the France-based Engie Group, announced a new renewable energy supply deal with social media giant Meta with renewable energy. Under the new Environmental Attributes Purchase Agreement (EAPA), Engie will provide 200 MW of renewable energy and associated environmental attributes to Meta from its Anson 2 solar project in Jones County, Texas.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

Outgoing presidents parting shot offers further uncertainty for investors ahead of expected policy, funding rollbacks. An executive order introduced by US President Joe Biden is likely to infringe on his successors ambitions to cut clean energy production and scale-up domestic oil and gas output, policy experts have argued. This comes ahead of an expected slew of climate policy and funding rollbacks as well as increased scrutiny of climate-focused investors and networks under the incoming Tr

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ESG Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

Sustainability consulting firm ERM announced an agreement to acquire the Environmental Division of NewFields Companies. According to ERM, the acquisition is aimed at expanding its offerings in remediation and environmental services, and enhancing its ability to help clients manage liabilities and risks. Atlanta-based NewFields is an environmental, engineering, and construction management consulting firm, and its Environmental Division provides consulting, site investigation, and environmental re

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3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

Originally published in Radius Recycling's 2024 Sustainability Report Radius operations and recycling infrastructure play an essential role in helping our communities thrive. Whether through formal partnerships with government agencies or stepping up during crises and supporting disaster recovery efforts, we take pride in answering the call. Our employees are active members of the communities in which we operate, contributing their time, skills, and resources to make a positive impact beyond the

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Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 14, 2025

Maarif, M. R., Pratama, A. B., Hutahaean, M., Saleh, A. R., Fitriyani, N. L., & Syafrudin, M. (2024). Tweeting Circular Economy: Unveiling Current Discourse Through Natural Language Processing. Sustainable Development, n/a(n/a).

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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.

Manufacturing

3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

In this latest blog Cascales Executive Vice President, Andrew Martin shares insights on the organization's membership requirements, which were designed to unite our global members across brands, retailers, manufacturers, and affiliates to address the industrys most pressing challenges. Martin highlights how these guidelines are driving real impact across the global consumer goods industry; from reducing GHG emissions to improving labor practices, our members are uniting around shared goals and

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ESG Today

JANUARY 14, 2025

Global investment manager Schroders announced that it has been awarded a 5.2 billion (USD$6.3 billion) sustainable investment mandate by UK wealth manager St. Jamess Place (SJP), as the new manager of the SJP Sustainable & Responsible Equity fund. The announcement forms part of a series of changes by SJP to the fund, including an increased focus on sustainability, which SJP said would enable the fund to meet new requirements by the Financial Conduct Authority to achieve a Sustainability Focu

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3BL Media

JANUARY 14, 2025

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Under the EMS, energy-related targets are set annually. Since decreased energy use or increased renewable energy use impacts emissions, these energy-related targets are related to Lenovos Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction targets and similar actions are taken to achieve all three types of targets. For Lenovos specific energy targets and its performance against them see Section 8.0.

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Stanford Social Innovation

JANUARY 14, 2025

By Hayley Roffey For some organizations, co-leadership starts from the top down. In 2024, when Global Fund for Children (GFC) announced that I would transition from global managing director to co-CEO alongside John Hecklinger (who had been sole CEO and president for over six years) it was the next step in a co-leadership journey that began several years earlier with co-leaders at other levels.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 /3BL/ - In 1974, Traditional Medicinals began its journey with a Volkswagen van and a vision: to share the healing power of herbal medicine. Now, five decades later, the Certified B Corporation is celebrating a legacy of quality, impact, and sustainability that has touched millions of lives. To commemorate this milestone, Traditional Medicinals has released a whimsical 90-second animated video.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 14, 2025

New modelling corrects "three huge mistakes" underpinning traditional solar PV projections and smashes the myth that global energy decarbonisation will cripple the economy. The post It’s the S-Curve, stupid: New model predicts half of world’s energy will come from solar by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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JANUARY 14, 2025

January 14, 2025 /3BL/ - The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) proudly announces the release of Version 4.3 of its groundbreaking Beverage Industry Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance. This latest iteration is designed to further support the beverage industry in aligning with global GHG reporting protocols while enhancing consistency, accuracy, and leadership in emissions calculation and reporting.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 14, 2025

Greener production of steel and key battery ingredients has been targeted in a major funding round spread across three separate decarbonisation projects in the West. The post Greener steel, lithium and graphite the focus in new state government funding round appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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