Tue.Apr 22, 2025

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Another World-First From Leidos and NATS

3BL Media

Pairwise is a new innovative way of separating arriving aircraft, developed by Leidos UK and the air traffic service NATS. It is helping to boost on-time performance and cut carbon emissions at Londons Heathrow Airport. Pairwise works by introducing a totally new way of calculating the minimum separation between arriving pairs of aircraft. It is delivered using Intelligent Approach (IA), an arrivals spacing tool, jointly developed by Leidos and NATS with help from Think Research, that helps cont

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New York State Pension Fund Commits $2.4 Billion to Climate Investment Strategies

ESG Today

The New York State Common Retirement Fund, one of the largest public pension plans in the U.S., announced the allocation of $2.4 billion to its Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions (SICS) Program through investments in three climate-focused investment funds. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli also announced that the fund completed its annual review of thermal coal, oil sands, shale oil and gas, and integrated oil companies, resulting in new restrictions on investment in eight coal and

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CECP Reveals Companies With a Defined Purpose Deliver Higher Revenue, Growth, and Returns on Capital

3BL Media

CECP Media Contact: Katie Leasor kleasor@cecp.co NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) today released the 2025 edition of Corporate Purpose: Driving Business Value , finding that companies with a corporate purpose statement had 58% more revenue growth, and 63% higher returns on invested capital (ROIC) in 2023.

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LEGO Group Opens its Most Sustainable, Renewables-Powered Factory

ESG Today

The LEGO Group announced the grand opening of its sixth factory worldwide, LEGO Manufacturing Vietnam, described by the company as its most environmentally sustainable factory to date, with key features including plans to use 100% renewable energy, and LEGOs first LEED Platinum certified buildings. LEGO Group initially broke ground on the southern Vietnam-based factory in 2022, and has invested $1 billion in the 44-hectare site.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

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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Sustainable Supply Chains: How Lenovo Embeds ESG Principles Across Global Procurement Practices

3BL Media

Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Supply chain ESG practices As a global business offering a variety of products and services in 180 markets around the world, Lenovo manages a diverse and dynamic supply chain. Lenovos supply base is comprised of the following categories: internal manufacturing centers, production procurement, original design manufacturers (ODM), and general procurement.

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Google Signs its First Offshore Wind Purchase Deal in Asia Pacific with CIP

ESG Today

Google announced its first offshore wind power purchase agreement in Asia, with a deal to buy renewable energy from a new wind farm in Taiwan, developed by energy infrastructure investment manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The agreement marks the latest in a series of Taiwan-based clean energy transactions for Google, including a partnership announced last year with BlackRock to invest in the investment managers portfolio company New Green Power and to source renewable energy fro

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CDP Reports 30% Jump in Companies Achieving Top Environmental Disclosure Scores

ESG Today

The number of companies achieving an A score in at least one category in research provider and environmental disclosure system CDPs annual assessment jumped by 30% in 2024, but still represented only 2% of disclosing companies, CDP reported. CDP runs a global environmental disclosure system, enabling investors and other stakeholders to measure and track organizations performance in key environmental sustainability areas including climate, forests, and water security.

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Goldenvoice Partners With the City of Indio on Free Community Event, CHELLA, To Celebrate Local Culture and Emerging Artists

3BL Media

As the City of Indio, CA geared up for the return of the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, AEG Presents Goldenvoice shined a spotlight on emerging artists and local culinary talent with CHELLAa community-focused music event that took place on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in downtown Indio. The free concert was put on in conjunction with the City of Indio and will take place between weekend 1 and weekend 2 of Goldenvoices renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.

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Rethinking IT sustainability

Sustainability Matters

Sustainability has become a critical business priority, connecting environmental responsibility with financial performance. For many companies, the focus is shifting from simply upgrading technology to maximising value across the entire device lifecycle. As businesses rethink how they manage their IT infrastructure, embedding sustainability into daily operations is proving essential for reducing environmental impact, controlling costs and driving meaningful outcomes.

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This Earth Day, New Book Sustainable Success: How Businesses Win as a Force for Good Challenges Business Leaders to Make Sustainability a Strategic Imperative

Sphera

Written by Sphera CEO Paul Marushka, the Book Makes the Case for Sustainability as a Catalyst for Long-Term Value, Resilience and Profitability CHICAGO, IL, April 22, 2025 – As sustainability takes center stage this Earth Day, Sustainable Success: How Businesses Win as a Force for Good arrives as a timely and thought-provoking guide for business leaders navigating today’s rapidly evolving economic and regulatory landscape.

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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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Project to convert organic waste into commercial goods gets extra £700k of government cash

Envirotec Magazine

Tim Miller, project lead of the Biochar CleanTech Accelerator An Aston University project which converts material such as factory waste into heat, power and other commercially valuable bioproducts is to be extended for another year and receive an extra 700,000 of government support. The Biochar CleanTech Accelerator is part of the West Midlands Innovation Accelerator programme which was established in 2022 and managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Banking on Climate Action

Chris Hall

Increasing scrutiny highlights growing divide between leaders and laggards, with asset owners attempting to close the gap. The banking sectors journey to net zero emissions has the potential to deliver or dash global climate ambitions but that journey is fraught with challenges and complications. Although most of the worlds largest banks have set climate commitments, the sectors decarbonisation trajectory has long been shrouded in opacity, with visibility on progress hard to come by.

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‘The earth loses a defender’: Pope Francis fought for the poor and the planet

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Pope Francis care for the environment was telegraphed early in his papacy. His chosen name honored St. Francis, the Italian friar who proclaimed Praise God for all his creatures.

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Forest Stewardship Council® US Announces 2025 Leadership Awards

3BL Media

April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Forests do more than just provide wood. They conserve biodiversity, sequester and store carbon, provide clean water, create healthy soil, contribute to recreational activities, and maintain cultural heritage. Healthy forests do all the above extremely well. Lets celebrate healthy forests! Do you know a company, organization, or person pushing the boundaries of responsible sourcing and forestry management?

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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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Caban Raises $50 Million to Expand Clean Energy Infrastructure Solutions

ESG Today

Alternative energy solutions provider Caban announced that it has raised $50 million in an equity funding round, with proceeds aimed at expanding its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) projects to help decarbonize critical infrastructure operators. Founded in 2018, Texas-based Caban provides energy storage solutions aimed at providing critical infrastructure operators with access to renewable power, providing clean energy while reducing operating cost and environmental impact, with a primary focus to-da

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Owens Corning Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

3BL Media

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report, Building Better Together, outlining the companys progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals. The theme Building Better Together reflects the work of our team in delivering a significant year for Owens Corning in 2024, said Chair and Chief Executive Officer Brian Chambers.

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Green lending

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in American Libraries. In 1979, Berkeley (Calif.) Public Library became one of the first libraries to start a tool lending program. Today, library patrons can choose from dozens of household options, from lawn mowers to miter saws, cold-press juicers to knife sharpeners.

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China’s Electrification Of Trucks, Buses, & Construction Vehicles Accelerates Rapidly

CleanTechnica

China’s heavy vehicle sector took major strides toward electrification in 2024, underscoring the country’s continued leadership in the global transition toward zero-emission commercial transportation. Heavy road vehicles, including trucks, buses, construction equipment, and special-purpose vehicles, have traditionally lagged passenger cars in the electrification race, mainly due to operational challenges and.

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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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Revoking EPA’s endangerment finding – the keystone of US climate policies – won’t be simple and could have unintended consequences

Environmental News Bits

by Patrick Parenteau, Vermont Law & Graduate School Most of the United States major climate regulations are underpinned by one important document: Its called the endangerment finding, and it concludes that greenhouse gas emissions are a threat to human health and welfare. The Trump administration is vowing to eliminate it.

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Building Simpler, Resilient, and AI-Ready Networks

Cisco CSR

Senior leaders from Colt, stc Group, and Swisscom share their strategies for the delivery of digital experiences in an AI-powered world. They are simplifying their networks to meet growing customer demands, and embracing assurance, automation, and autonomous networking to transform their operations, ensure the resiliency of their services, and drive new revenue streams.

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Trump laid off nearly all the federal workers who investigate firefighter deaths

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from ProPublica. At least two-thirds of the employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, an agency within HHS, were notified on April 1 that they had been laid off or will be in June.

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Dow and X-energy Submit Construction Permit Application to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for Proposed Advanced Nuclear Project in Texas

3BL Media

Project supported by U.S. DOE's Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program Represents a key milestone toward bringing advanced nuclear energy to fruition in the U.S. MIDLAND, Mich. and ROCKVILLE, Md., April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Dow (NYSE: DOW) and X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC ("X-energy") announced the submission of a construction permit application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ("NRC") for a proposed advanced nuclear project in Seadrift, Texas.

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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 warnings of a ‘Butterfly Effect’ — in reverse

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Yale University. A new study warns that global climate change may have a devastating effect on butterflies, turning their species-rich, mountain habitats from refuges into traps.

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Franklin Templeton Launches Enhanced ESG, Reduced Carbon Footprint S&P 500 and World ETFs

ESG Today

Global investment manager Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin S&P 500 Screened UCITS ETF and the Franklin S&P World Screened UCITS ETF, two new exchange traded funds targeted at European investors, aimed at providing enhanced ESG and reduced carbon footprint features while closely tracking the performance of their U.S. and global equity benchmarks.

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Role of social workers in addressing marginalized communities bearing brunt of climate disasters

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Kansas. A researcher spent a year living in a jjokbang-chon, an extremely impoverished neighborhood in Seoul, South Korea.

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Elanco’s Breakthrough Treatment for Deadly Canine Parvovirus Has Saved Thousands of Puppies, Reaffirms Commitment to Increasing the Availability of Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody for Second Annual National Parvo Awareness Day

3BL Media

National Parvo Awareness Day raises awareness of canine parvovirus (parvo), the often-fatal puppy disease. Elancos Canine Parvovirus Monoclonal Antibody (CPMA) is the first-and-only USDA conditionally approved treatment for parvo. Puppies treated with CPMA had a 93% survival rate and returned home an average of 1.87 days sooner. [1],[2] Elancos ParvoTrack, the first-ever national online parvo tracking tool, allows pet owners and veterinarians to self-report outbreaks in real time, further highli

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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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Smoke from US wildfires, prescribed burns caused premature deaths, billions in health damages

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Carnegie Mellon University. Researchers estimated that smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns caused $200 billion in health damages in 2017, and that these were associated with 20,000 premature deaths. Senior citizens were harmed the most, and Native American and Black communities experienced the greatest damages per capita.

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From Austria to California: Why Hydrogen Fuel Stations Aren’t Breaking Even

CleanTechnica

Austrias recent announcement that it would shutter its entire network of hydrogen fueling stations caught many industry observers off guard. But for those closely tracking the economics, Austrias exit wasnt surprising at all. The stations faced persistently low vehicle numbers, low throughput, and mounting operating losses. This stark withdrawal illustrates.

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Interior Department gives broad powers to DOGE-tied official

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at The Hill. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Thursday gave sweeping authority to an official with ties to Elon Musks Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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U.S. Court of Appeals Holds Trial Court Erred in Granting Preliminary Injunction Without Finding Plaintiff Would Suffer Irreparable Harm

Vorys Energy

This past week, in EOG Resources, Inc. v. Lucky Land Management, LLC , 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 8738, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed the decision of the district court granting a preliminary injunction that allowed EOG Resources, Inc. (EOG) to access the surface of a severed mineral estate property to cut down trees and construct multiple well pads.

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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