Wed.Feb 05, 2025

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Strap In: GoDaddy Reveals 2025 Super Bowl Spot

3BL Media

Originally published on GoDaddy Newsroom TEMPE, Ariz., February 5, 2025 /3BL/ -- GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) debuted its Super Bowl commercial today, featuring GoDaddy Airo and two-time EMMY award-nominated actor Walton Goggins. The ad, titled "Act Like You Know," showcases how GoDaddy Airo brings small business ideas like Walton Goggins Goggle Glasses to life through AI, giving entrepreneurs the tools to look and feel like they know what they're doing.

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Australia tops ranks in VPP readiness, but lags on smart meters

Renew Economy

Australia is poised for virtual power plants that connect households and slash bills but an expert warns nuclear reactors could force users off rooftop solar. The post Australia tops ranks in VPP readiness, but lags on smart meters appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Showcase Transformative Electronics Purchasing: Cut Costs and Maximize Impact With the 2025 EPEAT Awards

3BL Media

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) invites leading organizations to apply for the 2025 EPEAT Purchaser Awards. The award recognizes excellence in procurement practices and celebrates organizations that have optimized their purchasing strategies with EPEAT registered products, unlocking measurable savings and efficiency gains. In 2024, previous award recipients achieved: $103 million in cost savings , demonstrating how purchasing EPEAT registered IT products reduce lifetime product costs, fro

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Italian and Japanese energy giants snap up landmark Australian renewable assets

Renew Economy

Italian and Japanese joint venture snaps up a portfolio of landmark wind, solar and battery assets. The post Italian and Japanese energy giants snap up landmark Australian renewable assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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AMD Honored Among America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

3BL Media

AMD has been named one of Americas Most JUST Companies, ranking 2nd in the semiconductor industry and 23rd overall. This recognition highlights the companys commitment to its employees, customers, communities, the environment and shareholders. We are honored to be again recognized among Americas Most JUST Companies, said Justin Murrill, AMD Corporate Responsibility Director.

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Pro-nuclear lobby group ramps up social media ad spend by nearly 150 pct

Renew Economy

A teen-founded lobby group backed by Dick Smith has ramped up its social media advertising spend in the first month of 2025, targeting middle-aged men in Queensland. The post Pro-nuclear lobby group ramps up social media ad spend by nearly 150 pct appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Golden age of gas” has not paid off for Australian consumers, manufacturers

Renew Economy

Despite the promised riches from Australia's east coast gas export gambit, new report finds main result has been "perennial threats of shortages" and higher prices at home. The post “Golden age of gas” has not paid off for Australian consumers, manufacturers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Enterprise Risk Management for Life Sciences Companies: Navigating Challenges Across the Organizational Lifecycle

3BL Media

Authored by Baker Tillys Darren R. Jones , Mark Scallon , John A. Rogula , and Corey Parker Life sciences companies navigate a complex industry where innovation and patient care intersect with strict regulations and financial challenges. To succeed, organizations must proactively identify, manage and mitigate risks across all facets of their operations, from research and development to commercialization.

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Korea industrial giant plans solar and two battery projects in south west NSW

Renew Economy

Korean industrial giant unveils plans for a big solar and two battery project in NSW, one of 10 it is pursuing in Australia. The post Korea industrial giant plans solar and two battery projects in south west NSW appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IWBI Welcomes New Governance Council Members To Advance Global Impact

3BL Media

NEW YORK, February 5, 2025 /3BL/ - The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the appointment of several new members to its Governance Council, a coalition of global thought leaders, doctors, public health professionals and business executives who uphold the integrity of the WELL Standard development process, and accelerate market transformation through expert input.

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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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World clocks warmest January on record despite La Niña

Renew Economy

Despite an emerging La Nina bringing cooler conditions to the tropical Pacific, last month has been deemed the warmest January on record. The post World clocks warmest January on record despite La Nia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Setting the Table for Progress: Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report

3BL Media

Originally published in Sysco's 2024 Sustainability Report As we collaborate with suppliers and customers, we have a unique opportunity to build shared value while setting the table for a more sustainable future. In FY24, Sysco : Launched our One Planet One Table assortment of 3.5K+ items in Sysco Shop, our e-commerce platform, with growth outpacing that of items outside that assortment.

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Solar plus sheep plus massive battery: Agrivoltaic project seeks green tick for New England

Renew Economy

A large-scale solar project with more than a gigawatt of big battery storage is seeking federal environmental approval for co-location with agricultural activities in NSW. The post Solar plus sheep plus massive battery: Agrivoltaic project seeks green tick for New England appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Cummins Group in India Launches HELM™ Engine Platforms and Advanced Power Solutions at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

3BL Media

Cummins Key Points Key highlights from the Cummins Pavilion at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025: Introduces the innovative Cummins HELM engine platforms in India. Unveils the BSVI-ready L10 engine , part of Cummins' 10-liter HELM platform and the base for future BSVII and Euro 7 capable products. Introduces the B6.7N natural gas engine enabling the transition of heavy-duty vehicles to CNG/LNG.

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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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The Peril of Reductionism: Lessons from the Aral Sea

Green Project Management

This post is going to be a little different. I want to talk about sustainabilityand more importantly, why we at GPM have placed regenerative practices at the heart of sustainable project management. Its not just about doing things differently; its about raising the bar. For too long, the conversation around sustainability has been stuck in […] The post The Peril of Reductionism: Lessons from the Aral Sea appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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LEGO Group Plans to Increase its Use of Solar Energy by More than 70% in 2025

ESG Today

The LEGO Group announced plans to scale up its use of renewable energy, with an anticipated increase of 72% in solar capacity globally this year. According to LEGO, the companys solar expansion forms a key initiative towards the companys climate goals , which include achieving net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050, and an interim target to reduce emissions by 37% by 2032.

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Phosphorus reduction levels exceeded in wastewater trial

Envirotec Magazine

The Flocell XFM 20 modular filtration system. The success of a 12-week trial of a filtration technology at a UK wastewater treatment plant shows that the modified system, first developed for the aquatic market, can help sites meet challenging phosphorus consents, explains the group behind it. The Flocell XFM40 modular filtration system was installed at a rural water utility wastewater treatment plant (WwTP) in England and has demonstrated a reduction in phosphorus levels to as low as 0.04 mg/lit

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EU Platform on Sustainable Finance Releases Proposals to Reduce EU Taxonomy Reporting Burden by a Third

ESG Today

The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF), an expert group mandated by the European Commission to advise it on the development of sustainable finance policies, announced today the publication of a new report with comprehensive recommendations aimed at simplifying the EU Taxonomy. The recommendations come amidst a major push by the EU Commission to reduce administrative and reporting burdens on companies, with the Taxonomy among the first in a series of sustainability reporting regulations to be

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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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Massive Neoen wind farm joins race to become Australia’s first in a commercial pine plantation

Renew Economy

French renewables giant adds massive new wind farm into race to become Australia's first to be located within an actively managed and harvested pine forest. The post Massive Neoen wind farm joins race to become Australia’s first in a commercial pine plantation appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IONATE Raises $17 Million to Help Grids Meet Decarbonization and AI Needs

ESG Today

IONATE, a startup that makes smart electric transformers and software for electric grids, announced that it has raised $17 million in a Series A round, with proceeds to be used to fuel growth across key markets, launch its US operations, and advance its technology. London-based IONATE, founded in 2019, provides a hardware-software backbone for smart grids, helping address the strain on grids driven by modern energy needs such as decarbonization and AI, with solutions enabling grids to handle mor

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Self-healing asphalt from biomass waste could offer sustainable solution to potholes

Envirotec Magazine

Self-healing asphalt roads, made from biomass waste and designed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI), could offer a promising solution to the UK’s pothole problem, which is estimated to cost 143.5 million a year. A team of scientists from Swansea University and Kings College London, in collaboration with scientists in Chile, is designing a new type of self-healing asphalt that can mend its own cracks without the need for maintenance or human intervention.

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Renewable energy land rush needs fewer cowboys, more sheriffs

Renew Economy

Australia is ripe for renewable energy harvesting, yet our industrys education and regulations are still emerging. The post Renewable energy land rush needs fewer cowboys, more sheriffs appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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DHL to Purchase 375 Million Liters of SAF from Neste per Year by 2030

ESG Today

Logistics giant DHL Group announced an expanded collaboration with renewable fuels producer Neste, including plans to offtake around 300,000 tons roughly 375 million liters of unblended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) per year, and to explore the use of renewable diesel in DHLs road transport. According to DHL, the collaboration aims to leverage Nestes renewable fuels to decarbonize DHLs transportation, and to support the companys goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emission logistics by 2

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Plant power: A new method to model how plants move water globally

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Earth systems models are an important tool for studying complex processes occurring around the planet, such as those in and between the atmosphere and biosphere, and they help researchers and policymakers better understand phenomena like climate change. Incorporating more data into these simulations can improve modeling accuracy; however, sometimes, this requires the arduous task of gathering millions of data points.

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Resale Tech Platform Archive Raises $30 Million to Reduce Environmental Impact of Retail

ESG Today

Cirularity tech startup Archive announced that it has raised $30 million in a Series B funding round, with proceeds aimed at advancing its platform that helps brands resell their merchandise. Established in 2021 with a mission to reduce the environmental impact of retail and keep products in use for as long as possible, California-based Archive works with brands on developing and managing resale programs.

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Edinburgh conference to highlight value of biogas technology for Scotland’s Just Transition Strategy

Envirotec Magazine

This article contains sponsored content. Scotlands just transition journey has been marked by ambitious policies but uneven implementation. The closure of the oil refinery in Grangemouth has amplified perceptions that progress has stalled. Anaerobic digestion (AD) and biogas/biomethane technologies now stand ready to become vital catalysts for tangible change.

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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.

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Building Community-Centered AI Collaborations

Stanford Social Innovation

By Michelle Flores Vryn & Meena Das AI can only boost the under-resourced nonprofit world if we design it to serve the communities we care about. But as nonprofits consider how to incorporate AI into their work, many look to expertise from tech sector, expecting tools and implementation advice as well as ethical guidance. Yet when mission-driven entitieswith a strong focus on people, communities, and equitypartner solely with tech companies, they may encounter a variety of obstacles, such as

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Grant From St. Paul Park Refinery Boosts Auto Repair Program in Minnesota

3BL Media

Key Points Marathon Petroleums St. Paul Park refinery has invested $40,000 in Project Clean Air Repair (CAR), an initiative that provides free emissions control repairs for older cars. The program partners with local auto shops to help cover the repair costs of common issues, like damaged exhaust systems, for individuals in need. With support from companies like Marathon Petroleum, Project CAR aims to expand its reach and impact in the community.

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Explore Cisco IOS XE Automation at Cisco Live EMEA 2025

Cisco CSR

Cisco IOS XE offers advanced programmability and automation capabilities that simplify network management and reduce complexity. By utilizing open standards-based APIs such as NETCONF, RESTCONF, and gNMI, network administrators can efficiently provision and configure devices, minimizing manual errors.

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Balancing Development and Conservation: Biodiversity Lessons From Costa Rica, New Zealand, and France

3BL Media

Amid an ongoing climate crisis, a biodiversity crisis also looms, as many countries race to save their species and habitats. Human interaction and overdevelopment are amongst the major contributors to biodiversity loss, along with climate change. How can we rethink our traditional development practices in order to better serve our species, our environments, and our communities?

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.