February, 2025

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Accelerating Impact Businesses at the 2025 World Economic Forum

3BL Media

The 2025 World Economic Forums Annual Meeting, held under the theme Collaboration for the Intelligent Age, brought together approximately 3,000 attendees from over 130 countries. Among the participants were more than 50 heads of state and government, alongside hundreds of top governmental leaders, private sector voices, and civil society experts. As the world faces pressing challenges ranging from geopolitical tensions and climate change to a global skilling crisis the meeting in Davos provide

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Dutch renewable investors lose money on sale of Australian solar and hybrid assets

Renew Economy

The Dutch-based renewable energy investor Photon Energy says it has made a loss on the sale of its Australian based solar portfolio, which includes a small solar-battery hybrid project development. Photon last year announced the sale to CleanPeak Energy of a portfolio of 15 MW of operating solar farms around Leeton and Fivebough and a […] The post Dutch renewable investors lose money on sale of Australian solar and hybrid assets appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Farmers and solar panels are finally uniting

Corporate Knights

Its a pastoral scene straight out of Middlemarch , with a steampunk twist: flocks of woolly sheep wandering a green expanse, cropping grass and resting from the noonday sun in the shade of row upon row of shimmering black photovoltaic arrays extending to the horizon. The solar panels provide clean energy; the sheep provide cheap lawnmowing services that keep the panels from overheating.

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Amazon Expands Renewable Energy, Cloud Partnership with Iberdrola to Spain, Portugal

ESG Today

Amazon and global energy and electricity provider Iberdrola announced today an expanded partnership, with Amazon agreeing to purchase 476 MW of solar and wind energy in Spain and Portugal to help match the electricity used in its operations with renewable energy. The new power purchase agreements (PPAs) follow the recent announcement by Amazon that it was the largest corporate purchaser of renewable energy globally in 2024, marking the companys fifth consecutive year in that position.

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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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Regenerative Sustainability: What If Sustainability Is Something We Can Only Achieve Once We Fix What We’ve Broken?

Green Project Management

I grew up in the 80s. Back then, at least for an American kid, one of the coolest things you could own was a Hard Rock Caf Save the Planet T-shirtexcept maybe a Members Only jacket and Jordache jeans. (Side note: The Hard Rock Caf Chicago is closing in March. It was one of the […] The post Regenerative Sustainability: What If Sustainability Is Something We Can Only Achieve Once We Fix What Weve Broken?

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Cisco and NVIDIA Unite to Propel AI into the Enterprise

Cisco CSR

Today Cisco and NVIDIA announced a mutual intent to expand a partnership that brings together two of the industrys most innovative data center networking and compute leaders. Our collaboration will help enterprises accelerate AI projects and make it easier for more customers than ever to standardize on Cisco as they modernize their data center networks.

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“Putting fatter lines on poles:” Consultation begins on renewable zone for nation’s coal hub

Renew Economy

Community consultation has begin on the creation of the Hunter-Central Coast renewable energy zone, which is featuring an upgrade of existing network capacity rather than new transmission lines, and which could emerge as a model for future plans. The state government has said the Hunter-Central Coast REZ will be the first in Australia to focus […] The post “Putting fatter lines on poles:” Consultation begins on renewable zone for nation’s coal hub appeared first on RenewE

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How Big Oil promotes climate change misinformation in Canadian schools

Corporate Knights

Oil and gas companies are influencing what Canadian students learn about climate change, funding and supplying educational materials that frame the issue to serve their interests, health and climate advocates warn in a new report. At least 39 fossil fuel companies and 12 industry-linked organizations including Shell, TC Energy, and the Pathways Alliance have supplied classroom resources that downplay the sectors role in driving global heating, states a new report.

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Île-de-France Mobilités Raises €1 Billion in First-Ever Public Sector “EuGB” Green Bond Offering

ESG Today

Paris-area public transport authority le-de-France Mobilits announced that it has raised 1 billion in a new green bond offering, the first by a public entity to be issued under the European Green Bond (EuGB) Regulation. The offering marks continued early uptake of the new EuGB label, following the first 500 million corporate issuance earlier this year by Italian utility company A2A.

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High-yield rice breed emits up to 70% less methane

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with global warming and as the human population continues to grow. Now, scientists have identified chemical compounds released by rice roots that determine how much methane the plants emit. They report that this information enabled them to breed a new strain of rice that emits up to 70% less methane.

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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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Coffee concrete wins national research award

Sustainability Matters

RMIT Universitys coffee concrete inventors have won an award at Universities Australias Shaping Australia Awards in the Problem Solver category. Australia generates around 75,000 tonnes of ground coffee waste annually, contributing to 6.87 million tonnes of organic waste in landfills. Thiswaste accounts for 3%of the nations greenhouse gas emissions.

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Entergy Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine

3BL Media

NEW ORLEANS, February 3, 2025 /3BL/ - Fortune magazine has recognized Entergy among the top utilities on its Worlds Most Admired Companies list for 2025. Entergy was recognized by industry peers for its commitment to innovation and social responsibility, its long-term investment value and global competitiveness. This is the first time Entergy has been selected as a finalist for inclusion on this prestigious list.

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The role of distributed energy: Can it be a marriage of equals?

Renew Economy

As an analyst, themes generally tend to emerge and hold court for a while. A few years ago it might be grid forming inverters, two years ago it was wind costs. This year, one of the ITK themes is the role of DER, or distributed energy resources. This note is not even a drive off […] The post The role of distributed energy: Can it be a marriage of equals?

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World's largest ad firm accused of enabling pollution in first-of-its-kind complaint at OECD

Corporate Knights

Climate campaigners have filed a complaint against WPP , the London-based advertising giant, with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), stating that it has violated key corporate guidelines on climate and human rights. Adfree Cities and the New Weather Institute filed the complaint this week with the UK branch of the OECD.

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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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Blackstone Raises $5.6 Billion for Energy Transition-focused Private Equity Fund

ESG Today

Alternative asset manager Blackstone announced that it has raised $5.6 billion for its energy transition-focused private equity fund, Blackstone Energy Transition Partners IV, closing the fund at its hard cap. Blackstone Energy Transition Partners invests globally across sectors in the energy industry, helping energy companies to build enterprises at scale that can deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy.

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Giant ice bulldozers: How ancient glaciers helped life evolve

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

New research has revealed how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth's surface and paving the way for complex life to flourish. By chemically analyzing crystals in ancient rocks, the researchers discovered that as glaciers carved through the landscape, they scraped deep into the Earth's crust, releasing key minerals that altered ocean chemistry.

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Cisco Learning Promotes AI Readiness with AI Learning Journey and New Certifications

Cisco CSR

Our new AI Infrastructure learning path covers the entire AI learning continuum, from entry level to expert. By following this learning path, built with a focus on multi-vendor deployments, professionals will gain the AI infrastructure skills needed to move their organizations and their careers forward.

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Cascale Engages in Key Discussions at the OECD Forum

3BL Media

Cascale joined critical conversations in Paris at the recent OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment & Footwear Sector, tackling key challenges in responsible purchasing, traceability, and industry metrics on GHG emissions, wages, and responsible purchasing practices. Dr. Marsha Dickson, co-founder and president of Better Buying Institute and Cascales Better Buying program consultant and Cascales James Crowley, manager of transparency and traceability (supply chain); Sophia Ellis, senior

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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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Australia’s main grid ends summer with a new big solar output record

Renew Economy

The last days of the summer season marked with more solar output records across the main grid, and in the Sunshine state. The post Australia’s main grid ends summer with a new big solar output record appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Greener pensions, greater returns: the case for fossil fuel divestment

Corporate Knights

In this weeks Corporate Knights Drill-Down, we highlight a compelling financial case for divesting from fossil fuels. Our analysis of nine public pension funds across the world reveals that shifting investments away from fossil fuels and reinvesting these amounts into the Mackenzie Corporate Knights Global 100 Index ETF not only aligns with sustainability goals but can also deliver stronger financial returns.

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California Climate Reporting Law Survives Challenge Claiming that “Shaming” Companies Through Emissions Disclosure Violates Constitution

ESG Today

New California laws that will require most large U.S. companies to disclose their value chain emissions and report on climate risks and strategies survived a major legal challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, with a federal judge rejecting claims that the new regulations violate the constitution and extraterritoriality rules. While the judge, U.S.

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A wealth of evidence: 85,000 individual studies about climate policy

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Research on climate policy is growing exponentially. Of the approximately 85,000 individual studies ever published on policy instruments for mitigating global heating, a good quarter are from 2020 or later. A study using machine learning methods now shows how this vast knowledge is distributed -- by instrument, country, sector and policy level -- and identifies research gaps.

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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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JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine approved for use

Envirotec Magazine

Lord Bamford pictured with JCBs hydrogen combustion engine. JCB has seemingly cleared significant hurdles in its development of the worlds first hydrogen combustion engine after securing rulings from licensing authorities allowing it to be used commercially in machines, the company announced in January. JCB says it is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working combustion engine fuelled by hydrogen and the group said a team of 150 engineers had been working on the 100 mil

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Key Highlights From the US Sustainable Investing Trends Report

3BL Media

The newest "US Sustainable Investing Trends Report" from the US SIF is Establishing a Baseline Universe for Sustainable Investment & Stewardship. Here are several Key Highlights: Market Size and Sustainable Investment (AUM) : US SIF analysis, based on submissions to the SEC, records the US market size as $52.5 trillion, of which $6.5 trillion (12%) were identified or marketed as Sustainable or ESG investment.

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Gas networks resort to fanciful modelling in new scare campaign against electric homes

Renew Economy

The network lobby is arguing that we must wait for the grid to build out renewables and decarbonise before doing anything about gas demand. It's nonsense. The post Gas networks resort to fanciful modelling in new scare campaign against electric homes appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renewables top broad base of sustainable revenue growth

Corporate Knights

Sales in the Renewable Energy category are by far the largest category of sustainable revenue in the Corporate Knights Global Sustainable Economy Intelligence database , with nearly USD 5 trillion recorded so far for the period 2019-2023. This category includes solar and wind energy, batteries and energy storage, and the transmission and distribution of renewable energy.

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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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METYCLE Raises $15 Million to Modernize Metal Recycling

ESG Today

Startup METYCLE announced that it has raised 14.4 million (USD$14.8 million) in a Series A funding round to expand its platform for the sale and purchase of recycled and scrap metal, which aims to bring more efficiency to the global market, making it easier to recycle more metal and to reduce carbon emissions. According to the company, using recycled metals offers a cost-effective way to decarbonize metal production, reducing emissions by as much as 95% compared to primary production, and costin

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Hidden allies: Trees and fungi

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers report on the influence of an endophytic fungus of the genus Cladosporium on the defense of black poplars against herbivorous insects. The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces an alkaloid itself that protects the trees from feeding damage. The research team has also shown in field studies that the presence of the fungus influences the composition of insect communities in young black poplars.

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Employers Leveraging Technology To Advance Employee Whole-Person Health, One Interaction at a Time

3BL Media

Employers invest in human capital for both their internal and external communities. At Milken Institute Health, we view the workplace as its own community, in which organizational leadership is uniquely positioned to introduce, model, communicate, and normalize a whole-person approach to health that prioritizes physical, mental, and financial well-being equally.

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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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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.