James Militzer
MARCH 13, 2025
How many social enterprises, impact investors and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives today can confidently measure and articulate their social impact? Recent studies indicate that approximately 65% of social enterprises engage in some form of social impact measurement. However, the depth and rigor of these measurements can vary significantly.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MARCH 11, 2025
Researchers combine acoustic monitoring with a neural network to identify fish activity on coral reefs by sound. They trained the network to sort through the deluge of acoustic data automatically, analyzing audio recordings in real time. Their algorithm can match the accuracy of human experts in deciphering acoustical trends on a reef, but it can do so more than 25 times faster, and it could change the way ocean monitoring and research is conducted.
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3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Environmental and social justice are becoming central to discussions on sustainable development. As infrastructure projects and corporate initiatives expand worldwide, the need for responsible engagement with local communities and ecosystems has never been greater. Experts from different regions bring unique perspectives on how to balance economic growth with environmental stewardship and social equity.
Corporate Knights
MARCH 13, 2025
For decades, policymakers and energy planners have operated under a simple assumption: modern development requires a national power grid. The industrialized world was built on centralized energy infrastructure massive plants, sprawling transmission networks, tightly controlled by state-backed utilities. In Africa, this model has failed spectacularly.
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.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
Stephen Whitfield, Head of Competition at Travers Smith, outlines the challenges of balancing sustainability goals with antitrust compliance. In recent years, corporations have increasingly prioritised ESG issues, often prompting them to collaborate in pursuit of sustainability goals. While such collective action can accelerate progress, it can also raise significant challenges under antitrust laws, which are designed to safeguard market competition and prevent anti-competitive practices.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MARCH 11, 2025
A new strategy for recycling spent lithium-ion batteries is based on a hydrometallurgical process in neutral solution. This allows for the extraction of lithium and other valuable metals in an environmentally friendly, highly efficient, and inexpensive way. The leaching efficiency is improved by a solid-solid reduction mechanism, known as the battery effect, as well as the addition of the amino acid glycine.
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ESG Today
MARCH 12, 2025
French energy giant TotalEnergies announced today a new agreement with the German power producer RWE to supply 30,000 tons of green hydrogen annually to the Leuna refinery for 15 years, beginning in 2030. The deal is in line with a commitment by TotalEnergies to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries, the company said. The green hydrogen will be produced by a 300 MW electrolyzer, to be built and operated by RWE in Lingen, Germany.
Chris Hall
MARCH 12, 2025
Asset managers expected to look to UK guidance to fill gaps as new thresholds come into force for SFDR-registered vehicles. With more than 1,000 EU-domiciled green funds expected to change names over the next couple of months, investment managers are taking different views on assessing and attributing impact. A lack of clear guidance for funds marketed in Europe could see a steep but temporary – decline in the coming weeks in the number of funds marketed as providing impact.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MARCH 11, 2025
Zeolites, crystalline materials widely used in the petrochemical industry, serve as pivotal catalysts in the production of fine chemicals, with aluminium being the source of active sites within zeolite structures. A research team has revealed the precise location of aluminium atoms in the zeolite framework. This discovery could facilitate the design of more efficient and stable catalysts, aimed at increasing the yield of petrochemical products, achieving efficient renewable energy storage, and c
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2025
Mastercard Entrepreneurial spirit is high among women in Europe particularly younger generations in a bid to pursue their dreams, gain financial independence, improve work-life flexibility, and make a difference in the world. New research from Mastercard, released ahead of International Womens Day 2025, reveals four in ten (40%) women in Europe have considered running their own business with appetite from Portuguese (62%), Polish (47%) and Greek (46%) women surpassing the regional average.
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
ESG Today
MARCH 12, 2025
The LEGO Group revealed significant progress in its efforts to increase the use of sustainable materials in its products, announcing that its LEGO bricks in 2024 consisted of an estimated 33% material from renewable sources, nearly tripling year-over-year. The new data was released with LEGO Groups 2024 Sustainability Statement, outlining the companys progress towards its sustainability targets.
Chris Hall
MARCH 12, 2025
Blended finance, public-private partnerships and regulatory reform have a vital role in making renewable energy infrastructure investable. Africas clean energy needs are immense. Yet, compared to other developing regions of the world, sustainability-focused investors have been slow to commit funds to where they are most needed. Worried about weak governance, regulatory inconsistencies and project scalability, asset owners and managers could well look to Latin America or Asia instead.
Renew Economy
MARCH 11, 2025
Remember when the first “Tesla big battery” at Hornsdale was connected to the grid in South Australia in 2017? It was the first of its kind in the world, but few would have predicted the astonishing growth of the technology across the world in the years since. Australia led the world in the uptake of […] The post Big batteries just hit a new record in Australia, but it’s a small fraction of the battery output in California appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 11, 2025 /3BL/ Principal Financial Group has been recognized as one of the 2025 Worlds Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This marks the 14th time Principal has received this prestigious honor, recognizing its dedication to ethical leadership and corporate responsibility.
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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.
ESG Today
MARCH 12, 2025
Battery manufacturer Northvolt announced that it has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden, marking a major downfall for one of the most ambitious endeavours to establish a European EV battery giant. Founded in 2016, Stockholm, Sweden-based Northvolt was established with a goal to develop the worlds greenest battery, targeting a minimal carbon footprint, sustainable sourcing of raw materials and recycling.
Chris Hall
MARCH 12, 2025
Reduced CSRD scope risks making high quality, comparable and reliable sustainability data harder to access and damaging confidence in investments. The European Commissions (EC) pursuit of increased competitiveness by simplifying its sustainable finance rules through the proposed omnibus package poses a threat to the growth of ESG-related data for investors.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 12, 2025
Shops on Buchanan Street, Glasgow in 2024 (image credit: Graeme J Baty / Shutterstock.com). Scottish businesses are feeling the squeeze from rising energy costs, with nearly nine in ten (88%) saying it has impacted them and 62% reporting a significant impact. New research* conducted by Diffley Partnership and Stratcom UK commissioned by Octopus Energy suggests a stark reality for businesses across Scotland.
3BL Media
MARCH 14, 2025
Originally published on Aflacs newsroom When I look back over my 23 years in the philanthropic world, the highlights reel consists of a lot of inspiring moments delivering smiles with My Special Aflac Duck for children with cancer and sickle cell disease, creating special moments for children and families facing those same conditions, and tallying the ever-growing donations made to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta (which is now nearly $190 million t
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
Environmental News Bits
MARCH 12, 2025
Maruzzo, A. J., Hernandez, A. B., Swartz, C. H., Liddie, J. M., & Schaider, L. A. (2025). Socioeconomic Disparities in Exposures to PFAS and Other Unregulated Industrial Drinking Water Contaminants in US Public Water Systems. Environmental Health Perspectives, 133(1), 017002.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
Disclosure framework will offer asset owners needed insights that will underpin their stewardship efforts. A new reporting template is set to offer asset owners increased visibility of their external asset managers voting behaviours. The Vote Reporting Group (VRG), first established by the Financial Conduct Authority in 2022, has finalised a voluntary and standardised vote reporting template for asset managers to communicate to pension fund trustee clients on their voting activity.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 12, 2025
The quantity of aviation fuel spilled from the Stena Immaculate is not yet known (note: image shown is generic). Speculation was continuing on the morning of Wednesday 12 March into the cause and likely impacts of the North Sea collision. The 183-m oil tanker Stena Immaculate had been anchored off Withernsea, near Kingston-upon-Hull, when she was struck by the container ship MV Solong at a speed of around 18 knots (33 km/h) at 9.48am on Monday.
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 11, 2025 /3BL/ - International Paper, a Memphis-based sustainable packaging solutions company, has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. International Paper has been recognized 19 times and is one of only two honorees in the Forestry, Packaging & Paper industry.
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
ESG Today
MARCH 13, 2025
Tech giants Amazon, Google and Meta joined a group of major companies pledging to support the goal to triple global nuclear energy capacity by 2050. Led by global nuclear industry group World Nuclear Association, the Large Energy Users Pledge was also signed by Allseas, Bureau Veritas, Carbon3Energy, Clean Energy Buyers Alliance, Core Power, Dow, Fly Green Alliance, Lloyd’s Register, Occidental, OSGE, Siemens Energy.
Corporate Knights
MARCH 14, 2025
Hospitals around the world generate millions of tonnes of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use items such as face masks, surgical gloves, syringes, IV tubes and sterile packaging materials. Whats worse is that many of these medical plastics arent biodegradable. This means they can persist in landfills or oceans for centuries.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 12, 2025
A product for the removal of micro-pollutants from wastewater is the Overall Winner of the Aquatech Innovation Award 2025. Aurea from consulting engineers Royal HaskoningDHV was developed in the Netherlands, and its selection for this award followed an independent review led by jury chairman Professor Cees Buisman, Scientific Director of Wetsus, a European centre of excellence for sustainable water technology.
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2025
Client background This company is a property and casualty insurer primarily focused on the restaurant and bar industry. Originally based in the Midwest, they have a long-standing reputation for strong established relationships in the industry with alliances and owners. The business challenge As the insurance organization planned to grow, it recognized that its aging systems, essential for claims management and other core functions, needed an upgrade to support its expansion into new states and t
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.
CleanTechnica
MARCH 13, 2025
In recent months I’ve assembled a long, long list of hydrogen bus trials that ended up with the transit agencies realizing what should have been obvious before they started: hydrogen buses are a lot more expensive and battery electric buses are much cheaper and more reliable. More come out of. [continued] The post Why Do Transit Agencies Keep Falling for the Hydrogen Bus Myth?
ESG Today
MARCH 14, 2025
Mining giant Rio Tinto announced a new deal with renewable energy firm Edify Energy to supply reliable low-carbon electricity to power aluminum production operations in Queensland, Australia. Rio Tinto is one of the worlds biggest producers and processors of iron ore, copper, aluminum and a range of other minerals and materials. The company has committed to reduce its operational Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030, and to achieve net zero by 2050.
Chris Hall
MARCH 14, 2025
The blocs simplification agenda is set to impede companies compliance with its EUs sustainability reporting framework, warns Maria Cronin, Partner at Peters & Peters. On 26 February the European Commission (EC) published detailed legislative proposals on the sustainability omnibus package. These proposals confirmed concerns that the envisaged measures were not limited to simplifying existing and incoming EU corporate sustainability reporting requirements, but were instead aimed at significa
3BL Media
MARCH 11, 2025
Originally posted by Action Against Hunger. By: Diana Tumuhairwe Ernest Bikorimana Desire fled his home in Burundi due to civil unrest, trekking miles on foot across the Tanzania border. Arriving in Uganda in 2017, he was only able to afford to eat one meal a day. After hopping from one refugee settlement to another, he eventually set down roots. Life wasnt easy, but Ernest had hope.
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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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