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Top questions around supplier engagement answered

We Mean Business Coalition

Through our seven tips we answer the tricky questions that companies have around supplier engagement Resilient supply chains ones that have the capacity to adapt and recover quickly when faced with disruptions are essential to a companys overall health and competitive edge. Companies are facing more frequent disruptions to their supply chains than ever before, with geopolitical instability, labor strikes, cyber attacks and climate change among the most common drivers.

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Mastercard: Harking Back to the Inca’s Golden Past To Plant a Greener Future

3BL Media

Mastercard As Peruvian biologist Constantino Aucca Chutas sat chewing coca leaves with a local elder high in the Andes, his companion pointed to a peak known as Demon Mountain and shared how its rocky slopes were once snow-covered. The elder explained how Pachamama, or Mother Earth, grew so annoyed with humans that she stopped sending snow. Planting trees was the only way to harness much-needed water for the farmers in the valleys below.

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Fluoride boosts water-processed perovskite solar cells

Sustainability Matters

A research team at Queensland University of Technology ( QUT ) has developed an eco-friendly method to fabricate perovskite solar cells (PSC) by incorporating a fluoride additive into a water-based solution. Large-scale commercialisation of PSCs has been limited by environmental and health risks linked to the use of toxic organic solvents in the fabrication process.

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Early-life exposure to air and light pollution linked to increased risk of pediatric thyroid cancer

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study suggests that early-life exposure to two widespread environmental pollutants -- small particle air pollution and outdoor artificial light at night -- could increase the risk of pediatric thyroid cancer. The study found a 'significant association' between exposure to ambient fine particulate matter air pollution (PM2.5) and outdoor artificial light at night (O-ALAN) and increased risk of papillary thyroid cancer in children and young adults up to 19 years old.

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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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Sphera Launches Supplier PCF Calculator to Enhance Accuracy and Transparency in Sustainability Reporting

Sphera

New Solution Extends Sphera’s Compliance Capabilities, Enabling Advanced Scope 3 Reporting Through Integration with Proprietary Managed LCA Content Database CHICAGO, IL, April 14, 2025 – Amid growing regulatory pressure to address carbon emissions, Sphera—a global leader in integrated sustainability and operational risk management software, data, and consulting services—today announced the launch of its Supplier Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator.

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How Professional Development Turned Two Educators Into School Leaders

3BL Media

Verizon Embracing technology in the classroom doesnt come naturally to all teachers. But for two Verizon Innovative Learning School Coaches Jennifer Doherty at William Sheppard Middle School in San Jose, California, and Dr. RoseMarie McCandless at the Grace M. James Academy of Excellence in Louisville, Kentucky a passion for tech integration and supporting other teachers became the cornerstone of their professional careers.

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Studying how seals adapt to extreme environments could lead to benefits in human reproductive health

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Wild animals that have acquired adaptions to maximize their reproductive output in some of the world's most extreme conditions may provide answers to some of the most pressing problems in the field of human reproductive health. A new journal article examines how the study of seals in particular can benefit human health, and synthesizes various research on the topic.

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Oxygen is running low in inland waters, and humans are to blame

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from Utrecht University. Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our landscape — they’re also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters ‘breathe’ oxygen, just like we do.

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Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Celebrates First Round of Pilot Awards in the Scalable Tech Program

3BL Media

DENVER, April 15, 2025 /3BL/ - The Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator (IN2), a $55-million technology program funded by Wells Fargo & Company and coadministered by the U.S. Department of Energys National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced the recipients of a pool of $750,000 in pilot funding as part of its inaugural Scalable Tech Track.

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Reaching net zero in the manufacturing sector

Sustainability Matters

In order for Australia to reach its goal of net zero by 2050, it needs the help of its manufacturing sector, which accounts for 10%of the nations carbon emissions. And the sector is pulling its weight, the Western Sydney Manufacturers Forum heard recently developing green concrete, carbon-tracking sensors and technology which can minimise carbon emissions during beer fermentation.

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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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New plant molecule encourages plant-fungi symbiosis to improve crops

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Scientists use small peptides to enhance symbiosis between plants and fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to artificial fertilizers. Plant biologists discover new plant molecule, CLE16, as well as a fungal CLE16 mimic, that encourage the beneficial symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi. CLE16 supplementation in crop fields could help reduce harmful chemical fertilizer use by replacing it with sustainable, long-lasting symbiotic plant-fungus relationships for important crops like

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How can science benefit from AI? Risks?

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from the University of Bonn. Researchers from chemistry, biology, and medicine are increasingly turning to AI models to develop new hypotheses. However, it is often unclear on which basis the algorithms come to their conclusions and to what extent they can be generalized. A publication now warns of misunderstandings in handling … Continue reading How can science benefit from AI?

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Baker Tilly Case Study: Environmental Services Company Saves Time and Improves Project Management Accuracy With Project Intelligence

3BL Media

Client background For more than 30 years, Northeast Technical Services (NTS), a full-service engineering firm, has provided environmental services to their clients. Today, 50 employees provide consulting, engineering and data management to industrial and governmental clients. To better understand and track the utilization of its employees, NTS implemented Baker Tillys Project Intelligence project profitability software to better analyze projects and employee performance as well as improve decisi

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GM Hires Dell’s Sustainability Head as New Chief Sustainability Officer

ESG Today

Automotive giant General Motors announced the appointment of Cassandra Garber as its new Chief Sustainability Officer. Garber joins GM after serving as CSO for technology giant Dell. The new appointment follows the retirement in November 2024 of GMs former CSO Kristen Siemen after 30 years with the company. In her new role, Garber will oversee GMs commitment to responsible business practices and environmental and social impact.

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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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A step toward harnessing clean energy from falling rainwater

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

When two materials come into contact, charged entities on their surfaces get a little nudge. This is how rubbing a balloon on the skin creates static electricity. Likewise, water flowing over some surfaces can gain or lose charge. Now, researchers have harnessed the phenomenon to generate electricity from rain-like droplets moving through a tube. They demonstrate a new kind of flow that makes enough power to light 12 LEDs.

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Net-Zero by 2050: The IMO’s Victory—and the Case for Less Fuel, Not More

CleanTechnica

In April 2025, the International Maritime Organization did something rare for a UN body: it passed a binding climate policy. Not advisory, not aspirational, but actual mandatory rules. The agreement commits international shipping to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by or around 2050, and despite the ambiguity of that phrasing, the. [continued] The post Net-Zero by 2050: The IMO’s Victoryand the Case for Less Fuel, Not More appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Fast-Forwarding Towards Sustainable Ecosystems: CDL Marks 30 Years of Sustainability Efforts With 18th Integrated Sustainability Report 2025

3BL Media

CDLs 18 th Integrated Sustainability Report Highlights Increased alignment with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Sustainability Disclosure Standards, founded on CDLs harmonised two-pillar reporting framework Enhanced double materiality assessment to identify key climate-related Sustainability Risks and Opportunities (SROs) Expanded Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) includes major properties in New Zealand and enhanced use of nature-related tools; Alignmen

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Utility profits grow along with anti-rooftop solar action

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at pv magazine. As an increasing amount of solar energy connects to the U.S. grid, the policies and procedures of corporate utilities are scrutinized.

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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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Experiment in floodplain forest: Using tree mortality to support oak regeneration

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

The pedunculate oaks typical of Leipzig's floodplain forest and other German oak forests are struggling to regenerate in the understorey due to a lack of light. One reason for this is the absence of flooding in floodplain forests. In a two-year oak experiment in Leipzig's floodplain forest, researchers found that the current tree dieback -- caused by drought and pest outbreaks -- combined with the thinning of certain understorey species, can actually support oak regeneration.

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Formula E Miami E-Prix: A Look Inside Jaguar TCS Racing — A CleanTechnica Exclusive

CleanTechnica

In motorsport, Formula E is still new to a lot of sports fans. It was conceived as being net zero carbon right from the start, and it is an organization that is trying to advance electric vehicle (EV) technology while providing a competitive racing spectacle — after all, that’s what. [continued] The post Formula E Miami E-Prix: A Look Inside Jaguar TCS Racing — A CleanTechnica Exclusive appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Duke Energy Supports Western North Carolina Recovery Efforts With $500,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

3BL Media

Funding will support home rebuilding, debris removal, mental health services and other community needs Grants of $25,000 each awarded to 20 high-impact local nonprofits focused on long-term recovery CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2025 /3BL/ - As part of its commitment to supporting a full recovery in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Foundation has announced $500,000 in new funding to 20 local nonprofits.

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For Google, Intuit, REI and others, size isn’t everything in clean energy deals

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. Google, Intuit, Microsoft, Patagonia, Rivian and REI are among a growing number of companies for which the capacity of a renewable electricity project isnt the most important decision-making metric for signing a contract.

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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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Scientists find evidence that overturns theories of the origin of water on Earth

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have helped overturn the popular theory that water on Earth originated from asteroids bombarding its surface; Scientists have analyzed a meteorite analogous to the early Earth to understand the origin of hydrogen on our planet. The research team demonstrated that the material which built our planet was far richer in hydrogen than previously thought.

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Kabisa EV House Opens in Kigali as New Hub for e-Mobility in Rwanda

CleanTechnica

Rwanda is one of the countries with some of the most progressive electric vehicle policies. A couple of years ago, Rwanda introduced some really cool incentives for EVs that included: Fiscal Incentives: Electricity tariffs for charging stations to be capped at the industrial tariff. This means that charge point operators. [continued] The post Kabisa EV House Opens in Kigali as New Hub for e-Mobility in Rwanda appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Boehringer Ingelheim Launches New Edition of ‘Imagine’: A Global Hub for Sustainability Stories

3BL Media

With the second edition of Imagine , Boehringer Ingelheim highlights its commitment and progress in enhancing health for people, animals, communities, and the planet through its 'Sustainable Development for Generations' strategy, driving sustainability initiatives worldwide. Leadership perspective: Maria Tereno, Chief Sustainability & Culture Officer and Felix Gutsche, Head of Corporate Strategy & Consulting, discuss advancing sustainability in healthcare through collaboration and innova

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Why scientists are worried about weasels

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story from North Carolina State University. Weasels are often difficult to capture on camera, making it hard for conservationists to track their population numbers. This study aimed to determine the best material to use as bait for camera traps when studying the weasels.

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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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Forward genetics approach reveals the factor responsible for carbon trade-off in leaves

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Starch and oils are known as storehouses of carbon in plants. However, the way in which carbon resources are allocated during metabolism in plants remained unknown. Now, however, using a forward genetics approach, researchers have identified that a gene named LIRI1 regulates this process, significantly increasing oil storage in leaves while reducing starch levels.

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A Tale of Two Countries: Bolivia’s EV Sales Are Booming Through A Gasoline Crisis, Whereas Ecuador’s EV Sales Are Also Booming Despite An Electricity Crisis

CleanTechnica

Many, many times have I read the argument against EV adoption in developing countries based upon our (supposed) inability to manage a decent grid, the existence of widespread blackouts, and the resultant energy insecurity. According to this argument, people subject to these blackouts will never change their trustworthy ICEVs for. [continued] The post A Tale of Two Countries: Bolivias EV Sales Are Booming Through A Gasoline Crisis, Whereas Ecuadors EV Sales Are Also Booming Despite An Electricity

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Las Vegas Sands Continues Underwriting for National Hispanic Institute’s Las Vegas Program in a New Three-Year Engagement

3BL Media

Published by Las Vegas Sands on February 4, 2025 Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS ) will contribute nearly $350,000 for the 2024-2025 through 2026-2027 academic years to the National Hispanic Institute (NHI), continuing its Sands Cares support of the transformational leadership development program for Latino high school students in Las Vegas. The new Sands Cares funding builds on the previous three-year grant , which provided the seed investment for NHI to establish a presence in Las Vegas and annual

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SEC approves first US ‘green’ stock exchange

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at ESG Dive. The Securities and Exchange Commission greenlit the nations first ever green stock exchange bygiving final approvalto the Green Impact Exchange. GIX expects to begin trading on the new platform in early 2026, according toa Monday press release.

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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