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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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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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Chart of the day: Australia tops the world on solar generation per capita

Renew Economy

Australia is generating more solar energy per capita than any other country according to latest data from Ember. And it's in 4th place for combined solar and wind. The post Chart of the day: Australia tops the world on solar generation per capita appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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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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New filter tech targets PFAS in water

Sustainability Matters

Researchers at Monash University have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes any small PFAS molecules that are not picked up by conventional water filters. The research team designed a beta-cyclodextrin (CD) modified graphene oxide (GO-CD) membrane with nanoscale channels that selectively retain PFAS while allowing water to pass through.

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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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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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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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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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The Australian solar farm that is producing power well after sunset

Renew Economy

What happens when sun don't shine? At this solar farm, it continues feeding power into the grid in the evening peaks, with the help of a DC-couple battery. The post The Australian solar farm that is producing power well after sunset appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Extreme drought contributed to barbarian invasion of late Roman Britain, tree-ring study reveals

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Three consecutive years of drought contributed to the 'Barbarian Conspiracy', a pivotal moment in the history of Roman Britain, a new study reveals. Researchers argue that Picts, Scotti and Saxons took advantage of famine and societal breakdown caused by an extreme period of drought to inflict crushing blows on weakened Roman defenses in 367 CE. While Rome eventually restored order, some historians argue that the province never fully recovered.

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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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Veolia and Tampa Bay Water Bring Major Expansion to Regional Water Supply

3BL Media

Expansion project will increase regional water capacity by 12.5 million gallons a day to support regional growth and sustainable economic expansion Additional water supply builds on Veolias 25-year relationship with Tampa Bay Water TAMPA, Fla., April 15, 2025 /3BL/ - Veolia North America, the leading environmental services company in the United States, has finalized an agreement with Tampa Bay Water (TBW) to lead the design, construction and operation of a major expansion of TBWs capacity to del

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Victoria’s coal centre is about to get its second big battery

Renew Economy

A second big battery in the heart of Victoria's brown coal centre is now working its way through the commissioning process. The post Victoria’s coal centre is about to get its second big battery appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on business

McKinsey Sustainabilty

The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Heres how decision-makers can best position their companies to thrive in the evolving landscape.

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Gilead Sciences: Advancing Oncology Care Through Gilead's Research Scholars Program

3BL Media

As a medical oncologist who has practiced in three different countries, Dr. Maria Alice Franzoi is well acquainted with various healthcare systems and has a keen interest in researching patient-centered care models and innovative digital healthcare tools. I really think that technology can help us move the healthcare system to be more proactive, says Maria.

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Rooftop solar and home batteries: The emergence of the accidental residential energy trader

Renew Economy

Households with solar and batteries are not shifting away from the grid, but into a different kind of relationship with it - active, price-aware, and responsive. The post Rooftop solar and home batteries: The emergence of the accidental residential energy trader appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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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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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Beyond automation: How gen AI is reshaping supply chains

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Gen AI is set to boost efficiency, decision-making, and performance in supply chainsbut its not a magic bullet. Companies will have to double down on tech and talent to unlock its full potential.

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Cascale Highlights How the Higg Index Enhances Standardization in Sustainability Reporting

3BL Media

Jeremy Lardeau, senior vice president of the Higg Index at Cascale, recently joined industry leaders at The Economists Sustainability Week Asia. Over 900 business leaders came together in Bangkok to explore how the regions rapid economic growth, substantial renewable investments, and diverse ecosystems provide opportunities to lead on decarbonization.

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Coalition’s coal agenda will be the cause of the blackouts they wish on renewables

Renew Economy

The Coalition's renewable-caused blackout apocalypse never materialised - but by putting rusting coal plants on life support it might just all come true. The post Coalition’s coal agenda will be the cause of the blackouts they wish on renewables 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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Sophisticated pyrotechnology in the Ice Age: This is how humans made fire tens of thousands of years ago

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Whether for cooking, heating, as a light source or for making tools -- it is assumed that fire was essential for the survival of people in the Ice Age. However, it is puzzling that hardly any well-preserved evidence of fireplaces from the coldest period of the Ice Age in Europe has been found so far. A group of scientists has now been able to shed some light on the mystery of Ice Age fire.

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The US retirement industry at a crossroads

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Fee compression and other factors are squeezing retirement solutions providers profitability, but ancillary products and services offer a new avenue for growth.

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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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The sheep farmer who turned a 1800 call to coal giant AGL into a major solar grazing deal

Renew Economy

After rejecting a string of underwhelming offers from solar developers, Tony Inder forged a solar grazing deal on his own terms, and redefined what a fair energy deal can look like in regional Australia. The post The sheep farmer who turned a 1800 call to coal giant AGL into a major solar grazing deal 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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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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Discover the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) Training Program

Cisco CSR

Take your networking skills to the next level with the Cisco Catalyst Center Fundamentals (CCFND) training program, designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of Cisco Catalyst Center and its latest features and capabilities.

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Net Impact, PG&E Host Careers-Oriented Convening With a Vision To Decarbonize California

3BL Media

The organizations will convene professionals and students in downtown San Francisco for SF Climate Week, an event series focused on climate action and innovation. The event will feature senior leaders from PG&E, as well as professionals working across roles with EVs, energy, and decarbonization to discuss their career paths. SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2025 /3BL/ - Net Impact, a global community of students and professionals, is proud to announce our upcoming event in partnership with Pacific G

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Another gigawatt hour added to Brisbane battery to make it biggest in Australia

Renew Economy

Supernode battery will be the biggest in Australia after Queensland state owned generator signed massive new off take, despite government's support of coal. The post Another gigawatt hour added to Brisbane battery to make it biggest in Australia appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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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.