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Aqua Positive Announces SCS Global Services As Preferred Verifier for Water Positive Projects

3BL Media

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 12, 2025 /3BL/ - Aqua Positive, a pioneer in advancing water sustainability practices, is excited to announce SCS Global Services (SCS) as its preferred third-party verifier for water positive projects. Verification will ensure organizations and communities that are working to achieve water positive status can trust in the accuracy and credibility of their claims.

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New York Passes Budget with Over $1 Billion Investment in Decarbonization

ESG Today

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the states 2025-2026 budget on Friday, which included more than $1 billion in climate change-focused investments, including funding to lower emissions from buildings and accelerate the rollout of electrified transportation. The budget, notably, did not include a cap-and-invest program to charge large greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters, with proceeds to be invested in climate initiatives.

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Packaging and Delivering Meals to the Community on Fifth Third Day

3BL Media

This is what Fifth Third Day is all about! Thanks to everyone who came together to serve communities all across our 11-state footprint by packaging and delivering meals to the hungry. We wouldnt be Fifth Third without you, and its our privilege to be your community bank. About Fifth Third Fifth Third is a bank thats as long on innovation as it is on history.

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Aligned Climate Capital Raises $200 Million for Distributed Solar Fund

ESG Today

Decarbonization-focused investment firm Aligned Climate Capital announced today that it has raised over $200 million in commitments at the final close of its sixth distributed solar fund, Aligned Solar Partners 6 LP (ASP6). The firm said that the fund exceeded its fundraising target, and was oversubscribed at more than $240 million. ASP6 is Aligned Climate Capitals largest infrastructure fund to date.

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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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Rethinking Procurement Strategies to Unlock Healthier, More Sustainable Diets

3BL Media

Food service procurement offers untapped potential to pave the way for healthier, more sustainable diets. How can organizations rethink their procurement strategies to prioritize nutrition and drive significant progress? According to Jackie Schulz, MS, RDN , Global Senior Director of Nutrition at Griffith Foods, If we want to see real change in food systems, we need to embed nutrition considerations into every stage of decision-making, including procurement.

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ECB Warns EU Against Removing 80% of Companies from Mandatory Sustainability Reporting

ESG Today

The European Central Bank (ECB) released a new opinion on the European Commissions proposals to simplify and reduce sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements for companies. While welcoming the goal of simplifying requirements for companies, the ECB warned that some of the Commissions plans could significantly increase risks for investors, the economy and the EUs sustainability goals.

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German Chancellor Merz Calls for EU to Scrap Supply Chain Sustainability Due Diligence Law

ESG Today

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz called on Friday for the European Commission to eliminate the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requiring companies to address their negative impacts on human rights and the environment across their value chains, as part of a broad move to reduce compliance and regulatory burdens on companies. The statement, made by Merz during a press conference alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in his first visit to Brussels as

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Paramount Wraps Up Earth Month With Hands-On Volunteering, Green Expos, and Creative Eco-Initiatives

3BL Media

Thats a wrap on Earth Month at Paramount! In celebration of Earth Month, Paramount colleagues joined each other across their communities to help make an environmental difference where needed! A few highlights include: The Paramount Pictures Green Team joined Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) for their Spring Community Clean-Up in Lafayette Park. Volunteers picked up trash, planted flowers and greenery, and got creativepainting mini flowerpots and making beaded bracelets with encouraging messages for t

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From raw material processing to recycling: new approaches in battery production

Sustainability Matters

Battery production is at the heart of industrial and climate policy worldwide. Indeed, the demand for energy storage systems for electromobility and stationary applications is growing globally, as is the importance of efficient, sustainable and regionally independent battery production. In particular, the business and regulatory environment for battery production presents companies with immense challenges: for example, the dependence on raw materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel is causing

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Enlisting Men to Build a More Caring World

Stanford Social Innovation

By Mara Bolis , Hannah Riley Bowles , Gary Barker , Marc Grau Grau , Laura Rawlings & Urvashi Sahni Caregiving is a fundamental aspect of being a human; a species condition. Providing care is foundational to meeting a broad swath of globally agreed development goals, including United Nations SDG 3 , which promotes healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages.

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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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The sustainability profession is at an existential crossroads. Here’s how it can survive

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Trellis. The sustainability profession needs to decide if its to raise the bar and become a trusted profession or be co-opted to sanitize increasingly destructive corporate and political activities. If professionals decide to raise the bar, they must do so via four core qualities: knowledge, competence, ethics and accountability.

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Southeast Asia a potential hub for sustainable aviation fuel

Sustainability Matters

Southeast Asias expansive agricultural feedstocks may help it become a global hub for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to a joint CanadianASEAN research project. Carried out by the ASEAN Secretariat, GHD, Boeing and Canadian Trade and Investment Facility for Development (CTIF), funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), and implemented by Cowater International and the Institute of Public Administrators of Canada (IPAC), theprojectis said to marka significant step towards a more sustainable

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Study of Water Impacts of CCUS Development in Alberta

Environmental News Bits

Download the report. In this report, WaterSMART Solutions Ltd., a Hazen Company (WaterSMART), has analyzed the anticipated water-related impacts of CCUS development in Alberta, the potential risks to CCUS development that water scarcity may present, and the possible water-energy-food nexus trade-offs that may arise from this development.

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German Chancellor calls for 'complete repeal' of EU CSDDD

Environmental Finance

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for a "complete repeal" of EU directives including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

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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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National Levee Database: Roles and Responsibilities of Army Corps of Engineers and FEMA

Environmental News Bits

Download the report. What GAO Found Levees are man-made structures, such as earthen embankments or concrete floodwalls, that play a vital role in reducing the risk of flooding. The National Levee Database contains critical information for all known levees nationwide.

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PRI CEO David Atkin to step down in 2026

Environmental Finance

The board of the UN's Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is to begin a search for a new CEO as incumbent David Atkin announced he will step down next year.

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Why recycled plastic won’t solve the packaging pollution problem

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Sustainable Brands. As brands roll back packaging pledges, recycled plastic is taking center stage but at what cost? Here’s why integrating alternative materials into supply chains makes the most business sense.

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Bill Gates’s $200bn giveaway challenges billionaires who ‘die rich’

Financial Times: Moral Money

Microsoft co-founder plans to give away virtually all his wealth over the next 20 years

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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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Trump calls program to help low-income Americans pay their energy bills ‘unnecessary’

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story at Grist. First, the administration laid off all of the program’s staffers. Now the White House is proposing cutting its funding.

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Illinois paper straw business craters after Trump’s push for plastic

Environmental News Bits

Read the full story in the Chicago Sun-Times. Boss Straw touts its product as the best, earth-friendly paper straw in the world. But since February, sales have plummeted 85% at the paper straw maker in Woodstock. Nearly 14 million paper straws are sitting in limbo at Boss warehouse, about 1 hours from Chicago.