3BL Sustainability News

Lives Hang in the Balance as U.S. Government Freezes International Aid

February 10, 2025 /3BL/ - On January 20th, the new U.S. administration ordered an immediate freeze on U.S. international aid. While it may not have been the intention, the announcement has resulted in confusion and may put lives at risk.

Since approximately 30% of Action Against Hunger’s global programs rely on U.S. government support, we are preparing for potential impacts. Uninterrupted funding is essential for us to deliver efficient, well-run programs and continuity of care for malnourished children, pregnant women, and families living in war zones, among others.

Webinar: Understanding PFAS - Risks, Regulations, and Remedies - A Global Perspective

Inogen Alliance is hosting a webinar, 5 March, Understanding PFAS - Risks, Regulations, and Remedies - A Global Perspective presented by our global Water and Remediation Working Groups, with global experts representing six countries.

Register for the live webinar here, also available on-demand following this date!

Local Wind Power: A New Source of Energy for Medtronic

Medtronic is supporting the transition to renewable energy by sourcing electricity from a local wind farm just 30 minutes from our Parkmore site in Galway, helping us move toward a more sustainable future by meeting 50% of our electricity needs across our five Irish sites.

We recently signed our first Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Flogas Enterprise. This PPA is not only the first multi-buyer agreement of its kind in Ireland, but it also marks a significant milestone in our efforts to reduce our carbon footprint.

Zeigo by Schneider Electric, Zero Circle Partner To Help SMEs Finance Sustainability Efforts

LONDON, February 10, 2025 /3BL/ – Zeigo by Schneider Electric has partnered with green finance marketplace Zero Circle to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reduce their carbon footprint. The collaboration integrates Zero Circle’s financing solutions into the Zeigo platform, making it easier for businesses to measure, manage, and fund their sustainability efforts.

How the Partnership Supports SMEs

From Watts to Water: MilliporeSigma Projected To Conserve Over 24,000 MWh and 124,000 Cubic Meters of Water Through Energy and Water Efficiency Investments

It's official – 2024 was the hottest year on record. With global temperatures at 1.28 degrees Celsius above NASA’s 20th-century baseline (1951-1980) – topping the recording set in 2023 – the need to invest in resource conversation is more critical than ever.

EarthShare Launches Fiscal Sponsorship Program for Environmental Projects

WASHINGTON, February 10, 2025 /3BL/ - EarthShare launches fiscal sponsorship services to strengthen the environmental movement by fostering collaboration among diverse communities, sectors, and regions, facilitating the exchange of knowledge and resources for environmental projects across the United States.

What Is Fiscal Sponsorship?

KeyBank to Give $1.5 Million to West Side Market’s Transformation Project and Food Access Programming, New Produce Arcade to be Named in Their Honor

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation have awarded the West Side Market $1.5 million towards its Transformation Project. The gift includes support for the renovated East Produce Arcade, which will honor KeyBank’s commitment to the community, along with funding for food access education and programming to be developed with the new arcade’s launch.

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