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Boon for low earners? Rachel Reeves likely to announce 6% national minimum wage hike in budget
October 29, 2024 09:13 PM AEDT| By InvezzThe UK’s national minimum wage is expected to rise by up to 6% next year, giving a significant pay increase to over 1 million low-paid workers, according to a report by The Guardian. Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves is anticipated to formally announce...

Why Now Is a Crucial Time To Focus on Fashion Policy in the EU
October 29, 2024 09:10 PM AEDT| By 3BLIn this latest blog Cascale’s Senior Director of Communications & Marketing, provides insight into the evolving regulatory landscape in the EU. He discusses new sustainability regulations, includi...

ECB chief cites stability, says no immediate policy easing needed
October 29, 2024 05:50 AM AEDT| By InvezzAmid varying opinions among European Central Bank (ECB) officials regarding interest rates and inflation trends, Pierre Wunsch, the head of Belgium’s central bank, has stated that there is no pressing need for the ECB to speed up policy easing....

American Airlines Sets New Records for Operational Excellence in 2023, Enhancing Customer Experience and Satisfaction Across 350 Destinations
October 29, 2024 05:35 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published in American Airlines' 2023 Sustainability ReportNo matter the destination, American’s customers look to us to provide them with a world-class travel experience. We fly to more tha...

How Consumer Behaviour Is Helping To Drive Circularity
October 29, 2024 03:50 AM AEDT| By 3BLWith the need to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution, circularity is becoming increasingly important for businesses and organisations around the wo...

The Emerging Population Genomics Revolution
October 29, 2024 03:45 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published on Illumina News CenterThe Human Genome Project described the first (almost) complete reference genome, but it didn’t say much about human variation. For that, scientists had to c...

Unlocking AI-Powered Learning
October 29, 2024 02:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published by Project SyndicateArtificial intelligence has captured the imagination of corporate leaders eager to implement new tech solutions in their industries. But AI could also be appli...

IP Celebrates Bat Week With Oak Restoration Efforts To Conserve Important Habitats
October 29, 2024 02:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLMEMPHIS, Tenn., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - In celebration of Bat Week, International Paper (IP) and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are proud to highlight their ongoing efforts to resto...

Ahead of Schedule: STEM Careers Coalition Reaches Over 10.7 Million Students
October 29, 2024 02:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLCHARLOTTE, N.C., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to create equitable access to free STE...

3 Trends I’m Watching in Sustainability
October 29, 2024 01:55 AM AEDT| By 3BLMy name is Amalia Adler-Waxman and I’m SVP Head of Sustainability at Teva. Here are the key trends I’m watching in this area.1. Voluntary reporting becomes mandatoryFor years sustainability has been a...

Powering Up the Next Generation of Earth Heroes
October 29, 2024 01:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLPSEG ENERGIZE!What if the real heroes of our planet aren’t wearing capes, but lab coats and student IDs? You don’t need a magical hammer or web-slinging powers to protect the Earth. Sometimes being a...

Nearly 1 in 3 Consumers Find Paying Return Shipping More Annoying Than Jury Duty
October 29, 2024 01:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published on GoDaddyTEMPE, Ariz., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ -- A new survey by GoDaddy set out to uncover how much convenience is worth to consumers. It turns out, the answer is not very much....

Hurricane Milton Relief Response: Regions Bank Announces Disaster-Recovery Financial Services for Impacted Florida Markets
October 29, 2024 01:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLBy Ashley FosterTAMPA, Fla., October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - In the wake of Hurricane Milton, Regions Bank announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses in...

Keysight Expands Regenerative Power System Solutions To Support Electric Vehicles and Renewable Energy Systems
October 29, 2024 12:35 AM AEDT| By 3BLAddition of two models for power options of 20kW and 30kW at 500V increases range of applications to enhance high power systems innovationBoosts testing capability on the discharge and charge of batte...

Online Savings Calculator and Educational Tools From Eaton Help Homeowners and Electricians Embrace Home Electrification
October 29, 2024 12:30 AM AEDT| By 3BLNew Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Savings Calculator provides personalized estimates of federal tax rebates and incentives to upgrade electrical systems.Eaton furthers its mission of advancing residen...

Value-Driven Sourcing: Greg Metschke's Story
October 29, 2024 12:05 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published by WBCSDWhen Greg first embarked on his mission to integrate ESG principles into Griffith Foods’ supply chain, he was faced with several challenges that required strategic thinkin...

A Manufacturer’s Perspective: Busana Group’s CEO Sunil Shewakramani on Why He Prioritizes Collaboration, Data, and Sustainability
October 29, 2024 12:05 AM AEDT| By 3BLIn his latest blog, Sunil Shewakramani, CEO of Busana Group, shares insights on why he prioritizes collaboration, data, and sustainability and reflects on the company's nearly 50-year journey in the t...

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything
October 29, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLCLEVELAND, October 28, 2024 /3BL/ - KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “The Ownership Mindset: How to Bounce Back From Anything” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, November 5th at 1:00 p.m. EST...

Saint-Gobain Launches RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, Furthering its Commitment to Drive Circularity in the Roofing Industry
October 29, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLSaint-Gobain, a global leader in light and sustainable construction has launched RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, an innovative manufacturing technology that allows construction and demolition recyclers and...

Watch: DOC Develops New Supply Chain Risk-Assessment Tool
October 29, 2024 12:00 AM AEDT| By 3BLOriginally published by SupplyChainBrainJohn Rogula, managing director and leader of the enterprise risk management offering of Baker Tilly, provides a sneak peek at a new supply chain risk-assessment...