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How transforming the mica supply chain transforms lives

GreenBiz

How transforming the mica supply chain transforms lives. Jharkhand has made great strides in bringing down the number of poor, reducing the incidence of poverty from 75 percent to 46 percent in the 10 years ending in 2016, but the state has lagged behind other Indian states in reducing poverty, according to the World Bank.

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Coach Gives Secondhand Denim a Second Life With Bank & Vogue

3BL Media

The secondhand goods broker Bank & Vogue is demonstrating that's possible by working with big brands to create products out of upcycled fabrics, like Coach's new repurposed denim bag. This project prolongs the life of jeans that are not fit for resale, said Steven Bethell, co-founder of Bank & Vogue.

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

GreenBiz

HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century. HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. Cecilia Keating. Tue, 10/13/2020 - 00:46.

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KOCH INVESTS: Enhancing Supply Chain Tech Solutions

3BL Media

Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT) has led a $32 million Series C round in Silo , the leading provider of modern technology solutions for the supply chain. This is the basis for a number of new services Silo is working on within supply chain finance, logistics coordination and internal workflow automation.”

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HelloFresh would like to clear the air on meal kits

GreenBiz

I also have observed firsthand how technology-driven innovation is disrupting the traditional grocery supply chain, opening new doors to reducing food waste and helping the world to think differently about how we source food. Creating a new supply chain is key to reducing food waste. Food Waste by 50 percent.

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U.S. Bank Expands Leadership in Environmental Financing With Solar Debt Launch

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First deal closes with Longroad Energy; new product will be key to meeting bank’s environmental goals, serving growing customer needs. Bank has made.”. Bank to deepen our relationships with new and existing customers,” said Bill Gallagher, director of environmental project finance lending for USBCDC. Bank has made.

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Schneider Electric, PCAF Partner to Help Banks, Investors Measure & Report Financed Emissions

ESG Today

Under the new partnership, Schnieder Electric will leverage its sustainability consulting experience to help financial institutions improve GHG disclosures, and to integrate decarbonization strategies and implementation roadmaps into their investment profiles, after it undergoes the accreditation process by completing the PCAF Academy.

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