GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Harder but not impossible: COVID-19 and the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2015, the world, acting through the United Nations, set in place a system of 17 very ambitious goals to guide humanity’s development toward sustainability through 2030. Sustainable Development Goals, also known as the Global Goals, over the past few years.

Development 485

Development Climate Change Digitalization Banking 485

3BL Media

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The world is watching as tens of thousands of leaders gather for the 28 th UN Climate Change Conference ( COP28 ) at Expo City in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12. Climate change poses an unparalleled challenge that necessitates collective effort – a challenge no single entity can tackle alone.

Climate Change 261

Climate Change Paris Agreement Supply Chains Supply Chain 261

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. When Glasgow hosted COP26 in 2021, bringing together 120 world leaders and more than 40,000 participants, the UK was seen as a world leader in the battle against climate change.

Climate Change 82

Climate Change Net Zero Stranded Assets Paris Agreement 82

Green Project Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The challenges we face—from climate change to biodiversity loss—demand urgent and transformative action. While sustainable development has been a guiding principle for decades, it has become increasingly clear that its framework is insufficient for the times we live in. The global landscape of sustainability is evolving rapidly.

Regenerative 130

Regenerative Development Climate Change 130

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It advocates for investments in proactive risk reduction and the development of resilient supply chain networks. Technology and Innovation: A significant portion of the article is devoted to the role of technology and innovation in combating the challenges posed by climate change and flooding.

Climate Change 289

Climate Change Supply Chains Supply Chain Logistics 289

3BL Media

JULY 17, 2024

It’s the characteristics of the latter that make compliance carbon markets the secret weapon against climate change. For an example of how this happens, check out this clip from John Oliver, or this one from later in the same program Markets can be a powerful force for good when it comes to combating climate change.

Climate Change 260

Climate Change Carbon Offsets Decarbonize Greenwashing 260

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

But that’s the mandate of Simon Stiell, the former environment minister of Grenada who is now the United Nations’ climate chief – the man most responsible for achieving the Paris Agreement goal of limiting climate change to 1.5°C The same report,” Stiell noted, “says climate action will cost less than a sixth of that.”

Paris Agreement 157

Paris Agreement Climate Change Net Zero Development 157

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Declaration brings to light the tangible commitments undertaken by dairy operators worldwide towards the various UN Sustainable Development Goals, and sends a clear message to governments, decision-makers and the public on the dynamism of the dairy sector.

Climate Change 246

Climate Change Development 246

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Project categories eligible for investment under the framework include green buildings, renewable and clean energy, energy efficiency, resource conservation, decarbonization solutions, and climate change adaptation.

Green Bonds 109

Green Bonds Development Decarbonize Digitalization 109

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Credit: Frank Michael Photography, Windsor, Ontario, Canada With this knowledge, Chandrasekera and her team went to work on developing and promoting cutting-edge, human-based methods that not only reduce animal suffering but promise precise, cost-effective and faster results. “At

Academics 354

Academics Climate Change Development 354

3BL Media

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The problem Climate change is not gender neutral and our response shouldnt be either. Women are disproportionately impacted by climate change and biodiversity risks. Effective efforts to combat climate change should enable women to be drivers of locally led mitigation, adaptation, and nature-based solutions.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Development 130

GreenBiz

MAY 21, 2021

This year’s awards were the first to be held since that development. . At that time, she reflected: "I learned that the first step towards helping others develop motivation to embrace sustainability is to question our own vision and motivation and identify how and why sustainability aligns with our core values.".

Climate Change 542

Climate Change Regenerative Waste Development 542

Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

At the close of every year, the conscience of the world goes on display at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference. Moreover, the UN’s visionary commitment to develop a more just, tolerant society as part of its Paris Agreement goals also looks shaky when it works with an authoritarian family dictatorship.

Greenwashing 284

Greenwashing Paris Agreement Climate Change Development 284

3BL Media

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Williams, a globally recognized leader at the nexus of energy technology and policy, brings over 40 years of expertise to support Climate Vault’s mission of verifiably reducing and removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Throughout my career, I’ve worked to advance pioneering solutions that can make a real impact on climate change.

Climate Change 162

Climate Change Net Zero Development 162

GreenBiz

APRIL 13, 2021

And while social, human and natural capital are all critical, financial capital is the one form that systemically fails the companies and leaders working on the most impactful solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals. ESG funds, including those focused on climate change mitigation, do not fare better. percent Black and 3.5

Climate Change 456

Climate Change Development 456

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Australia has signed back up to a global climate change fund for developing countries after an almost five-year absence, reversing a Morrison-era snub to international community. The post Australia rejoins global climate fund initiative, reversing Morrison snub appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Climate Change 323

Climate Change Development 323

3BL Media

JANUARY 22, 2025

International Olympic Committee news As world leaders meet at COP29 to agree actions to address the climate crisis, a new study illustrates how effective climate action could reduce the impact of climate change on winter sport. These decisions are supported by extensive consultation and scientific evidence.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Paris Agreement Academics Development 130

3BL Media

MARCH 31, 2025

Tsoi kicked off her presentation by giving an overview of Cascales origins and its vision to convene stakeholders across the industry on a pre-competitive basis to develop a common approach to measuring sustainability. Decarbonization remains a critical focus for the industry.

Manufacturing 147

Manufacturing Decarbonize Supply Chains Supply Chain 147

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

“These small grants pack a big punch,” says Jennifer Adkins of the Delaware Nature Society, “Each one provides critical resources for a project that provides cleaner water, air, habitat, or energy locally; together they make Delaware and the region healthier today, and more resilient to the negative impacts of climate change in the future.”

Development 245

Development Net Zero Climate Change Decarbonize 245

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity. To protect forests, scientists have developed Forest 4.0,

Climate Change 116

Climate Change Development 116

Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 18, 2024

But its true: Canada and the world made enormous strides addressing climate change and building a cleaner economy. By 2030, existing climate policies are expected to prevent 226 megatons of emissions the same amount as current emissions from Quebec and Ontario combined.

Stranded Assets 284

Stranded Assets Climate Change Clean Technology Decarbonize 284

GreenBiz

JANUARY 13, 2022

Date/Time: January 13, 2022 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) Reducing emissions across all sectors is critical if we are to combat climate change. With the passage of the infrastructure bill and the urgent need to improve and expand our cities, it’s critical that we build in a way that is both resilient and sustainable.

Climate Change 456

Climate Change Development 456

3BL Media

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights Demand for organizations to respond to climate change comes from many directions: Investors An estimated 85% of investors consider ESG* factors when making investment decisions. And yet, the path forward isnt always clear.

Climate Change 147

Climate Change Development 147

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Trends in Sustainable Investing: The evolution of policies and regulations (69%) and the development of market standards (51%) continue to be leading trends, along with a focus on AI and data analytics (65%). Sustainable Development Priorities : Addressing climate change and the clean energy transition are a clear priority for respondents.

Sustainable Investment 162

Sustainable Investment Data Analytics Analytics Impact Investing 162

3BL Media

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Four Associates delivered thoughtful insights from differing geographical perspectives on climate change mitigation to COP28 attendees in Dubai as a global team. Our team joined BBC’s “The Climate and Us” series, which focused on the health impacts of climate change.

Climate Change 147

Climate Change Development 147

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Amidst four concurrent crises — health, economic, race relations and climate — one stand-out 2020 development has been the rebound of major stock markets and, particularly, the growing performance and prominence of environment, social and governance (ESG) traded funds. ESG investments: Exponential potential or surfing one wave?

Climate Change 459

Climate Change Sustainable Investment CDP Development 459

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Following two weeks of intensive negotiations, the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended with an agreement to triple climate change-related finance flows to developing nations to $300 billion annually over the next decade, and with significant progress towards the development of international carbon markets.

Paris Agreement 127

Paris Agreement Climate Change Development 127

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

A June medical study links air pollution and extreme heat from climate change to pregnancy risk that disproportionately affects Black women. All aspects of sustainability including community development, building design and product engineering require user input. This discrimination extends to healthcare and environmental harm.

Climate Change 521

Climate Change Manufacturing Development 521

3BL Media

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This project exemplifies our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of solutions that address the pressing issue of climate change. We are immensely proud of the dedication and hard work of our teams and partners who have made this possible." Find out more at slb.com. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Net Zero 147

Net Zero Climate Change Decarbonize Digitalization 147

3BL Media

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Originally published on SIA By Renee Thompson, Wesco International; Chair, SIA Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting have become crucial practices for organizations worldwide as they strive to address climate change and meet stakeholder expectations.

CDP 130

CDP EPA Climate Change Development 130

Corporate Knights

APRIL 30, 2024

Despite these efforts, systemic challenges hinder progress, underscoring the complex interplay between sustainability, finance and international cooperation in addressing climate change. The African Development Bank estimates that Africa incurs annual losses of between $7 and $15 billion (all dollar figures are U.S.)

Green Bonds 301

Green Bonds Climate Change Development Carbon Offsets 301

GreenBiz

JULY 22, 2020

Microsoft president Brad Smith said that the initiative would help companies at all stages of their decarbonization journey turn climate commitments into "real progress" towards net zero. No one company can address the climate crisis alone," he added. The business world of the future cannot look like it does now. "No

Net Zero 471

Net Zero Climate Change Decarbonize Shipping 471

3BL Media

APRIL 1, 2025

Predicting hunger and malnutrition In Eastern Africa, Modeling Early Risk Indicators to Anticipate Malnutrition ( MERIAM ) is Action Against Hungers latest early warning tool under development. Pilots are currently under development in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South Sudan.

Climate Change 147

Climate Change Analytics Development 147

3BL Media

MARCH 21, 2025

Water stewardship and sustainable business strategy The first key point Emilio underscored was the irrefutable link between climate change and water scarcity: From severe water shortages to heat waves to water pollution, the impacts of climate change are increasingly expressed through our water systems.

Climate Change 130

Climate Change Chief Sustainability Officer Supply Chains Supply Chain 130

ESG Today

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) announced the release of SRS ED 1, a new draft climate-related disclosure standard for governments and other private sector entities, which would be the first sustainability reporting standard for the public sector.

Climate Change 104

Climate Change Banking Development 104

3BL Media

AUGUST 22, 2024

By leading two initiatives focused on economic development and climate change mitigation, WEC and its partners will work to address gender-specific barriers to sustainable growth. About WEC: The World Environment Center advances sustainable development through corporate business practices. The additional $2.5

Climate Change 278

Climate Change Development 278

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

“Today’s agreement shows once again that finance and markets will play a central role in achieving the world’s shared goal of preventing the worst impacts of climate change. Backsliding on U.S. About Ceres Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world.

Paris Agreement 130

Paris Agreement Climate Change Clean Technology Development 130