GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2020
These changes to our food systems could improve human and planetary health. Oliver Camp. Mon, 10/26/2020 - 01:30. On the recent World Food Day, the clarion call was clearer than ever: We must fix our food systems to improve human health, drive economic growth and save the planet from environmental collapse. The challenges facing us are wide-ranging.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Against the backdrop of a global pandemic, an economy officially in recession, and a stock market that seems increasingly divergent from the experience of most Americans today, it’s fair to say that the U.S. love affair with free markets is getting a thorough re-examination. Professor Mehrsa Baradaran’s op-ed in The New York Times this summer. The post With policy prompts, private equity fund managers can drive social benefits, too appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2020
A new study by an international team of environmental scientists in the Brazilian Amazon appears to show that redesigned conservation projects could deliver big gains for critical freshwater ecosystems – raising hopes for the futures of thousands of species. Although it occupies less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, freshwater hosts around 10% of all known species – including a third of all vertebrates.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 21, 2020
The world has never experienced as much uncertainty as it has today. The global pandemic has disrupted business, government, healthcare, and education on a global level. This extreme disruption is far more than institutional. It’s been personal, disrupting how we all live, work, and play. . At the same time, because businesses and organizations of all sizes were forced to change, technological innovation has been accelerating beyond exponential levels, jumping ahead five and, in some cases, ten
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.
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 29, 2020
SDSN and GIZ engage in improving virtual network management As SDSN networks move their activities online, Network Managers are increasingly required to manage and lead their networks and members in an all-digital environment that does not allow for physical gatherings. While SDSN's mission to promote integrated approaches to implement the SDGs and the Paris Agreement remains unchanged, the way in which local networks and their counterparts are pursuing this mission requires adaptation.
MSCI
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Investors may think that zombies live only in people’s imaginations, but these brain-munching monsters can haunt corporate boardrooms for years, eating away at a fundamental shareholder right: the right to duly elected representation.
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Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 27, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 27 – Kesha Cash has raised $55 million to look for technologies that address one of the largest market inefficiencies of our time: systemic racism. Impact America Fund’s thesis: Solutions to structural racism represent a series of multi-billion dollar investment opportunities. Cash, the fund’s sole general partner, attracted more than 65 limited partners to.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2020
A powerful documentary that aims to drive positive change in water is set to reach a global audience of millions. Brave Blue World , narrated by Liam Neeson and featuring actors and activists Matt Damon and Jaden Smith, will be available to watch on Netflix 21 October 2020, to an audience of 193 million subscribers worldwide, and available in 29 languages.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 14, 2020
I have discussed at length the importance of making sure that the problem you and your organization are facing is the correct problem to be focusing on. Currently, we are moving toward a post-pandemic “new normal” as we navigate the tidal wave of COVID-19. In one way or another, all industries were affected, but brick-and-mortar businesses were impacted the hardest, as they were forced to close by government-mandated stay-at-home orders.
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 28, 2020
The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) will host SDSN Brazil's annual conference on October 28-30. The Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) will host SDSN Brazil's annual conference on October 28, 29 and 30, in an online format and open to the public ( BRT time). With the central theme “Cooperation for an equitable future”, the meeting aims to bring together specialists and professionals from areas linked to socio-environmental issues, to discuss the
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
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2020
As Axis continues to deliver its progressive vision to innovate for a smarter and safer world, we need at all times to consider the trends in a global market that is increasing its focus on sustainable methods of operation. Sustainability is the driving force behind our operations. We recognise that customers, staff and partners are not only increasingly looking to deploy environmentally friendly products, but they are also demanding their suppliers operate in a sustainable way.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 20, 2020
A telework transition won't slash emissions unless we make car-free lifestyles viable. Hannah Budnitz. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 00:02. Even before the pandemic, the proportion of people working from home was slowly but steadily increasing. But COVID-19 has put the practice into hyperdrive. Down from an April peak of about 47 percent in the United Kingdom, recent reports suggest that 20 percent of those in employment still work exclusively from home, with many more continuing to do so at least some of t
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 7, 2020
ImpactAlpha, October 7 – Ÿnsect represents a trifecta of agrifood tech trends: alternative proteins, carbon offsets and novel farming systems. The France-based agtech company is expanding its high-tech vertical facility in Amiens, which recycles waste streams to raise mealworms for more sustainable fish and animal feed (see, “These insects feed fish that feed people”).
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Similar schemes are up and running elsewhere, such as Go Coach in Kent (image credit: Editor 5807 ). Schemes which would see passengers order on-demand bus services should be introduced in Scotland, a leading mobility charity has said. The ‘flexible bus’ initiative would allow operators to use ‘Demand Responsive Technology’ which would link local buses with the people who need them.
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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.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Given the recent release of the documentary series The Last Dance , I found this example to be more prevalent than ever. Basketball great Michael Jordan once famously stated that he had missed more than 9,000 shots, lost 300 games and missed 26 game-winning shots in his career. Following that statistical analysis of his own mistakes, he said, “I’ve failed over and over.
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 27, 2020
A strategy for putting Americans back to work based on advanced technologies, good jobs, clean energy, climate safety, and economic security. NEW YORK, 27 October – Climate change represents a profound policy challenge to America and the world – requiring a response at a sweeping scale and with unprecedented speed centered on remaking the energy foundations of our society.
MSCI
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Institutional investors are under pressure to align their strategies with a maximum global temperature increase of 1.5oC as targeted by the Paris Agreement. We examine how they can approach this while respecting other investment constraints.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 9, 2020
How to ensure circular fashion is good for people and the environment. Annelise Thim. Fri, 10/09/2020 - 00:15. This article originally was published in the BSR Insight. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the fashion industry into disarray, leaving supply chain workers without wages and causing major global brands to file for bankruptcy. In the United States alone, 2.1 million retail workers lost their jobs due to the crisis.
Speaker: Hortense Grouvel
In this new webinar, you will learn firsthand how to set up a sustainable supply chain program that will help meet increasing ESG requirements stemming from regulators, customers, consumers, and investors alike. Hortense Grouvel, ESG expert at IntegrityNext, and Sean Whelan, Global Senior Manager at Halliburton, will look at how ensuring compliance will also help you increase sustainability performance, resilience, and innovation, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your supply chain op
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Business ownership and entrepreneurship are some of the best tools we have to grow the wealth of Black communities. “The median net worth for Black business owners is 12 times higher than Black nonbusiness owners,” regardless of their level of wealth before beginning a business, according to an AEO report. If Black businesses were fully. The post Path to 15|55 has $100 million in commitments to grow Black businesses appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Carbon impact of waste down 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent from 2011. Less than 1 million tonnes of household waste sent to landfill for the first time. Plastic and glass recycling increase, paper and cardboard continues downward trend. Total household recycling rate 44.9%. Scottish households generated the equivalent of 0.44 tonnes of waste per person in 2019.
Daniel Burrus
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Every industry has products or services that are commodities. From food and beverage items to household products and daily services, commodities are everywhere and make bottom-line profits harder and harder to attain due to the fact that consumers tend to view commoditized products or services with an attitude of ambivalence. This is because, in the customers’ minds, the product or service fulfills the same need regardless of what business or organization delivers it, so paying extra for said pr
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 27, 2020
This report examines how well the United States, and US states in particular, serve communities of color by using the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a tool for evaluating performance. SDSN USA is pleased to share their newest project in conjunction with the National Center for Faith Based Initiatives and Howard University: Never More Urgent: A Preliminary Review of How the U.S. is Leaving Black, Hispanic and Indigenous Communities Behind.
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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission
Sense and Sustainability
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Elizabeth Dykstra interviews Jonathan Hillman and Alessandro Arduino to discuss how the economic impacts of coronavirus will impact the Belt and Road Project, China’s cornerstone foreign policy, and the wider implications of this on Chinese global power and regional security. This was presented and edited by Elizabeth Dykstra-McCarthy with lead researchers for this episode, Kevin Schwartz and Bilal Rahmani.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 8, 2020
David Crane is back, with a climate-tech SPAC. Heather Clancy. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 01:45. One of the hottest 2020 trends in raising capital is infiltrating climate-tech investing. . As of mid-September, the stock market had welcomed at least 82 initial public offerings this year by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) — organizations that collectively raised more than $31 billion.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 1 – If you think things already are bad, consider that we’re also hurtling towards what scientists are calling Earth’s sixth mass extinction. Biodiversity experts are ringing the alarm bells. A million species are at risk of extinction in as little as a decade. Human activity has altered nearly three-quarters of all land, The post Biodiversity summit aims to increase urgency and financing to avert ecosystem collapse appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 28, 2020
A glass waste worker in a recycling facility in Sofia, Bulgaria in May 2016. Switzerland, Sweden and Denmark have succeeded in recovering over 98% of their municipal waste on average over the last five years. Germany is now recycling half of its waste (50%), having improved year-on-year for the last five years. Despite a 12% reduction over the last five years, Turkey is still sending 88% of its waste to landfill.
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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.
Carlos Sanchez
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Like. Net-Zero emissions companies is one of the topics that everyone is discussing these days. It is one of the fastest-growing trends not only in corporate sustainability but also a business trend. The number of net-zero emissions commitments from local governments and businesses has doubled in less than a year, as many prioritize climate action in their recovery from Covid-19 according to a report published by the Data-Driven EnviroLab.
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 22, 2020
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA AR-SA VIENNA, 22 October 2020 - The COVID-19 pandemic has stalled the advancement of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). It is creating many challenges, yet also it unveils opportunities to build back better. In this context, inclusive and sustainable industrial development, which is at the core of SDG9, is expected to play a critical role in overcoming the crisis and setting countries back on the path of economic development.
Sense and Sustainability
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Editor’s Note: This article was first published by the Environmental Defense Fund, an organization focusing on creating economical policies to support clean air and water; abundant fish and wildlife; and a stable climate. The article was authored by Maurice Hall and originally appeared here. Imagine being a CEO without a clear picture of one of your company’s most important raw materials.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Certifications matter more than ever and brands should be promoting them. Suzanne Shelton. Tue, 10/06/2020 - 00:30. I’ve written quite a bit lately about how Americans are experiencing a "Maslow moment" right now. Concerns about the environment are taking a backseat to worries about basic needs — our health and our economy (at both the macro and personal level).
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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.
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