GreenBiz
MAY 4, 2020
If we had to place on a time delay the impact of headlines, we likely would see the warnings from medical experts and scientists having the strongest impact in building lasting memories for us all.
Impact Alpha
MAY 13, 2020
ImpactAlpha’s David Bank challenged investors to “10x” impact investing, to grow total assets under management from billions to trillions and to develop “moonshot ideas” that could catalytically grow our impact. Solutions flowed in ranging from meeting the immediate needs of the crisis, to laying the foundations for long-term change around themes such as climate change, the.
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Daniel Burrus
MAY 28, 2020
If you were to ask anyone in your organization to outline their daily responsibilities, you’d likely get a list that includes position titles rather than responsibilities, like sales or information technology. But what about something more crucial to the overall goals of the organization, like innovation? It is likely that employees don’t think of their role as being part of innovation, either for a lack of understanding of what innovation means at the company or the literal thought that their d
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 20, 2020
This article is sponsored by RRC. RRC is a well-established health and safety and environmental management training provider, with over 90 years experience of delivering high-quality training and education worldwide. It offers a range of IEMA environmental management courses, suitable for all with interest or responsibilities for Environmental Management.
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
MAY 29, 2020
The Master’s in Development Practice (MDP) is a two-year graduate degree program focusing on sustainable development practice. The program was launched in 2008, established at Columbia University in 2009 and has rapidly expanded to about 38 academic institutions (and growing!) in 26 countries since then. Hundreds of students have graduated from the program, joining a pool of alumni and students in what is known as the MDP Student & Alumni Advisory Council (SAAC).
Michael Connor
MAY 28, 2020
by Gael O’Brien. Paul H. O’Neill , former U.S. Treasury Secretary and former chairman and CEO of Alcoa had a clear point of view about how to achieve organizational excellence. From the time he was a teenager working construction in Alaska, he was a collector of ideas and observations about human behavior. He died last month of cancer. I had the privilege of spending several hours interviewing him one summer afternoon in 2009.
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Impact Alpha
MAY 13, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 12 – The GIIN has launched the Response, Recovery and Resilience Investment Coalition. The ‘R3 Coalition’ aims to identify opportunities to invest in health interventions and access to capital and direct new capital to fill COVID financing gaps. The Global Impact Investing Network will coordinate deal flow across multiple networks, including Aspen Network.
Daniel Burrus
MAY 20, 2020
We all manage something in our lives. Whether we manage other people, an entire organization, sales or even just ourselves, management is part of our everyday lives and includes careful planning, well-thought-out direction and a sense of control. What happens when we apply that definition of management to the concept of opportunity? What if we were to identify and act upon opportunity much as we arrange and then manage a meeting, a project or some other form of responsibility that takes place ea
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 18, 2020
This article is sponsored by Eliquo Hydrok. Eliquo Hydrok have added two new Mecana technologies to their existing Pile Cloth Media Filtration (PCMF) systems available for the UK Water and Wastewater markets. Drinking Water & Surface Water Pre-Filtration. Eliquo Hydrok have the UK distribution for the Mecana Pile Cloth Filter Media within their portfolio of Clean Water Treatment Processes, Drinking Water and Surface Water pre-filtration treatment utilising the Mecana Optifiber PES-14-DW® pil
Sense and Sustainability
MAY 27, 2020
After years of improvement in the stocks, North Sea Cod is once again on the decline , and the period of optimistic, certified “sustainability” now seems to be over. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), a body that issues certifications of “sustainability” to inform consumers, had to withdraw its certification of North Sea Cod’s sustainability in 2019.
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
MSCI
MAY 27, 2020
How ESG indexes have evolved over the past 30 years: A Q&A with Stuart Doole, head of new index development at MSCI, about his conversations with investors since the COVID19 crisis started, the growth of ESG investing and how MSCI Research uses AI and machine learning in developing its ESG indexes.
GreenBiz
MAY 21, 2020
Why Nature’s Path went ‘regenerative organic’. Heather Clancy. Thu, 05/21/2020 - 00:46. The term "regenerative agriculture" has become two of the biggest buzzwords in nature-based climate solutions. But how many farms and food companies can say they follow both regenerative and organic practices? Canadian cereal and snack company Nature’s Path — the largest organic breakfast and snack company in North America — hopes to get more agricultural organizations focused on the nuances of those adjectiv
Impact Alpha
MAY 27, 2020
Impact investing was created to revolutionize capital markets. Instead, we are replicating them. This needs to change. The good news is, the structures we need to reform the capital system already exist. COVID provides an opportunity for impact investors to step into a leadership role within capital markets, as the amount of private and public. The post 10 ways to redesign venture finance for a more inclusive post-COVID world appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Daniel Burrus
MAY 6, 2020
A well-worn cliché says there are only two things you can be certain about: death and taxes. With apologies to those who agree with that statement, there are many, many more examples of out-and-out certainties. Was Sunday followed by Monday last week? Absolutely. Will that be the case next week? You can count on it. A more timely and, in some ways, comforting example involves the ever-changing situation we find ourselves in today with COVID-19.
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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.
Carlos Sanchez
MAY 27, 2020
Like. Climate change is a major threat to human existence that require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society. Multinational companies have the resources and capabilities to play a key role in catalyzing this change. While most companies have implemented carbon footprint reduction programs in their factories, buildings and fleets, not many have yet mastered how to tackle the emissions of their supply chains.
Sustainable Development Network
MAY 25, 2020
The case for SDSN Black Sea Normal 0 21 false false false DE X-NONE X-NONE In 2015, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – “a plan for people, planet and prosperity”, which includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that service as a roadmap for the national and international policies that should be implemented to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
AAEE
MAY 21, 2020
Today, the environment is at a risk. With rising pollution levels, deforestation, and more, environmental engineers are someone who can help reduce the risk and safeguard the environment. They aren’t your ordinary nature lovers. In fact, they are professionals with a scientific mind who generally take care of exceeding pollution levels, manage hazardous waste, preservation… The post Environmental Engineers – Why Is This The Career Of The Future?
GreenBiz
MAY 19, 2020
Rebuilding recycling to go circular. Keefe Harrison. Mon, 05/18/2020 - 18:18. This article is part of our Paradigm Shift series, produced by nonprofit PYXERA Global, on the diverse solutions driving the transition to a circular economy. See the full collection of stories and upcoming webinars with the authors here. After the coronavirus pandemic has passed, the world will need solutions to repair our economy in a way that protects both the planet and its people.
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
MAY 14, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 14 – Kenya’s musicians, DJs, fashion designers, visual artists, event planners, chefs and other creatives are on the frontlines of COVID’s economic shocks. Half of Kenya’s creative professionals have seen 80% or more of their normal income disappear, as events were cancelled, creative spaces closed and tourism stopped, according to Nairobi-based HEVA Fund, an.
Daniel Burrus
MAY 13, 2020
Post-Pandemic Success Will Be Determined by What You Do Now , Not What You Do Post-Pandemic. No one ever thought that starting in this new decade, our booming economy and flourishing job market would be placed on “pause” due to a worldwide outbreak of a virus, yet here we are. . 2020 has been an interesting year to say the least, but there are obvious similarities between the COVID-19 pandemic and digital disruption.
Sense and Sustainability
MAY 20, 2020
In the second and final part of his interview the author’s interview with Chris Ahlfeldt , Founder and Director of Blue Horizon Energy , and impact and sustainability advisor, Chris provides his thoughts on South Africa’s internationally commended renewable energy auction programme, how the next generation of young South African energy leaders can be identified and empowered and shares some of his hopes for the future.
Good.is: Planet
MAY 20, 2020
This article first appeared on The Conversation. You can read it here. New York City's experience as the epicenter of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak is raising questions about urban living. Quarantined residents worry about the future in a city known for its tight quarters and full theaters. But cities have long had to transform themselves to overcome disease.
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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
MSCI
MAY 19, 2020
COVID-19 unleashed a torrent of sharp movements across global financial markets. We highlight five key lessons for investors regarding global investing, managing factors, active management, indexed investing and ESG investing.
GreenBiz
MAY 18, 2020
Reusable packaging in the time of COVID-19. Tom Szaky. Mon, 05/18/2020 - 01:00. The novel coronavirus had cases on every continent except Antarctica when it was declared a global pandemic March 11. The crisis was brewing long before, and the United States federal emergency and stay-at-home orders would come after, but it was in that official moment of alarm that consumer behavior, and business’s response to it, changed across the country.
Impact Alpha
MAY 26, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 26 – Sustainable funds outperformed their conventional peers in the first quarter downturn and held their own in the April bounce back (see, “Sustainable investments are growing, and outperforming, in a volatile market”). The outperformance was initially attributed to underexposure to the energy sector, which cratered in Q1. As a fuller picture emerges, The post Focus on workers, customers and governance drive ESG outperformance amid COVID uncertainty appeared first on ImpactAlp
Sustainable Development Network
MAY 14, 2020
Now more than ever, it is essential that we understand where people are located, what conditions they are facing, what infrastructure is available, and what basic services they can access. Fortunately, gridded population data have emerged as an important resource for delivering actionable data in challenging circumstances, including in disaster response and health and infectious disease monitoring.
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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
MAY 7, 2020
Like. So here you have the most boring article I had written up to now: a sustainability Jargon dictionary. Continue reading to understand my motivations for jumping into such a task. Sustainability will be one day in all aspects of our life and inside our companies. Until that day, we need to translate the sustainability jargon used by Experts, Reporters or Activists into a language that can be understood by a wider audience.
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
MAY 4, 2020
There is a wide range of definitions for “what makes a smart city”. It’s a question that doesn’t have a straight and universal answer as it means different things to different people. Another question that’s at least as important is “how do you create a city smart”. Because no matter what it means to you, a city needs a strategy to achieve that goal.
Michael Connor
MAY 28, 2020
by Gael O’Brien. Reopening businesses in a still-uncertain pandemic invites leaders to shape an approach that supports the work ahead. A first step depends on whether leaders can transform the buzz words “we’re in this together” into an authentic community working together to overcome obstacles. The pandemic’s assault exposed a lack of preparedness at every level in the U.S. and globally.
GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2020
How cosmetics retailer Lush is making purposeful profit through circularity. Katrina Shum. Tue, 05/12/2020 - 01:30. This article is part of our Paradigm Shift series, produced by nonprofit PYXERA Global, on the diverse solutions driving the transition to a circular economy. See the full collection of stories and upcoming webinars with the authors here.
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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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