GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
One of the biggest environmental impacts is associated with the food for meat-eating pets, a product category that contributed at least 64 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually as of 2017.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Everyday investors, as well as large asset managers and institutions, are flocking to ESG and impact investing. As many as 95% of millennials. The post Seven ways U.S. retail investors can invest and bank sustainably appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Cisco CSR
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
First there was Cisco StackWise ® Virtual, providing the ability to virtualize two connected switches into a single virtual switch. Now there’s the next generation of the technology, developed by Cisco IOS XE engineers, with an array of new benefits. The biggest benefit is that this virtualization technology can now run over optical fiber, so switches can be physically located up to thousands of miles away from each other.
CSR Hub
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
CSRHub data was used as a major resource for a recent academic paper. The study examines the effect of Covid-19 on the U.S. tourism and hospitality industry, and the impact CSR practices have on firms' success responding to Covid-19.
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.
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Domestic production of renewable energy (i.e., biofuels, biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, wind) reached an all-time high in the first six months of this year, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of new data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). . The latest issue of EIA’s “Monthly Energy Review” report (with data through June 30, 2021) reveals that renewable sources accounted for 12.91% of the U.S. energy produced (and 12.71% of the energy c
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Stunning satellite images depict the recent gigantic infernos that devastated one of the coldest areas on the planet. Last month fires burning across Siberia – known for its cold and harsh winters – were said to be bigger than all the fires burning across the globe combined. The images were released by the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO) to mark Earth Observation Week (6-10 September).
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Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 22 – With less than six weeks until the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, global leaders are stirring to (modest) action. The post China pledges to end (foreign) coal financing appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
by Lisa Sheppard, Prairie Research Institute Climate change affects cities, and cities affect the climate. Urban areas are hotspots for heat waves, flooding, and air pollution that ultimately affect human health and welfare.
CSR Hub
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The researchers at StockSnips have been transforming unstructured data into financial sentiment insights for several years. Their AI / ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) based system reads thousands of articles and tags the relevant snippets to derive a quantified investor sentiment measure that could drive stock performance. StockSnips has now developed an ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) signal leveraging the platform used for its Financial Media Sentiment.
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Swiss sustainable technology firm ABB unveiled what it calls the world's fast EV charger, delivering 100km of range in less than three minutes to up to four vehicles at once. Available in Europe by the end of 2021, and in the US in 2022, the Terra 360 all-in-one modular charger has a maximum output of 360 kW and is capable of fully charging any electric car in 15 minutes or less.
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
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Bath University’s recent paper identifies the potential for GHG emissions savings from biogas utilisation. In Wiltshire, Malaby Biogas’s Bore Hill Farm Biodigester was the case study in a research project published by Bath University and supported by Supergen Bioenergy Hub. Using real world data from 2019, the paper sets out the opportunity for massively improving the climate benefits of recycling food waste to produce renewable energy and green fertiliser for farmers.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Young, companies thrive by embracing sustainability. Here's where to start.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 6, 2021
Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha contributing editor Imogen Rose-Smith, a longtime senior writer for Institutional Investor, contributes a bi-weekly column on the policies, practices and strategies of. The post Pension funds are enjoying spectacular returns, sometimes at the expense of their beneficiaries appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Read the full story at Recycling Today. Nth Cycle, a metal processing and recycling technology company based in Boston, has been awarded a $250,000 grant by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) through its InnovateMass program. The grant money will go toward commercializing Nth Cycle’s clean and modular electro-extraction technology.
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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.
CSR Hub
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Many companies spend time and money trying to make sure that the ESG data they report has been properly collected and communicated. One system that supports this is the AA1000 Assurance standard. AccountAbility publishes, distributes and administers the standard. The licensed assurance providers have the license to apply the standard to their clients.
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
French-headquartered beauty products company L’Oreal has reached carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 emissions across its facilities in the US. L’Oreal made the announcement during the Climate Week NYC that its 25 facilities including manufacturing, distribution, administrative and research, and innovation sites across 12 states in the US are now carbon neutral.
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later. In this inspiring talk, he shares his hard-won insights on overcoming fear, self-doubt and anxiety that could help anyone endure life's challenges. (This talk contains graphic images.). Former NFL quarterback Alex Smith almost died after a particularly rough tackle snapped his leg in 2018 -- yet he was back on the field just two years later
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Home care workers rarely get the recognition or resources they deserve for their labor and efforts.
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
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 14 – Talk about negative externalities. False information intended to mislead viewers on climate, COVID-19, racial justice and other issues may drive. The post Disinformation poses systemic risks – so universal owners are pressing media companies to renounce it appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
by Sarah Thebaud and Catherine Taylor (University of California Santa Barbara) The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
CSR Hub
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Originally published on Skytop. Many of us have recently pondered the question: which vaccine is better—Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J? Those of us interested in sustainability may also want to know which of these companies has the best ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) performance?
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
New York-based National Grid US envisions a “hydrogen hub” on Long Island that it says will help the state and city meet net-zero carbon goals in the coming decades. The utility shared those goals and ideas as part of Climate Week NYC. National Grid US had developed a vision highlighting Long Island as an ideal location to cluster hydrogen production, storage, and demand.
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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
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Twerking is mainstream now. but do you know where it came from? Superstar Lizzo traces booty shaking to a traditional West African dance and tells how Black women across generations kept the rhythm alive, from blues and jazz singers to modern rap and hip-hop performers. With her characteristic energy, she shares how twerking empowered her to love her own body -- and explains why understanding its origins helps protect Black culture from erasure and misappropriation.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Sponsored: The movement to make American cities more sustainable, healthy and equitable has a powerful, unassuming ally: The city bus.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 13 – With a new membership program and online investment platform, the Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative aims to accelerate the flow of. The post Catholic investors mobilize to steward church assets toward impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
by Mojtaba Sadeghn (Boise State University) John Abatzoglou (University of California, Merced), and Mohammad Reza Alizadeh (McGill University) The Western U.S. is experiencing another severe fire season, and a recent study shows that even high mountain areas once considered too wet to burn are at increasing risk as the climate warms.
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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.
CSR Hub
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Cynthia Figge, our CEO and Co-founder, was a panelist on the 13th episode of Syndio's Fairness at Work Webinar: How to Incorporate Pay Equity into your ESG Strategy. Cynthia was joined by Lisa Edwards, President and COO of Diligent Corp., and moderator Maria Colacurcio, Syndio CEO.
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Preliminary findings of a joint investigation into the freeze that left millions in Texas without power for days last February highlighted an increasing frequency of extreme cold weather events, as well as the devastation caused by the failure of natural gas-fired plants. The joint report issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) cited freezing and natural gas fuel supply issues, including the fai
Good.is: Planet
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Most of us don't think much about seagrass. Sure, it helps stabilize the ocean floor, maintains water quality, and houses and feeds a ton of marine life, but since we can't use seagrass to wrap a spicy-tuna roll most people never come into contact with it. Robert Orth, a marine biologist at the Virginia Institute of Marine Sciences, or VIMS, is not like most people.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The industry recognizes the need to share lessons, which is one reason you’ve seen companies including Microsoft, Shopify and Swiss Re all publish playbooks about how they are selecting and valuing projects that have verifiable permanence.
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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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