GreenBiz
JUNE 16, 2021
5 reasons Home Depot and Lowe’s must weed out toxic weed killers. Caroline Boden. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 01:00. Consumers should be able to trust that the products on store shelves are safe for them to use. However, a recent analysis shows that many herbicides sold by home and garden giants Home Depot and Lowe’s contain ingredients known to be highly hazardous.
Renewable Energy World
JUNE 18, 2021
by Mickey Francis, EIA. In 2020, consumption of renewable energy in the United States grew for the fifth year in a row, reaching a record high of 11.6 quadrillion British thermal units (Btu), or 12% of total U.S. energy consumption. Renewable energy was the only source of U.S. energy consumption that increased in 2020 from 2019; fossil fuel and nuclear consumption declined.
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Impact Alpha
JUNE 8, 2021
ImpactAlpha, June 8 – Mandatory climate reporting is coming, as companies and governments coalesce around the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure. Just. The post Tallying the financial risks of biodiversity loss appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Daniel Burrus
JUNE 30, 2021
We are in an interesting time in history, when transformative digital disruptions have their foot on the gas and are accelerating at exponential rates. Every industry is facing disruption in a multitude of ways, and it is now up to business leaders and their organizations to implement my Anticipatory Organization ® Model and understand and identify the future certainties of Hard Trends and how to leverage them to become the disruptor before someone else does.
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.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 17, 2021
Read the full story at Fast Company. The growing sector of businesses working on environmental change can be hard to navigate. These tips will help you focus.
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 30, 2021
Victoria Judd, a lawyer at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, considers the sustainability credentials of biomass, and what this bodes for its future. In the aftermath of BREXIT and in view of COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021, the UK has been focussing on decarbonisation in relation to its infrastructure and power offerings. Multiple initiatives have been launched: the UK Infrastructure Bank has been set up to prioritise investment in projects that tackle climate change, there are efforts to
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Renewable Energy World
JUNE 29, 2021
The 16-GW Baihetan hydropower plant on the upstream branch of China’s Yangtze River has begun generating electricity for the first time, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV. CCTV reported that the project’s first two 1-GW turbines will start up after a three-day trial. The project will eventually consist of 16 such units, making its total generation capacity second only to the 22.4-GW Three Gorges Dam once it is fully completed in July 2022.
Impact Alpha
JUNE 21, 2021
ImpactAlpha, June 21 – All of a sudden, there is a public market for public benefit corporations. In the decade or so since the. The post A stock market test for stakeholder capitalism as public benefit corporations go public appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Strategic Sustainability Consulting
JUNE 30, 2021
Everyone loves a TED Talk. Here’s one of our favorites: The topic of climate change seems boring, technical and not relevant for the majority of people. And without understanding how it affects us as personally, in our own neighborhoods, people are not inspired to take action. The solution, according to Communications Specialist and Environmental Advocate John Marshall, is improving how we talk about climate change.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 21, 2021
by Antonia Law (Keele University) The Earth’s surface is splotched with 117 million lakes. Some are scarcely more than ponds, while others are so big they can be seen from space.
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
JUNE 4, 2021
Image credit: Darrell Nash , CC BY-SA 2.0 license). Environmental activists hailed a decision by a court in The Hague on 26 May, which ruled that Shell must reduce its CO2 emissions by 45% within 10 years (compared to 2019 levels). The “historic verdict has enormous consequences for Shell and other big polluters globally”, said Friends of the Earth Netherlands ( Milieudefensie ) which brought the action, in collaboration with 17,000 co-plaintiffs and six other organisations.
GreenBiz
JUNE 1, 2021
A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid. Mike De Socio. Tue, 06/01/2021 - 01:45. In the accelerating push to electrify transportation, one big obstacle always comes up: The grid. How will the electrical grid handle so many vehicles charging at once? Especially when fast-charging stations gulp down prodigious amounts of power? These are valid questions, and often utilities need to make improvements to the grid before installing significant charging infrastructure.
Renewable Energy World
JUNE 23, 2021
By Bill Ireland, Logan Energy. This year’s COP26 summit is widely viewed as one of the last chances to fulfil the 2015 Paris climate agreement and ensure meaningful progress is made towards tackling our net zero targets and the climate emergency. Hydrogen is one of the energy solutions that can significantly address climate change and has a vital role to play in decarbonization.
Impact Alpha
JUNE 7, 2021
Climate technologies have become better and more affordable. Renewable energy can compete on cost with power from coal and natural-gas plants. The improving. The post Yes, impact-first catalytic capital is still needed for early-stage climate solutions appeared first on Impact Alpha.
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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.
Living Green Tech
JUNE 30, 2021
If you compare your recent laptops to the ones you had five years ago, you will find a lot of differences in their hardware and software. For instance, Windows 8 or 7 are slightly slower in function than Windows 10, while the latest macOS has various design features that make data management easier. Similarly, you can also see more space and rapid processors in the newer models of laptops and computers.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 16, 2021
by Michael Childers (Colorado State University) If you’re headed out into the wild this summer, you may need to jump online and book a reservation before you go. For the second consecutive year, reservations are required to visit Yosemite, Rocky Mountain and Glacier national parks.
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 21, 2021
An EV charging station (image credit: Vattenfall , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license). According to figures released on 17 June by power management firm Eaton, half (51%) of NHS trusts in the UK have installed EV Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) on-site for their staff, patients and the wider community. While this would seem to be a positive step towards a low-carbon future, a similar proportion (53%) of NHS trusts are either behind on decarbonisation targets or do not have a clear set of emissions reductio
GreenBiz
JUNE 3, 2021
5 circular economy startups we've got our eyes on. Sherrie Totoki. Thu, 06/03/2021 - 01:15. This week, we announced five startups pitching June 17 at Accelerate at Circularity 21. Accelerate is a fast pitch competition featuring startups across the circular economy value chain. Climate tech startups, and investments into them, are growing. In 2020, investments into early stage climate tech companies topped $60 billion and grew at a faster rate than all VC investments from 2013 to 2019.
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
Renewable Energy World
JUNE 7, 2021
Sangha Systems, developers of an 82-MW cryptocurrency mining facility at a former steel mill in Hennepin, Illinois announced that it has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with AEP OnSite Partners to develop a 2 – 5-MW behind-the-meter solar power array to begin to migrate its electricity consumption towards clean energy. Sangha Systems, through its subsidiary 82 River North, said it will generate additional value by using sensor technology to track and trace every kilowatt-hour flowing between the
Impact Alpha
JUNE 23, 2021
ImpactAlpha, June 23 — Arlan Hamilton created Backstage Capital in 2015 to back “underestimated” founders and unlock value (see, “Arlan Hamilton, Backstage Capital”). The post Backstage Capital portfolio companies raise follow-on investments appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Daniel Burrus
JUNE 2, 2021
During this unique period of technology-driven transformation, the education sector has so far been slow to embrace the power of digital tools that can be used to accelerate learning. Institutions spend time, energy, and money protecting and defending conventional teaching methods while casting aside new, transformative ways in which we can adequately prepare young children and even adults for the ever-evolving world in front of us.
Environmental News Bits
JUNE 16, 2021
I-Pollinate is a research initiative designed to collect state-wide pollinator data for studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Citizen scientists participate by collecting data on monarch egg and caterpillar abundance, pollinator visitation to ornamental flowers, and state bee demographics.
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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
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 17, 2021
Twenty-four hour zone will drive improvements in air quality and improve the health and well-being of city residents and visitors. Proven ANPR camera monitoring and enforcement solution at the heart of the scheme, says Siemens. Solution delivers industry-leading image quality and number plate read accuracy. The beginning of June saw Birmingham City Council launch its new Clean Air Zone (CAZ), with the scheme being enforced (from 14 June onwards).
GreenBiz
JUNE 2, 2021
Better batteries will get us to an electrified future. Mike De Socio. Wed, 06/02/2021 - 00:04. The mass adoption of electric vehicles — and, well, electric everything — will rely heavily on cheap, dependable batteries. While the cost of lithium-ion batteries has dropped dramatically , the technology still leaves something to be desired. Creating new types of batteries that are lighter, lower-cost and more durable will allow big jumps in the performance of electric vehicles and devices.
Renewable Energy World
JUNE 14, 2021
GE Renewable Energy and LafargeHolcim have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore circular economy solutions using materials from decommissioned wind turbines. The companies are exploring new ways of recycling wind blades, as well as how wind turbine blades can be turned into sustainable construction materials to build new wind farms.
Impact Alpha
JUNE 17, 2021
The promise of freedom was kept from enslaved people in Galveston, Texas for two and half years after the Emancipation Proclamation. On June. The post Celebrating Juneteenth through community-based lending for vibrant neighborhoods appeared first on Impact Alpha.
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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.
GreenBiz
JUNE 29, 2021
Addressing biodiversity authentically and effectively. Takeshi Yamada. Tue, 06/29/2021 - 00:10. Biodiversity provides humanity and our economies with the resources needed to thrive. However, the planet is experiencing a great loss of biodiversity due to overfishing, deforestation and pollution. Humans and our planet’s ecosystem are inextricably linked and as our planet warms, the threat to ecosystems is a threat to us.
GreenBiz
JUNE 16, 2021
Breaking the cycle with upcycled food. Jesse Klein. Wed, 06/16/2021 - 03:45. Soon — just as the plastic milk gallon in the dairy aisle and the beer can in the alcohol section have the three arrows signaling the packaging is recyclable — food products at grocery stores will have a new label to indicate the product is made with upcycled ingredients. .
GreenBiz
JUNE 4, 2021
Second quarter food startup roundup. Jim Giles. Fri, 06/04/2021 - 02:30. Welcome to the second quarter edition of Food Weekly’s startup roundup. Here are the companies that caught my eye over the past few months for snagging funding, releasing products or breaking the mold with unexpected technologies. Kula Bio. Nitrogen compounds are heroes and villains on a global scale.
GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2021
Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains. Jean Haggerty. Wed, 06/09/2021 - 00:10. In a net-zero carbon world, the low-carbon solution wins. With this in mind, the remaining years of this decade will be defined by tackling value chain emissions. These Scope 3 emissions often are seen as the third rail of climate policy. Right now, the corporate gold standard is net zero well before 2050, and companies at the net-zero forefront are saying that they want to halve their Scop
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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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