GreenBiz

MAY 24, 2021

5 companies that are using nature to redefine good design. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 05/24/2021 - 01:40. When most people think about good design, they might think of an Eames lounge chair, an iPhone or Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture. Harmonizing functional perfection with a clean and timeless form, good design is often celebrated for its endurance and ability to remain relevant and adored for decades or even centuries.

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Green Project Management

MAY 1, 2021

There is an ongoing debate about whether it is better to be a specialist or a generalist in the marketplace. Some recruiters have provided a recommendation of playing it safe by positioning yourself as a “specialist, with breadth.” In a Forbes article they recommended being a specialist in your topic and desire, and being a […]. The post The importance of being multi-disciplinary with Sustainable Project Management appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a t

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Impact Alpha

MAY 4, 2021

It’s a warm April day in Lagos, Nigeria. Fifteen people are sitting in a circle in a conference room, for a ceremony called. The post Outsiders get the bulk of venture capital in Africa. Peer-selection can change the game. appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

A length of steel pipe and a heart monitor are the unlikely tools underpinning new research which suggests that trees may work together to form resource-sharing networks, helping the group collectively overcome environmental challenges. The findings, laid out in a paper published on 3 May in Communications Biology , seem to offer fresh insight into how forests around the world might adapt to the increasing environmental stresses of climate change.

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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.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 21, 2021

Andrea Marpillero-Colomina , The New School. The global auto industry has begun a historic shift from gas- and diesel-fueled cars to electric vehicles. President Biden’s infrastructure plan seeks to speed up this transition by requesting billions of dollars to modernize the electric grid and build 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations. Evidence shows that many Americans are eager to transition to EVs and participate in a clean energy economy.

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Cisco CSR

MAY 11, 2021

The United States holds the unenviable honor of having the highest average cost of a data breach, and healthcare is the most expensive industry with $3.17 million as the average cost of per breach.*. This got me thinking about the intersection of healthcare and security. Why is healthcare such a target? Healthcare is a highly regulated industry. In the US, Federal HIPAA mandates represent the lowest common denominator and are layered with individual state regulations that can be even more rigor

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Eco Coach

MAY 7, 2021

There are many approaches to getting your colleagues on board with going green and implementing environmental sustainability at work. We have addressed some of these in prior posts in this series, including leading by example , story telling , social norms and FOMO and answering WIIFM. Sharing data related to sustainability can also be a powerful way to create change and to get others on board with environmental sustainability.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 20, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 20 – Geothermal energy taps the heat generated from the earth’s molten core to heat homes and businesses and drive turbines. The post Google’s turn to geothermal renews interest in 100-year-old clean tech appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

How are data science techniques helping us better understand the microbial universe of the soil? Anthony Finbow of Eagle Genomics – a firm working at the intersection of biology, data science and bioinformatics – explains, and relates how this knowledge provides a more solid underpinning for sustainable agricultural innovation. Over-reliance on nitrogen fertilizers is leading to the collapse of soil biodiversity.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 7, 2021

by Kathiann M. Kowalski, Energy News Network. Roughly four-fifths of U.S. coal plants are either scheduled to close by 2025 or now cost more to operate than new nearby solar or wind power would, new research shows. The May 5 analysis comes from Energy Innovation: Policy & Technology, based in San Francisco. The work highlights the accelerating pace of the clean energy transition, even aside from the social costs of coal plant pollution.

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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

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Strategic Sustainability Consulting

MAY 19, 2021

Everyone loves a good TED Talk, here’s one of our favorites: In this innovative TED Talk, Faber Futures Founder Natsai Audrey Chieza, says for a more just and sustainable future, it’s time for a radical approach to design. As an internationally recognized leader in the field of biodesign, Chieza’s innovation lab focuses on tackling big societal problems through the intersection of technology, design, and biology.

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GreenBiz

MAY 18, 2021

The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know. Trish Kenlon. Tue, 05/18/2021 - 01:00. The No. 1 question I get asked by job seekers, hands down, is "What certification should I get if I want to work in sustainability?" And I know everyone hates it when I have to respond with "It depends," but it really, truly does. The 2020 GreenBiz State of the Profession Report included a fantastic chart titled "Percentage of survey respondents having received training or certification," which showed t

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Eco Coach

MAY 28, 2021

You may not have heard of AQ before but it is something that you may be familiar with nonetheless. You've likely heard of IQ - Intelligence Quotient - and EQ - Emotional Quotient, but what is AQ? AQ stands for Adaptability Quotient. It is the ability to change quickly in response to changing circumstances. Adaptability has a direct impact on our personal and professional success, as well as many other aspects of life.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 25, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 25 – The raw injustice and the social protests that followed pushed investors, corporate executives and policymakers to recognize the risks of. The post Seven ways finance has changed in the year since George Floyd’s murder 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.

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 20, 2021

Studying the zebrafish could advance efforts to reach Mars, say researchers, by understanding how a form of hibernation, known as induced torpor (a state of reduced metabolic activity) may provide radio-protective effects. The fish is a type of freshwater minnow, native to South Asia and a popular aquarium fish. Hibernation is a physiological condition found in many species that protects them against harsh conditions, such as food scarcity and low environmental temperatures.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 5, 2021

By Erin Murphy and Christie Hicks , EDF. As the United States moves toward decarbonization, cities and states must use all means available to reduce climate pollution, and natural gas utilities should be at the forefront of this rapid energy transition. Gas utilities are the subject of increasing scrutiny because plans to expand and fortify their infrastructure could lock in greenhouse gas emissions and costs for decades.

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Sustainable Development Network

MAY 31, 2021

Welcome to SDSN's May 2021 Newsletter

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GreenBiz

MAY 5, 2021

What does digital art have to do with sustainability? Ben Soltoff. Wed, 05/05/2021 - 01:30. Minutes before midnight March 22, two art collectors got into a heated bidding war at a charity auction for a climate organization. The auction was happening online, but it was eliciting the same staggering dollar amounts and tense drama of an in-person auction house.

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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

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Living Green Tech

MAY 30, 2021

Living Green Technology recently partnered with Redmond High School’s PTSA for an electronics recycling event. The event’s goals were to raise awareness about electronics recycling and to help fundraise for new water bottle refilling stations for the students. From 10 AM to 2 PM, hundreds of residents visited the high school to responsibly recycle computers, phones, tablets, game consoles, and more.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 24, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 24 – Impact-curious asset allocators and managers are eager for standards, performance assurance and benchmarks. Gaps in market infrastructure for impact management. The post Can better impact measurement and management pull trillions off the sidelines? appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 24, 2021

Flood defences in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, on the river Severn. The Environment Agency (EA) has pledged to default to low-carbon concrete when constructing flood defences and other critical infrastructure projects, provided they meet performance requirements, in a new roadmap document. The roadmap aims to demonstrate how the organisation will cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 28, 2021

The Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) in Southern California is working toward achieving its sustainability goals by adding solar canopies at 21 of its schools. The projects are being developed by Standard Solar, which is also funding the project and will be its long-term owner and operator. The project was developed in partnership with EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems.

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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

Sustainable Development Network

MAY 28, 2021

Kick-off event asked participants to collaboratively develop innovative solutions for achieving SDG 10 and implementing the Agenda 2030 principle to Leave No One Behind. 16.00 Normal 0 21 false false false DE ZH-CN AR-SA The COVID-19 pandemic has shockingly revealed existing inequalities, as well as social, economic and racial injustice, and is expected to further intensify them in the long term.

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GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2021

Inside Salesforce’s bold play for supply-chain leadership. Joel Makower. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 02:11. Last week, the cloud-based software company Salesforce notified its thousands of suppliers that it will include language in all future procurement contracts requiring them, among other things, to set science-based targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

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Sense and Sustainability

MAY 26, 2021

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 Fred Krupp and originally appeared here. This is a watershed moment for the oil and gas industry and leading investors in the race to transition to a net zero energy system.

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Impact Alpha

MAY 17, 2021

ImpactAlpha, May 17 — Women are not waiting to be saved. Women are doing the saving. That’s the mantra of Patience Marime-Ball, who. The post The Reconstruction: Patience Marime-Ball on driving change by changing who controls capital 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.

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 12, 2021

Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonies collected on a laboratory plate. Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a seemingly new technique to trap and recover microplastics. The method uses bacterial biofilms, a sticky substance created by micro-organisms, to trap microplastic particles. The biofilm is then processed and dispersed, releasing the microplastic particles for processing and recycling.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 24, 2021

The International Hydropower Association (IHA) has released a research and policy paper that outlines how hydropower could be pivotal in supporting growth in green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis using decarbonized electricity and water, and it is set to be an important component of the transition to net-zero carbon economies, IHA said.

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Sustainable Development Network

MAY 25, 2021

The Spanish translation "Acelerando la educación para los ODS en las universidades" was launched on 18th May Versión en español por debajo de la versión en inglés. The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) together with REDS (SDSN Spain) , SDSN Mexico , SDSN Andes , and in collaboration with the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid , launched the Spanish translation of the Accelerating Education for the SDGs in Universities Guide.

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GreenBiz

MAY 11, 2021

The new dynamic duo: Pricing and food waste. Jesse Klein. Tue, 05/11/2021 - 00:05. Anyone who has taken a basic economics course knows two main factors dictate price: supply and demand. But price-setters know there are many other small and large influences. Israel-based company Wasteless is trying to bring one of those factors to the forefront for food — expiration date.

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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.