How the U.S. power grid is evolving to handle solar and wind
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 16, 2019
As renewable energy sources move mainstream, electricity generation and distribution systems are getting an extreme makeover.
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The Purpose of Capital: The Musical
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 9, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 9 – And now for something completely different… When Jed Emerson released “The Purpose of Capital” last year, he and video producer Mia Haugen, who are married, considered a promotional video “standing on windswept Norwegian tundra, looking deep and thoughtful as my voiceover reads sections of the book,” as Emerson recalls. “We immediately abandoned that The post The Purpose of Capital: The Musical appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Caribbean Youth Entrepreneurs Seminar
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 6, 2019
On October 5, 2019, young people gathered at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies to hear from six young entrepreneurs on how they can tap into entrepreneurship. The Youth Entrepreneurs Development Seminar was organized by SDSN Caribbean and the Institute for Sustainable Development of the University of the West Indies. The seminar addressed two Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth, and Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure.
Fighting fatbergs and hidden plastics: Unblocktober movement underway to save UK’s sewers and seas
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2019
Unblocktober , a campaign to save Britain’s sewers and seas from the devastation caused by fatbergs and hidden plastics, is underway and more than 4,000 individuals and employees have already embraced the month-long challenge. With support from the UK’s leading utilities firms and the likes of Defra and Keep Britain Tidy backing Unblocktober on social media, word is spreading – and there is still time for more businesses and individuals to get involved.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
The Ultimate Drag Race: Porsche Taycan vs. Tesla Model S (Top Gear Video)
CleanTechnica
OCTOBER 31, 2019
At last an outlet like Top Gear arranges something that’s really fun to watch. It’s not just a Tesla Model S P100D vs. Porsche Taycan Turbo S quarter-mile drag race — it is a war for pride between two loyal fanbases — the Porsche vs. the Tesla community.
Opus 12 is one startup on a mission to convert CO2 into useful products
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 16, 2019
It may sound a bit like alchemy to create building blocks out of thin air, but plants and algae have been doing essentially the same thing for hundreds of millions of years.
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Let’s all become activists
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OCTOBER 7, 2019
Making the Global Goals a reality by 2030 is no longer just a topic for high-level people in conference halls — it's a global movement.
Rare earth minerals power the world, but mining leaves local and global footprints in the land
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The mining industry has work to do to ensure that communities and workers are safe from pollution and injury.
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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
BMW accelerates into the circular economy
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The luxury automaker is using circular practices to cut out costs and emissions from its manufacturing processes.
Carbontech, the trillion-dollar circular market opportunity
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Circularity and the 45 percent climate solution
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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
The startup helping Smithfield turn manure into a circular resource
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OCTOBER 2, 2019
Anuvia Plant Nutrients aims to improve farm yields while reducing the emissions associated with fertilizer.
Electric bus fleets are the latest tool for improving air quality
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OCTOBER 8, 2019
And both North America and Europe are primed for market growth over the next decade.
Danone cultivates multinational effort to restore biodiversity
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OCTOBER 2, 2019
What’s at stake: the future of farming.
Unilever sets goals to reduce its plastic use and support a 'waste-free world'
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The consumer goods giant pledges to halve its use of virgin plastic.
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
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
BlackRock and Ellen MacArthur Foundation launch circular economy fund
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OCTOBER 14, 2019
The asset manager plans to explore how investment flows can drive the circular economy.
A climate advocate walks into an oil industry summit.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 11, 2019
Our energy analyst was invited to a petroleum conference. Here's what happened next.
Why people should be at the heart of sustainability goals
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OCTOBER 2, 2019
The case for using human-centered design to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals.
The climate risk you may not be thinking about
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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
Interface CEO Jay Gould on optimism, talking to boards and truly carbon-negative products
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Plus, why he thinks carbon offsets are ‘cheating.’.
Circular cities: The state of the art
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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Steward’s ‘crowdfarming’ platform lets small investors back good food from local farms
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 9, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 9 – Precision drones and other “ag tech” solutions may be sexier. But a $25,000 loan to buy a tractor or fencing is arguably more critical to the health of the soil and the livelihood of a farmer in Kansas. “There’s a mismatch between demand for sustainably grown products and the desire to The post Steward’s ‘crowdfarming’ platform lets small investors back good food from local farms appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
New Zealand impact investments set to grow six-fold over five years
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 16, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 16 – Just 1% of New Zealand’s private assets under management, or $889 million, is in impact investments, according to the first in-depth study of the country’s impact investing market. Last year, an Impact Enterprise Fund in the country fell short of its fundraising target. Still, “There’s high interest and demand for impact The post New Zealand impact investments set to grow six-fold over five years appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Kiva hits $1 billion in loans to women
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OCTOBER 7, 2019
ImpactAlpha, October 7– Kiva is doing a lot these days to diversify the ways it promotes financial inclusion worldwide, but its crowdfunding platform is still the foundation of its work. The organization has reached a milestone, lending $1 billion to female borrowers, and $1.3 billion in all. Women comprise 80% of Kiva’s borrowers. The 2.7 The post Kiva hits $1 billion in loans to women appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Catholic institutions pledge to increase impact investments in climate action and social equity
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 7, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 7 – Catholic congregations long known for providing healthcare and services for the poor are expanding their ministries to drive positive impact through their pension and investment portfolios. Six U.S.-based Catholic institutions with a combined $40 billion in assets issued a “Catholic impact investing pledge,” committing more of their capital toward the twin The post Catholic institutions pledge to increase impact investments in climate action and social equity appeared first
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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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