GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2019

As renewable energy sources move mainstream, electricity generation and distribution systems are getting an extreme makeover.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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Daniel Burrus

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Technological change is the only constant in today’s business world, disrupting everything from large organizations to small start-ups. Disruption affects everyone, but will you be the disruptor or the disrupted? You must pay close attention to the Hard Trends shaping the future of your industry, your business, and the outside world to identify opportunities used to innovate and grow rapidly, additionally using those Hard Trends to solve any problems your organization and customers might have be

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MSCI

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Some large asset owners are increasingly coming to believe that many executive pay schemes don’t align the interests of CEOs and investors. There appears to be an increasing focus on pay plan simplicity and transparency.

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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.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 29, 2019

From October 22 to 24, 2019, the SDSN joined the Sustainable Development Transformation Forum in Incheon, Republic of Korea, organized by the UN Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) in partnership with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). The event explored what it will take to support economic, social, and environmental transformations towards sustainable development.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The environmental team at engineering consultancy Idom Merebrook Ltd (IDOM) has been appointed by the City of London to work on a project assessing the air quality of Epping Forest – the largest public open space in the London area, and a site of national and international conservation importance. Epping Forest is a 2400-hectare stretch of ancient woodland between London and Essex; it is made up of more than 50 areas of woodland, grassland, bridleway, recreational space and is home to over

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Daniel Burrus

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Today’s world of business is not just changing—it’s transforming. The difference is that change is doing something in an incrementally different way, while transformation is doing something so drastically different that it becomes a qualitative shift. The fact that we began watching movies on VHS tapes that we’d have to rewind, then moved to DVDs that we didn’t have to rewind, followed by Blu-ray discs for enhanced quality—that’s a change.

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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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Good.is: Planet

OCTOBER 14, 2019

At this point most reasonable people agree that climate change is a serious problem. And while a lot of good people are working on solutions, and we're all chipping in by using fewer plastic bags, it's also helpful to understand where the leading causes of the issue stem from. The list of 20 leading emitters of carbon dioxide by The Guardian newspaper does just that. unsplash.com In early October The Guardian unveiled research that offers a great insight into the entities responsible for the pol

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The mining industry has work to do to ensure that communities and workers are safe from pollution and injury.

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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.

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 20, 2019

On October 16, 2019, SDSN Youth , in partnership with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, hosted its fourth annual Vatican Youth Symposium in Vatican City. This year’s theme, Intergenerational Leadership: Laudato Si’ and The Sustainable Development Goals, fostered inspiring and thought-provoking discussions on topics including technology and innovation, sustainable cities and communities, education, financing, and partnerships to fortify collaborative global movements in sustainable development.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2019

New data from King’s College London show 124 additional out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and 424 hospital admissions for stroke and asthma on higher pollution days. Head of NHS in England warns “this is a health emergency”. Data covers 9 major cities: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Derby, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Oxford and Southampton. New data being released by King’s College London and UK100, a network of local leaders, shows that hundreds of children and adults are suffering out-of-ho

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MSCI

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Despite global equity performance, U.S. DC plan participants may be ill prepared to meet retirement-spending needs. We assessed four equity-allocation scenarios — including an equity multifactor allocation and integration of ESG views — to see which performed best.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2019

From feedstock to fuel to flooring, these businesses are turning excess carbon dioxide into value and profit.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

From data to design, there are ways that we can take a bite out of food waste in the restaurant sector.

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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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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The consumer goods giant pledges to halve its use of virgin plastic.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2019

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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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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Can the circular economy close the gap on climate emissions? A new report says it can.

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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

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2019

And both North America and Europe are primed for market growth over the next decade.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Plus, why he thinks carbon offsets are ‘cheating.’.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The luxury automaker is using circular practices to cut out costs and emissions from its manufacturing processes.

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GreenBiz

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.

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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

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In New England, the answer is yes.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Nearly any job could "go circular" but these positions are critical to accelerating circularity.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Is your business prepared to adapt to an increasingly volatile present?

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Informal waste workers have long managed the waste of the South, for whom new forms of collectives offer new hope, while the gig economy threatens to de-formalize waste management in the North.

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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.