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You say old coal plant, I say new green hydrogen facility. Lincoln Bleveans. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 01:30. Relics. Environmental hotspots. Or maybe reminders of a simpler time. Good or bad, no one views America’s old coal-fired power plants with indifference. . In their day, they were reliable, cost-effective backbones of America’s economy, driving some of the most spectacular growth the world has seen.
ImpactAlpha, November 4 – As Africa’s economies restart from COVID lockdowns, the businesses on the fastest path to recovery are tech startups helping improve the resilience of the continent’s small business sector. A raft of tech startups have raised recent venture rounds from investors for digital solutions designed to give informal, micro and small businesses.
The Government’s White Paper, Planning for the Future, has caused a furore amongst local authorities. And the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) is calling on the Government to think again. ADEPT argues that the changes proposed in the White Paper are the most radical since 1947, and will have profound repercussions on planning decisions for generations to come.
We live in an amazing era of technology-driven transformation that’s redefining how we sell, market, communicate, collaborate, innovate, train, and educate—all in an amazingly short period of time. Because of this, there are worrisome questions for many in a multitude of different industries: What will happen to my job? Will technology disrupt my business to the point of closing it?
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
For the first 17 days of November, the SDGs Today and Esri 's ArcGIS StoryMaps teams collaborated to launch a #yourSDGStory campaign on Twitter as a final push for submissions for the 2020 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition for the SDGs. Throughout the campaign, we featured datasets and StoryMaps corresponding with the SDG of the day to advance awareness on that SDG, on related timely data, and on the importance of storytelling.
A system change compass. In 2008 Mark Lynas , a science writer, published his book Six Degrees: Our Future on a Hotter Planet. He is back now with his final warning; Six Degrees of Climate Emergency. In the twelve years since the first book was published, the situation has not improved. His apocalyptic scene in 2045 where hurricane Odessa destroys houses and floods large parts of Houston Texas has actually happened in 2017, when hurricane Harvey reached Texas in a world already 1 degree warmer t
Collaborating with the ocean is essential to addressing climate change and environmental justice. "The potential for the “blue economy” — one that combines more thoughtful stewardship of the ocean’s resources and economic opportunity with a more pragmatic, respectful approach to protecting coastal ecosystems — is vast. But with more than $1.5 trillion in annual economic value linked to ocean-based activities, the time is right to place the world’s seas at the center of a climate-centric post-pan
Collaborating with the ocean is essential to addressing climate change and environmental justice. "The potential for the “blue economy” — one that combines more thoughtful stewardship of the ocean’s resources and economic opportunity with a more pragmatic, respectful approach to protecting coastal ecosystems — is vast. But with more than $1.5 trillion in annual economic value linked to ocean-based activities, the time is right to place the world’s seas at the center of a climate-centric post-pan
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 3 – Businesses from microbreweries to football clubs to electric vehicle makers and ‘mom & pop’ shops have made use of Regulation Crowdfunding under the JOBS Act, which created pathways for small and mid-sized businesses to “crowdfund” capital from everyday investors. Now, the Securities & Exchange Commission has approved amendments that increase the.
First houses heated by hydrogen gas are showcased, with the use of innovative prototype boilers. Boiler manufacturers Baxi Heating and Worcester Bosch have installed hydrogen burning boilers at ‘HyStreet’, in specially built demonstration houses at DNV GL’s specialist test site at Spadeadam in Northumberland. The site has been used to complete over 200 tests, researching and proving the safety of converting homes and gas networks to hydrogen.
A post-pandemic question I hear frequently from all industries during the pandemic is, How do we communicate to our employees and customers going forward, and what do we tell them? Communication was a huge obstacle for the education industry at the start of the pandemic. How do we discuss what to do with our staff and students, and is there a one-size-fits-all response to this?
SDSN TReNDS Appoints New Director The SDSN is very pleased to announce the appointment of Grant Cameron as Director of its Thematic Research Network on Data and Statistics ( SDSN TReNDS ). Grant has over 35 years of experience working in economics and statistics, most recently at the World Bank where he was Manager of the Advisory Services and Economic Statistics Department.
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
The growing environmental awareness and the demand for a more sustainable future are a force that few companies can afford to neglect. This blog post helps eco-minded companies make more sustainable choices for their surveillance systems. As we all know, sustainability and caring for the environment are increasingly getting essential across most industries.
Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? Jim Robbins. Thu, 11/19/2020 - 01:30. This article originally was published on Yale Environment 360. Saudi Arabia is constructing a futuristic city in the desert on the Red Sea called Neom. The $500 billion city — complete with flying taxis and robotic domestic help — is being built from scratch and will be home to a million people.
A new report by ENGIE Impact appears to reveal that attitudes to sustainability are lagging among company executives – only 45% of execs who participated in ENGIE Impact’s global 2020 study see sustainability as a top or high priority. However, 75% believe it will be a high priority in five years and that excellent execution of a leading sustainability strategy will provide a competitive advantage.
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.
What if I told you there is a way to predict and even pre-solve the problems and challenges your organization will face and plug into the future? Most people believe such a concept is impossible; a crystal ball as such doesn’t really exist. But in reality, you can solve tomorrow’s problems today using anticipation and trends and leverage disruptive change for opportunity and advantage.
On November 30, the Spanish chapter of the SDSN (REDS) will present its biennual report on the of compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a hundred municipalities in Spain. The study, entitled “How is the 2030 Agenda progressing at the local level? A practical look", is the second edition of the 2018 pioneering report that measured the performance of the SDGs at the urban level.
On the west coast of Canada, the wild salmon is a spirit animal. They are revered by the people there for their endless contribution to life of all kinds. Watch this short 7-minute film made with the help of First Nations people of Tseshaht. Or just close your eyes and listen to the beautiful narration. Film-maker Peter Mieras is a local diver and is known for numerous underwater filming projects, among them a short film that debuted in 2016 called I Am Salmon , that he created with members of
America is hungrier than ever for sustainable food systems. Can we build them? . Carol J. Clouse. Mon, 11/02/2020 - 01:30. In the spring of 2020, many small farms across the U.S. found themselves in a bittersweet predicament. Restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus were forcing restaurants — major buyers for the local farms that serve urban areas — to shut down.
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
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 12 – The 30th storm in a record-breaking hurricane season formed in the Caribbean. The U.S. Federal Reserve recognized climate change.
Waste concrete from demolished buildings is to be reinvented and made into new custom-made outdoor memorials and public garden furniture with the help of 3D printing, in a new £6m project. Currently, around 65 million tonnes of demolition waste enters landfill across north west Europe (NWE) each year, whilst demand on natural resources for the production of new building materials remains high.
These days, you can find a slurry of memes and motivational graphics on social media alluding to the concept that you must always beat out your competition in business. But contrary to popular belief, competing with other businesses is actually quite counterproductive, especially in the post-pandemic “new normal” we face – something we never expected to be facing as we entered this new decade.
Normal 0 false false false en-FR X-NONE X-NONE The week of November 16th, SDSN and GIZ co-organized a week-long virtual retreat for SDSN Network Managers. This 8th edition of the training workshop was originally scheduled to be held in March 2020 in Madrid but was canceled due to COVID-19. After the success of numerous other online events and the uncertainty around the future in-person events, it was decided to host this workshop virtually.
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.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is present in our lives in many areas, from phones where we can easily access almost any information anywhere in the world to supermarkets where we can shop with a ‘click’; from banks where we can easily process transactions online to social platforms where we spend most of our time. But, can artificial intelligence make a positive contribution to understanding the problems caused by climate change too, problems gradually turning into a crisis?
6 differences between forestry and soil carbon offsets. Jesse Klein. Wed, 11/04/2020 - 01:00. Carbon offsets are a big, confusing topic. Three breakout sessions at VERGE 20 covered this topic, with over 100 participants at each. Still, each one went over the allotted time with many questions left unanswered. While understanding the basics is important, many nuances and small details warrant their own entire discussion. .
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 19 – Factory closures. COVID hotspots. Worker lawsuits. Investors in the world’s largest meat, fish and dairy companies were unprepared for factory.
Seed funding of 1.8million has been secured for a large-scale IoT network to detect wildfires. Solar-powered sensors and wireless gateways attached to trees are the basis of the system developed by environmental IoT startup Dryad Networks , in addition to a patent-pending distributed mesh architecture. Dryad’s digital forest solution is designed to help public and private forest owners monitor, analyze and protect the world’s largest, most remote forests and tackle the devastating impact of wild
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
The association needs to reboot its pledge to support stakeholder capitalism. by Gael O’Brien. The momentum for stakeholder capitalism has been growing for years. Decades of maximizing shareholder value created a different psychological infrastructure in companies that will need shifting. The focus on all stakeholders is a different mentality even if companies think they’ve always looked out for everyone.
In June 2020, Belgian Court of Audit published a report titled ‘ Sustainable Development Goals – 2030 UN Agenda: implementation, monitoring and reporting by the Belgian authorities ’. The Court examined how the various governments in Belgium expressly commit to the SDGs and organise their efforts towards these goals. The audit was not aimed at evaluating the results of the sustainable development policy, but rather at conducting an SDG preparedness review.
Like. In the race to decarbonization and achieving net-zero emissions, there is a clear role to be played by governments, individuals, NGOs and companies. In this article I describe why I believe in the leadership role of Corporate Sector. I argued that the private sector is a principal driver of decarbonization, reducing carbon emissions, due to three reasons : First , corporates are flocking to adopt net-zero emissions.
Shooting for the moon: 3 radical innovations to remove atmospheric CO2. Tali Zuckerman. Tue, 11/10/2020 - 01:00. Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere may be as difficult as getting to the moon. . That’s because every day, human activity pumps out 38 tons of CO2 into the air. Currently, our atmosphere is saturated with around 415 parts per million (ppm) CO2, a number we urgently need to reduce to 280 ppm to avoid the most devastating climate impacts. .
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.
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