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3 circular economy trends that defined 2020

GreenBiz

3 circular economy trends that defined 2020. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 00:15. As the year comes to a (welcome) close, it’s worth taking a moment to consider how the circular economy concept has emerged and evolved during this very particular year. Here are three trends that defined the circular economy in 2020, and what they might mean for the year to come. . 1.

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Prague to pilot large-scale, dynamic waste collection

Envirotec Magazine

Prague (photo credit: Anthony Delanoix). The city of Prague is to pilot dynamic waste collection via automated collection routes. Seemingly impressive in scale for a trial of this kind – encompassing over 130k bins and 150 collection vehicles – the project is anticipated to deliver improvements in efficiency and environmental impact for waste collection.

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The Renewables Infrastructure Group secures £500 million ESG-linked line of credit

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 21 – The Renewables Infrastructure Group has secured a £500 million ($663 million) line of credit from a consortium of global. The post The Renewables Infrastructure Group secures £500 million ESG-linked line of credit appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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8 trends that will shape sustainability in 2021

Eco-Business

As more countries gear up for mass vaccination exercises, what will 2021 bring? Eco-Business spotlights the trends that could reshape society and business as the world moves into the post-Covid era.

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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.

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The State of Green Business 2021

GreenBiz

The State of Green Business 2021. Date/Time: January 25, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). Following the challenging, turbulent year that was 2020, what is the state of sustainable business in 2021? Join us for the release of the 14th annual edition of State of Green Business, GreenBiz Group’s award-winning annual report. Each year, the report looks at key trends and metrics assessing how, and how much, companies are moving the needle on the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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New U.S. Policy, Same Human Rights Expectations: Companies Sourcing from the Western Sahara Are Still Obligated to Respect International Law

Foley & Hoag

On December 10, 2020, President Trump formally announced that the Government of Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco will normalize their bilateral relationship, marking the fourth Arab country that recognizes Israel as a result of the Abraham Accords. Over the coming months, the new agreement will allow the two countries to resume full diplomatic relations, increase cooperation on security and economic matters, and open up regular flights between Morocco and Israel.

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Economic growth based on forest conversion has ‘no future’

Eco-Business

With bold climate action, agricultural expansion will be crimped and carbon pricing could add US$19 billion in costs for global palm oil, beef and soy producers by 2050, a new report estimates.

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3 takeaways from Colgate-Palmolive's 2025 strategy

GreenBiz

3 takeaways from Colgate-Palmolive's 2025 strategy. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 12/23/2020 - 01:15. When you think of Colgate-Palmolive, the first thing likely to come to mind is its eponymous toothpaste or dish soap. But the company also owns a lot of other brands that offer other consumer packaged goods such as deodorant (Speed Stick), body soap (Irish Spring) and other household cleaning products (Fabuloso).

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Ford Mustang Mach-E Christmas Ad — Cool, Fun, Great Start (& A Tad Confusing)

CleanTechnica

A few days ago, I saw a Ford Mustang Mach-E ad for the first time on YouTube. My first impression was that it was a great ad.

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The Brief: Relief for community lenders, impact alpha in listed equities, deforestation risk, access to credit in Brazil, microfinance in China, green hydrogen in Europe

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Zoom in to today’s Call. What’s your prediction for 2021? Your plan? Your ask? Bring something to share on. The post The Brief: Relief for community lenders, impact alpha in listed equities, deforestation risk, access to credit in Brazil, microfinance in China, green hydrogen in Europe appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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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

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2021: The decarbonisation race is on

Eco-Business

After decades of incremental but insufficient progress, climate change is now reaching a tipping point. There are at least five good reasons why this time around, a systems change is in the making.

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Game on: New study shows which sports teams have the greenest fans

GreenBiz

Game on: New study shows which sports teams have the greenest fans. Kristen Fulmer. Tue, 12/22/2020 - 01:00. Ever wondered which sports team has the most sustainable fans? From the perspective of a rights holder, this is becoming a critical question. The answers will drive business decisions for venue operations, fan engagement and brand partnership activation.

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Tesla Model 3 = 31% of UK Electric Vehicle Sales

CleanTechnica

It's notoriously hard to get good model-specific plugin vehicle sales stats out of the UK. However, the UK government recently published figures for October 2019 through September 2020. The figures show that the Tesla Model 3 accounted for 30.69% of new registrations of fully electric vehicles.

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Green Hydrogen Systems raises €28 million to help fuel Europe’s climate goals

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 22 – Green Hydrogen Systems, a maker of electrolyzers that split hydrogen from water molecules, is cashing in on the green. The post Green Hydrogen Systems raises €28 million to help fuel Europe’s climate goals appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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Rampant labour abuse uncovered at some RSPO-certified oil palm plantations: Report

Eco-Business

The abuses include exposure to hazardous chemicals, a reliance on temporary workers, below minimum-wage payments, lack of maternity and menstrual leave for female workers, and the suppression of independent unions.

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New Technologies, Data and Markets to Accelerate Improvements in Forest Carbon Credits

GreenBiz

New Technologies, Data and Markets to Accelerate Improvements in Forest Carbon Credits. Date/Time: January 21, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). With a steady parade of corporate carbon net-zero pledges released in 2020 and even more coming in 2021, there is an enormous demand for forest carbon credits. This is empowering local and global actors to drive climate impact and opens the door for biodiversity and wildlife habitats co-benefits to vital forest ecosystems.

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500,000 EV Charging Stations Plan Update

CleanTechnica

Thanks for your input on the draft EV charging plan we are putting together for the Biden administration. I've read through the comments and e-mails, and in the second draft for a charging plan, we will be incorporating most of the changes you all suggested. Here are the top two questions we got.

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Financing for climate adaptation can drive Africa’s economic development and its net-zero goals

Impact Alpha

Power is critical to Africa’s development. At least 600 million people across the continent that don’t have access to affordable and reliable power. The post Financing for climate adaptation can drive Africa’s economic development and its net-zero goals appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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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

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Must we risk destroying the ocean to save the planet?

Eco-Business

A new risk to marine ecosystems is looming on the horizon: Commercial deep-seabed mining for minerals, which will potentially affect the largely untouched deep sea at depths of 2,000 to 4,000 meters.

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How carbon-smart farming is catalyzing the big bucks needed to transform the way America eats

GreenBiz

How carbon-smart farming is catalyzing the big bucks needed to transform the way America eats. C.J. Clouse. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 02:00. The contraption Matt Sheffer wants to show me sits at the far end of a field of alfalfa and grasses, a weave of green and pale gold, broken only by the parallel grooves we’re trudging along, a path carved by the tires of a pickup truck.

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Greenstand App Assists In Planting Over 500,000 Trees

CleanTechnica

The Greenstand app verifies that new trees have been planted and helps tree planters get paid for planting.

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Northern Arc Capital scores debt financing to serve India’s underbanked

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 23 — Northern Arc Capital, an East India-based non-banking finance company that provides access to debt for underbanked individual borrowers and. The post Northern Arc Capital scores debt financing to serve India’s underbanked appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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7 countries that shook up the world in 2020

Eco-Business

From blatant lies that the Amazon wasn’t burning to unexpected net zero pledges, here are the countries that pulled in opposite directions for climate change in the most unforgettable year of the decade.

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A Black developer’s advice to incoming HUD Secretary

Impact Alpha

Marcia Fudge will be the 6th Black person to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) since 1966, so how could. The post A Black developer’s advice to incoming HUD Secretary appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Bill Gates says the world (sorta) came together to fight COVID-19. Next up: Climate

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 23 – “This is like a world war, except in this case, we’re all on the same side,” Gates wrote last spring, The post Bill Gates says the world (sorta) came together to fight COVID-19. Next up: Climate appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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DFC approves $500 million financing for Safaricom-led Ethiopian telecom project

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 22 — The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. approved a $500 million loan for companies seeking a telecommunication license in Ethiopia, The post DFC approves $500 million financing for Safaricom-led Ethiopian telecom project appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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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Brazilian fintech Creditas snags $255 million to expand access to consumer credit

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 22 — Sao Paulo-based Creditas has raised $255 million in a Series E investment round led by impact investor LGT Lightstone. The post Brazilian fintech Creditas snags $255 million to expand access to consumer credit appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Schroders and Big Society Capital raise £75 million for public ‘social investment trust’

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, December 21 – Investment trusts in the U.K. are publicly listed companies that invest in other companies. British investment firm Schroders has. The post Schroders and Big Society Capital raise £75 million for public ‘social investment trust’ appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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The Brief: Financing climate adaptation in Africa, linking ESG and credit, social investment trust IPO, Black-led funds, the Great Burp Forward (podcast)

Impact Alpha

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Call No. 26: Looking ahead to 2021. New year, new opportunities. Bring a prediction, a plan or even an. The post The Brief: Financing climate adaptation in Africa, linking ESG and credit, social investment trust IPO, Black-led funds, the Great Burp Forward (podcast) appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Last words of the year from ImpactAlpha

Impact Alpha

Season’s greetings, Agents of Impact! Each week this year, the ImpactAlpha team has chosen a word with which to wrap a bit of zeitgeist around our Friday. The post Last words of the year from ImpactAlpha appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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.