GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

As COP26 concludes, there’s a unique window to shape our future climate.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The US could meet its current electricity needs using low-carbon sources by 2035 if the progress made in the past decade continues, according to a new study. The new study, released by the Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, states that the US needs to continue to expand its portfolio of renewables (wind, solar, geothermal) by 15% per annum, to achieve the 2035 milestone.

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Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Thanks to the Three Digital Accelerators I identified in the early ’80s, which include computing power/processing power, storage, and bandwidth, we as a global society are at a time of extreme connectivity. Exponential digital technology is transforming every business process, and massive disruptions are at every turn. The reality is those Three Digital Accelerators are only going to continue to increase, and as a result, digital disruption will become even more widespread than they already are

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ImpactAlpha, November 10 – Nelly Chatue-Diop was a teenager in 1994 when her family lost much of their savings overnight with the devaluation. The post African startups develop crypto tools for inclusive prosperity appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Two new international agreements are taking aim at one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Download the document and view the data. Over 99% of plastic is made from fossil fuels. To truly “turn off the tap” on plastic pollution, corporations must stop producing so much plastic and keep fossil fuels in the ground.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

TGIF, Agents of Impact! Going exponential. We tend to overestimate change in the short-term and underestimate change in the long-term. That truism comes. The post The Week in impact investing: Consensus appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

A retrospective study of Portland’s iconic Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Federal Building sheds light on how the design and construction industry can do more to combat global warming.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

by Jill Zarestky, Colorado State University Modern society benefits when people understand science concepts. This knowledge helps explain how cryptocurrency works, why climate change is happening or how the coronavirus is transmitted from person to person. Yet the average American spends less than 5% of their lifetime in classrooms learning about such topics.

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TEDxInnovations

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

When it comes to tackling climate change, the size of a country doesn't matter -- it's their ambition that counts, says First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon. In a rousing talk, she shares examples of small nations -- from Bhutan and Fiji to her own Scotland -- whose leadership and climate action are galvanizing change on the international stage.

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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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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

ImpactAlpha, November 9 — EDP Renewables, a Madrid-based global renewable energy producer, acquired an 87.4% stake in the Singapore-based distributed solar company. Sunseap’s. The post Spain’s EDP Renewables acquires majority stake in Sunseap Group appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

COP26 is showcasing private-sector solutions at a time when policymakers are at loggerheads.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Download the document and read the addendum released today. With climate change intensifying and scientists warning that humanity is running out of time to limit global warming to 1.5°C over pre-industrial levels, 2021 has been a fraught year for the planet.

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TEDxInnovations

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

When it comes to making a baby, we know it takes two to tango. So why do the pressures of fertility often fall on only one half of the equation? In this video, data journalist Mona Chalabi examines some of the big misconceptions around fertility, shares significant blind spots in the data, and reveals why we need more research on sperm. Want to hear more from Mona?

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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.

Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The elastic holding together our global supply chain has snapped. From paper towels and carbonated drinks to automobiles and chicken dinners, consumers worldwide. The post Five steps investors can take to build a sustainable global supply chain appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Glass is adaptable for use in next-generation cars and buildings, and it's a powerful example for a circular economy.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

OpenET uses best available science to provide easily accessible satellite-based estimates of evapotranspiration (ET) for improved water management across the western United States. Using the Data Explorer, users can explore ET data at the field scale for millions of individual fields or at the original quarter-acre resolution of the satellite data.

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American Clean Power

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

America is on the cusp of transforming its power grid to a low-cost, clean power system and our nation’s veterans stand to benefit through good-paying American jobs that our thriving industry is set to create during the next decade. . With national goals that include reducing America’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, decarbonizing the power grid by 2035, and generating 30 gigawatts of power from offshore wind by 2030, clean power is expected to continue its record growth in the years

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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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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

ImpactAlpha, November 8 — The half-billion dollar investment, the largest ever investment for a private fusion venture, reflects growing confidence the clean energy. The post Helion Energy rakes in $500 million to (really) generate fusion energy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

ESG is dominating discourse, and the profession is centering around these 5 frameworks.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

by John Rennie Short, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Climate change is magnifying threats such as flooding, wildfires, tropical storms and drought. In 2020 the U.S. experienced a record-breaking 22 weather and climate disasters that each caused at least US$1 billion in damage. So far in 2021, the count stands at 18.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

On Tuesday, GE announced its plan to form three global public companies focused on the growth sectors of aviation, healthcare and energy. This will be accomplished by: Pursuing a tax-free spin-off of GE Healthcare, creating a pure-play company in early 2023, in which GE expects to retain a stake of 19.9%; and Combining GE Renewable Energy , GE Power and GE Digital into one business, positioned to lead the energy transition, and then pursuing a tax-free spin-off of this business in early 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

Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

ImpactAlpha, November 9 — Bellevue, Wash.-based DreamBox, launched in 2006, provides personalized math and reading content to approximately six million K-12 students and. The post Evergreen Coast takes a majority stake in edtech startup DreamBox appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More people are eating bugs and scientists agree that insects can't feel pain the same way mammals do. But should we be relying on them as sustainable protein source?

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

by Jeff Nesbit, Yale University There were four big announcements during the first week of COP26, the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow: on coal, finance, methane and deforestation.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Follow @EngelsAngle. Entergy Mississippi plans to replace some aging natural gas plants with 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy by 2027, the largest ever expansion of renewable energy in the state's history. The Economic Development with Green Energy (EDGE) plan aims to recruit industry to Mississippi with a healthy supply of renewable energy. The plan calls for Entergy Mississippi to add 500 MW of renewable power to its portfolio by 2025 and another 500 MW by 2027.

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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.

Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 10 – The foreign minister of Tuvalu addressing world leaders while knee deep in coastal waters will be one of the. The post Price of carbon rises along with sea levels, as market mechanisms emerge appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Sponsored: With new insights that break the short-term view of the quarterly reporting cycle, sustainability will be as fundamental as technology in shaping a business’s success.

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Environmental News Bits

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

by Kelly Sims Gallagher, Tufts University President Joe Biden’s new climate strategy, announced after his original plan crumbled under opposition in Congress, will represent a historic investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure if it is enacted. But it is still not likely to be enough to meet the administration’s emissions reduction goals for 2030.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

PJM is pursuing generator interconnection reforms to file at FERC in early 2022. PJM had three stakeholder meetings in October alone. In addition to learning from MISO’s experience, PJM should work with its transmission owners to build substations where renewables connect to the transmission grid. Prefabricated substations are readily available from some of the leading equipment manufacturers.

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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.