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6 circular economy trends that will shape 2020

GreenBiz

From refill schemes to more practical and viable recycling options, there's a stronger sense of urgency to find solutions.

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New year, new savings for solar generators, as tariffs for grid export return

Envirotec Magazine

Aerial drone image of solar panels on the roof of a high rise building in London. The Smart Export Guarantee came into force on 1 January, obligating large energy suppliers to offer a tariff to small-scale solar generators who export excess solar energy to the grid, provided they met certain criteria, and thereby lowering energy bills for many solar owners [1].

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Sleep is your superpower | Matt Walker

TEDxInnovations

Sleep is your life-support system and Mother Nature's best effort yet at immortality, says sleep scientist Matt Walker. In this deep dive into the science of slumber, Walker shares the wonderfully good things that happen when you get sleep -- and the alarmingly bad things that happen when you don't, for both your brain and body. Learn more about sleep's impact on your learning, memory, immune system and even your genetic code -- as well as some helpful tips for getting some shut-eye.

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SDSN 2019 achievements take us into the Decade of Action!

Sustainable Development Network

Wishing you a very happy 2020 from all of us at SDSN! We've had a great year, and are thrilled to share some of our successes with you. SDSN Network & Regional Center Activities 2019 was a busy year as we surpassed 1,200 members organized in 33 National and Regional Networks. With 24 new national and regional networks already lined up for 2020, we're excited to watch the global network grow.

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How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control

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

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How 16 initiatives are changing urban agriculture through tech and innovation

GreenBiz

From high-tech indoor farms in France and Singapore to mobile apps connecting urban growers and eaters in India and the United States, here are more than a dozen initiatives using tech, entrepreneurship, and social innovation to change urban agriculture.

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5 trends that will shape sustainability and business in 2020

Eco-Business

As a world in climate crisis enters a new decade, Eco-Business highlights five major trends that could shape society and business in the coming year.

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Plug-In Vehicles = 11% of Swedish Auto Market

CleanTechnica

Sweden probably isn't one of the first countries that come to mind when talking about electric vehicle leaders, but plug-in vehicles have a higher market share there than in almost any other country in the world. In 2019, 11% of auto sales were sales of plug-in vehicles.

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7 companies making their mark with commercial microgrids

GreenBiz

A growing array of players, from startups to global energy giants, are charging up solutions.

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All is not lost: 8 stories that gave the planet hope in 2019

Eco-Business

The world is teetering on the edge of climate tipping points. But the good news is, many are working hard to plant trees, cut emissions and divest from coal, stirring up hope that the climate change fight may not yet be lost.

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Why working from home is good for business | Matt Mullenweg

TEDxInnovations

As the popularity of remote working continues to spread, workers today can collaborate across cities, countries and even multiple time zones. How does this change office dynamics? And how can we make sure that all employees, both at headquarters and at home, feel connected? Matt Mullenweg, cofounder of Wordpress and CEO of Automattic (which has a 100 percent distributed workforce), shares his secrets.

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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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Regarding Ford Mustang Mach-E: Porsche & BMW Also Got S**t For Producing Crossovers

CleanTechnica

I get it — change is hard. It's difficult, awkward, and perhaps even annoying or frustrating to see something we love get changed. The good news about the pushback from Ford/Mustang fans regarding the Ford Mustang Mach-E: we've seen this before with Porsche and BMW, and Porsche and BMW not only survived by thrived.

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How to prevent city climate action from becoming 'green gentrification'

GreenBiz

Why it's important for cities tackling climate change to engage with frontline communities.

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7 countries that shook up the world in 2019

Eco-Business

From post-apocalyptic red skies in Indonesia to vast swatches of the Amazon gone up in smoke, this year spelled doomsday for some countries while others worked to prevent the world from spiraling further towards climate catastrophe.

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The "opportunity gap" in US public education -- and how to close it | Anindya Kundu

TEDxInnovations

How can we tap into the potential of all students, especially those who come from disadvantaged backgrounds? Sociologist Anindya Kundu invites us to take a deeper look at the personal, social and institutional challenges that keep students from thriving in the United States -- and shows how closing this "opportunity gap" means valuing public education for what it really is: the greatest investment in our collective future.

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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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Tesla Sales Grew 47× In 7 Years

CleanTechnica

Comparing Tesla's Q4 2012 sales (deliveries, not orders) to Tesla's Q4 2019 sales, we can see that Tesla vehicle sales grew 47× in 7 years. Anyone going along with Elon Musk's forecast of such growth back in 2012 or subsequent years (even up through 2018 and a large portion of 2019) was frequently seen as unrealistically optimistic or "biased.".

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Welcome to the roaring 2020s, the artificial intelligence decade

GreenBiz

The applications being made possible by breakthroughs in machine learning, image recognition, analytics and sensors are profoundly practical.

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Meet the Eco-Business A-Listers: Esther An, CDL's ubiquitous partnership builder

Eco-Business

Esther An's sustainability initiatives secured her a place on the Eco-Business A-List of Asia-Pacific’s most influential corporate sustainability executives. Meet the woman working tirelessly to foster responsible business.

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Dangerous times call for dangerous women | Pat Mitchell

TEDxInnovations

Pat Mitchell has nothing left to prove and much less to lose -- she's become a "dangerous woman." Not dangerous as in feared, she says, but fearless: a force to be reckoned with. In this powerful call to action, Mitchell invites all women, men and allies to join her in embracing the risks necessary to create a world where safety, respect and truth burn brighter than the darkness of our current times.

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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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The Ford Mustang Mach-E Is A Sharp Effort To Seize The Moment

CleanTechnica

Make no mistake, Ford’s unveiling of the Mustang Mach-E was a momentous move — arguably the most important electric vehicle story of 2019. Why? Because it represents the first indication that a non-Tesla automaker plans not only to produce an EV, but to sell it in volume.

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The climate case for construction

GreenBiz

Buildings have an outsize impact on the environment. But there are solutions to make construction more efficient, resilient and safer.

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Senior Sourcing Manager CORSIA and UER

Eco-Business

South Pole has built a solid reputation for developing and mobilising finance for a wide range of projects around the world to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the position of Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for screening, planning, coordinating, and managing our potential project pipeline for with a focus on the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and other compliance regulations driven markets for various sectors.

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To challenge the status quo, find a “co-conspirator” | Ipsita Dasgupta

TEDxInnovations

In a complex and changing world, how can we make sure unconventional people and their ideas thrive? Business executive Ipsita Dasgupta introduces the concept of “co-conspirators” -- people willing to bend or break the rules to challenge the status quo -- and shows how they can help create new ways of thinking, acting and being. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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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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Tesla [TSLA] Was The Best Performing Auto Stock In The 2010s

CleanTechnica

A recent article by Bloomberg indicates Tesla was the best performing auto stock of the decade. Tesla had its IPO in 2010. What were you doing ten years ago.

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No more heavy metals? New IBM battery chemistry research could address mineral sourcing concerns

GreenBiz

The design is free of cobalt, an increasingly controversial material. Plus, Mercedes-Benz is involved in the next phase of testing.

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ISO14064 GHG Reporting & Verification and GHG Projects

Eco-Business

Sustinere has partnered with Carbon Action to present a 4-day course taking place from 24-27 March 2020 which covers both the GHG emissions reporting aspects and verification of the GHG emission report in order to satisfy a variety of stakeholders who demand access to this information, including shareholders, regulators, commercial partners, investors, financial institutions, and consumers.

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2019 was the year that…

GreenBiz

It was a very good year, except when it wasn't.

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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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Microgrids poised for hockey stick moment, as businesses seek energy resilience

GreenBiz

More commercial and industrial companies are waking up to their risky exposure to climate-related power outages.

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City sustainability leadership deepens; banks build new environmental roles

GreenBiz

Plus, journalists jump to sustainability positions, and there are some sustainable shipping shakeups.

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Statistic of the decade: 8.4 million soccer fields of land deforested in the Amazon

GreenBiz

That’s equivalent to about 10.3 million American football fields.

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20 years later, revisiting an old manifesto

GreenBiz

'Sustainability is Dead — Long Live Sustainability,' the author wrote at the turn of the new millennium. What would he write now?

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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.