This is exactly the time to be talking about climate change
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2020
If we have the chance to start anew, why would we want to rescue and lock in unsustainable systems and industries for another generation or more?
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Emerging market fund managers scramble to keep enterprises and entrepreneurs afloat
Impact Alpha
MARCH 31, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Mar. 31 – As the coronavirus spreads in Africa, Wemy’s products have been flying off local shelves, as families stock up on supplies for a two-week, government-imposed lockdown. The Nigerian personal hygiene products company sells locally made diapers, feminine products and sanitary wipes, often at a lower cost than imported products. Few businesses could.
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Virtual reality training wins water industry innovation award
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 31, 2020
The Igloo cylindrical training theatre used by Lanes. Drainage and utility specialist Lanes Group plc has won the Institute of Water of Innovation Award 2020 for the South East Region for leading the development of virtual reality (VR) capability in a 360 video theatre. Lanes is now using the VR training theatre, in Slough, Berkshire, to allow wastewater engineers working for Thames Water to test their knowledge and skills together as a team by participating in training games in a virtual world.
The Cost of Saying “No” Just Got Expensive
Daniel Burrus
APRIL 1, 2020
2020 brought with it a new decade with a strong stock market and strong growth forecasts. In January, companies were growing and everyone was looking at 2020 to be a transformational year in a booming global economy. Then, suddenly, we went to alarming numbers in the stock market, a lockdown of all nonessential businesses, unemployment and the now common phrase “social distancing.
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.
The stunning impact of COVID-19 social distancing on air pollution
GreenBiz
MARCH 31, 2020
How efforts to flatten the curve of COVID-19 have reflected air quality in the San Francisco Bay area.
Investments in edtech platforms are powering online learning in the age of COVID
Impact Alpha
APRIL 1, 2020
ImpactAlpha, April 1 – From presidents and provosts to faculty members, students and families, the entire higher ed community is grappling with closing dorms, cancelling commencements, and – perhaps most importantly – moving courses online to continue some semblance of the learning experience. The fallout from the COVID-19 virus has already reached thousands of U.S.
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7 Trending GoFundMe Campaigns Helping Industries Impacted by COVID-19
Causeartist: Sustainable Technology
APRIL 3, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a tremendous silver lining is how millions of people are responding to urgent needs around the globe. It’s incredible to see the number of fundraisers created daily to raise funds for all related causes — GoFundMe has become the take action button of the internet.
Not just biofuels: Algae's next wave
GreenBiz
MARCH 30, 2020
Applications in packaging and other products are beginning to gain momentum.
Cost-effective response to COVID-19: Light every health clinic in Africa and south Asia
Impact Alpha
MARCH 30, 2020
(Editor’s note: This article was originally published by Power for All. ) Europe and the United States face the challenge of providing tens of thousands of people to access intensive health care services. In Africa and southern Asia, hundreds of thousands of people live each day without adequate access to any healthcare at all. One. The post Cost-effective response to COVID-19: Light every health clinic in Africa and south Asia appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Firms launch circular economy solution to prevent millions of tonnes of e-mobility waste worldwide
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 30, 2020
A new partnership aims to demonstrate how bespoke circular-economy batteries can tackle the mounting problem of e-waste, specifically in relation to electric vehicles. Aceleron, a UK developer of sustainable and reusable battery solutions, and Eco Charger, a UK expert in electric all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), unveiled their plans to tackle the problem in late March.
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
Will coronavirus reduce emissions long term?
MSCI
APRIL 3, 2020
Has COVID-19 affected carbon emissions? Using satellite imagery from NASA and the European Space Agency, we examined the empirical data so far to understand the potential impact, and if there may be a decline in global greenhouse-gas emissions in 2020.
Why protecting soil carbon is a win-win for farmers and the planet
GreenBiz
APRIL 2, 2020
The benefits of protecting and restoring soil carbon go well beyond any one farm or any one year. But not enough people are taking these steps.
LeapFrog leads $55 million investment in MedGenome to expand genetic testing
Impact Alpha
APRIL 1, 2020
ImpactAlpha, April 1 – The Indian subcontinent makes up about 20% of the world’s population, but only 0.2% of the DNA sequences in global genetic databases. Bangalore-based MedGenome is expanding early disease risk detection, inherited disease prevention and health care personalization to India’s smaller cities and other emerging markets, “where the burden of many inherited.
Coronavirus pandemic will drive responsible (ESG) investing ‘skywards’, says financial advisory group CEO
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 30, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout will trigger a ‘skyward surge’ in sustainable, responsible and impactful investing over the next 12 months, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The prediction from the boss of deVere Group, which has more than $12bn under advisement, comes as Bloomberg analysis reveals that the average Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) fund fell by half the decrease registered by the S&P 500 In
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Member Conference by SDSN Northern Europe - the online mini version
Sustainable Development Network
APRIL 2, 2020
Including Lessons Learned from arranging an online member conference 16.00 Normal 0 21 false false false DE X-NONE X-NONE On 26 March, SDSN Northern Europe arranged its very first Online Member Conference since the planned face-to-face conference had been postponed. During the conference, SDSN Northern Europe introduced its network strategy and presented its new flagship initiative “ The Climate Framework for Higher Education Institutions ”.
Sustaining sustainability: Lessons from the coronavirus pandemic
GreenBiz
APRIL 1, 2020
The current crisis shows in unequivocal terms that frontline and shop-floor employees surviving hand to mouth will be disproportionately affected when the climate crisis hits.
African Development Bank issues a record $3 billion social bond to combat COVID-19
Impact Alpha
MARCH 30, 2020
The three-year Fight Covid-19 bond is the largest-ever U.S. dollar-denominated social bond, and attracted $4.6 billion in interest. The COVID-19 virus has been late to reach Africa, but experts have warned African nations, many with already strained healthcare systems and infrastructure, to prepare for the worst. “These are critical times for Africa as it addresses.
China's global wildlife trade may finally meet its end thanks to the coronavirus
Good.is: Planet
APRIL 1, 2020
COVID-19 is one of countless emerging infectious diseases that are zoonotic, meaning they originate in animals. About 75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic, accounting for billions of illnesses and millions of deaths annually across the globe. When these diseases spill over to humans, the cause frequently is human behaviors, including habitat destruction and the multibillion-dollar international wildlife trade – the latter being the suspected source of the novel coronavirus.
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
Where Are We Now? Where Are We Headed?: Key Outcomes from SDSN’s Global Virtual Conference on the Epidemiology and Economics of Coronavirus
Sustainable Development Network
APRIL 1, 2020
On March 30, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and a global panel of experts hosted a virtual event on the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and its implications for the economy. The global virtual conference, presented via webinar, brought together 13 experts from health, academia, and multilateral institutions currently leading the fight against COVID-19 to examine the implications of the pandemic for public health and the SDGs, to present science-based recommendations for how to
A business model canvas for the 21st century
GreenBiz
MARCH 30, 2020
Traditional strategy constructs don't capture the interconnectedness and complexities of the living ecosystems that companies are inherently entangled in today. Here are suggestions for an update.
The carbon bubble has burst. Let’s not re-inflate it
Impact Alpha
APRIL 2, 2020
ImpactAlpha, April 2 – The coronavirus likely jumped from animals to humans. Now it has leaped from humans to the fossil fuel industry. As oil prices sunk to new lows this week, Goldman Sachs analysts called the virus a game-changer that will “permanently alter the energy industry and its geopolitics, restrict demand as economic activity. The post The carbon bubble has burst.
Building Strong Nonprofit-Business Partnerships
Corporate Sustainability Collabrorative
MARCH 31, 2020
At our sold-out 2020 Q1 Lunch & Learn, we heard from a panel of nonprofit and business leaders on how to build strong relationships, including on-the-ground examples of what works well and what to avoid. Speakers included: Kris Carico, CEO of SOLVE. Tony Arnell, Managing Director of EarthShare Oregon. Mary Moerlins, Corporate Citizenship Manager, NW Natural.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 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
SDSN's Networks Strategy Council approves three new national networks
Sustainable Development Network
APRIL 1, 2020
In March 2020, the Networks Strategy Council of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has enthusiastically approved the creation of three new national networks in Afghanistan, Kenya, and Thailand. With these latest additions, SDSN's networks program now boasts 37 national and regional networks across the globe. Learn more about them here.
Is a solar desalination breakthrough coming to the desert?
GreenBiz
APRIL 1, 2020
The output of desalination plants is a mere fraction of what it the world could use. Using the sun to convert seawater into drinking water could be key.
Amit Bouri: Impact investors are stepping up to the challenges of COVID – and capitalism (podcast)
Impact Alpha
APRIL 2, 2020
The coronavirus crisis has laid bare issues of inequality that private investors – not just governments – must urgently address. In a podcast interview with ImpactAlpha, the Global Impact Investing Network’s Amit Bouri said the large and growing impact investing marketplace that has developed in the past decade cannot be considered a success if the.
Powering Connection in a Pandemic
Michael Connor
MARCH 30, 2020
by Gael O’Brien. In big, unexpected disruptions like COVID-19 that hijack sales, torpedo profits and threaten lives, leaders pivot to crisis management. Nonetheless, the emotional fallout in dealing with this crisis can’t be underestimated. The already high levels of workplace loneliness, which I’ve recently written about here , make disruption’s impact more intense.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Palm oil giant Wilmar quits High Carbon Stock Approach citing governance issues
Eco-Business
APRIL 3, 2020
The world's largest palm oil trader says a failure to fairly review an objection to its co-chairing the HCSA prompted its resignation. Greenpeace suspects that Wilmar is quitting to avoid close scrutiny of its no-deforestation commitments.
Asia's central banks must rise to the challenge of climate change
GreenBiz
MARCH 30, 2020
Most central banks in Asia already believe they should help to promote green bonds and other low-carbon initiatives.
Matthew Weatherley-White: How I invest my own money
Impact Alpha
MARCH 30, 2020
A Coronaddemdum. It is fascinating to read this piece in the throes of the Corona volatility. I wrote it sometime last fall, long before Wuhan and Italy and the spiraling death count and our current administration’s woefully ham-fisted response to the crisis. And I think it would be understandable if I found something in it. The post Matthew Weatherley-White: How I invest my own money appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Role of Women in the Afghan Peace Process: Opportunities and Challenges
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 30, 2020
SDSN Afghanistan participates in SDSN's 24h Webinar Normal 0 21 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, SDSN initiated a 24 Hour Webinar for the purpose of engaging experts and community leaders on how sustainable development initiatives across the globe are creating more just and prosperous societies. SDSN Afghanistan, hosted by Kateb University, participated in this webinar held on 22nd April, 2020 by putting together a one-hour Panel Discussion on ‘Afghanist
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
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