GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 23 – Bain Capital is doubling down on impact. The Boston-based private equity firm raised $800 million for its second Double.
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Daniel Burrus
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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?
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
During 2019, the UK Government set out its plans for reducing the levels of specific air pollutants, in a document called the Clean Air Strategy. Of the five main types of pollution identified by DEFRA, three of them can be treated effectively using activated carbon filtration – volatile organic compounds (VOCs), ammonia (NH3) and sulfur dioxide (SO2).
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
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Booming secondhand clothing sales could help curb the sustainability crisis in fashion. Hyejune Park. Fri, 11/27/2020 - 01:00. A massive force is reshaping the fashion industry: secondhand clothing. According to a new report, the U.S. secondhand clothing market is projected to more than triple in value in the next 10 years — from $28 billion in 2019 to $80 billion in 2029 — in a U.S. market currently worth $379 billion.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
ImpactAlpha, November 23 —The San Francisco-based company’s software platform and network of sensors measures and maps air quality (see, “Aclima raises $24 million.
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Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
An early-view paper published in the journal IEEE Transactions on Robotics describes how a robotic hand wrapped in a solar-cell “skin” is capable of interacting with objects without using dedicated and expensive touch sensors. Instead, the skin puts the array of miniaturised solar cells integrated on its soft polymer surface to a clever dual use.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
4 tips for changing consumer behavior. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 01:00. When I cover solutions to the plastic waste crisis, I typically focus on infrastructure development and bringing recycling systems to scale, standardizing materials, inventing new ones and designing out unnecessary single-use items, and rethinking business models and supply chains.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
ImpactAlpha, November 25 — The economic shock of the COVID pandemic has devastated small businesses – and driven many others to open one.
Sustainable Development Network
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
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: 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
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
UK biotech company Toraphene says it is preparing to unveil the world’s first truly biodegradable, compostable and commercially viable alternative to plastic packaging. The company has developed a new material, also called Toraphene, that uses biopolymers that “compost naturally and biodegrade without human intervention, even in the ocean.” The biopolymers are combined with graphene, a variant of carbon (or allotrope , to be precise) whose modern rediscovery and isolation at th
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
More pieces of IKEA's sustainability puzzle come together. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 08:00. Black Friday is upon us. For IKEA, that marks the expanded launch of a program to buy back furniture in an effort to curb consumption. "We don't want to encourage people to overconsume. That's one of the challenges we've identified that we feel like we can make a big impact on within our whole strategy," said Jenn Keesson, sustainability manager at IKEA U.S. .
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 25 – The pandemic’s disproportionate impact on women is exposing the need and opportunity for more investors to embrace a gender lens.
Sustainable Development Network
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
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.
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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.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
The 2020 European Biosolids and Bioresources Conference is taking place online, on 24 and 25 November, organised by environmental consultancy Aqua Enviro. Keynote speakers include Alison Ferguson from Ofwat, who will open the event by looking at “Pandemic impacts on AMP delivery”; Jesse Wright of United Utilities, who will discuss “A review of options for further market participation in bioresources”; and Nigel Watts, Head of Wastewater Treatment at Thames Water, who will present on how the util
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Unilever sets $1.2B sales target for meat and dairy alternatives. Cecilia Keating. Mon, 11/23/2020 - 00:30. Unilever has announced plans to dramatically increase sales of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives over the next seven years as part of a new sustainability program designed to shrink the environmental footprint of its food brands. The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant said last week that it plans to sell more than $1.2 billion worth of plant-based foods and dairy alternatives within th
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
ImpactAlpha, November 25 — Vallejo, Calif.-based Factory_OS is addressing the affordable housing crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area using digital technology to.
Sustainable Development Network
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network – Youth Initiative (SDSN Youth) has just launched its first Impact Report, which showcases the milestones and success stories of the various teams and programs within the network. 2019-2020 were exciting years at SDSN Youth, filled with new and bold initiatives as well as vast scaling of existing programs.
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
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
A new digital platform is said to substantially accelerate the speed at which housing developers gain required approvals, and “has the potential to revolutionise how drainage designs are validated in Scotland.” Developed by Scottish Water Horizons in partnership with engineering consultancy Atkins, the new system ‘FastTrack Drainage’, seemingly “radically reduces the time needed for technical approvals, helping accelerate new homes to market.” Developers face mounting pre
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
LevelTen’s Bryce Smith on the state of the renewable procurement market during the pandemic. This video is sponsored by LevelTen. “It is clear that that corporate commitment to renewables is very strong remains strong and in in some ways maybe even stronger than it was at the end of the year.”. Sarah Golden, senior energy analyst & VERGE energy chair at GreenBiz, interviewed Bryce Smith, CEO of LevelTen, during the VERGE 20 virtual event (October 26-30, 2020).
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
The annual ceremony of the EI Awards 2020 took place on 26 November, with an aim to celebrate the most innovative people and projects across the global energy sector – with the winners feted by both the President of the Energy Institute (EI) and the UK Energy Minister. This year saw a record 160 entries from around the world – from Nigeria to New Zealand, Spain to Singapore – all competing for the ten awards.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Taking stock of Chase, HSBC, and Morgan Stanley's recent climate commitments. Whitney Mann. Tue, 11/24/2020 - 00:40. Recent months have seen major moves on climate action by some of the world’s largest private banks, including JPMorgan Chase, HSBC and Morgan Stanley. What sets this latest wave of climate pledges by financial institutions apart from past announcements?
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 24 – Good Harvest Partners I, Astanor’s first institutional fund, will back “entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions to re-align nature, agriculture, and.
Russ George
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
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
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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
Sense and Sustainability
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Jonathan Regnier interviews Cheyanne Scharbatke-Church and Diana Chigas, the co-directors of Corruption Justice and Legitimacy Program (CJL) to discuss why anti-corruption programming needs to engage with social norms and what CJL is currently doing to shift social norms from the periphery to a central component of corruption analysis and anti-corruption strategy.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Upstart Hazel finds cachet for innovative sachets that extend produce shelf life. Jesse Klein. Wed, 11/25/2020 - 01:30. In 2017, Hazel Technologies was a plucky young startup with enough scientific success to raise $800,000 in seed funding and score a $600,000 development grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In late 2020, the company is finding early commercial success in its mission to decrease food waste through its innovative packaging.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
If you are an investor interested in learning more about how to invest in climate justice solutions, join us on December 3rd for.
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
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.
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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.
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