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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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).
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?
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.
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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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.
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 — Vallejo, Calif.-based Factory_OS is addressing the affordable housing crisis in the San Francisco Bay Area using digital technology to.
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
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
Sustainable Development Network
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
On November 30, the Spanish chapter of the SDSN (REDS) will present its biennual report on the of compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a hundred municipalities in Spain. The study, entitled “How is the 2030 Agenda progressing at the local level? A practical look", is the second edition of the 2018 pioneering report that measured the performance of the SDGs at the urban level.
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, Nov. 25 – The pandemic’s disproportionate impact on women is exposing the need and opportunity for more investors to embrace a gender lens.
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
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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.
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.
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
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 24 – Good Harvest Partners I, Astanor’s first institutional fund, will back “entrepreneurs developing scalable solutions to re-align nature, agriculture, and.
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
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
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.
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 25, 2020
ImpactAlpha, November 25 — The economic shock of the COVID pandemic has devastated small businesses – and driven many others to open one.
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.
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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
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.
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 24, 2020
Impact measurement and management isn’t just magical thinking. With enough effort and skill, the practice produces value and insights for investors, which can.
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.
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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.
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.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 22, 2020
Apex Clean Energy’s Mark Goodwin on how to reach escalating renewable energy demands. This video is sponsored by Apex Clean Energy. "One of the best ways to do that is to procure utility scale electricity from wind and solar so what's needed in order to keep the momentum going is to ensure the ability of companies like Apex to deliver those projects.”.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: ImpactAlpha Original CrossBoundary Energy’s fund exit is a proof point for Africa’s commercial solar market – and catalytic.
Eco-Business
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca vaccines could be rolled out early next year. We asked experts to explain the key differences, and which could be the first to reach low-income countries.
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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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