GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Think ride-hailing flying taxis, electric multicopters and passenger drones that can be summoned with an app.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

An overwhelming majority of UK planners want the next government to give stronger direction and more resources to enable local planners to deliver net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A recent survey by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), revealed that even though 79% of respondents agreed that climate action should be a top priority for the profession, only 17% felt their nation’s planning system or policy framework was well equipped enough to deal with the current climate crisis.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Impactalpha, Nov. 25 – A shift of up to $50 billion by the world’s largest pension fund has sent a message to the world’s biggest asset managers. We’re serious. Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, at $1.6 trillion the world’s largest “supertanker” of institutional capital, is stewarding its assets for the long term. It wants the asset The post Japanese pension fund pushes asset managers to get tougher on sustainability appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Every business runs into issues that can or will halt progress and cause the company to stagnate. These include slow cash flow, out-of-date technology, and long sales cycles; you name it, it likely exists. Often , when trying to “fix” the problem, the company gets even more mired in the challenge and can’t seem to get past the roadblock. They focus on the problem and either shift into crisis management mode, letting the problem dictate their every move, or perhaps they solve the problem, but in

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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 25, 2019

Sustainability professionals need to demonstrate the value they can bring to the highest levels of their organization. Simply put, we’re not there yet.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Carpet waste is a huge issue in UK, as an area the size of Birmingham is thrown away every year. Carpet Recycling UK, a trade association set up to encourage carpet recycling, oversees 73% of diverted carpet waste being sent to incineration at an approximate climate cost of £16.5 million a year to society. Less than 2% of carpet waste is actually recycled. 90% of British people have carpet in their homes and almost two-thirds want action by the UK government to address this waste stream, accordi

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Sustainable Development Network

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA On 18-20 November, 2019, SDSN Andes Secretariat staff attended the 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy: Research + Development + Innovation, hosted by the Geological and Energy Research Institute at the Government Financial Management Platform headquarters in Quito, Ecuador. The Geological and Energy Research Institute is one of SDSN Andes’ member organizations in Ecuador.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The former president opens up about the urgency of the crisis and what he sees as the disconnect between our stated values and our actions.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Investments in climate protection and energy efficiency are worthwhile, even from an economic point of view – a verdict that appears amply demonstrated by the winners of the four categories of this year’s Energy Efficiency Award, an annual prize presented by the German Energy Agency ( Deutsche Energie-Agentur , or dena ) to companies that pursue innovative and highly successful ways of reducing energy consumption and harmful emissions.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

ImpactAlpha, November 26 – It took four years for Dolma Impact Fund to raise its $37 million first fund. It only took two years to achieve its first exit. Dolma, which invests in companies having a positive impact in Nepal, partially exited CloudFactory, a U.K.-based startup that hires Nepalese workers to “train” data for large The post CloudFactory raises $65 million, providing a partial exit for Dolma Impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Dr Jane Goodall, one of the world's most famous environmentalists, has called on hotel customers in Asia to complain to the venue's management if they see shark's fin on the menu.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

UN-backed assessment urges incoming EU Commission to place the SDG agenda front and centre of its policies and investment strategies.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

The world’s first awareness month aimed at protecting the UK’s sewers and seas – ‘Unblocktober’ – has been hailed “a major success”, say the organisers, after more than 4,500 Brits came together to reduce the amount of troublesome substances and materials being put down the nation’s drains. The campaign, led by wastewater utility solutions provider Lanes Group, challenged individuals and businesses to avoid putting fats, oils and grease (FOG), food, wet wipes

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 26 – WeWork. Uber. Peloton. The mounting pile of troubled “unicorns” has fueled a backlash against the get-big-fast venture capital ethos that produced them. That raises the question of what to call the fallen icons (undercorns, anyone?). A bigger challenge is how to build companies that are inclusive, sustainable, profitable, and beneficial for The post As unicorns stumble, investors warm to revenue-based financing for ‘zebras’ and ‘Clydesdales’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.

Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

After weeks of internal wrangling and debate, Eco-Business has compiled a list of the most impactful sustainability executives in Asia Pacific—people who are changing their businesses for the better.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 23, 2019

California has long dominated the headlines about wildfires — but other regions are experiencing fires more often.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Mediterranean shrubs burning during an experimental fire (image credit: M. Jaime Baeza). Fires combined with climate change may convert forests into open landscapes. Climate change is expected to increase the chance and intensity of drought around the Mediterranean basin. According to the collaborative work developed by a group of empirical and theoretical scientists from Utrecht University, the University of Alicante and other Dutch and Spanish universities, the increased aridity will make Medi

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 26 – Production of the staple commodity that feeds 3.5 billion people needs a radical overhaul to reduce emissions and build resiliency to climate change. A ‘rice bond’ could help rice processors, traders and retailers provide farmers with capital to transition to sustainable agriculture, improve resiliency and boost yields. The proposed financing mechanisms is The post Financing ‘climate-smart’ rice appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Manila Electric Co and San Miguel Corp lead the country’s energy giants in increasing their coal portfolios, locking in consumers to over-reliance on the fossil fuel in the next decades, a new Greenpeace report has revealed.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Scientific developments and innovation has produced more turkey for a larger population using fewer of our natural resources.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

A Queen’s University Belfast researcher has developed a seemingly low cost technique to convert left over barley from alcohol breweries into carbon, which could be used as a renewable fuel for homes in winter, charcoal for summer barbecues or water filters in developing countries. Breweries in the EU throw out around 3.4 million tons of unspent grain every year, weighing the equivalent of 500,000 elephants.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 27 – Even as Wall Street traders get ready to pop the Champagne corks on another year of record results, there are indicators that the bull market party won’t last forever. How impact investing will fare in the inevitable event of the next economic downturn is the topic of the most recent instalment of The post Will impact investing be swimming naked when the tide goes out?

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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

Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Over 2.1 billion people are obese or overweight while another 821 million go hungry. Governments must regulate and educate, and the food industry must offer products that are good for human health and the climate.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

An NFL fullback, teen activists, a National Geographic photographer and others provide provocative talks about critical equity-climate connections.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Instrumenation firm Edinburgh Sensors offers some thoughts on the measurement of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) as a means of assessing water quality, and in particular the relevance of IR-based measurements. Methods for checking water quality are an incredibly important part of the many processes involved in ensuring we have access to safe drinking water.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

ImpactAlpha, November 25 – Behind the red-hot “machine learning” market are human minds that design algorithms and sort underlying data. San Francisco-based Samasource trains and hires data reviewers in East Africa to tag photos and annotate other data sources for Fortune 500 companies. Leila Janah founded Samasource in 2008 to help the emerging markets’ workforce The post Samasource raises $14.8 million to connect tech giants with Africa’s data talent appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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.

Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The green group has had its licence to work with Indonesia's environment ministry on nature park conservation terminated. Should other foreign-based NGOs be worried about their future in the climate-critical archipelago?

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

A new report shows how some companies and academic research labs are applying extrusion, 3D printing and cellular agriculture to produce meat alternatives.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

Algal bloom in the water in Holo, Sweden. Testing has started on BioPhree® and TerraNova® Ultra, which aim to stop waste phosphorus reaching the sea and recycle it as agricultural fertilizer, in demonstration sites in Sweden. This is part of a package of pre-commercialization support offered by the EU co-funded project Bonus Return. Bonus Return is exploring how technologies can turn nutrients causing eutrophication, such as phosphorus, into profitable and sustainable solutions that can be scale

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Greetings, Agents of Impact! “You gotta be reading ImpactAlpha.” If your optimism makes you an outlier around the dinner table during this holiday season, feel free to blame us. As an ImpactAlpha reader, you’re not surprised by the recent embrace of “stakeholder capitalism.” You’re watching for “universal owners” of institutional capital to drive accountability for The post The Brief: Impact in a downturn (podcast), impact-linked loan, peer-to-peer in Indonesian, edtech in Nigeria, blue bonds ap

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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.