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How do you avoid getting distracted and stay focused on the mission? Trisa Thompson. Mon, 12/07/2020 - 00:10. Much has been said, and will be said, about 2020. The word "unprecedented" has been used an unprecedented number of times. We are constantly bombarded by the media, whether it be about politics, COVID-19 or the state of the economy. The media barely lets an hour pass without reporting another late-breaking story.
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ImpactAlpha, December 10 – On the surface, San Francisco-based Elation Health is a software company that helps independent doctor’s offices move from paper-based. The post Elation Health raises $40 million to digitize independent primary care providers appeared first on Impact Alpha.
ImpactAlpha, December 10 – On the surface, San Francisco-based Elation Health is a software company that helps independent doctor’s offices move from paper-based. The post Elation Health raises $40 million to digitize independent primary care providers appeared first on Impact Alpha.
It is no secret that children are attracted to video games like moths to light. From Minecraft to Roblox, children of today spend hours in front of screens both large and small, oftentimes much to the dismay of their parents and teachers. Whether you have children of your own or not, you may believe these kids are using their time idly; however, it is actually quite the contrary.
3 big trends headlining a tumultuous year in food. Jim Giles. Fri, 12/11/2020 - 01:45. I’m going to try to make sense of this tumultuous year, starting with three trends from the past 12 months that I see as key to the immediate future of food. 1. An insane year for alternative proteins. The trend: By Dec. 1, venture capitalists invested a whopping $1.5 billion in alternative proteins during 2020, according to the latest data from the Good Food Institute.
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ImpactAlpha, December 8 – Environmental and social laggards beware. A growing set of hedge funds are redefining “activist shareholder” to mean pressure for. The post There’s a new impact sheriff in town: activist hedge funds appeared first on Impact Alpha.
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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Nestlé digs deeper into regenerative ag, puts $3.6B behind net-zero plan. Heather Clancy. Mon, 12/07/2020 - 02:00. The world’s largest food company, Nestlé, last week said it plans to spend roughly $3.6 billion over the next five years to meet its net-zero by 2050 aspirations. But CEO Mark Schneider took pains to position this investment as one that will be "earnings-neutral.".
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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.
Editor’s Note: This article was first published by the Environmental Defense Fund, an organization focusing on creating economical policies to support clean air and water; abundant fish and wildlife; and a stable climate. The article was authored by Steve Cochran and originally appeared here. This year’s Atlantic hurricane season sometimes felt like a never-ending onslaught of storms — some even happening at the same time.
Dairy Management Inc.’s Krysta Harden on the dairy industry’s net zero initiative. This video is sponsored by Dairy Management Inc. “Our net zero initiative is part of our overreaching environmental goals set by our industry. earlier this year, but really I think we're planting the seeds for what's going to be a great future for U.S. dairy - looking at issues including getting to carbon neutrality by 2050, but we also have water quality goals and nutrient management goals.”.
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WSLA, GreenBiz team on Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards. Heather Clancy. Wed, 12/09/2020 - 00:00. I'm excited to share that GreenBiz Group is teaming up with the newly formed WSLA Alumnae Group, which acquired the Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards (WSLA) from gb&d magazine in August. We'll be acting as the organization's media partner to build awareness for the next edition of its awards program.
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Climate. ESG bubbles. Disclosure. Social inequality. Biodiversity. The topics don’t get much bigger — or more systemic. Here’s our analysis of the five ESG trends that will matter most to companies and their investors in 2021.
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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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