GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success. Peter Boyd. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 01:30. Reaching the 2015 Paris Agreement goals requires bold action from all sectors and levels of our society. But any chief sustainability officer will fall short of their responsibility if they simply cite net-zero as a strategic goal. High ambition on its own may sound good.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2020
A new study by an international team of environmental scientists in the Brazilian Amazon appears to show that redesigned conservation projects could deliver big gains for critical freshwater ecosystems – raising hopes for the futures of thousands of species. Although it occupies less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, freshwater hosts around 10% of all known species – including a third of all vertebrates.
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Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 1 – If you think things already are bad, consider that we’re also hurtling towards what scientists are calling Earth’s sixth mass extinction. Biodiversity experts are ringing the alarm bells. A million species are at risk of extinction in as little as a decade. Human activity has altered nearly three-quarters of all land, The post Biodiversity summit aims to increase urgency and financing to avert ecosystem collapse appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
McKinsey Sustainabilty
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
In a year marked by crisis and uncertainty, corporate America is at a crossroads. The choices companies make today will have consequences on gender equality for decades to come.
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
OCTOBER 2, 2020
A closed loop fashion system requires scaling solutions now, not later. Deonna Anderson. Fri, 10/02/2020 - 01:00. The fashion industry is damaging to the planet — it's responsible for 10 percent of the world's carbon emissions. But there are companies — both large and small — trying to solve this problem. Back in 2017, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation tapped on large brands such as Burberry, Gap and H&M to make fashion circular — ensuring that clothes are made from safe and renewable materials, e
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
· VAT on labour-intensive activities can make repairing broken items too expensive, frustrating consumers who want to avoid waste. · Once the UK is no longer subject to EU VAT rules, it will have the power to zero-rate VAT on repairs. · As well as preventing waste, this would satisfy public demand, stimulate the economy and help to create 34,000 new jobs in the repair sector and 346,000 new jobs in remanufacturing.
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Sense and Sustainability
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Editor’s note : This article was first published on the Global Solutions blog. It has been republished here with the author’s permission. After meeting each other in Berlin at the 2018 Global Solutions Summit , Eduard a Zoghbi from Brazil and Nancy Hoque from the USA, were inspired to continue working together. “We brainstormed, and we wanted to do an initiative where we could share different voices of women from around the world focused on change and action, as we were inspired by our Summer Sc
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
The climate crisis needs climate leadership from businesses now. Maria Mendiluce. Tue, 09/29/2020 - 01:00. As the world grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality and more, the impacts of climate change cannot be ignored. Most weeks bring fresh headlines of wildfires, droughts and rapidly melting ice caps. They’re a reminder that climate action cannot wait for calmer times. .
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2020
England’s water and sewerage companies have received something of a mixed review in terms of environmental performance in the Environment Agency’s recent annual report on the topic , released on 2 October. The report said the number of serious water quality pollution incidents from water company sewerage and clean water assets had “plateaued”, with a slight improvement (52 incidents compared to 56 in 2018).
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
While gender lens investing continues to grow, analyses of gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation are not common in impact or traditional investing. Criterion Institute, in partnership with Dreilinden gGmbH, spent a year researching how to build an investing practice that addresses issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) individuals.
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
MSCI
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Have banks with stronger ESG risk management practices been more financially resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic? We look at the asset quality, profitability and capitalization of banks around the world.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
This is the moment to reimagine public transportation. Amanda Eaken. Tue, 09/29/2020 - 00:21. Back in April, the city of Seattle temporarily closed off nearly 20 miles of streets to most vehicular traffic in order to let residents bike, walk, jog and skate at a safe social distance during the height of the city’s COVID-19 pandemic. Seattle’s Stay Healthy Streets program was designed to encourage people to travel to essential services and small local businesses — or just to get outside for exerci
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Four women were announced in late September as the winners of C40’s 2nd Women4Climate Tech Challenge 2020. The winners were: Lorena Gordillo Dagallier from Cambridge (UK) who successfully pitched her initiative “open-seneca”- a mobile air quality sensor network that will be installed throughout the city alongside educational workshops. Anai Green from Tel Aviv-Yafo who impressed the judging panel with her innovative fabric “Lumiweave” which offers a shade function at the same time as permitting
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2020
ImpactAlpha, October 1 – The challenge of universal healthcare access for India’s uninsured rural poor has been made starkly clear by the COVID crisis. The country’s six million cases ranks second in the world. (The U.S., with a quarter of India’s population, is No. 1, with more than seven million cases.) Entrepreneurs and investors are. The post BestDoc secures $2.1 million amid India’s digital healthcare expansion 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.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Evidence-based policymaking must be rooted in sound data to inform policy priorities, budget allocations, and tracking of progress. This is especially true in the case of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they provide the policy framework that all 193 UN member states have pledged to achieve by 2030. Good data and clear metrics are critical for each country to take stock of where it stands, devise pathways for achieving the goals, and track progress.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud. Heather Clancy. Thu, 10/01/2020 - 01:30. Despite all they're doing to address climate change with both emissions reduction plans, circular economy innovation and consumer awareness, Amazon, Google and Microsoft have been criticized — rightly so, in my mind — for their close ties to the oil and gas sector.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2020
An updated renewable energy from waste manifesto has been released by Privilege Finance, following a series of monumental changes which have impacted the industry in 2020. Chris Winward, chief commercial officer at the specialist energy from waste funder, said the updated manifesto reviewed the industry’s progress from social, economic and environmental perspectives, and shared insight on the effect of government policy changes and Covid-19.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Impak Battles, an ImpactAlpha series with impak, a Montreal-based impact ratings agency, assesses the positive and negative impact of corporate operations. Each month, the agency uses its impak Score rating methodology in a head-to-head assessment of two representative companies. Earlier editions: Nestlé vs. Danone, Engie vs. Enel and Novartis vs Sanofi.
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
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
September 30 - Today, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) launched the 2020 Africa SDG Index & Dashboards Report. The report synthesizes the most recent, available data on the SDGs to support national and regional discussions on where each African country stands with respect to achieving the SDGs. Since it was first produced in 2018, this annual flagship report has provided the most up-to-date data to track and rank the performance of African countries on the SDGs.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Embedding Social and Environmental Benefits in Renewable Energy. Renewable energy deployments are on the rise. The U.S. alone is expected to add 132 to 157GW of new renewable energy capacity in the next five years. How and where that renewable energy is deployed can drive radically different outcomes — with the potential to maximize positive impact for a range of stakeholders or limit benefits to just a few. .
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2020
A new marina intended to help attract and preserve local ecosystems and wildlife while providing a scenic spot for boaters is being opened to the public on 12 October. Built in the heart of the Midlands countryside and situated on the Warwickshire Ring, Mancetter Marina’s unique, bowl-like shape allows for banks full of vegetation and wildlife, as well as surrounding views of Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire, according to a group involved in its construction, civil engineering and ma
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
ImpactAlpha, September 28 – Citi launched its $150 million impact fund in January to invest its own capital in companies addressing workforce development, financial inclusion, sustainable energy and water use, and high-impact infrastructure, with a focus on women and other underrepresented founders. Citi has now allocated an additional $50 million in capital to invest specifically.
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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
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE On September 23, 2020 alongside the UNGA, Tsinghua University, Tsinghua Southeast Asia Center, SDSN Southeast Asia , and United in Diversity hosted the "Happiness Lab: People, Planet and Spirituality in Harmony" exclusive plenary as part of the RICH 70 Tsinghua SEA Cloud Forum, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of Indonesia (RI) and China (CH) bilateral relationship.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Get ready for the next wave of GMOs. Jim Giles. Fri, 10/02/2020 - 02:00. One summer day almost 20 years ago, a group of protestors arrived at a plot of genetically modified corn growing near the town of Montelimar in southern France. They were led by José Bové , a left-wing activist famous for his skirmishes with the law and his tremendous moustache.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2020
A new not-for-profit organisation, Changing Streams, has been established by an entrepreneur from Liverpool in a bid to remove plastic from the construction industry. Neal Maxwell (pictured), who has worked in the construction industry for more than 30 years, founded the organisation alongside researchers from the University of Liverpool, after a trip to the Arctic left him appalled by the levels of plastic pollutants in the Arctic Ocean.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 2, 2020
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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.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
In the face of the current global health crisis, it is more important than ever to shine a light on transformative and scalable solutions that shape the path towards a sustainable future. In October 2020, SDSN will take the Global Solutions Forum (GSF) to the next level to showcase the eight best solutions coming from SDSNs National and Regional Networks in a one-of-a-kind virtual event.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2020
7 roles to create sustainable success. Ellen Weinreb. Fri, 10/02/2020 - 00:30. There is a lot of talk right now about systems change, and for good reason: With so many people experiencing the effects of several major crises — the pandemic, the recession, racism and the ongoing climate crisis — we have a narrow window of opportunity for change. As they say, a crisis is a terrible thing to waste.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Portsmouth University PhD student Ash Lawrence conducting sample preparation. Data from a study to improve optimisation of SAF wastewater treatment systems is the focus of a presentation from WPL taking place at the 2020 European Water & Wastewater Management conference on 13-14 October. WPL’s technical director Andrew Baird and Ashley Lawrence, PhD student at Portsmouth University, will explain how enhancement of the air and power dynamic associated with ammonia removal in submerged aerate
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 1 – What got us here won’t get us where we need to go. Guidelines that govern global finance need to be rewritten to drive equity and justice throughout the economic system. “Anti-blackness is the foundational architecture of the rules that maintain racial oppression and economic exclusion today, so we need a new. The post Call No. 23 recap: Changing investment algorithms to advance racial justice (video) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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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