GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2019

In the spotlight: the burgeoning relationship between direct air capture firm Carbon Engineering and Oxy Low Carbon Ventures.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Japanese knotweed removal firm Environet UK has developed a method for converting waste from Japanese knotweed and other invasive plants into biochar, with the potential to eliminate the need for environmentally damaging and expensive landfill disposal in the future. The creation of biochar, a charcoal used as a soil amendment, from Japanese knotweed plant waste is a carbon negative process which harnesses the carbon-scavenging power of Japanese knotweed in a positive way and contributes to the

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 29, 2019

With inequality at an all-time high, cities are rethinking their decades-old approach to community revitalization. A “quiet revolution” is transforming their work, particularly in underinvested urban areas, according to a new report. Out: top-down, one-size-fits-all, debt and subsidy-dependent solutions. In: locally-driven, collaborative solutions that foster community ownership and prosperity.

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MSCI

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Some large asset owners are increasingly coming to believe that many executive pay schemes don’t align the interests of CEOs and investors. There appears to be an increasing focus on pay plan simplicity and transparency.

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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 1, 2019

Indigenous climate adaptation plans have actively managed forest ecosystems with fire for centuries.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Battery storage at a solar farm with switchgear. Energy storage can help mitigate climate change, but it is still on low levels and needs to triple by 2050 to keep global warming below 2°C. To do this we need to look at innovative ways of speeding up the process. With a new report, infrastructure firm Sweco is asking: Could energy-storage-as-a-service be one of the solutions?

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Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 29, 2019

From October 22 to 24, 2019, the SDSN joined the Sustainable Development Transformation Forum in Incheon, Republic of Korea, organized by the UN Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) in partnership with the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). The event explored what it will take to support economic, social, and environmental transformations towards sustainable development.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The collaboration spearheaded by WWF will focus on boosting recycling infrastructure and public awareness campaigns in the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Global markets for recovered paper remain extremely challenging, according to The Recycling Association chief executive Simon Ellin. But he will also argue in his upcoming State of the Nation report that the fibre market has gone through difficult patches before, yet always recovered eventually. In his report, which will be given at The Recycling Association Conference 2019 on 12 November in London, Simon Ellin will say: “We currently face a perfect storm that makes the market extremely to

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Impact Alpha, Nov. 31 – Social protests are spreading across the globe. The protests, from Santiago to Beirut, are sparked by local grievances: a metro-fare increase, an inept administration, an unfair law. Demonstrations have been led by young people; the supposed adults have messed things up. Collective protest surfaces the latent sense that economies and The post Agents of Impact: The Popular Uprisers 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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Daniel Burrus

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Now that I’ve revealed what business leaders must know in order to become the disruptor instead of the disrupted, the next step is applying those principles. I discussed previously the need to solve problems before they occur; however, what happens when you do uncover a problem? Whatever it is, you have to take that problem and skip it, because that problem is not really your problem.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Will insurers and banks step up to help reduce risk and build resistance — or contribute to crashing the economy?

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Causes of insect decline and biodiversity loss to be found at the landscape level. Compared to a decade ago, today the number of insect species in many areas has decreased by about one third, according to the result of a survey of an international research team led by scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The loss of species mainly affects grasslands in the vicinity of intensively farmed land – but also applies to forests and protected areas.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The writing’s on the wall, but the fossil fuel industry doesn’t want to read it. Former Exxon CEO (and Secretary of State) Rex Tillerson testified this week in Exxon’s trial for allegedly misleading investors and the public about the financial risks of climate change. Coal baron Robert (“Last Man Standing”) Murray’s Murray Energy in Ohio The post Is the carbon bubble about to burst?

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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

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The corporate push to become 100 per cent renewable is driving renewable energy investment worldwide. As businesses set their sights on operations in Southeast Asia, can the region meet businesses' green needs?

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The jury is still out on blockchain, but without better process automation and better data, it will be difficult to scale product takeback.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Nighttime view of a waste incineration plant in Oberhausen, Germany. John Whitehurst, UK business manager with minerals and lime producer Lhoist, offers predictions on how new recycling and reuse targets will affect the types of waste being produced. He considers future challenges and opportunities for the energy-from-waste (EfW) sector. No-one likes to see waste being burnt and even policymakers tend to view this as a necessary evil.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 31, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 31 – Sydney-based Impact Investment Group (IIG) has been making thematic impact investments in Australia since 2013, focusing on real estate, clean energy and venture capital. Now the firm is taking a targeted place-based approach, with a new impact fund that will focus on Western Australia. IIG’s WA Impact fund will invest in The post Australia’s IIG scores $20 million for place-based impact fund 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

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The Eco-Business platform won in the Best News Website or Mobile Service category for its journalism efforts and newly-revamped website at the prestigious awards which recognise Asian publishers who have delivered unique and original digital media projects in the last 12 months.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Breakthroughs in satellite imagery, artificial intelligence and computing power are giving corporate climate activists powerful new tools for anticipating and maybe even averting change.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Zebra mussels are amongst the non-native species which pose a threat to local ecologies and with which the water industry is doing battle. Industry investing over £8m a year to tackle the issue, says Water UK. Water companies are at the forefront of the battle against the invasive animals and plants which damage infrastructure and endanger native species.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 31, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 31 – The cost of solar technology has plummeted in the past decade, opening up opportunities to develop the next generation of materials to boost solar energy adoption and efficiency. Albuquerque, N.M.-based mPower is among those working to advance solar technology with small solar cells made out of silicon that can be connected The post mPower Technology secures seed funding for micro solar cells appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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

OCTOBER 29, 2019

[PODCAST] Smallholders have taken much of the blame for this year's haze-causing forest fires. How can they be motivated to switch to more sustainable, fire-free production methods?

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Entities are looking more closely at microgrids and other technologies as a solution.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2019

In the following article, Josh Thomas from instrumentation specialist Ashtead Technology, discusses the risks associated with dust at quarries, and highlights the vital role of monitoring. Almost all quarrying operations have the potential to create dust. Control measures should therefore be established to prevent the generation of levels that cause harm.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 28, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 28 – Nearly 80% of the 28 million people living in Nepal have access to the internet. But internet penetration in rural areas remains low. U.K. development finance institution is investing in WorldLink, Nepal’s largest private internet service provider, to support its expansion in remote parts of the country. (Most of WorldLink’s network The post U.K.’s CDC Group invests $12 million in Nepalese internet provider WorldLink 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 1, 2019

Energy demand is booming, but government policies signal continued reliance on oil, gas and coal. Much stronger action is needed to improve renewables deployment and energy efficiency, said IEA in a new report.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Customer advocacy, creative partnerships are helping companies such as UPS and Maersk make their way around detours.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Brits want their pensions and investments to minimise climate impacts and support a sustainable economy; far more than those who only seek to maximise financial returns – reveals new survey by environmental lawyers ClientEarth, released on 30 October. More than two-thirds of the British public (70%) believe the climate emergency demands a more urgent response and almost as many say it is now the biggest issue facing humankind (63%).

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Today: Keeping the faith through impact investing. There’s still time to hop on today’s Agents of Impact conference call and help us unpack faith-based impact investing. Join John O’Shaughnessy of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary, attorney Umar Moghul, Rabbi Jacob Siegel of the JLens Network, Morgan Stanley’s Jamie Martin, the GIIN’s Giselle Leung and other special guests.

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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.