GreenBiz
MAY 12, 2020
How cosmetics retailer Lush is making purposeful profit through circularity. Katrina Shum. Tue, 05/12/2020 - 01:30. This article is part of our Paradigm Shift series, produced by nonprofit PYXERA Global, on the diverse solutions driving the transition to a circular economy. See the full collection of stories and upcoming webinars with the authors here.
Impact Alpha
MAY 13, 2020
ImpactAlpha’s David Bank challenged investors to “10x” impact investing, to grow total assets under management from billions to trillions and to develop “moonshot ideas” that could catalytically grow our impact. Solutions flowed in ranging from meeting the immediate needs of the crisis, to laying the foundations for long-term change around themes such as climate change, the.
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Daniel Burrus
MAY 13, 2020
Post-Pandemic Success Will Be Determined by What You Do Now , Not What You Do Post-Pandemic. No one ever thought that starting in this new decade, our booming economy and flourishing job market would be placed on “pause” due to a worldwide outbreak of a virus, yet here we are. . 2020 has been an interesting year to say the least, but there are obvious similarities between the COVID-19 pandemic and digital disruption.
Sustainable Development Network
MAY 14, 2020
Now more than ever, it is essential that we understand where people are located, what conditions they are facing, what infrastructure is available, and what basic services they can access. Fortunately, gridded population data have emerged as an important resource for delivering actionable data in challenging circumstances, including in disaster response and health and infectious disease monitoring.
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
MAY 15, 2020
Could indoor air quality become part of the post coronavirus playbook? Joe Snider. Fri, 05/15/2020 - 01:29. Here is what we know, or think we know, about COVID-19: it can spread through the air. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , it is thought that the COVID-19 virus can spread "through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.
Impact Alpha
MAY 13, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 12 – The GIIN has launched the Response, Recovery and Resilience Investment Coalition. The ‘R3 Coalition’ aims to identify opportunities to invest in health interventions and access to capital and direct new capital to fill COVID financing gaps. The Global Impact Investing Network will coordinate deal flow across multiple networks, including Aspen Network.
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Sustainable Development Network
MAY 12, 2020
The 2020 edition of the Global Nutrition Report was released today. The Report looks beyond global and national patterns and uses the best-available data. It also features in-depth analysis and expert opinion from several SDSN affiliates, including Cynthia Rosenzweig and Zulfiqar Bhutta. This 2020 edition focuses on inequality both between and within countries, and calls on governments, businesses, and civil society to step up efforts to tackle injustices in food systems.
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2020
The fashion industry is unsustainable — here's how journalism is inspiring activism to improve it. Kirstie Dabbs. Fri, 05/15/2020 - 01:43. The fast fashion industry has long been critiqued for unsustainable practices and unethical working conditions. From global cotton supply chains to pollution from textile factories, the need to improve the industry in favor of both people and the planet is pressing. .
Impact Alpha
MAY 14, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 14 – Kenya’s musicians, DJs, fashion designers, visual artists, event planners, chefs and other creatives are on the frontlines of COVID’s economic shocks. Half of Kenya’s creative professionals have seen 80% or more of their normal income disappear, as events were cancelled, creative spaces closed and tourism stopped, according to Nairobi-based HEVA Fund, an.
Eco-Business
MAY 11, 2020
Solar modules could be integrated into Singapore urban landscape just like trees, and comprise almost half of the country's electricity demand by mid-century, a study has found.
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
CleanTechnica
MAY 15, 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus, London plans to become the largest car-free city in the world as more people will be asked to walk or ride bicycles when they travel around the metropolitan area.
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2020
Watch for ADM to pioneer biofuels, more carbon capture projects. Heather Clancy. Wed, 05/13/2020 - 02:57. Although decarbonization of industrial processes remains a big technical challenge, food processing and commodities giant Archer Daniels Midland recently adopted new commitments to cut its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by 2035 — with additional carbon sequestration projects and changes to its transportation fleet figuring largely in that strategy.
Impact Alpha
MAY 12, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 12 – A handful of philanthropic foundations have committed themselves to align 100% of their endowments with their social impact missions. Even before most of them reach that goal, some foundation leaders are raising the bar. The new stretch goal: changing who deploys the assets in the first place. The Heron Foundation in 2016. The post Stretch goal for foundations: Shift power, as well as assets, for the post-COVID economy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Eco-Business
MAY 15, 2020
Home office, closed factories and shops - our production, consumption and mobility behaviour have changed significantly in recent months due to COVID19. In many places, the current situation is reflected in reduced CO2 emissions. In order to avoid falling back on our previous pathway that is leading into a climate crisis, we need to change the way we do business. 27 Swiss start-ups from the Circular Economy show that doing so is possible.
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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.
CleanTechnica
MAY 15, 2020
In early May the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) made headlines as the Trump administration announced that it will once again renew William Pendley as BLM acting director. This choice is disappointing to say the least, not to mention a potential violation of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.
GreenBiz
MAY 14, 2020
COVID-19, 3D printing and the digital supply chain reckoning. Heather Clancy. Thu, 05/14/2020 - 03:28. Proponents of 3D printing technology and digital manufacturing solutions have been seeking their breakthrough moment for years. It took mere weeks to showcase their potential as enablers of flexible supply chains — capable of decentralizing worldwide production and responding to violent, unforeseen disruption.
Impact Alpha
MAY 14, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 14 – The science was undermined. The economics were ignored. But the case for jobs and livelihoods in the wake of the COVID crash may finally succeed in driving decisive action on climate change. Even in the first few months of the Great Pandemic, climate politics have already gone through several spin cycles. The post Climate makes a comeback in coronavirus recovery plans (just don’t call it climate action) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Eco-Business
MAY 15, 2020
As countries scramble to secure personal protective equipment for medical workers, another quickly accelerating problem sits on the back end: the disturbingly massive amount of medical waste of all types that must be disposed of. This challenge opens up interesting opportunities for innovators.
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
CleanTechnica
MAY 15, 2020
Tesla doesn't spend money on traditional advertising. But the Silicon Valley automaker has cultivated a tight-knit, dedicated community of owners and fans. In fact, Tesla's Elon Musk has an astounding 34 million followers on Twitter. He's built up a dynamic (albeit provocative) social media presence that helps spread the message as fast as his rockets fly.
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2020
Here's what fringe consumers tell us about the post-pandemic marketplace. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 05/13/2020 - 00:06. For years, communications firm Shelton Group has been gathering data about "fringe" consumers through intensive, manual social media analysis about both environmental and social sustainability. Why? Because while the fringe tends to be ahead of the curve when it comes to the trends, eventually some ideals of fringe consumers become mainstream.
Impact Alpha
MAY 15, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 15 – There was a let-down inside the Heron Foundation when it reached its goal, ahead of schedule, of investing 100% of its $300 million endowment for impact. “It felt like a boom-splat,” Bezerra told ImpactAlpha. “That felt like such a low bar.” Amid aspirational calls for “systems change” at this week’s Mission Investors. The post Agent of Impact: Dana Bezerra, Heron Foundation appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Eco-Business
MAY 14, 2020
As manufacturing industries gain ground in its primarily agriculture-based economy, Bangladesh is expected to double its imports of fossil fuels in the coming decade and will miss its 2020 clean energy target.
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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
CleanTechnica
MAY 15, 2020
The initial experience of the Brevard Police Department with the Delfast TopCop is encouraging as local police departments look to leverage modern transportation technologies to improve the quality of service provided, and at a lower cost. It's no doubt many departments could find a home for the Delfast TopCop somewhere between officers on traditional bicycles and motorcycles.
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2020
Bringing home the bacon: A kindergartner tests the future of food. Jim Giles. Fri, 05/15/2020 - 00:05. Today I bring you exclusive data from the cutting edge of food science. Let me begin by managing expectations. This experiment is so grievously flawed that, to paraphrase Groucho Marx, I would not submit it to any journal likely to accept it. The experiment in question is a taste test of a new product from Berkeley-based startup Prime Roots.
Impact Alpha
MAY 13, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 13 – Impact real estate investor Turner Capital Impact has acquired a 312-unit workforce housing complex in Irving, Texas, occupied by teachers, police officers, healthcare workers and other essential workers. “It’s more important than ever for families to have access to stable housing they can afford that doesn’t come at the expense of.
Eco-Business
MAY 12, 2020
The corporate world's sustainability darling is the biggest buyer of palm oil and among the worst plastic polluters. Eco-Business looks at what it has achieved over the last decade, and where could it do more.
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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.
CleanTechnica
MAY 14, 2020
What are "ocean-bound plastics" and how are they a good (or bad) thing? I saw a tweet in my feed by SwiftOnSecurity using this term that grabbed my attention.
Impact Alpha
MAY 11, 2020
ImpactAlpha, May 9 – A parade of philanthropic foundations will report this week on their journeys toward aligning their assets with their missions, as the biennial Mission Investors Exchange gets underway online. ImpactAlpha will check in on the Nathan Cummings Foundation, the Rockefeller Brothers Fund and Heron Foundation and others that have been working for years.
Eco-Business
MAY 11, 2020
Green groups say the government order is not only an assault on press freedom, but a deterrent to environmental reporters whose work examines corruption and climate injustice.
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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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