2017 - ESG Impact Zone

Diverse Acting Nominations Since 2017 Are Nearly Triple the Number From 2009 to 2016

3BL Media

APRIL 25, 2024

Since those two blank years, the number of diverse nominees has nearly tripled in the acting categories compared to the eight years before 2017 according to new research on diversity at the Oscars by Nielsen’s Gracenote. From 2017 to 2024, 44 acting nominations have been diverse with 11 of those nominees going on to win.

Analytics

O-I Glass Achieves 18% Emission Reduction Since 2017

3BL Media

JULY 14, 2023

Thanks to these combined efforts, O-I has achieved an impressive 18% reduction in emissions compared to its 2017 baseline—about a 5% decline from 2021. To learn more about O-I’s holistic approach to sustainability and its progress against its goals, visit o-i.com.

Waste

“More bureaucracy than engineering:” Battery developers lament lengthy connection delays

Renew Economy

MAY 5, 2024

Australia’s very first big battery at the Hornsdale Power Reserve in South Australia may have taken less than 100 days to build in late 2017, but it seems that those were very special circumstances.

Development

Webinars

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Gas plant owner hit with big fine for sitting idle in major blackout first blamed on renewables

Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2024

The owners of the largest gas plant in South Australia have been hit with a heavy fine for the role it played in a major blackout in early 2017, when it sat idle and failed to comply with market rules. The post Gas plant owner hit with big fine for sitting idle in major blackout first blamed on renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pet sustainability, or the truth about cats and dogs

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

One of the biggest environmental impacts is associated with the food for meat-eating pets, a product category that contributed at least 64 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually as of 2017.

SDSN September 2017 Events Summary

Sustainable Development Network

OCTOBER 3, 2017

The 72 nd Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 72) opened at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, September 13, 2017. The General Debate of UNGA 72 opened on September 19, 2017. A lively discussion ensued with the Permanent Representatives on how universities can best support the implementation of the SDGs.

Paris Agreement

Paris Agreement Development UNEP Academics

Microbial Fuel Cells Market Size, Share, Growth Report (2017-2030)

Alternative Energy Mag

OCTOBER 3, 2022

According to Vision Research Reports, the global microbial fuel cells (MFC) market size is expected to hit around USD 9.3 billion by 2030 and growing at a CAGR of 11.2% during the forecast period.

Voting rights advocate Jerome Foster is raising youth climate awareness

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 19, 2021

In 2017, Foster created his second entrepreneurial venture in digital media, The Climate Reporter, a collection of international youth writing about climate change, global warming and environmental justice,

Climate Change

Climate Change Digitalization

Daniel Burrus’ Top 20 Tech-Driven Hard Trends Shaping 2017

Daniel Burrus

DECEMBER 13, 2016

These trends for 2017 highlight enormous game-changing opportunities. See some of Dan’s Recent Keynote Speeches below: The post Daniel Burrus’ Top 20 Tech-Driven Hard Trends Shaping 2017 appeared first on Daniel Burrus. Knowing their distinctions can make all the difference; and this year’s Top 20 List is no exception. .

Analytics

Analytics Data Analytics Logistics Banking

Setting the perfect stage for wildfires in the Western US

GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2021

In California, the 2017 and 2018 wildfire seasons were massive, deadly, and costly.

4 ways companies can build low-carbon supply chains

GreenBiz

MARCH 9, 2020

From McDonald's 2001 commitment to sustainable fish to Walmart’s 2017 Project Gigaton launch, the length and path of these journeys ranges widely.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain

Launch of the SDG Index & Dashboard 2017 in Spain

Sustainable Development Network

JULY 14, 2017

Presentation of the SDG Index and Dashboards 2017 in Spain: “Spain is still far from exercising leadership in sustainability” Download the full SDG Index & Dashboards 2017 Download the Country Profile for Spain Watch the full event here. Madrid, July 12, 2017.

Development

Development Climate Change

Gesto Energy - Portugal, 210 MW Solar PV Project Commissioned

Global Renewable News

APRIL 15, 2024

The Escalabis Solar Park, a greenfield development by Gesto that started in 2017 was finally connected to the electric grid last week. The 210MWp power plant, currently owned by NextPowe.

Development

Mystery behind huge opening in Antarctic sea ice solved

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

MAY 1, 2024

Researchers have discovered the missing piece of the puzzle behind a rare opening in the sea ice around Antarctica, which was nearly twice the size of Wales and occurred during the winters of 2016 and 2017.

2017 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)

Sustainable Development Network

JULY 27, 2017

HLPF 2017 The 2017 HLPF, held from 10-19 July, focused on the theme of Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions through promoting sustainable development, expanding opportunities and addressing related challenges. This unique innovation generated quite unusual rankings, reconfiguring how we view development.

Development

How energy storage made headlines in 2017

Edouard Stenger

JANUARY 16, 2018

2017 will remain for me the year energy storage broke ground. But wind works at a maximum 35% of the time for onshore and perhaps 45% for offshore wind. Solar PV is even lower, with 20 to 30% capacity factor. So, backup solutions are being sought. Here is a summary of news that got my interest in the past few months.

Decarbonize

Decarbonize Climate Change Development

Court places Tampa Electric on probation, orders $500K fine for fatal 2017 coal furnace accident

Utiliity Dive

AUGUST 29, 2022

The utility will serve 36 months probation and implement a safety compliance plan designed by an independent third party auditor, in addition to the fine.

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Climate Action

3BL Media

OCTOBER 21, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Through the dedication of everyone at Expedia Group – and a combination of internal emission reductions, renewable energy credits (RECs), and verified carbon offsets – we achieved carbon neutral status in 2017. 2017 carbon neutral operations since 2017. It’s something we have proudly maintained to this day.

Net Zero

Net Zero Zero Carbon Carbon Offsets

Zephyr Power - Future-proofing business in a changing climate

Global Renewable News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

2017 we invested in Zephyr Power, a renewable energy company developing a 50 MW wind-powe. We're supporting renewable energy business Zephyr Power to adapt to rising sea levels.In

Development

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Issues Results of 2023 Water, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study

3BL Media

JANUARY 31, 2024

The 2023 benchmarking study includes facility-level data for 2017, 2020, and 2022 from 14 BIER members and two partner contributors. From 2017 to 2022, industry water use, energy use, and emissions ratios decreased by 8%, 11%, and 22%, respectively, notwithstanding increased production volumes. Most of all four facility types (i.e.,

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain Development

Duke Energy Florida’s Tree Care Practices Prevent Outages, Earn 18th Consecutive Year of National Recognition

3BL Media

APRIL 29, 2024

Since 2017, the company has given away more than 13,000 trees to customers throughout the state. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 29, 2024 /3BL/ - The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Duke Energy Florida for its tree care practices by naming the company a “Tree Line USA” utility for the 18th year in a row.

Shipping

IIX scores $100 million for its sixth Women’s Livelihood Bond

Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 13, 2023

ImpactAlpha, December 13 – Since launching the bond series in 2017, the Singapore-based impact investment firm has raised nearly $230 million to support. The post IIX scores $100 million for its sixth Women’s Livelihood Bond appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

Impact Investing

WORK ON: Lessons from Harvard 2: Understanding Organizational “Operating Systems”

Green Project Management

MARCH 20, 2021

Chan School of Public Health’s Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program that I took in November 2017, led by Dr. Leith Sharp, integrated with some of our GPM Global content where appropriate. This is the second of four posts based on my experience at the Harvard T.H. The intent of these posts is to show […].

CNH’s CSR Excellence at IIT Madras Summit 2024

3BL Media

MARCH 26, 2024

Started in 2017 in Kallar Majri, Punjab, and it is now in 16 locations across several states, due to partnerships with respected institutions and NGOs. The award recognized the company’s efforts for the Sustainable Environment Solution initiative. This project focuses on reducing crop stubble burning by using baling.

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility Digitalization

My Quest Story - Allan Mendez

3BL Media

MARCH 5, 2024

My journey to Quest Diagnostics began in 2017. I applied for a courier position and was hired in October of 2017. A chance encounter at a previous job put me on the right path. I was in-between jobs and didn’t really know what I wanted to do with my life. One day I asked the courier, “What exactly do you do?”

Logistics

Logistics Development

Is There a Role of Waste to Energy in the Circular Economy?

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Americans create a lot of solid waste – to the tune of 268 million tons in 2017 alone. Is There a Role of Waste to Energy in the Circular Economy? While many localities and companies are championing zero-waste plans to divert materials that have a second life (think recycling, reusing and composting), the majority of U.S.

Waste

Medulance scores $3 million to bring medical emergency response services to India’s smaller cities

Impact Alpha

APRIL 18, 2024

Indian healthtech investor Alkemi Growth Capital led a $3 million Series A investment in Medulance, a company founded in 2017 to make emergency. The post Medulance scores $3 million to bring medical emergency response services to India’s smaller cities appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

Impact Investing

Fifth Third Finance Academy Makes Impact

3BL Media

APRIL 14, 2022

Since 2017, Fifth Third has brought financial education to students throughout our footprint, especially to kids who live in underserved communities. Tweet me: Since 2017, the @FifthThird Finance Academy has brought financial education to students throughout the Bank's footprint, especially to kids who live in underserved communities.

Banking

Working Capital Fund Releases 2022 Annual Report: Impact Investment Is Buliding Equitable Supply Chains

3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Since the Fund’s inception in 2017, the market for responsible supply chain management tools has been transformed, in part due to regulation requiring large companies, including multinationals, to account for human rights and labor rights risk in their operations and global sourcing.

Supply Chains

Supply Chains Supply Chain Impact Investing

Cortica raises $115 million to expand care for children with autism and neurodiverse conditions

Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 5, 2023

ImpactAlpha, October 5 — San Diego-based Cortica launched in 2017 to streamline the fragmented care journey that families of autistic and neurodivergent children. The post Cortica raises $115 million to expand care for children with autism and neurodiverse conditions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

Cisco Security + Partners = Greater Together

Cisco CSR

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

For the first time since 2017, we’re in a ne… Read more on Cisco Blogs It’s hard to believe that Cisco Partner Summit 2023 is right around the corner in Miami Beach, Florida on November 6th – 9th. Yes, you read that correctly.

Social and Environmental Justice in the Chemistry Classroom

Environmental News Bits

MAY 2, 2024

Lasker, G. Mellor, K. Mullins, M. Nesmith, S. M., & Simcox, N. “Social and Environmental Justice in the Chemistry Classroom.” ” Journal of Chemical Education, 94(8), 983–987.

As Google, Meta, others ramp up clean energy buying, ‘carbon matching’ offers cheapest path: report

Utiliity Dive

JUNE 5, 2023

up from about 10 GW in 2017, and are seeking expanded options for buying more emissions-free electricity. Companies have contracted for 77 GW of clean energy in the U.S.,

Honoring Sacrifice: The Home Depot Foundation Supports U.S. Army Ranger’s Journey of Resilience

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2024

In 2017, The Home Depot Foundation partnered with the Gary Sinise Foundation and gifted his family a new, mortgage-free and specially adapted smart home. Amid his recovery, Cedric returned home from the hospital with new accessibility needs. He found himself in a different battle: not being able to perform simple tasks in his own house.

Whole Planet Foundation Announces the Kasperick Foundation As 2023 Trailblazer Honoree

3BL Media

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Since 2017, Whole Planet Foundation has honored annually a trailblazer advocate who has gone above and beyond to support our mission as they foster their own. This year, we are delighted to award this honor to the Kasperick Foundation.

Oklo announces plans for 2 nuclear plants in Ohio area touted as prime real estate for advanced reactors

Utiliity Dive

MAY 22, 2023

The probability of “any significant unknowns relative to the site is extremely small,” said a 2017 report to the U.S. Department of Energy, referring to its past industrial use.

Combating Ransomware with Security Service Edge

Cisco CSR

MAY 18, 2023

Ever since the WannaCry attack in 2017, ransomware has remained one of the most significant cyber threats worldwide. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts data on a victim’s… Read more on Cisco Blogs

Lessons from Harvard 1: Organizational Dynamics Set the Stage for Change

Green Project Management

MARCH 7, 2021

Chan School of Public Health’s Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program that I took in November 2017, led by Dr. Leith Sharp, integrated with some of our GPM Global content where appropriate. This is the first of four posts based on my experience at the Harvard T.H. The intent of these posts is to show […].

Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions

Environment + Energy Leader

JULY 12, 2022

Best Buy set out in 2017 to reduce its carbon emissions in its operations by 60% by 2030 — from a 2009 baseline. It has met that goal. Now it is upping the ante. The post Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

Waste

Waste Carbon Offsets Net Zero

KeyBank Named #2 Affordable Housing Lender in U.S.

3BL Media

APRIL 5, 2022

Since 2017, Key has deployed more than $17.2 As one of the top affordable housing lenders in the country, Key’s CDLI platform brings together balance sheet, equity, and permanent loan offerings. In 2021, KeyBank invested $5.1 billion in community development and affordable housing projects nationwide.

Development

Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2017 she received the NHP Foundation’s inaugural Advocacy Award, and in 2016 was named one of Affordable Housing Finance’s Young Leaders. For more insights, visit Baker Tilly’s multifamily housing page.

Development

From Grief To Giving Back: Using Time2Give To Support the Underserved LGBTQ Widowed Community

Cisco CSR

MARCH 16, 2023

In early 2017, my husband and I were traveling in Thailand when he had a terrible accident. Despite all the best efforts, he was unable to recover, and I was forced to say goodbye in an ICU in… Read more on Cisco Blogs

Lessons from Harvard 3: Discovering the Squiggle on Projects

Green Project Management

APRIL 5, 2021

Chan School of Public Health’s Executive Education for Sustainability Leadership program that I took in November 2017, led by Dr. Leith Sharp, integrated with some of our GPM Global content where appropriate. This is the third of four posts based on my experience at the Harvard T.H. The intent of these posts is to show […].

Thinking Small To Think Big: AMD Modular Architecture Is Advancing Sustainability

3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2024

For SPECrate®2017 Integer (Energy Base), AMD EPYC CPUs power the first 11 top SPECrate®2017_int_energy_base performance/system W scores. For SPECrate®2017 Floating Point (Energy Base), AMD EPYC CPUs power the first 12 SPECrate®2017_fp_energy_base performance/system W scores.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Waste Supply Chains Supply Chain

Diverse Acting Nominations Since 2017 Are Nearly Triple the Number From 2009 to 2016

O-I Glass Achieves 18% Emission Reduction Since 2017

Webinars

Trending Sources

“More bureaucracy than engineering:” Battery developers lament lengthy connection delays

Webinars

Gas plant owner hit with big fine for sitting idle in major blackout first blamed on renewables

Pet sustainability, or the truth about cats and dogs

SDSN September 2017 Events Summary

Microbial Fuel Cells Market Size, Share, Growth Report (2017-2030)

Voting rights advocate Jerome Foster is raising youth climate awareness

Daniel Burrus’ Top 20 Tech-Driven Hard Trends Shaping 2017

Setting the perfect stage for wildfires in the Western US

4 ways companies can build low-carbon supply chains

Launch of the SDG Index & Dashboard 2017 in Spain

Gesto Energy - Portugal, 210 MW Solar PV Project Commissioned

Mystery behind huge opening in Antarctic sea ice solved

2017 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF)

How energy storage made headlines in 2017

Court places Tampa Electric on probation, orders $500K fine for fatal 2017 coal furnace accident

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Climate Action

Zephyr Power - Future-proofing business in a changing climate

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Issues Results of 2023 Water, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study

Duke Energy Florida’s Tree Care Practices Prevent Outages, Earn 18th Consecutive Year of National Recognition

IIX scores $100 million for its sixth Women’s Livelihood Bond

WORK ON: Lessons from Harvard 2: Understanding Organizational “Operating Systems”

CNH’s CSR Excellence at IIT Madras Summit 2024

My Quest Story - Allan Mendez

Is There a Role of Waste to Energy in the Circular Economy?

Medulance scores $3 million to bring medical emergency response services to India’s smaller cities

Fifth Third Finance Academy Makes Impact

Working Capital Fund Releases 2022 Annual Report: Impact Investment Is Buliding Equitable Supply Chains

Cortica raises $115 million to expand care for children with autism and neurodiverse conditions

Cisco Security + Partners = Greater Together

Social and Environmental Justice in the Chemistry Classroom

As Google, Meta, others ramp up clean energy buying, ‘carbon matching’ offers cheapest path: report

Honoring Sacrifice: The Home Depot Foundation Supports U.S. Army Ranger’s Journey of Resilience

Whole Planet Foundation Announces the Kasperick Foundation As 2023 Trailblazer Honoree

Oklo announces plans for 2 nuclear plants in Ohio area touted as prime real estate for advanced reactors

Combating Ransomware with Security Service Edge

Lessons from Harvard 1: Organizational Dynamics Set the Stage for Change

Best Buy Excels at Carbon and Waste Reductions

KeyBank Named #2 Affordable Housing Lender in U.S.

Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023

From Grief To Giving Back: Using Time2Give To Support the Underserved LGBTQ Widowed Community

Lessons from Harvard 3: Discovering the Squiggle on Projects

Thinking Small To Think Big: AMD Modular Architecture Is Advancing Sustainability

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