April, 2020

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In semi-arid Africa, farmers are transforming the 'underground forest' into life-giving trees

GreenBiz

Revitalization of a traditional agricultural practice known as farmer managed natural regeneration is bringing new life to millions of acres of degraded land while boosting food, fuel, habitat and carbon storage.

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Green swans and the new economic order: an Earth Day conversation with John Elkington

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, April 23 – Whether or not the COVID-19 crisis qualifies as a ‘black swan’ – global pandemics have been widely predicted for years – it is the kind of highly disruptive event that can enable radically new solutions and systems to emerge. Such ‘green swans’ can “deliver exponential progress in the form of economic, The post Green swans and the new economic order: an Earth Day conversation with John Elkington appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Elon Musk: “400-Mile Or Greater Range With The Tesla Model S”

CleanTechnica

Elon Musk stated in the earnings call last night that he was confident that the Tesla Model S would soon have a 400-mile or greater range rating from the EPA — that this has already achieved and just needs confirmation from the.

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Biodiversity, pandemics and the circle of life

GreenBiz

Addressing biodiversity, like so many other things, seems to have been shunted aside by the coronavirus outbreak. It would make much more sense to keep it front and center.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

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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Sustaining sustainability: Lessons from the coronavirus pandemic

GreenBiz

The current crisis shows in unequivocal terms that frontline and shop-floor employees surviving hand to mouth will be disproportionately affected when the climate crisis hits.

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Is carbon sequestration on farms actually working to fight climate change?

GreenBiz

There's an emerging market to pay farmers to store more carbon in the soil by using improved agricultural practices. But some scientists are questioning whether these efforts will actually help slow global warming.

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Where is capitalism headed?

GreenBiz

The 2020s will be the worst of times for those clinging to the old order, yet potentially the best of times for those embracing and driving the new.

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The pandemic is changing the dialogue about reusable packaging

GreenBiz

Latent distrust about safety won't disappear on its own, so advocates must prepare to double down on discussing the virtues of reusable bags, cups or containers.

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How fashion professionals are re-educating for a circular economy

GreenBiz

Eighty percent of a product’s environmental impact is decided on the design table but most apparel professionals weren't trained to design with the end-user or end-of-life of the garment in mind.

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Why sustainability professionals should drive green consumerism

GreenBiz

What would happen if more people than ever before demanded goods aligned with a sustainable, low-carbon economy? Our economy would transition swiftly.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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This is climate tech

GreenBiz

The stunning array of technologies emerging to decarbonize the world and make it more habitable for flora, fauna and humans goes far beyond cleantech 2.0.

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Could artificial photosynthesis be the holy grail of renewables?

GreenBiz

Emulating the natural process plants use to convert sunlight into energy could bring benefits in efficiency not just for power generation, but for energy storage.

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Why protecting soil carbon is a win-win for farmers and the planet

GreenBiz

The benefits of protecting and restoring soil carbon go well beyond any one farm or any one year. But not enough people are taking these steps.

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This vision of the post-pandemic food system looks a lot like a microgrid

GreenBiz

Redundant, distributed, resilient, smaller scale and locally powered, yet connected to the larger world in ways that benefit it when safe.

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Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?

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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COVID-19 could accelerate a global shift from planes to trains

GreenBiz

UBS analysis suggests the pandemic is set to curb air travel growth 10 percent over the next decade as high-speed rail flourishes.

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Is a solar desalination breakthrough coming to the desert?

GreenBiz

The output of desalination plants is a mere fraction of what it the world could use. Using the sun to convert seawater into drinking water could be key.

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Circular economy principles are alleviating COVID-19 shortages

GreenBiz

With medical supplies and personal protection in short supply, hospitals and companies are embracing refurbishment and reuse.

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Can we flatten the curve on climate?

GreenBiz

Can we extend that meme to climate change and make it as ubiquitously understood and accepted as it is for the coronavirus?

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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

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Google redefines what it means to be '100% renewable'

GreenBiz

The company's new carbon-intelligent software can switch loads between its data centers depending on the availability of clean power.

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5 seriously cool climate innovators in fashion

GreenBiz

From carbon-negative polyester to dissolvable thread, here's a handful of surprising startups making waves in the apparel industry.

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Rooftop wind power might take off using a key principle of flight

GreenBiz

A new device could open more areas to wind production by using stationary airfoils instead of twirling turbines.

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Why Amazon's commitment to working forests matters

GreenBiz

It’s not just about carbon removal, it’s about creating or preserving economic opportunities in rural communities.

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What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?

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.

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How COVID-19 will redesign urban mobility

GreenBiz

Despite the hard transportation times for public transit and micromobility, it's not all doom and gloom.

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Can regenerative agriculture deliver on its promise?

GreenBiz

Skeptics are sowing doubts about the carbon sequestration potential. The questions underscore the complexities of soil science.

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What the world could look like after COVID-19

GreenBiz

Will we be better prepared to respond to the climate emergency and other urgent sustainability challenges as a result of this experience?

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Coronavirus has exposed the fragility of auto-centric cities

GreenBiz

We need to develop neighborhoods that ensure access to food, healthcare, education and jobs — without relying on personal vehicles.

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The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges

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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The global economy depends on clean air

GreenBiz

To repair our economy and ensure its resilience, we can — and we must — solve for public and planetary health at the same time.

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Turning black swans green

GreenBiz

Black swans, grey swans, green swans — a guided tour through a sustainability-minded recovery.

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The case for exploring jute as an alternative to plastic

GreenBiz

For starters, it's a material that is readily available, biodegradable and affordable.

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Microsoft is building a ‘Planetary Computer’ to protect biodiversity

GreenBiz

It’s all about collecting and connecting data, which is part of the software giant’s DNA.

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Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season

Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.