November, 2021

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The grease and cheese study that proved pizza box recyclability

GreenBiz

Sponsored: A study conducted by WestRock recently debunked the long-held myth that corrugated pizza boxes are unrecyclable. Now, they’re urging consumer education and municipal guideline updates to help that fiber stay in the recycling stream.

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Renewables could meet US energy needs by 2035, study finds

Renewable Energy World

The US could meet its current electricity needs using low-carbon sources by 2035 if the progress made in the past decade continues, according to a new study. The new study, released by the Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group, states that the US needs to continue to expand its portfolio of renewables (wind, solar, geothermal) by 15% per annum, to achieve the 2035 milestone.

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Reimagining fashion production for a regenerative economy

Impact Alpha

After 25 years using my creativity to solve problems in the fashion industry, I had developed a reputation for turnarounds – in the. The post Reimagining fashion production for a regenerative economy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Beam Global’s Off-Grid EV Chargers Now In 100+ Municipalities

CleanTechnica

It was just in May 2021 that I had the privilege to interview Beam Global’s CEO, Desmond Wheatley, about a then-recent order from the state of California for 52 off-grid solar-power EV chargers. Each Beam Global EV charging unit has a 4.3 kilowatt solar array and up to 44kWh of battery storage. Typically news about […].

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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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Is wood the new concrete?

GreenBiz

Companies looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions are turning to mass timber as a climate and building solution.

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13 big deals that made COP26 the ‘Business COP’

GreenBiz

Amid a controversial climate summit, a baker's dozen of initiatives that will affect the private sector for years to come.

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Why sustainable cities are hitting a wall

GreenBiz

Inequality undermines the credibility of the international sustainability community.

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Want to fix the climate? Fix the economy

GreenBiz

As COP26 concludes, there’s a unique window to shape our future climate.

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ESG data is a public good. Let’s open it up.

Impact Alpha

There is a lot of confusion about how to implement climate as well as environmental, social and governance, or ESG, analysis in finance. The post ESG data is a public good. Let’s open it up. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewables account for 20% of U.S. electricity generation through Q3 2021

Renewable Energy World

Washington DC — Driven by strong solar and wind power growth, electrical generation by renewable energy sources (i.e., also including biomass, geothermal, hydropower) accounted for 20.45% of total U.S. production during the first three-quarters of 2021, according to a SUN DAY Campaign analysis of new data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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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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How to invest Sustainably with a robo-advisor

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 30 – Robo-advisors are online financial advisors that manage investments primarily using computer algorithms underpinned by the Modern Portfolio Theory. Typically, The post How to invest Sustainably with a robo-advisor appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The list of 160 funds creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color

Impact Alpha

This work is a joint project of Bridgespan Social Impact, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), PolicyLink, and CapEQ. Since the social unrest. The post The list of 160 funds creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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The right capital in the right place at the right time can take climate impact beyond ‘net zero’

Impact Alpha

Since COP26 was gaveled to a close earlier this month, a flurry of hot takes and deeply considered critiques have interrogated Mark Carney’s. The post The right capital in the right place at the right time can take climate impact beyond ‘net zero’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Achieve Partners acquires Ro Health to create apprenticeships for school health workers

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 18 — New York-based Achieve Partners has acquired Ro Health, a Seattle-based medical staffing and home health agency, to advance an. The post Achieve Partners acquires Ro Health to create apprenticeships for school health workers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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How to find a socially-responsible bank

Impact Alpha

ImpactAlpha, November 15 – It’s no secret that many traditional banks use customer deposits to fund companies in industries that may not align. The post How to find a socially-responsible bank appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewables are 87% of new U.S. generating capacity so far this year

Renewable Energy World

Washington DC – According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data recently released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower) dominated new U.S. electrical generating capacity additions during the first three-quarters of 2021. [1]. FERC’s latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (with data through September 30, 2021) reveals that renewable energy sources accounted f

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What Big Oil knew about climate change in 1959

GreenBiz

1959 was before the moon landing, before the Beatles’ first single, before Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.

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Biden admin. approves New York’s first offshore wind farm

Renewable Energy World

Follow @EngelsAngle. New York's first offshore wind project could begin construction as soon as January of next year, according to its developers, after receiving approval from the Biden administration last week. South Fork Wind, a 132-megawatt project to be located 19 miles southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island, has received its Record of Decision from the U.S.

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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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More Battery-Electric Trains Coming To Germany

CleanTechnica

44 more multi-unit battery-electric trains from Stadler are coming.

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120 Volt Heat Pump Water Heaters Hit the Market & Make Gas Replacements Even Easier

CleanTechnica

There are big developments happening in the world of water heaters. 120 volt heat pump water heaters are set to hit the market (most by early next year) allowing homeowners with gas water heaters to easily switch them out for heat pump water heaters without expensive panel upgrades. This opens up the world of efficient […].

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Reservations Now Open For Audi’s e-tron Range In South Africa — Pricing Confirmed

CleanTechnica

Audi has a good following in South Africa. According to Autotrader’s 2021 Mid-Year Car Industry Report, Audi is the 5th most searched brand in South Africa. I have also been a fan of Audi cars for a while. My eldest brother had an old Audi 500 over a decade ago. It was in very good […].

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Battery-Electric Freight Trains Could Happen Sooner Than You Think

CleanTechnica

New battery-electric freight trains are beginning to hit the rails, and they could soon be joined by electrified diesel locomotives, too.

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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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It’s All Downhill For Alberta As Quality Discount Hits $14 Per Barrel

CleanTechnica

About 25% of Alberta’s economy is evaporating over the next two decades. And with the loss of that major segment of the economy, all of the secondary and tertiary economic benefits are going to disappear too.

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New Transparent Aerogel “Sponge” Spikes The Solar Power Ball

CleanTechnica

It's only a matter of time before concentrating solar power slips into the industrial process heat field, if a new aerogel pans out.

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Understanding “Greenflation”

CleanTechnica

“Greenflation,” or the costs associated with going green, may be a concern in the short-term in many industries, Vaibhav Chaturvedi, fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), predicts. Prices of metals such as tin, aluminium, copper, nickel, and cobalt, which are essential to energy transition technologies, have risen between 20% and 91% […].

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Tesla’s Business Model Has Created Disruptive Growth

CleanTechnica

"I don't create companies for the sake of creating companies, but to get things done," Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said. Tesla began with an automotive focus and has expanded outward, with each area of manufacturing like its own groundbreaking enterprise.

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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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Will The EV Revolution Trigger Global Economic Crisis?

CleanTechnica

Originally posted on EVANNEX. By Charles Morris The transition to electric vehicles and renewable energy is already creating winners and losers. We write about the winners often in this space — they include just about anyone who invested in Tesla since the 2010 IPO, especially those who followed a buy-and-hold strategy, as well as those who bet […].

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Today Is Delivery Day For My Tesla Model Y!

CleanTechnica

If you're already a Tesla owner, you'll probably laugh at the trepidation I experienced prior to driving away with my first Tesla. For those of you who, also, are newbies to the Tesla family, you'll probably understand the rush of emotions.

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Concerns Stream In Hours Before Receiving Our Tesla Model Y

CleanTechnica

I am picking up my Model Y today. Should I be nervous?

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Musk Says “No Thanks” To German Battery Factory Subsidy For Tesla

CleanTechnica

Tesla has dropped out of a subsidy program for battery factories in Germany but there may be more to the story.

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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.