ESG Today

JULY 16, 2024

PepsiCo Europe announced today the launch of a new long-term partnership with crop nutrition company Yara aimed at providing farms in the EU and UK with low-carbon fertilizers, crop nutrition programs, and other tools to help decarbonize the food value chain. We’re excited to work with first movers like PepsiCo to help make this a reality.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For example, in 2021 Nestlé announced its ambition to foster regenerative food systems , in alignment with its commitment to addressing the two-thirds of its greenhouse gas emissions generated from agriculture. In 2021, more than 2 million farmers associated with Better Cotton produced 20% of the global cotton supply.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We're transforming how we do business across our operations and with the suppliers and farmers we work with – from seeking to improve cocoa farming practices in West Africa to promoting regenerative agriculture in wheat fields in the Midwest United States.". z 2021 Snacking Made Right Report. Dirk Van de Put, Chairman and CEO, Mondel?z

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Following are five BIER publications to help navigate the path towards decarbonization and improved water stewardship in the year ahead. 2021 Water and Energy Use Benchmarking Study In the 2021 benchmarking study, BIER evaluated 16 years of industry performance for nearly 2,000 facilities worldwide.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Gareth Gransaull is the co-executive director of Re_Generation , Canada’s next-generation think tank working to build a regenerative economy, and a climate policy researcher with the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems at the University of Victoria.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 14, 2023

Deepening our Understanding During 2022, we confirmed our approach on carbon methodology through a review of our 2018 baseline as well as 2021 and 2022 emissions as part of a planned re-baseline cycle. This does not mean that our progress on decarbonization stands still as we continue to execute our roadmaps in line with existing goals.

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3BL Media

MAY 6, 2024

To prove they can be, PepsiCo in 2021 launched PepsiCo Positive, or pep+, a strategic initiative to put sustainability at the center of its global operations. In pursuit of net-zero emissions by 2040, PepsiCo also is working to decarbonize its fleet. Quaker Oats are nutritious. And Funyuns are. But can snacks be sustainable?

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3BL Media

MARCH 13, 2024

Vanguard’s vision is to transform organic food and beverage materials into a force for good - decarbonizing the world, supporting regenerative agriculture, and powering the lives of all those that live on our planet. and support regenerative agriculture practices. RNG is a cost-competitive means of decarbonization (e.g.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Indoor air quality and the energy cost of buildings High indoor CO₂ and VOC levels are increasingly linked to cognitive impairment, with a 2021 Harvard study showing that even moderate increases in indoor CO₂ can slow response times by 1.4-1.8% and reduce accuracy by up to 2.4% on cognitive tasks. You can learn more in the video above.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 7, 2022

DESCRIPTION: When Walmart set a goal to become a regenerative company in 2020, we knew that even if we did not have a clear roadmap for every issue, it was our responsibility to set a vision for the kind of future we wanted to help drive. In 2021, an estimated 46% of Walmart's global electricity needs were supplied by renewable sources.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Proudly, I can share that robust data is available in our 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report. Before coming to KDP, I worked on energy projects, specifically decarbonization projects with manufacturing and industrial plants. Another priority for us this year is regenerative agriculture. My background is in energy engineering.

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3BL Media

JULY 14, 2022

Aircarbon replaces traditional plastics, providing scalable approach to decarbonization, sustainability. Our revenues in 2021 exceeded US$3.3 Aircarbon replaces traditional plastics, and will provide a scalable approach to decarbonization and sustainability. SOURCE: Black & Veatch. DESCRIPTION: OVERLAND PARK, Kan.,

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In 2021, Cisco set a goal to reach zero greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain by 2040. Our purpose is to power an inclusive future for all, and this agreement is an important moment in our journey to net zero, continuing our transition away from fossil fuels and towards a regenerative future.

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ESG Today

MAY 8, 2023

Launched in April 2021 , GFANZ brings together several leading net zero groups representing sectors across the financial industry including asset owners and managers, banks, insurers, investment consultants, service providers and investors.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

DESCRIPTION: At the recent COP26 climate talks, countries and companies largely focused on tackling climate change by decarbonizing the energy sector. In its 2021 Circularity Gap Report , Circle Economy found that only 8.6 Words by Leon Kaye. SOURCE: TriplePundit. They also produce an astounding 11.6

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Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

This can be a boon to organizations looking to decarbonize their operations further and transition to a low- or zero-carbon grid. We found that Danfoss is one of the few industrial-scale VFD manufacturers that is capable of making a regenerative drive that is proven and reliable,” explained Abe. More than half of U.S.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In 2021, Yum! The first round of grant recipients have already been identified for their impactful restoration and regenerative ranching work. “In Looking ahead at decarbonization in food systems Collaborating with suppliers and sharing key learnings across its global business will remain integral as Yum! It’s all connected.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Actions and ambitions towards decarbonization have also increased. On average, 58% of revenues earned by Clean200 companies are classified as clean, which is up from 39% in 2021 and significantly above the 20% average clean revenue for their MSCI ACWI peers. And in that short period, we have seen a tectonic shift of capital.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30. Mon, 05/17/2021 - 00:01. Decarbonized buildings. Our honorees for 2021 are intrepid startup founders, tenacious corporate innovators and determined public servants. Today, he makes his living nudging others — namely corporate executives — toward a decarbonized sustainable future.

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Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Were an individual able to get an allocation of primary shares of a B Corp (or a traditional company directly engaged in decarbonization) that would qualify as a way to invest for impact. Issuance of green bonds has more than tripled from 2017 to 2021. Investments in physical decarbonization are also limited in scope.

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Sustainable Round Table

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Dignity First leadership is grounded in cognitive and behavioral science, is Net Positive and Regenerative, and is about simplicity in an increasingly chaotic age. The second session, “Getting Net Zero Done,” focused on emerging best practices in global decarbonization.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Luisa Palacios, Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy Legacy Energy: Challenges and Opportunities in Decarbonizing China What’s the outlook for China’s energy economy? How are China’s national oil companies (NOCs) balancing their energy security and decarbonization agendas? It’s also about the environment.

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Renewable Energy World

MARCH 4, 2021

Those that can restore natural carbon sinks through soil sequestration, ecosystem recovery, and regenerative agriculture. We want financiers to commit $1 trillion USD annually to decarbonization and negative emissions technologies. We want to direct your attention—and resources—to companies that can make a difference.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Similarly, in 2021 the World Bank published Nature Action 100 , a proposal for investor engagement on biodiversity. Danone and General Mills have partnered with their suppliers to restore soils and pollinator habitats through regenerative farming practices. Biodiversity is rapidly moving up the agenda for financial firms.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 28, 2021

That is equivalent to just over $25 per year for every citizen in 2021. While investments in nature-based solutions cannot be a substitute for deep decarbonization of all sectors of the economy, they can contribute to the required pace and scale of climate change mitigation and adaptation, concludes the report.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 31, 2023

The auto industry must also reduce emissions from 2021 levels by 55% by 2030. Nestlé, Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are working together to scale the adoption of regenerative farming practices in the meat sector.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 31, 2023

Investment in renewable energy is up by nearly a quarter since 2021. And in Japan, conglomerate Mitsubishi and MUFG Bank have launched a decarbonization fund aimed at European and US start-ups which specialize in offshore wind turbines and sustainable aviation fuel. This means that for every dollar invested in fossil fuels, 1.7

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B the Change

OCTOBER 27, 2022

To help businesses along their climate justice journey, B Lab released the Climate Justice Playbook for Business in early 2021. Roasters contribute 3 cents per pound of all coffee sales to the fund, and more than $900,000 has been invested into producer-led projects focused on regenerative agriculture practices and reforestation efforts.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 12, 2023

G7 host Japan is to be the first country to house a dedicated chapter of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), an investor-led climate action coalition created during COP26 in 2021. Energy The Malaysian government is developing a new strategy to expand renewable energy use and boost its domestic clean energy industry.

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3BL Media

MARCH 5, 2024

"We eagerly anticipate our participation in LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024, where we will showcase the substantial backing from the business community for these forward-thinking energy policies that not only foster significant job creation and economic growth but also accelerate essential decarbonization efforts for a climate-positive future.” "The

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We Mean Business Coalition

JULY 15, 2022

CEO Ray Andersen in 1994 set his sights on making his business environmentally sustainable: in 2010 the company produced its first 100%-recycled nylon carpet, by 2021 it reached zero emissions. Other companies are exploring a ‘regenerative economy’. Set clear policies that give business only one direction of travel.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:15. It’s throwing $100 million toward biotech solutions for repurposing waste and improving plastics; regenerative agriculture in deforested zones; and building up markets for biological ingredients. billion toward regenerative agriculture into 2025.

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We Mean Business Coalition

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Launched in 2021, the challenge aims to accelerate the deployment of heat pump technologies by addressing technical challenges and market barriers. Focused on the decarbonization of semiconductor supply chains, the initiative aims to provide opportunities for suppliers to participate in utility-scale power purchase agreements (PPAs).

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

And over additional 40 businesses have signed the World Green Building Council’s commitment to decarbonize the built environment across their portfolios and business activities. At COP26, focus turned to industrial decarbonization, with several key developments across the harder-to-abate sectors. . Business Ambition for 1.5°C

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Stanford Social Innovation

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A 2021 Bridgespan Group survey of 100 funder collaboratives found that nearly three-fourths had been formed since 2010, and nearly half since 2015. Many of FHO’s founders were part of the growing movement toward funder collaboratives as a way to have more efficiency, impact, and engagement with peers and practitioners. Looking Forward.

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Corporate Knights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Such moves are evidence of the “ascendance of communities”—a key market trend that finds cities and regions deciding that “pure growth in visitation can no longer be the primordial goal,” stated a 2021 Destination Canada report [pdf].

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021. Mon, 03/08/2021 - 02:00. And now, I invite you to meet the 2021 class of Badass Women. Heather Clancy. Given the devastating economic toll the COVID-19 pandemic has had on women and girls, the imperative to mark International Women’s Day carries more weight than usual this year. .

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