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Episode 250: Sustainability leaders greet 2021 with conviction, renewed purpose

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Episode 250: Sustainability leaders greet 2021 with conviction, renewed purpose. Fri, 01/08/2021 - 02:00. Big in 2021: American jobs created by EV companies. 5 sustainable packaging developments to watch in 2021. 2020 was a breakthrough year for climate tech, and there’s more to come in 2021.

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The State of Green Business 2021

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The State of Green Business 2021. Mon, 01/25/2021 - 02:11. A year ago at this time, we looked ahead and confidently saw more engagement, new initiatives and a continuation of the forward march of progress that constitutes a typical year in the world of sustainable business. Joel Makower. Now, where were we?

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Introducing GreenBiz.org, a new nonprofit for BIPOC professionals

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Introducing GreenBiz.org, a new nonprofit for BIPOC professionals. Tue, 02/16/2021 - 02:11. I believe that in light of the empathy that exists at the core of our work, we as sustainability professionals must continue to be linked arm-in-arm with BIPOC communities. Joel Makower. Perhaps we need to create a bigger sphere.

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The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know

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The 33 sustainability certifications you need to know. Tue, 05/18/2021 - 01:00. 1 question I get asked by job seekers, hands down, is "What certification should I get if I want to work in sustainability?" Both organizations offer programs for young professionals or those new to sustainability. . Trish Kenlon.

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How Climate Adaptation Helps to Manage Organizational Risk

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Date/Time: October 14, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) Climate action is a planetary necessity and also a strategic organizational imperative. Sustainability professionals are developing and operationalizing resilience and adaptation strategies that are scientifically valid, technically feasible and commercially viable.

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Can we finally standardize ESG standards?

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Tue, 01/19/2021 - 01:00. Most GreenBiz readers are well aware of the complex sustainability reporting landscape. It seems like every year new reporting standards or frameworks are added to the overstuffed workload of the corporate sustainability professional. Can we finally standardize ESG standards?

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Navigating internal politics to ‘get it done’

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Thu, 05/13/2021 - 01:45. Getting things done in corporate sustainability is easier said than, well, done. If they hope to be successful in translating ESG strategy into actions that matter, corporate sustainability professionals must both acknowledge that these politics exist and learn how to work within the system to get things done.