Environmental Finance

JANUARY 16, 2023

The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) has described the initial 'greenwashing' definition proposed by EU regulators as "excessively broad" and "unhelpful" towards developing regulatory approaches to the issue.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 7, 2023

At the Cooper Gardens housing development in the Bronx, summer is when the amenities shine. The development is a far cry from its origins as the parking lot for St. Sustainability is at the forefront of the projects we develop," said Elaine Braithwaite, senior director for new construction at L+M Development Partners.

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Daniel Burrus

MAY 31, 2023

This can be achieved by enhancing relevance, streamlining customer interactions, and proactively anticipating future developments. However, there are most definitely systems and processes in the healthcare industry that could be streamlined far better, for sure. This may be a crazy comparison, I know.

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Global Renewable News

APRIL 23, 2024

Governor Kathy Hochul today (April 23) announced definitive steps in support of the growing clean energy industry in New York and the State's 10-Point Action Plan. As part of the next phase of t.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Forever chemicals,” or Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), are a family of millions of compounds based on the most recent definitions, found to be persistent in the environment with limited, cost-effective treatment available to remove/destroy them. Track PFAS developments at the Federal level and in states where you operate.

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Global Renewable News

MARCH 26, 2024

Vision RNG, LLC (VRNG) is pleased to announce it has signed definitive agreements to develop, build, own and operate three Landfill Gas (LFG) to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facilities at three private.

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Utiliity Dive

APRIL 4, 2023

The guidance establishes which brownfield sites and coal communities qualify as energy communities for project development, as well as including offshore wind transmission sites as credit-eligible.

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Corporate Knights

MAY 16, 2023

In Canada, for instance, Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Blue Economy Strategy, currently in development, is framed as an opportunity to harness Canada’s “ocean growth potential.” How can any definition of “blue economy” that considers the Great Lakes as peripheral effectively serve Canada’s environmental or economic interests?

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3BL Media

MARCH 22, 2024

I started in a design and planning role, but then shifted to predevelopment, business development and analysis. These are the types of projects that challenge you and they are definitely ones to strive for in your career.” “While working on the Parisian Macao as an architect, I was offered a job at Sands in 2013.

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Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Highlights Represents near-term contracted cash flow expected to bolster near-term Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA Definitive Agreement for $7 million senior term loan facility with BDC.

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Global Renewable News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Highlights Represents near-term contracted cash flow expected to bolster near-term Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA Definitive Agreement for $7 million senior term loan facility with BDC S.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 1, 2023

Download this complimentary eBook to learn: the definition of an Environmental Management System (EMS). strategies for choosing and developing good “Objectives, Targets, and Programs” for your environmental program. the importance of stakeholder engagement in and outside your company doors.

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Renewable Law Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

On June 23, 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed House Bill (HB) 3179 , which changes the definition of energy facilities subject to mandatory Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) jurisdiction. Signed by Oregon’s Governor on July 18, 2023, HB 3179 will go into effect January 1, 2024.

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James Militzer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a paper written last January, David was able to identify just one substantive definition of DPI at that time — that offered by the Digital Public Goods Alliance’s GovStack working group. This heightened definitional discourse is encouraging, especially considering the global prominence of those involved.

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3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2024

A definitional treatment AI is a term that most of us are now familiar with, but its interpretation is extremely varied. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) definition of AI describes it as the “science and engineering of making intelligent machines, especially intelligent computer programs.” What is AI? The current U.S.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The Water Stewardship 101 eBook by FigBytes includes: Common water definitions and terms, including the types of water footprints Reasons and benefits lists to considering a comprehensive Water Stewardship program to share with organizational stakeholders Practical steps to developing a new Water Stewardship initiative or expanding an existing program (..)

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nature-based infrastructure solutions can influence 79% of all targets across the Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the critical role nature can play in advancing sustainable development, climate action and biodiversity conservation, according to a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UNOPS, and the University of Oxford.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Industry bodies align on key sustainable finance-related definitions to offer end-users greater “consistency and clarity”.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 26, 2024

This recognition positions education as a key driver for sustainable development, contributing significantly to achieving all of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The day highlights the pivotal role of inclusive and equitable education in building peaceful, just and sustainable societies.

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Sustainable Development Network

MARCH 4, 2024

The Global Association of Master’s in Development Practice Programs ( MDP ), in collaboration with the Sustainable Development Solutions Network ( SDSN ), will hold the 12th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) on 19-20 September, 2024.

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Vorys Energy

APRIL 26, 2024

The revision of the rule defining “waters of the United States” (“WOTUS”; the “Post-Sackett Rule”) has not resolved the litigation surrounding the WOTUS definition. In fact, it seems that litigation is heating up, with various new developments on multiple fronts.

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3BL Media

MAY 7, 2024

It can be difficult to fully understand whether a portfolio, fund or index meets your own definition of a sustainable investment. Patricia Torres, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Solutions at Bloomberg, said: “Sustainability objectives vary from investor to investor, and from product to product.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There is no industry standard or definition . However, there is no formal or standardized definition for plastics crediting, and such claims are inconsistently defined and applied differently from organization to organization. Here are five things to know about the emerging market for plastics credits: . Pull Quote. Circular Economy.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

But before we explore some of the deeper motivations community investing has for people of faith, particularly those in the Judeo-Christian tradition, perhaps a definition is in order.

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Corporate Knights

AUGUST 15, 2023

Her findings are damning and definitive. Notwithstanding government claims, opening the Greenbelt was never necessary to meet provincial housing goals. She writes: “Developers/landowners could see a $8.28 Here nature is not in need of preservation, but liberation – in the form of development. The scale is staggering.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 2, 2022

Developed countries now project that they won’t meet that pledge until 2023 – three years late and still woefully short of the real need. I have worked closely with developing countries seeking help to deal with climate change. A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , released Feb.

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Energy Central

MARCH 13, 2024

The Advancing Ocean CDR Summit is the definitive summit aimed at uniting project developers, policymakers and business leaders to discuss the huge opportunities presented by ocean-based carbon. As the climate crisis worsens, it has become clear that reducing carbon emissions is not sufficient.

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3BL Media

JUNE 24, 2022

Schneider Electric’s new guide to corporate ESG reporting was developed to provide a practical resource to help businesses understand the state of ESG reporting and make an action plan to build or mature their ESG reporting practice. Definitions of the various types of reporting organizations and why they matter. www.se.com.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

London-based HSBC Holdings says it will cease financing for the development of new oil and gas fields in order to tackle climate change while carving out its Canadian unit from the policy change. Canadian banks remain major investors and lenders for oil and natural gas developments and the infrastructure needed to expand production.

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Energy Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The definition and development of a storage and transport infrastructure is essential for the ramp­ up of a hydrogen economy.

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ESG Today

MAY 6, 2024

The launch marks the latest in a series of initiatives across jurisdictions to set up a classification system for the definition of sustainable economic activities, including taxonomy systems already established or in development in the EU , UK and Australia.

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3BL Media

JULY 28, 2022

In a webinar hosted by Antea Group, Scott Recker leads a conversation with two of our leading PFAS and remediation consultants, Caron Koll and Jack Sheldon, to describe why we should care about PFAS, the complexities in identifying PFAS risks for businesses, and the latest developments for remediation. Multiple Definitions.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A new “greenfield surcharge” is among a series of practical proposals to encourage future brownfield development, according to a new report from member-funded group the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC). Peter Atchison is chair of the EIC contaminated land working group, and director at PAGeoTechnical.

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3BL Media

MARCH 11, 2022

As we address in this publication, frameworks without a definite reporting obligation cannot fully address concerns of greenwashing, nor can ESG ratings and rankings. Issue 3: The materiality madness: why definitions matter , the differences between impact , financial and double materiality.

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3BL Media

MARCH 10, 2022

The team of council members, which includes representatives from key business areas, are reviewing current activities that qualify as sustainable finance and have identified deals and clients to help refine an enterprise-wide definition.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 16, 2022

We’ve developed a list of five hard-hitting questions to help sort the wheat from the chaff. What’s your definition of impact investing? Such answers don’t pinpoint meaningful impact, and any definition should be more specific. What’s your approach to ESG investing in the municipal bond market?

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3BL Media

AUGUST 6, 2022

A revised definition of community development activities to more effectively target activities to communities in need. Measuring the impact of community development activities as well as establishing benchmarks and metrics to assess the strength of community development financing.

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