GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2023

Is 2023 the year the pens writing pledges get put down and the finance sector gets to work in investing towards a net-zero future?

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

The Home Depot Shares the Benefits of Recycling Live Christmas Trees. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 10:45. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally published on Built From Scratch. Nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Throughout the trees’ typical lifespan of eight to 12 years, it absorbs carbon dioxide, emits fresh oxygen, stabilizes soil, protects water supplies, and provides refuge for wildlife.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2023

A breakthrough in nuclear fusion changed the game for future clean energy generation. But are nuclear-powered neighborhoods in our immediate future?

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

How Climate Change Might Impact Cold Weather Events. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 13:00. Subheader. By: John A. Lanier. Type of Content. Blog. Upload up your best audio files and captions for your FMR. Ecocentricity, 1.4.23.mp3. (6.54 MB). Layout. Standard Format. Body. There is some healthy scientific debate about whether extreme cold weather events like what we just experienced are made more likely by global warming.

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Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives

Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2023

Want to be true in advertising, earn trust and avoid lawsuits? Steer clear of this lingo (and use other terms with care).

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

Maximizing Data to Fill Jobs and Upskill Workers. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:00. Type of Content. Multimedia with summary. Layout. Standard Format. Body. In a recent U.S. Chamber Foundation conversation about talent development, IBM’s VP of Global Education and Workforce Development Lydia Logan discusses how the IBM SkillsBuild career readiness program is an important component of IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030, especially those traditionally underrepresented in the STEM

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McKinsey Sustainabilty

JANUARY 4, 2023

Although a fully immersive, interconnected metaverse remains years away, mobility stakeholders can already capture real business value from the technologies designed to enable it.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2023

The EU has agreed to the world's first Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a measure aimed at preventing "carbon leakage.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 4, 2023

According to International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the ILO's Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2022, the number of renewable energy jobs increased by around 700,000 globally between 2020 and 2021. The post Green Energy Jobs Rapidly Expanding appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

Property and casualty insurance company Chubb announced today the launch of a new global climate business unit, focused on providing insurance products and services to businesses engaged in developing or employing new technologies and processes that help reduce the dependence on carbon. The new business will also provide risk management and resiliency services to help those managing the impact of climate change.

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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

Manufacturing

Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 4, 2023

Meet Monica Meagher, Group Sustainability Manager at BART. Monica and her team manage specific projects that range from electricity procurement for the entire system to annual sustainability reporting to LED retrofits. . The post Meet the Honorees: Monica Meagher, Sustainability Group Manager, BART appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

Q&A: The Home Depot Merchant Patty Stoffelen Shares the Best Toilets for Water Savings and Performance. Fri, 01/06/2023 - 09:30. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally published on Built From Scratch. When it comes to saving money and conserving resources at home, toilets are an underrated source. One person who knows all about the impact of a high-efficiency toilet is Patty Stoffelen, Merchant for Toilets and Toilet Seats at The Home Depot.

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Impakter

JANUARY 4, 2023

Impakter. Clearing up Common Misconceptions on Climate Change. When you hear the word “climate,” what’s the first word that you think of? Change? Action? Hot… or cold? Well according to Twitter, it’s “scam” – if you type “climate” into the platform’s search bar, the first hashtag that comes up is #ClimateScam. This is concerning, considering that over 300 million people use Twitter every […].

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

Upskilling Austin’s Vibrant Workforce for the In-Demand Jobs of Tomorrow. Thu, 01/05/2023 - 12:30. Subheader. By Jason Kelley | IBM GM & Managing Partner, Strategic Partners & Ecosystem, Senior Leader for the State of Texas. Type of Content. Article. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Originally published by Austin Chamber. Austin’s job market growth is outpacing the rest of the U.S.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

Manufacturing

Utiliity Dive

JANUARY 4, 2023

Phillips may be cautious in setting broad policy objectives in the near term while serving in an acting capacity, ClearView Energy Partners, a research firm, said Tuesday.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

ESG Talk: Introducing Season Two. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 13:30. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Season Two: Taking Perspective ft. Mandi McReynolds, Workiva. To kick off the second season of ESG Talk, host Mandi McReynolds explores the show's theme for the year—perspective and the diversity of thought shaping ESG. According to Mandi, a new perspective can be an obstacle or an opportunity.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

JPMorgan Chase, BlackRock and Citigroup were among a list of financial companies informed that they face potential divestment by Kentucky state government entities unless they stop “boycotting energy companies,” according to a statement released Tuesday by Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball. The initiative marks the latest move in an anti-ESG push by politicians in several Republican-leaning states, which recently saw 19 Attorneys General – including Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron – sign a letter

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3BL Media

JANUARY 4, 2023

10 Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions. Wed, 01/04/2023 - 16:40. Subheader. Southern California Edison encourages a commitment to clean air and a reduced carbon footprint in 2023. Type of Content. Blog. Layout. Standard Format. Body. Energized by Edison. By Shulie Tornel ENERGIZED by Edison Writer. As the year comes to an end, you may be thinking about a “new year, new you.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 4, 2023

An international team of scientists painstakingly gathered data from more than 50 years of seagoing scientific drilling missions to conduct a first-of-its-kind study of organic carbon that falls to the bottom of the ocean and gets drawn deep inside the planet.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 4, 2023

Since acquiring Golder Associates, WSP has been able to take advantage of increasing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) trends and achieve exceptional strategic growth to fulfill the rising need for environmental services and sustainably sound infrastructure development. The post Golder Associates Rebranding as WSP appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 4, 2023

In recent years, humans have built wildlife crossings in high-traffic areas to prevent road accidents and give animals access to expanded habitats for mating and resources. A new study shows that in certain circumstances, elk and deer can be wary of using these crossings. The findings suggest that further research on species-specific reactions to crossings could help make them more effective.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 4, 2023

Renewable sources as a whole—including solar, wind, biomass, and others—provided 22.6% of US electricity over the first 10 months of 2022, a pace set to beat the agency's projection for the full year. The post Renewable Sources Provided 22.6% of US Electricity in the First Six Months of 2022 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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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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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 4, 2023

Progress is as much about implementation as it is about invention. I wish I could lay claim to these profound words. They were. The post Investing in climate entrepreneurs who think like project developers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 4, 2023

Stakeholders can utilize the report's insights into the competitive environment, which will help them strengthen their companies' positions and develop effective go-to-market strategies. The post The Global ESG Reporting Software Market to Grow to $1.5B by 2027 appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 4, 2023

Climate change will slow down deep overturning ocean circulation in the coming centuries. Using three dozen Earth system models, researchers have concluded that the Southern Meridional Overturning Circulation could completely shut down by 2300, causing disaster to the marine ecosystem on a large portion of the planet.

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Utiliity Dive

JANUARY 4, 2023

Political pressure is mounting over the spike in electricity prices, with a Connecticut state senator calling rate increases “unacceptable and cruel.

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Science Daily / Earth & Environment

JANUARY 4, 2023

A new study has found that individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience disaster-related home loss, and they are also more likely to develop functional limitations following the disaster.

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Environment + Energy Leader

JANUARY 4, 2023

SolarEdge Technologies, a smart energy technology company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Hark Systems Ltd. The post SolarEdge Technologies Acquires UK-Based Hark Systems appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

Advanced recycling company Nexus Circular has raised $150 million to accelerate its proprietary recycling solution supporting the production of virgin-quality plastics from hard-to-recycle and landfill-bound plastics. Nexus works with recycling organizations to capture used plastics and specifically, hard-to-recycle films from landfills. The company’s proprietary pyrolysis technology and process design converts these films and plastics into high quality materials for use by global companies to c

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Caux Round Table

JANUARY 4, 2023

We in the West, at least in some countries, are living in an era fraught with concern for social justice – different outcomes for different people that seem unfair. I have long been interested in better understanding why people are different one from another – children of the same mother and father have different personalities and life outcomes. Why?

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