TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 21, 2019
Witness the unveiling of Countdown, a major global campaign to cut greenhouse gas emissions. TED has partnered with scientists, policy makers, organizations, activists and more to create an initiative that everyone in the world can be part of. Check out [link] to learn how you can get involved — and help turn the tide on climate. [Note: there are two unusual features of this TED Talk.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Companies can exacerbate the challenges, but the private sector also positively contribute to solving these challenges.
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Green Project Management
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Quite by accident, I have had a number of worrisome conversations with teachers recently about the ability of their students to dream of a better future. When asked to write about their future or humanities future, a consistent observation is that many (if not all) of their students do not see humanity and earth surviving. […]. The post Are we Robbing our Children of the Ability to Believe in a Positive Future?
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2019
RRC is proud to announce the launch of two new IEMA sustainability courses: “Sustainability Skills for the Workforce”, and “Sustainability Skills for Managers.” The group is a well established health and safety and environmental management training provider, with over 90 years experience of delivering high quality training worldwide.
Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management
In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 18, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dece. 18 – Not enough money for promising ventures. Too much money flowing to a few companies. Both statements are true for impact-oriented small and growing businesses in emerging markets. The big opportunity in “frontier finance” for small and growing businesses: solving large problems for large populations. Intrepid entrepreneurs are working on the frontlines of climate The post Capital on the Frontier: Impact in emerging markets is a 2020 growth story appeared first on ImpactAlp
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 18, 2019
It is often assumed that people don’t like change, when in reality humans are born to instinctively love change. It’s why we take vacations and crave travel, because we want and need change. We must get out of our usual surroundings and witness something new in order to regain focus and refresh our perspectives. In this case, change is a choice, so we like it.
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GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The weather outside is frightful. What, exactly, do we call it?
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 31, 2019
Wishing you a very happy 2020 from all of us at SDSN! We've had a great year, and are thrilled to share some of our successes with you. SDSN Network & Regional Center Activities 2019 was a busy year as we surpassed 1,200 members organized in 33 National and Regional Networks. With 24 new national and regional networks already lined up for 2020, we're excited to watch the global network grow.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
PragmatIC says its technology could allow a low-cost inlay (tag) to be incorporated in packaging, allowing consumers to access information about product usage, food storage, cooking instructions and local recycling. Gillian Ewers, VP Marketing with technology firm PragmatIC, offers insight into an approach that uses low-cost integrated circuits to bring the benefits of near-field communications (NFC) and RFID to the recycling arena.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 4, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 4, 2019 – Real estate shapes our cities and neighborhoods. And capital shapes real estate. A new model that enables local residents to buy into hyperlocal property portfolios could start to reshape real estate capital, and thus the drivers of community wealth. In Los Angeles, Nico, which calls itself a “neighborhood investment company,” The post ‘Neighborhood investment company’ helps Los Angeles residents buy back the block appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 4, 2019
I’ve discussed the importance of cybersecurity in healthcare due to the extremely sensitive personal data and the loss of trust if hacked. If healthcare data and a patient’s trust is as sensitive as research shows, then it’s no surprise that the banking and financial industry is in serious need for anticipatory cybersecurity and digital data protection.
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 18, 2019
To address the problem of counterfeit goods, African entrepreneurs like Bright Simons have come up with innovative and effective ways to confirm products are genuine. Now he asks: Why aren't these solutions everywhere? From password-protected medicines to digitally certified crops, Simons demonstrates the power of local ideas -- and calls on the rest of the world to listen up.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The investment will be focused on two areas — green energy and reforestation.
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 20, 2019
Normal 0 21 false false false DE X-NONE X-NONE The SDSN Mobilize platform is a one-stop shop aimed at establishing an online community for all of SDSN's 1000+ member institutions around the world to assist them in gaining visibility for their projects, research, and events. In addition, this online platform also serves as a forum for members to seek advice from like-minded colleagues and facilitate collaboration while also providing information on new funding opportunities in the field of sustai
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Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 19, 2019
The team behind the documentary. The world’s first screening of the 50-minute documentary Brave Blue World , narrated by Liam Neeson, was met with “rapturous applause” at a blue carpet event held at the Paramount Theatre, Los Angeles. More than 200 supporters and guests from the corporate world, environmental NGOs, charities, impact investors, utilities and film and media representatives joined the celebrations, raising a glass of beer – made from recycled wastewater – to toast
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 5, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 5 – A handful of funders have ponied up most of the capital spent to date on the ‘public goods’ required for a robust impact investing marketplace. To fulfill its potential to shape a more inclusive and sustainable economy, impact investing needs broader support for shared metrics and management systems, policy advocacy and other The post Funding the market infrastructure for impact investing’s ‘tipping point’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 11, 2019
We are all good at reacting and responding – a knee-jerk reaction, so to speak. Even organizations large and small have learned how to be lean and agile while executing a strategy at a high level. But despite these skills, General Motors still declared bankruptcy, Blockbuster closed its last store, and the record industry succumbed to Spotify, all despite their leaders and workers being responsive and agile and executing well.
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Where does wealth come from, who creates it and what destroys it? In this deep dive into global economics, Mariana Mazzucato explains how we lost sight of what value means and why we need to rethink our current financial systems -- so capitalism can be steered toward a bold, innovative and sustainable future that works for all of us. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
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
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 18, 2019
Our waste management practices are distractions from our main problem: too much stuff. But alternatives exist.
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 20, 2019
In the Nature article “Contribution of the land sector to a 1.5°C world”, a cohort of international researchers reviewed existing mitigation pathways to develop a land-sector roadmap for achieving the 1.5°C Paris Agreement target. They find that transforming the land sector could contribute to around 30% of the global mitigation needed to achieve this target by 2050.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Researchers at the University of Oxford and their collaborators have launched a new approach to tackling biodiversity loss “in a coordinated way.” Called the “ Conservation Hierarchy “, the approach – announced on 10 December – aims to support governments, businesses, individuals, communities and local authorities in their efforts to conserve the natural world.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 23, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 23 – Before Greta Thunberg was TIME’s Person of Year, the young Swedish activist was an ImpactAlpha Agent of Impact for jumpstarting global climate strikes that have put business and political leaders on notice. Each week, ImpactAlpha highlights Agents of Impact who are making things happen, have something to say and whom other agents will want to know.
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
Eco Coach
DECEMBER 17, 2019
No time to implement that going green project that you’ve been thinking of? Great news! There really are relatively simple ways to find time in your workday to focus on that project. A going green – or environmental sustainability – project doesn’t need to take up a lot of time, and when you have a lot of tasks on your to do list, that is a good thing.
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 2, 2019
What kinds of stories move us to act? To answer this question, creative technologist Heidi Boisvert is measuring how people's brains and bodies unconsciously respond to different media. She shows how she's using this data to determine the specific narrative ingredients that inspire empathy and justice -- and spark large-scale social change. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 31, 2019
A growing array of players, from startups to global energy giants, are charging up solutions.
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 17, 2019
Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA AR-SA NEW YORK – December 16, 2019 – The Science Panel for the Amazon (SPA) convened for its first virtual meeting to organize its work to issue its scientific report in the last quarter of 2020 and to develop a communication and engagement strategy. As agreed at the Amazon Scientists Meeting held in September 2019 at the United Nations in New York, more than 40 scientists and researchers from the eight Amazonian countries and one territory, as well as global
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.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Co-op has launched a campaign that aims to avoid the sending-to-landfill of a great many tonnes of aluminium foil this Christmas. The supermarket chain said its research has revealed that more than one in five* (22%) UK adults do not recycle household aluminium and it is estimated that over 3,000 tonnes could end up in landfill this Xmas**. Brits are expected to consume 378 million mince pies^ over the festive period, with around 378 tonnes of aluminium packaging used to bake and package the fes
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 2, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 2 – New York-based venture firm Harlem Capital closed a $40 million fund to invest in U.S. companies led by women and founders of color. The venture firm is the latest to seek an edge by backing entrepreneurs often overlooked by traditional venture capital. “Our thesis is that women and minority founders are The post Harlem Capital raises $40 million to ‘change the face of entrepreneurship’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Corporate Sustainability Collabrorative
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Every year, we hold our December meeting as an opportunity share – and celebrate – our sustainable business community’s hard-earned successes. This year was as inspiring as ever, with over 50 sustainability leaders coming together to share their accomplishments and plans for the coming year. We’ve captured some of those success stories here – enjoy!
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 26, 2019
Fake news can sway elections, tank economies and sow discord in everyday life. Data scientist Sinan Aral demystifies how and why it spreads so quickly -- citing one of the largest studies on misinformation -- and identifies five strategies to help us unweave the tangled web between true and false. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey !
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