GreenBiz

OCTOBER 16, 2019

As renewable energy sources move mainstream, electricity generation and distribution systems are getting an extreme makeover.

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OCTOBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 9 – And now for something completely different… When Jed Emerson released “The Purpose of Capital” last year, he and video producer Mia Haugen, who are married, considered a promotional video “standing on windswept Norwegian tundra, looking deep and thoughtful as my voiceover reads sections of the book,” as Emerson recalls. “We immediately abandoned that The post The Purpose of Capital: The Musical appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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OCTOBER 6, 2019

On October 5, 2019, young people gathered at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies to hear from six young entrepreneurs on how they can tap into entrepreneurship. The Youth Entrepreneurs Development Seminar was organized by SDSN Caribbean and the Institute for Sustainable Development of the University of the West Indies. The seminar addressed two Sustainable Development Goals: Goal 8 on decent work and economic growth, and Goal 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Unblocktober , a campaign to save Britain’s sewers and seas from the devastation caused by fatbergs and hidden plastics, is underway and more than 4,000 individuals and employees have already embraced the month-long challenge. With support from the UK’s leading utilities firms and the likes of Defra and Keep Britain Tidy backing Unblocktober on social media, word is spreading – and there is still time for more businesses and individuals to get involved.

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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.

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Eco-Business

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The corporate push to become 100 per cent renewable is driving renewable energy investment worldwide. As businesses set their sights on operations in Southeast Asia, can the region meet businesses' green needs?

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CleanTechnica

OCTOBER 31, 2019

A new report indicates that EU coal power plants are sliding into a burning pit of financial quicksand, raising the specter of investor (and voter) revolt.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 9 – Precision drones and other “ag tech” solutions may be sexier. But a $25,000 loan to buy a tractor or fencing is arguably more critical to the health of the soil and the livelihood of a farmer in Kansas. “There’s a mismatch between demand for sustainably grown products and the desire to The post Steward’s ‘crowdfarming’ platform lets small investors back good food from local farms appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The mining industry has work to do to ensure that communities and workers are safe from pollution and injury.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2019

From feedstock to fuel to flooring, these businesses are turning excess carbon dioxide into value and profit.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

From data to design, there are ways that we can take a bite out of food waste in the restaurant sector.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 4, 2019

The luxury automaker is using circular practices to cut out costs and emissions from its manufacturing processes.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Can the circular economy close the gap on climate emissions? A new report says it can.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2019

What’s at stake: the future of farming.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Nearly any job could "go circular" but these positions are critical to accelerating circularity.

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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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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2019

And both North America and Europe are primed for market growth over the next decade.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The consumer goods giant pledges to halve its use of virgin plastic.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Plus, why he thinks carbon offsets are ‘cheating.’.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 10, 2019

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Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 16, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 16 – Just 1% of New Zealand’s private assets under management, or $889 million, is in impact investments, according to the first in-depth study of the country’s impact investing market. Last year, an Impact Enterprise Fund in the country fell short of its fundraising target. Still, “There’s high interest and demand for impact The post New Zealand impact investments set to grow six-fold over five years appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 7, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 7– Kiva is doing a lot these days to diversify the ways it promotes financial inclusion worldwide, but its crowdfunding platform is still the foundation of its work. The organization has reached a milestone, lending $1 billion to female borrowers, and $1.3 billion in all. Women comprise 80% of Kiva’s borrowers. The 2.7 The post Kiva hits $1 billion in loans to women appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 7, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 7 – Catholic congregations long known for providing healthcare and services for the poor are expanding their ministries to drive positive impact through their pension and investment portfolios. Six U.S.-based Catholic institutions with a combined $40 billion in assets issued a “Catholic impact investing pledge,” committing more of their capital toward the twin The post Catholic institutions pledge to increase impact investments in climate action and social equity appeared first

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Amsterdam, Netherlands – More than 1,000 impact investors and other Agents of Impact filled up the vast Beurs Van Berlage in the center of Amsterdam on Wednesday for the Global Impact Investing Network’s investor forum. “In just 10 years we’ve built an industry,” declared the GIIN’s Amit Bouri. “But we need to move capital at a The post Feeling the heat: Overheard at the Global Impact Investing Network investor forum appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Temperatures are rising (and not just metaphorically) as key stakeholders anxiously anticipate the outcomes of COP28. While companies reconsider their 2024 environmental sustainability strategies, there is another aspect of ESG that deserves exploring, the social sector. In the latest edition of "Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Sagittarius Edition", 3BL hones in on this sign’s bold quality of asking questions others are burning to know the answers to.

Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Farewell to Paul Polak. We salute serial social entrepreneur Paul Polak, who died last week. The global development approaches Polak pioneered are now accepted wisdom for thousands of Agents of Impact. “We need to see the poor as customers rather than charity recipients,” said Polak, author of “Out of Poverty” and co-founder of Windhorse The post The Brief: Farewell to Paul Polak, IFC’s Neil Gregory, de-risking cleantech, affordable lab-grown meats, sustainabil

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 1, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 1 – Trillions of dollars are needed each year to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Billions are currently being invested. “Rather than a lack of capital, what is missing is a robust and efficient mechanism for identifying and enabling projects,” argues blockchain software firm ConsenSys and the World Wildlife Federation.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 4, 2019

TGIF, Agents of Impact! It’s called impact investing for a reason. The real action at the Global Impact investing Network’s investor forum this week was in de Grote Zaal, the grand hall of the Beurs Van Berlage, Amsterdam’s old commodity exchange. Dealmakers and fund managers from at least six of the seven continents hawked their wares and The post The Week in impact investing: Catalyzing capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Japan has staked out a leadership position in sustainable investing. Still, two of its largest industries, energy and seafood, present continued environmental risks. Two reports call out opportunities to reduce risks and reap benefits by going green. Overpaying for energy Carbon Tracker is urging Japanese policy makers to rethink their pro-coal stance, or face a The post Can sustainable seafood and energy de-risk Japan’s economy?

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In our latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Scorpio Edition, 3BL embraces the perspective of one of the zodiac's most misunderstood signs: Scorpio. While this sign often has a darker view of the world, they do not shy away from shining a light on controversial topics. This month we take a deep dive into corporate pullback of DEI and how companies can utilize astrological advice to reinvent its social impact communication.

Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 16, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Oct. 16 – We’re on the brink of a significant shift in the global flow of capital. We have the opportunity to redirect trillions of dollars as new wealth seeks to align investments with values – a massively different scale than philanthropy today. Unfortunately, very few in philanthropy are taking advantage of this potential. The post Philanthropy can do more to catalyze private capital for public good appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The MacArthur Foundation turned up a bumper crop of proposals with its call last spring for funds and other investment intermediaries that demonstrate the value of “catalytic capital.” Such financing, which can accept higher risks or lower returns in order to generate positive impact and bring in additional investors, is the scarcest resource in the The post The supply of catalytic capital is bigger than expected.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 9 – Natural disasters, large public events and aging infrastructure create a nightmare scenarios for U.S. emergency responders, who still depend on antiquated systems–like landlines–to orchestrate relief and rescue missions. RapidSOS is trying to overhaul emergency response infrastructure through a cloud-based platform that connects data from smart devices, like cars and wearable medical The post Energy Impact Partners invests $25 million in RapidSOS for emergenc

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 3, 2019

ImpactAlpha, October 3 – Clothing production has doubled worldwide in the past 15 years, largely because of demand for low-cost “fast fashion.” More than half of garments are tossed out within a year. Seattle-based Evernu is tackling physical waste and lost value in the clothing sector with recycling technology for discarded garments. The company says its The post Textile recycling venture Evrnu raises $9.1 million appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Throughout Climate Week, a feeling of urgency on tackling the climate crisis was palpable. Yet, questions continue to linger about corporate progress. Are we truly moving the needle or are we stuck in a cycle of empty statements and a flood of reports and guidelines? In the latest edition of Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Libra Edition , we use Climate Week outcomes to explore how brands can communicate progress credibly.