GreenBiz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The State of Green Business 2021. Date/Time: January 25, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). Following the challenging, turbulent year that was 2020, what is the state of sustainable business in 2021? Join us for the release of the 14th annual edition of State of Green Business, GreenBiz Group’s award-winning annual report. Each year, the report looks at key trends and metrics assessing how, and how much, companies are moving the needle on the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Prague (photo credit: Anthony Delanoix). The city of Prague is to pilot dynamic waste collection via automated collection routes. Seemingly impressive in scale for a trial of this kind – encompassing over 130k bins and 150 collection vehicles – the project is anticipated to deliver improvements in efficiency and environmental impact for waste collection.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 21, 2020

ImpactAlpha, December 21 – The Renewables Infrastructure Group has secured a £500 million ($663 million) line of credit from a consortium of global. The post The Renewables Infrastructure Group secures £500 million ESG-linked line of credit appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Eco-Business

DECEMBER 22, 2020

As more countries gear up for mass vaccination exercises, what will 2021 bring? Eco-Business spotlights the trends that could reshape society and business as the world moves into the post-Covid era.

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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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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Game on: New study shows which sports teams have the greenest fans. Kristen Fulmer. Tue, 12/22/2020 - 01:00. Ever wondered which sports team has the most sustainable fans? From the perspective of a rights holder, this is becoming a critical question. The answers will drive business decisions for venue operations, fan engagement and brand partnership activation.

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Foley & Hoag

DECEMBER 23, 2020

On December 10, 2020, President Trump formally announced that the Government of Israel and the Kingdom of Morocco will normalize their bilateral relationship, marking the fourth Arab country that recognizes Israel as a result of the Abraham Accords. Over the coming months, the new agreement will allow the two countries to resume full diplomatic relations, increase cooperation on security and economic matters, and open up regular flights between Morocco and Israel.

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Eco-Business

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The abuses include exposure to hazardous chemicals, a reliance on temporary workers, below minimum-wage payments, lack of maternity and menstrual leave for female workers, and the suppression of independent unions.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 23, 2020

3 takeaways from Colgate-Palmolive's 2025 strategy. Deonna Anderson. Wed, 12/23/2020 - 01:15. When you think of Colgate-Palmolive, the first thing likely to come to mind is its eponymous toothpaste or dish soap. But the company also owns a lot of other brands that offer other consumer packaged goods such as deodorant (Speed Stick), body soap (Irish Spring) and other household cleaning products (Fabuloso).

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 25, 2020

A few days ago, I saw a Ford Mustang Mach-E ad for the first time on YouTube. My first impression was that it was a great ad.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Zoom in to today’s Call. What’s your prediction for 2021? Your plan? Your ask? Bring something to share on. The post The Brief: Relief for community lenders, impact alpha in listed equities, deforestation risk, access to credit in Brazil, microfinance in China, green hydrogen in Europe appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

Eco-Business

DECEMBER 23, 2020

With bold climate action, agricultural expansion will be crimped and carbon pricing could add US$19 billion in costs for global palm oil, beef and soy producers by 2050, a new report estimates.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

3 circular economy trends that defined 2020. Lauren Phipps. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 00:15. As the year comes to a (welcome) close, it’s worth taking a moment to consider how the circular economy concept has emerged and evolved during this very particular year. Here are three trends that defined the circular economy in 2020, and what they might mean for the year to come. . 1.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 25, 2020

It's notoriously hard to get good model-specific plugin vehicle sales stats out of the UK. However, the UK government recently published figures for October 2019 through September 2020. The figures show that the Tesla Model 3 accounted for 30.69% of new registrations of fully electric vehicles.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 22, 2020

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 22 – Green Hydrogen Systems, a maker of electrolyzers that split hydrogen from water molecules, is cashing in on the green. The post Green Hydrogen Systems raises €28 million to help fuel Europe’s climate goals appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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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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Eco-Business

DECEMBER 21, 2020

After decades of incremental but insufficient progress, climate change is now reaching a tipping point. There are at least five good reasons why this time around, a systems change is in the making.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

New Technologies, Data and Markets to Accelerate Improvements in Forest Carbon Credits. Date/Time: January 21, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). With a steady parade of corporate carbon net-zero pledges released in 2020 and even more coming in 2021, there is an enormous demand for forest carbon credits. This is empowering local and global actors to drive climate impact and opens the door for biodiversity and wildlife habitats co-benefits to vital forest ecosystems.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 25, 2020

Thanks for your input on the draft EV charging plan we are putting together for the Biden administration. I've read through the comments and e-mails, and in the second draft for a charging plan, we will be incorporating most of the changes you all suggested. Here are the top two questions we got.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Power is critical to Africa’s development. At least 600 million people across the continent that don’t have access to affordable and reliable power. The post Financing for climate adaptation can drive Africa’s economic development and its net-zero goals appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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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

Eco-Business

DECEMBER 21, 2020

A new risk to marine ecosystems is looming on the horizon: Commercial deep-seabed mining for minerals, which will potentially affect the largely untouched deep sea at depths of 2,000 to 4,000 meters.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 21, 2020

How carbon-smart farming is catalyzing the big bucks needed to transform the way America eats. C.J. Clouse. Mon, 12/21/2020 - 02:00. The contraption Matt Sheffer wants to show me sits at the far end of a field of alfalfa and grasses, a weave of green and pale gold, broken only by the parallel grooves we’re trudging along, a path carved by the tires of a pickup truck.

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CleanTechnica

DECEMBER 25, 2020

The Greenstand app verifies that new trees have been planted and helps tree planters get paid for planting.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 23, 2020

ImpactAlpha, December 23 — Northern Arc Capital, an East India-based non-banking finance company that provides access to debt for underbanked individual borrowers and. The post Northern Arc Capital scores debt financing to serve India’s underbanked appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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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.

Eco-Business

DECEMBER 21, 2020

From pandemic-proof packaging to using orange peel to recycle batteries, Eco-Business highlights the top sustainability innovations of 2020.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Marcia Fudge will be the 6th Black person to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) since 1966, so how could. The post A Black developer’s advice to incoming HUD Secretary appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 23, 2020

ImpactAlpha, Dec. 23 – “This is like a world war, except in this case, we’re all on the same side,” Gates wrote last spring, The post Bill Gates says the world (sorta) came together to fight COVID-19. Next up: Climate appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 22, 2020

ImpactAlpha, December 22 — The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. approved a $500 million loan for companies seeking a telecommunication license in Ethiopia, The post DFC approves $500 million financing for Safaricom-led Ethiopian telecom project appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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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

DECEMBER 22, 2020

ImpactAlpha, December 22 — Sao Paulo-based Creditas has raised $255 million in a Series E investment round led by impact investor LGT Lightstone. The post Brazilian fintech Creditas snags $255 million to expand access to consumer credit appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 21, 2020

ImpactAlpha, December 21 – Investment trusts in the U.K. are publicly listed companies that invest in other companies. British investment firm Schroders has. The post Schroders and Big Society Capital raise £75 million for public ‘social investment trust’ appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Greetings, Agents of Impact! Call No. 26: Looking ahead to 2021. New year, new opportunities. Bring a prediction, a plan or even an. The post The Brief: Financing climate adaptation in Africa, linking ESG and credit, social investment trust IPO, Black-led funds, the Great Burp Forward (podcast) appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Impact Alpha

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Season’s greetings, Agents of Impact! Each week this year, the ImpactAlpha team has chosen a word with which to wrap a bit of zeitgeist around our Friday. The post Last words of the year from ImpactAlpha appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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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.