10 tips for a successful online meeting or workshop
GreenBiz
MARCH 19, 2020
In a world where meetings are forced to go online, here are suggestions to make your next meeting — well, infectious.
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Three Keys to Project Work During the Worldwide Coronavirus Outbreak
Green Project Management
MARCH 16, 2020
The worldwide coronavirus outbreak is not the first world war, nor the great depression nor the second world war. For those with an awareness of history, we know that those events were horrific and challenging times that we got through and fortunately came out stronger on the other side. The worldwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and […]. The post Three Keys to Project Work During the Worldwide Coronavirus Outbreak appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.
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Disruption and resilience:
Impact Alpha
MARCH 16, 2020
Greetings, Agents of Impacts. Here’s an elbow bump from across the social distance. Like many of you, we spent the weekend hunkering down and getting oriented to the new virtual reality. It seems the coronavirus pandemic could bring out either the worst or the best in us. The clear intent of the growing community of. The post Disruption and resilience: appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Covid-19 risk greater in urban centres affected by air pollution
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 20, 2020
People living in polluted cities are more at risk from Covid-19, according to health experts cited in a 16 March report from the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA), an advocacy group. Mortality rates for Covid-19 have been linked to the presence of pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory conditions – all factors with a demonstrable link to air pollution.
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
COVID-19 and climate change: A healthy dose of reality
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2020
Consider the global health crisis currently upon us as a warm-up act for a climate-changing world.
Three Keys to Project Work During the Worldwide Coronavirus Outbreak – References
Green Project Management
MARCH 16, 2020
GPM Global is dedicated to ensuring that our posts are transparent and fact based from sources that can be trusted. Providing these references can also take up a lot of space and distract from the blog post. We have provided the detailed sources for our post on “Three Keys to Project Work During the Worldwide […]. The post Three Keys to Project Work During the Worldwide Coronavirus Outbreak – References appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.
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In Uncertain Times You Have More Control Than You Realize
Daniel Burrus
MARCH 18, 2020
When an individual or organization fears change and are uncertain, it’s usually in regard to digital technology disrupting their status quo or from new, fast-moving competition. While I myself have discussed at length these fears and many more, few would have thought that in the early stages of 2020, our economy would be in a downturn, we would be instantly converted to remote work or laid off, and we would be quarantined to our homes due to a global pandemic.
What it takes to be a corporate climate leader
GreenBiz
MARCH 20, 2020
Making sustainability core to business strategy and aligning corporate sustainability and government relations teams helps companies deal with short-term crises such as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Coronavirus causing huge difficulty for the recovered paper sector, says Recycling Association
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 19, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak is hitting the vulnerable recovered paper sector hard according to The Recycling Association. Over the past few years, the international market for recovered fibre has received a number of blows and this has proved challenging for the UK in particular. Firstly, the closure of Chinese markets for mixed paper and gradual reduction in quota for cardboard (OCC) and sorted office waste (SOW) has largely taken away the UK’s most significant buyer.
Short-term loans are a safety net as social enterprises face an ‘unexpected OMG moment’
Impact Alpha
MARCH 17, 2020
ImpactAlpha, March 17 – Sidai Africa Ltd. was about to close its Series A financing round when Brexit struck. The Kenya-based company supports more than 200,000 sustainable farmers through its stores and services. Its lead investor, the U.K. agri-technology company Devenish, had to put its planned investment on hold, and Sidai was left in the. The post Short-term loans are a safety net as social enterprises face an ‘unexpected OMG moment’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?
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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.
Stakeholder Engagement and Preparation for the 2020 FABLE Report
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 18, 2020
The UK, Mexico, Russia and Colombia country teams of the Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land-Use, and Energy (FABLE) Pathways Consortium recently engaged with national stakeholders using the FABLE tools to support policymaking. The Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land-Use, and Energy (FABLE) Pathways Consortium which is part of the Food and Land Use Coalition ( FOLU ) published its first report in 2019.
Why do large asset managers vote against most climate-related shareholder proposals?
GreenBiz
MARCH 18, 2020
If the Big Three institutional investors vote "For" a climate proposal, odds are the company that received the proposal will take action to address the issues raised.
Change essential if Scottish DRS is to be a success, says aluminium recycling group
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 20, 2020
On 16 March, the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform laid regulations in the Scottish Parliament that will create the legal framework for the Scottish Government’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The Regulations were due to lie before the Scottish Parliament for fifty-four days to allow a further period of scrutiny. There will then be a vote in the Scottish Parliament, after which the scheme will become law.
The Week in impact investing: OMG
Impact Alpha
MARCH 20, 2020
TGIF, Agents of Impact! Impact Briefing. On ImpactAlpha’s newest podcast, host Brian Walsh talks with Amy Cortese about emergency small business bridge loans and David Bank reveals this week’s Agent of Impact. Check out this week’s show – and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen. The Week’s Big 6 1. Short-term loans are a safety net for social enterprises facing an ‘unexpected OMG moment.
Mastering Supply Chain Sustainability: Where Does ESG Fit In?
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
Integrating ESG in emerging markets and Asia
MSCI
MARCH 18, 2020
Previously, we have examined the relationship between ESG characteristics and financial performance in developed markets. In this blog post, we explore whether ESG characteristics have had financially significant effects in emerging markets and Asia.
World Water Day 2020: The role of innovation in creating abundance
GreenBiz
MARCH 20, 2020
We are now beyond business-as-usual approaches for water, which is critical for watersheds such as the Colorado River Basin.
Fossil fuel funding by world's biggest banks has grown every year since the Paris Agreement, report finds
Eco-Business
MARCH 20, 2020
It's as if the penny hasn't dropped for the financial services industry that climate change is not only an increasingly disruptive environmental phenomenon, but a grave risk to the stability of the global economy.
Four scenarios for ESG in a time of pandemic
Impact Alpha
MARCH 16, 2020
And I was ’round when Jesus Christ Had his moment of doubt and pain Made damn sure that Pilate Washed his hands and sealed his fate – The Rolling Stones, “Sympathy for the Devil” Health experts recommend washing hands frequently as a protection from Covid-19. Investors should not wash their hands of the planet’s problems. The post Four scenarios for ESG in a time of pandemic appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?
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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
It’s a Three-Peat, Finland Keeps Top Spot as Happiest Country in World
Sustainable Development Network
MARCH 20, 2020
www.worldhappiness.report NEW YORK, March 20 –Since the first World Happiness Report in 2012, four different countries have held the top position: Denmark in 2012, 2013 and 2016, Switzerland in 2015, Norway in 2017, and now Finland in 2018, 2019 and 2020. With its continuing upward trend in average scores, Finland consolidated its hold on first place, and is now significantly ahead of Denmark in second place.
Elevated climate-related risks spur new approaches to doing business
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2020
Researchers from University of Cambridge found that climate change could add around 20 percent to the global cost of extreme weather events by 2040. They are urging businesses to evaluate their own exposures to the growing risk to improve their resilience and sustainability.
Whose voices are not heard in climate change journalism in China, India, Thailand and Singapore?
Eco-Business
MARCH 19, 2020
The mainstream news outlets of the four countries were similar in their heavy use of government sources. The crowding out of voices that can provide alternative viewpoints could have major implications, researchers say.
The carbon disruption is here, disguised as a pandemic
Impact Alpha
MARCH 18, 2020
ImpactAlpha, March 18 – The world’s largest carbon emitter reduced emissions by an estimated 25% last month. This month, the world’s second-biggest greenhouse gas emitter may also make dramatic reductions. Satellite images from last month showed clear skies over chronically smoggy China as the country put activities on hold to contain the coronavirus.
What Questions Are Brands Asking About Their ESG Initiatives Ahead of 2024?
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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.
Elon Musk: Should Have 1000 Ventilators Next Week, + 250,000 N95 Masks For Hospitals Tomorrow — CleanTechnica Exclusive
CleanTechnica
MARCH 20, 2020
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel said on MSNBC on Friday, March 20, that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk told him it would probably take 8–10 weeks to get ventilator production started at his factories (he's working on this at Tesla and SpaceX). I reached out to Musk for clarification on that topic and he replied that, "We have 250k N95 masks. Aiming to start distributing those to hospitals tomorrow night.
In a circular economy, product-as-a-service has social and environmental benefits
GreenBiz
MARCH 20, 2020
Looking at washing machines, research from Sweden's Linköping University tries to solve part of the puzzle about how to shift business models to find more traction when it comes to being circular, as well as adding a social element.
Bucking global trends, Southeast Asian mangrove destruction is rampant
Eco-Business
MARCH 19, 2020
Southeast Asia’s aggressive development to spur economic growth and feed its growing populations are stripping the region's coasts of mangrove forests at rates faster than anywhere, new research shows.
The future of meat may be meatless
Impact Alpha
MARCH 17, 2020
ImpactAlpha, March 17 – When told the coronavirus was brewed in the mix of animals at a Wuhan meat market, future generations may ask, ‘What’s a meat market?’ The carbon footprint of raising animals for meat was bad enough; meat risk now includes the spread of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19. “It’s time to admit that. The post The future of meat may be meatless appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Atom Power’s Intelligent Circuit Breakers Lay The Foundation For The Next Generation Electrical System
CleanTechnica
MARCH 20, 2020
Ryan Kennedy, the CEO of Atom Power, believes his solid state circuit breaker is primed to disrupt not just the world of circuit breakers, but also deliver realtime energy monitoring, control, with a host of software to tune it. We spoke with Ryan about the new second generation Atom Switch to learn about how they are helping modernize the safety and control of electricity in homes around the world today.
What COVID-19 teaches us about resilience
GreenBiz
MARCH 20, 2020
The unprecedented response to coronavirus, however, may provide the best argument for local grid resilience we’ve ever had.
8 in 10 big polluters off track for 2°C climate target as IEA warns coronavirus could derail energy transition
Eco-Business
MARCH 19, 2020
43 of the world's 238 highest-emitting listed companies have set emissions targets in line with limiting climate change to 2°C, meaning over 80% of companies are off track on the key goal of the Paris Agreement
The Brief: ESG in a pandemic, portfolio resilience, small-business loan guarantees, regenerative agriculture
Impact Alpha
MARCH 16, 2020
Greetings, Agents of Impacts. Here’s an elbow bump from across the social distance. Like many of you, we spent the weekend hunkering down and getting oriented to the new virtual reality. It seems the coronavirus pandemic could bring out either the worst or the best in us. The clear intent of the growing community of. The post The Brief: ESG in a pandemic, portfolio resilience, small-business loan guarantees, regenerative agriculture appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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.
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