GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Although the global economy is increasingly wrapped in plastic, companies of all sizes are dramatically reducing their use of it.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 9 – Japan is staking out a leadership position in sustainable investing. Sustainable investing assets under management quadrupled from 2016 to 2018 to 18% of managed assets. Japan is now the third-largest center for sustainable investing, after Europe and the U.S. The $1.6 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund, led by Hiro Mizuno, has The post Japanese investors push to take impact investing mainstream appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The global energy supply is turning greener.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Venting storage tanks is essential for safety and reliability but is a practice that has long been poorly understood and regulated, according to tanks expert Assentech. The specification and maintenance of critical components here – breather valves – often falls short of what’s required, and tank leakage is a widespread problem. But change appears to be afoot, as Envirotec discovered.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

We need to promote natural “green” infrastructure such as forests, wetlands, and urban green spaces that can reduce risks from natural disasters.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

ImpactAlpha, September 9 – Cooks Venture launched in April to provide consumers with better quality meat through the climate-friendly practice of “regenerative agriculture.” Unlike industrial livestock, poultry and crop farming, regenerative farming can have a positive environmental impact because it relies on a balanced ecosystem of animals and crops that nourish each other.

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

The Clean Energy Regulator of Australia has approved enough capacity to guarantee that the large-scale Renewable Energy Target of 33,000 GWh of additional renewable energy will be met in 2020.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

As with so many climate-related topics, the hypothetical is rapidly turning into the hypercritical.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

“Creating Impact,” ImpactAlpha’s series of articles on impact media, is sponsored by Upstart Co-Lab, a national collaboration connecting artists with social entrepreneurs, impact investors, social enterprises and sustainable companies. ImpactAlpha, September 12 – Movie makers and video game producers have what mission-driven investors want: impact at scale.

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TEDxInnovations

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

When we define racism as behaviors instead of feelings, we can measure it -- and transform it from an impossible problem into a solvable one, says justice scientist Phillip Atiba Goff. In an actionable talk, he shares his work at the Center for Policing Equity, an organization that helps police departments diagnose and track racial gaps in policing in order to eliminate them.

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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

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. announces that the 290-MW Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower plant has begun commercial operations.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

It took more than three years of experimentation with industrial byproducts to hit on the right formula.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 10 – Turning sugarcane waste into cooking fuel. Growing neem trees to make natural pesticides and insect repellants. Providing affordable piped water for smallholder farmers. These are some of the restorative services offered by the startups in this year’s Land Accelerator, a bootcamp program for African entrepreneurs working in sustainable agriculture and forestry.

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TEDxInnovations

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer. In a visionary talk, he dismantles the mantra that "greed is good" -- an idea he describes as not only morally corrosive, but also scientifically wrong -- and lays out a new theory of economics powered by reciprocity and cooperation.** Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

France’s Neoen SA has outlined plans to build a giant renewables complex in South Australia, including battery storage with up to nine times more capacity than the Tesla Inc. design at its nearby Hornsdale plant, which is billed as the world’s largest lithium-ion battery.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

State lawmakers this year made it easier to get renewables in some parts of the country, but others gutted clean energy expansion.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 11 – The big opportunity in “frontier finance” for small and growing businesses: solving large problems for large populations. Omnivore, an India-based venture fund, for example, invested in Delhi-based Skymet Weather Services in 2011 to generate better weather data necessary for crop insurance and lines of credit for India’s small farmers.

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TEDxInnovations

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Reading slowly -- with her finger running beneath the words, even when she was taught not to -- has led Jacqueline Woodson to a life of writing books to be savored. In a lyrical talk, she invites us to slow down and appreciate stories that take us places we never thought we'd go and introduce us to people we never thought we'd meet. "Isn't that what this is all about -- finding a way, at the end of the day, to not feel alone in this world, and a way to feel like we've changed it before we leave?

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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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Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Eos Energy Storage and energy equipment firm Holtec International are creating a joint venture to produce Eos’ next generation of large-scale zinc batteries.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

It's not impossible to get consumers to shift away from meat. Here are five strategies.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

ImpactAlpha, September 13 – Laura Callanan was President Obama’s senior deputy chair for the National Endowment for the Arts, but it was only after she launched Upstart Co-Lab in 2015 that she discovered the sisterhood of artists among leaders in impact investing and community finance. Her list includes Heron’s Clara Miller, Calvert’s Jenn Pryce, MacArthur Foundation’s Debra Schwartz, CultureBank’s Penelope Douglas and The post Agent of Impact: Laura Callanan of Upstart Co-Lab appeared first on

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Corporate Sustainability Collabrorative

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Whether it’s bagels, bagged lunches, or buffets, many of us buy food for work meetings or events. To make sure these purchases match our principles, there are many elements to consider, from what to serve and where it comes from, to how much waste it creates. At our sold-out fall quarterly meeting on September 5, we discussed the challenges and opportunities in Sustainable Catering.

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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

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

A utility worker at the Delta 6 wind park in Brazil has been injured following yet another collapse of a General Electric (GE) turbine, bringing the total number of turbines to have failed in the America’s to five in 2019.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Cowless meat, chickenless eggs and ?shless seafood — oh my.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Eleven ventures from across the country will participate in the Black Founders Exchange, an immersive program for founders of color kicking off this month in Durham, NC. The program, launched in 2016 by Google for Startups and American Underground, a Durham, NC-based startup hub, is designed to help participants overcome barriers commonly faced by founders The post 11 Black-owned tech startups join Durham’s Black Founders Exchange appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Eco-Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

In a region where power demand is soaring, microgrids can increase renewable energy adoption and cut reliance on diesel. The most immediate impact, however, could be the ability to hear birdsong again.

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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

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Minnesota’s largest utility wants to change how the state calculates its trailblazing “value of solar” rate as it faces a potential spike in payments to community solar operators.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Properly designed and managed using sustainable landscape strategies, outdoor areas can help communities significantly.

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Impact Alpha

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Sept. 10 – WeWork’s troubled initial public offering may come to represent the “absolute limit case of unicorn craziness.” The loss-making co-working (and so much more) company slashed its valuation by a cool $20 billion and its IPO still may yet be shelved. As unicorns lose their magic, a type of startup of a distinctly The post Zebras dazzle as unicorns falter appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Eco-Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Western brands like Nike, Patagonia and Ben & Jerry's are getting louder in support of social and environmental issues. As thousands of people around the world prepare for Climate Strike, are Asian companies likely to join them?

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