GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

When you think climate change, you need to think about water. Melody Waintal. Fri, 04/23/2021 - 00:05. With nearly a half its land lying below sea level, the Netherlands knows a lot about water and how to make sure a city’s infrastructure is resilient to it, particularly flood risks and freshwater supply. Arcadis , a Dutch engineering firm, is applying that knowledge to cities around the world by creating infrastructures with sustainability at the forefront, such as water recycling facilities in

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

What looks set to be the world’s most powerful operational tidal turbine was launched on Earth Day, Thursday 22 April, from the port of Dundee. The 2MW tidal turbine, the Orbital O2, has been under construction since 2019 and it was developed by Scottish firm Orbital Marine Power (Orbital). Thursday’s operation was managed by Osprey Shipping and saw the 680-tonne tidal turbine transferred from the Forth Ports quayside facility in Dundee into the River Tay using a submersible barge.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 21, 2021

ImpactAlpha, April 21 – If overlooked markets and underserved entrepreneurs represent untapped opportunities, Pakistan presents i2i Ventures with a rich bounty of possibilities. The. The post In Pakistan, investing with a gender lens gives i2i Ventures an early-stage edge appeared first on Impact Alpha.

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 22, 2021

Texas, already the U.S. state with the most wind energy capacity, is catching up to California in utility-scale solar capacity, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Detailed State Data, Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory. California currently has the most installed utility-scale solar capacity of any state. According to survey reports on EIA’s Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory, Texas will add 10 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale solar capacity by th

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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

APRIL 22, 2021

Apple creates $200 million fund for nature-based climate solutions. Jesse Klein. Thu, 04/22/2021 - 00:12. Nature-based solutions to climate change are having a moment, and Apple is riding the trend with a $200 million fund dedicated to related investments. . The tech titan has invested in protecting forests for some time , but last week it launched a new venture in collaboration with Conservation International that is dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, restoring biodiversity and add

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Computer-generated image of a ship retro-fitted with sails (image credit: Smart Green Shipping). Fitting sails to cargo ships and sailing more slowly could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry by up to 40% or possibly more as technologies improve, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Air pollution from shipping has increased rapidly over the last decade driven by growth in world trade, and as most emissions are from international shipping,

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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 20, 2021

Hydroelectricity has powered the lives of Ontarians for a century, and Ontario Power Generation is planning an extensive 20-year overhaul of its hydropower generating units to ensure clean, reliable hydropower continues to support the province’s wellbeing. The estimated $2.5 billion turbine/generator overhaul program aims to repair or replace key components in the generating units.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 22, 2021

Improving Biodiversity and Communities With Net-Zero Goals. Date/Time: May 20, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). Join GreenBiz and SilviaTerra co-founder and CEO Zack Parisa for a discussion about the correlation between climate change, biodiversity, and community. Every year, more and more organizations pledge to go net-zero. These goals can drive impact beyond climate — from strengthening of rural communities to improving habitats for biodiversity.

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Daniel Burrus

APRIL 21, 2021

Steve Jobs of Apple once stated, “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” This mantra has resonated with hundreds of entrepreneurs and business leaders over the past decade since Jobs passed on. What is interesting is how many individuals hear the call to action about changing the world and confuse it with what it means to transform the world.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 22, 2021

ImpactAlpha, April 22 – Latin America a testing ground for innovative environmental financing and business solutions: Lending incentives supporting smallholder farmers; partnerships with Indigenous. The post Fifteen startups with solutions for land restoration in Latin America 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.

Renewable Energy World

APRIL 22, 2021

By Georgena Terry, Clean Energy States Alliance. For clean energy to succeed on a broad scale, it must benefit all communities, not just affluent ones. Recognition of the environmental justice and equity components of clean energy is essential for the successful adoption of clean energy technologies in under-resourced communities. This was acknowledged at the federal level as long ago as 1994, when President Bill Clinton’s Executive Order 12898 directed each Federal agency to “make achieving env

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GreenBiz

APRIL 20, 2021

Electrification gets down to the wire. Joel Makower. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 02:11. Reprinted from GreenBuzz, a free weekly newsletter. Subscribe here. It’s a shockingly heady time for electricity. The push to quickly transition carbon-intensive activities away from fossil fuels while meeting the world’s growing energy needs has put electricity producers and consumers squarely in the forefront of the emerging clean economy.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

Research highlighted at a recent water industry webinar appears to show that nearly half a million Covid-19 infections could have been prevented in the US alone if there had been a nationwide ban on water shutoffs. The global issue of water shutoffs and disconnections during the pandemic was raised at an event hosted by water technology firm Isle on 15 April.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 20, 2021

ImpactAlpha, Apr. 20 – The old normal: exclusion, externalities and growth at all costs. The next normal: inclusivity, responsibility and shared prosperity. “Inclusion grows. The post Inclusion is driving growth in the ‘Next Normal Now’ 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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Renewable Energy World

APRIL 22, 2021

Happy Earth Day 2021! When you’ve followed the evolving research of a leading clean energy expert and become a supporter of his vision for a global clean energy transition, it should come as no surprise that I was eager to crack open Mark Jacobson’s 2021 book release, 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything. I’ve known Mark for over ten years, even before I learned of his audacious roadmap for powering New York state with 100% renewable energy.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 23, 2021

Indoor farming funding heats up. Jim Giles. Fri, 04/23/2021 - 01:45. The billions of dollars flowing into indoor ag, followed by news of a big announcement in regenerative farming, is yet more evidence of the furious pace of change we’re seeing in food production. On the indoor side, the update comes in the form of details on a big vertical farm that the startup Plenty is building in Compton, California.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

A massive build-up of hardened fat, oil and wet wipes the same length as the height of the Arc de Triomphe has been removed from a sewer in Plymouth, according to South West Water. The 50-metre fatberg, which was over a metre wide and a metre deep, was discovered in a sewer that feeds Edinburgh Street pumping station in Devonport at the end of last year.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 19, 2021

ImpactAlpha, April 19 – Helsinki-based Carbo Culture converts wood chips and other biomass into stable biocarbon that the company says can lock carbon away. The post Carbo Culture raised $6.2 million to lock up carbon in biochar 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

Renewable Energy World

APRIL 21, 2021

Lightsource bp said on Tuesday that it has executed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon for a new 375-MWdc solar project under development in Ohio. Once complete, the solar facility is expected to deliver nearly 600,000 megawatt hours (MWh) annually of additional renewable energy for Amazon operations locally. The project will be in Auglaize and Allen Counties.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 19, 2021

Why corporate reporting isn’t a proxy for progress. Ken Pucker. Mon, 04/19/2021 - 02:00. Corporate sustainability reporting starts with a laudable goal: that measurement and reporting of a company’s social and environmental footprint would trigger the following positive chain reaction: Individual companies’ social and environmental performance would improve (because what gets measured gets managed).

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MSCI

APRIL 19, 2021

ESG funds’ holdings can vary significantly, depending on their objectives, methodologies and geographic exposures. We examined the 20 largest equity funds in our coverage universe.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 21, 2021

ImpactAlpha, April 21 – Venture capital deals into climate technologies reached a record $16.4 billion in 2020, according to Pitchbook. As Earth Day. The post Climate dealmaking accelerates along with the proliferation of pledges 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.

Renewable Energy World

APRIL 19, 2021

Local community solar projects enhanced by one-stop shop digital systems are set to play a crucial role in the global energy transition. By Luisa Matos and Sofia Pinto Barbosa. The History of Civilization is in many ways the History of Energy. Innovations in energy shaped our progress, from animal force in agriculture, to steam and the fossil fuels that built our modern world.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 20, 2021

Tide's Amy Krehbiel on reducing emissions with laundry. This video is sponsored by P&G Fabric Care. Eric Faurot, CEO of GreenBiz interviewed Amy Krehbiel, Brand Vice President for North America Laundry at P&G Fabric Care on February 26, 2021. taylor flores. Tue, 04/20/2021 - 09:50. Featured. Off.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 23, 2021

Geo-date specialist Fugro has completed an environmental project supporting the clean-up of one of the most contaminated sites in Denmark. A consortium of COWI A/S, RAMBOLL A/S and Geosyntec, contracted by the Region of Southern Denmark to decontaminate the site, engaged Fugro to install 800 injection wells over a total area of 2000 m² using specialist direct push technology, which is lighter and safer than conventional drill technology.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 23, 2021

TGIF, Agents of Impact! Going exponential. Greenhouse gas emissions fell about 7% last year as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down large parts of. The post The Week in impact investing: Acceleration 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.

Renewable Energy World

APRIL 23, 2021

Wind developer CleanMax has selected GE Renewable Energy to supply 42 of the 2.7-132 wind turbines for onshore wind projects in India. Product design will take place primarily at GE’s Technology Centre in Bengaluru, blades being manufactured in GE’s plants in Vadodara and Bengaluru and assembly at the GE Multi-modal Manufacturing Facility in Pune. GE’s 2.7-132 wind turbine is considered well-suited to India’s low wind speeds.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 21, 2021

Confronting one-dimensional equity efforts within the investor community. Antonio Pequeño IV. Wed, 04/21/2021 - 00:05. In the aftermath of the George Floyd murder, hundreds of U.S. companies produced statements decrying racism and promoting equity and inclusion. But how many made concrete steps toward their goals? And for those that did, how can they show investors the commitments paid off?

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Russ George

APRIL 22, 2021

Time flies while having fun. Or trying to save the world! Working to Bringing Back The Fish. Back in 2002 I entertained some BBC radio producers on my sailing ship on the coast of California to give an interview about how ocean pasture restoration with natural rock dust might replenish and restore the world’s ocean pastures and Bring Back The Fish.

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Impact Alpha

APRIL 21, 2021

ImpactAlpha, Apr. 21 – Lendable has extended $15 million in debt to Philippine fintech Uploan. The Manila-based fintech gives employees of more than 100. The post Lendable extends $15 million in debt to Philippine fintech Uploan 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.