GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
After millennia of creating crops for outdoor agriculture, researchers are finally investing in creating seeds that can thrive without traditional soil, sunlight or temperature fluctuations.
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 31, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Volvo has received the world’s first shipment of fossil-free steel from Swedish manufacturer SSAB. The steel was reduced using 100% fossil-free hydrogen , instead of coal and coke. SSAB said the trial delivery is an important step to developing a completely fossil-free value chain for iron and steelmaking. “The first fossil-free steel in the world is not only a breakthrough for SSAB, it represents proof that it’s possible to make the transition and signific
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 31, 2021
I was tucking my oldest son into bed when the question came. “Mom, have you ever wanted to go to bed and not. The post Sunwealth’s Jessica Brooks: Investing in a better world for all of our kids appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 30, 2021
A view of the city of Manaus (on the other side of the river) in the Brazilian Amazon, through a flooded area on the edge of the Rio Negro (image credit: International Monetary Fund , CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 license ). A report published on 26 August by an independent group of experts warns that reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is now “too little too late”, and will not achieve the long-term temperature goals identified in the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C by the end
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.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 30, 2021
Tesla is driving down the amount of waste generated per vehicle and has decreased manufacturing waste by 50 percent in new facilities.
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 30, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer SVOLT Energy has unveiled the world’s first cobalt-free battery. SVOLT’s cobalt-free pack can reach 82.5 KWh of electricity, energy density of 170 WH/kg, and range of more than 600 kilometers under normal conditions, the company said. The pack uses standard platform MEB modules and aerospace-grade thermal insulation materials. “SVOLT has successfully developed cobalt-free cathode material, cobalt-free cell and P
ESG Impact Zone brings together the best content for ESG professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
by Graeme Gillespie, The University of Melbourne; Conrad Hoskin, James Cook University; Hayley Geyle, Charles Darwin University; Jaana Dielenberg, Charles Darwin University; Nicola Mitchell, The University of Western Australia, and Stephen Garnett, Charles Darwin University Australia is home to more than 240 frog species, most of which occur nowhere else.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
European companies with circular initiatives are benefiting from a strategy that encourages innovation and private investment, from venture capital to green bonds, while providing copious amounts of public funding.
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 30, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Consumers Energy announced a 20-year agreement to purchase 30 megawatts of solar energy from a proposed project located on the site of a former golf course in Michigan. Prism Power Partners is developing and building the Heathlands Solar project, which is expected to begin operation by the end of 2022. The project is being built on the former Heathlands Golf Course site in Manistee County, Michigan.
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 31, 2021
ImpactAlpha, August 31 – Communal ride-hailing service Plentywaka helps bridge gaps in Nigerians’ daily commute with transport to and from bus stations. The. The post Plentywaka and Kai Senegal raise funds to shake up West African transport appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Advertisement
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.
Environmental News Bits
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
by Wendy Steele, RMIT University; Diana MacCallum, Curtin University; Donna Houston, Macquarie University; Jason Byrne, University of Tasmania, and Jean Hillier, RMIT University Across the world, people worried about the impacts of climate change are seeking creative and meaningful ways to transform their urban environments. One such approach is known as “quiet activism”.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2021
Backed with $228 million and with early customers such as Kroger, Mainspring is reengineering the nearly 200-year-old design of the electric generator.
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Contributed by Dr. Torill Bigg, Tunley Engineering. As understanding of the climate crisis increases and the harm to ourselves, the environment, business, industry, and the economy that will follow, so a desire to not only reduce carbon but to be seen reducing carbon increases. Two seemingly interchangeable terms often seen are ‘ Carbon Neutral ’ and ‘ Net Zero Carbon ‘ The two, however, are not the same thing.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
ImpactAlpha, September 1 — The venture firm, launched in 2016, spun out of Melbourne-based Impact Investment Group in March. Its $15 million first. The post Australia’s Giant Leap raises $15 million for second impact fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
An automated cone laying machine that has been developed through National Highways’ innovation fund. A virtual twin of the road network that can predict the time and location of potholes and other maintenance issues is just one of the innovations poised to transform the future operations of motorways and major roads in the UK, according to National Highways (formerly Highways England)*.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
The BCG Green Ventures mandate: Partner with corporations to help them identify business opportunities related to climate tech, and then jointly incubate and invest in those ventures.
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 31, 2021
By Renee J. Matthews, Cito Energy Group. Geothermal Energy Potential in Western Canada. There’s a wave of increased interest and investment in geothermal energy as a potentially viable source of renewable power. From the Greek: ?? (gê), meaning Earth + ?????? (thermós), meaning hot. Geothermal energy is naturally occurring heat that exists within the interior of the Earth.
Impact Alpha
AUGUST 31, 2021
ImpactAlpha, August 31 — California has eight of the 10 most expensive cities for rental housing in the U.S. A $110 million commitment. The post Silicon Valley Bank backs National Equity Fund to create affordable rental housing in California appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Advertisement
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
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 30, 2021
Read the full story at Biocycle. Adding recycled organics to the soil is likely to increase total soil carbon. The question is what is the best way to quantify the net increase?
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
Date/Time: October 14, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) Climate action is a planetary necessity and also a strategic organizational imperative. If progress doesn’t measure up, organizations can face consequences, including investor, employee and community activism -- as well as increased operational and financial risk. Sustainability professionals are developing and operationalizing resilience and adaptation strategies that are scientifically valid, technically feasible and commercially viable.
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 30, 2021
Anybody who’s watched the news over the past month will know that the effects of climate change are becoming too pressing to ignore. Cologne’s devastating floods last month left 168 dead, thousands homeless and created damage estimated to total over six billion euros. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, the equivalent of a year’s average rainfall fell in just three days in Zhengzhou, China, drowning commuters trapped on the subway system and leading to a mass evacuation event involv
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
ImpactAlpha, September 2 — The San Diego-based company’s indoor aqua farms grow lemna, more commonly known as duckweed, which it harvests daily to. The post Plantible scores $21.5 million for duckweed-based protein appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Advertisement
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.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 30, 2021
Read the full story at Fast Company. But they still won’t be biodegradable, pointing to the complexities of developing products that are truly gentle on the environment.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
There are a growing number of companies providing various options for outdoor or alpine sports equipment rental, in Europe and elsewhere. They offer a new way to save money while being respectful of the environment.
Renewable Energy World
AUGUST 30, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. The U.S. added 16.8 gigawatts of new wind power capacity in 2020, while project costs declined and performance improved, according to the Dept. of Energy’s annual report on the industry. The 2021 Land-based Wind Market Report , prepared by the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory, found that wind increased its share of the U.S. electricity supply last year to 8%, fueled by $25 billion of investment and the federal production tax credit.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
TGIF, Agents of Impact! We’re taking a Brief break for the Labor Day holiday here in the U.S. We’ll be back on the. The post The Week in impact investing: Stewardship appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Advertisement
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.
Environmental News Bits
AUGUST 30, 2021
Read the full story at e360. From the Bank of England to the People’s Bank of China, monetary authorities of the world’s largest economies are gauging how climate change could rock the financial system. Though long committed to being “market neutral,” some are even starting to push greener investments.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
From Florida to Maryland to Tennessee, cities are joining forces to accelerate solar power.
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. The global push to produce all electricity from clean sources won’ t be enough to meet the net-zero target of the Paris climate agreement , according to a new report from energy consultant DNV. DNV’s fifth annual Energy Transition Outlook comes two months before COP26 , the climate summit of world leaders, in Glasgow.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Americans are admonished that opportunity is available to those who are willing to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps.” Let’s measure how long. The post Centering social justice in community finance appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Advertisement
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.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
529 
Let's personalize your content