Why human health must be at the center of climate action
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Companies can exacerbate the challenges, but the private sector also positively contribute to solving these challenges.
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New approach aims to coordinate conservation efforts, connecting local actions with international goals
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Researchers at the University of Oxford and their collaborators have launched a new approach to tackling biodiversity loss “in a coordinated way.” Called the “ Conservation Hierarchy “, the approach – announced on 10 December – aims to support governments, businesses, individuals, communities and local authorities in their efforts to conserve the natural world.
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Focus on accountability as India’s social stock exchange takes shape
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 9, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 9 – India’s social stock exchange is expected to take the form of an electronic fundraising platform regulated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India that lists both social enterprises and voluntary organizations. The exchange in India promises to diversify capital sources available to more than two million social enterprises across the country.
Becoming an Anticipatory Leader™: The Missing Competency
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 11, 2019
We are all good at reacting and responding – a knee-jerk reaction, so to speak. Even organizations large and small have learned how to be lean and agile while executing a strategy at a high level. But despite these skills, General Motors still declared bankruptcy, Blockbuster closed its last store, and the record industry succumbed to Spotify, all despite their leaders and workers being responsive and agile and executing well.
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.
As the climate crisis grows, Big Oil finds itself over a barrel
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 9, 2019
The sector is facing strong headwinds from activists, investors and governments, pitting the companies’ relentless growth ambitions against the worsening signs of climate change.
24 Turkish Local Authorities say “We are in” on the Paris Climate Agreement
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 12, 2019
24 cities, including three of the five biggest metropolis in Turkey, said “we are in” on the Paris Agreement and committed to the 1.5°C Goal Last week, representatives of 24 Turkish municipalities assembled in pursuit of climate action and declared their intent to help limit global warming to 1.5°C by 2030. The 3-day long workshop was organized with the support of Bosporus University, UN SDSN Turkey, 350 Turkey and the Local Monitoring Research and Implementation Association.
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Wood-based yarn captures hormones from wastewater
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2019
The surface of the yarn is coated with a cyclic sugar that captures the compounds into the cavities of the fibre as it swells in water. (Photo by VTT). Hormones and other pharmaceuticals ending up in bodies from natural waters are a globally significant environmental problem. Finish research organisation VTT and Aalto University, based near Helsinki, have developed a wood-based cellulose fibre yarn that they say offers an affordable solution for capturing pharmaceutical substances – especially e
How Dow seeks to turn plastic waste into a circular resource
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 13, 2019
The company's global sustainability director addresses her passion for social innovation, her philosophy for investments and what makes for successful collaboration.
Celebrating Sustainability Successes
Corporate Sustainability Collabrorative
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Every year, we hold our December meeting as an opportunity share – and celebrate – our sustainable business community’s hard-earned successes. This year was as inspiring as ever, with over 50 sustainability leaders coming together to share their accomplishments and plans for the coming year. We’ve captured some of those success stories here – enjoy!
Speeding down the road to electric vehicles, powered by China
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 11, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 11 – The global future of electric vehicles is now – in China. China dominates the market for EVs. Last year, more electric vehicles were sold in the country (more than one million) than the rest of the world combined (about 800,000). “China is leading the world to an electric car future,” proclaimed The post Speeding down the road to electric vehicles, powered by China 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.
Study highlights the importance and vulnerability of the world’s water towers
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 10, 2019
A view of the Perito Moreno glacier in Los Glaciares National Park, Santa Cruz, Argentina: The Southern Andes includes one of the world’s high-ranking water tower systems. Mountains and highlands are often referred to as natural “water towers” because they provide lowland communities with essential freshwater for drinking, irrigation, industry, food, and energy production.
Episode 200: Biomimicry maven talks Project Positive, Walmart exec chats up Project Gigaton
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Featuring interviews with Biomimicry 3.8's co-founder Janine Benyus, and Walmart sustainability specialist Zack Freeze. Plus, Dow's global sustainability director Haley Lowry is passionate about reducing plastic waste.
Philippines’ mangroves could generate first-of-its-kind blue carbon credits in Asia-Pacific
Eco-Business
DECEMBER 13, 2019
Mangroves help protect coasts, support fisheries and are rich carbon sinks. Can an upcoming pilot project in the archipelago incentivise communities to keep these valuable ecosystems intact?
Inclusive capital means more flexible terms and more diverse founders
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 10, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 10 – The venture capital model has fostered a culture of growth at any cost – and of founder homogeneity. Pitchbook reports venture capital investment in female-founded startups reached an all-time high in 2019… to 2.8% of invested capital. Enough investors are offering alternatives to the venture capital model that a trade group The post Inclusive capital means more flexible terms and more diverse founders appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
Climate change set to devastate regional fisheries and cause reef tourism revenue losses of over 90%
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Disinfection system installed at a facility owned by South East Water. Adaptive management processes must be fast tracked by world leaders. Unabated climate change could cause coral reef tourism revenue losses of over 90%, while some West African countries are forecast to see fish stocks decline by 85% [1], according to a supposedly first-of-its-kind analysis [2] into country-by-country climate impacts on key ocean sectors, published on 6 December as world leaders gathered at the UN climate chan
Can a new wave of laser and aerial imagery technologies slash methane emissions?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Along Colorado’s Front Range, researchers are working to develop new ways of detecting methane leaks, using everything from lasers to light aircraft to drones. Their technologies could curb a potent contributor to climate change, while saving industry billions of dollars in lost gas.
Permits for mega-plantation in Papua were falsified: Indonesian government
Eco-Business
DECEMBER 10, 2019
An area nearly the size of Paris has already cut a hole in a vast stretch of rainforest on the island of New Guinea, as the companies clearing the forest insist their permits are legitimate.
The Week in impact investing: Risk, adjusted
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 13, 2019
TGIF, Agents of Impact! The Week’s Agent of Impact Josu Jon Imaz, Repsol. It was the write-down heard ‘round the world. Spanish energy company Repsol this month became the first oil and gas major to commit to net-zero emissions by 2050. That meant a $5 billion write-down – for starters – in fossil fuel assets. The The post The Week in impact investing: Risk, adjusted 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
Proprietary formulation improves river pollution measures in São Paulo
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Part of São Paulo’s River Pinheiros in Brazil, where the FOG Stop formulation has been deployed to tackle pollution. On the initiative of the Secretariat of Environment of the State of São Paulo, Brazil, a trial of the FOG Stop formulation – from water and wastewater treatment firm Next Filtration – has seemingly proven that it can make significant improvements to a heavily polluted and foul-smelling stretch of the River Pinheiros.
6 inexpensive things cities can do to become more sustainable
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 9, 2019
Comprehensive plans are great, but small, low-budget changes can make a big difference, too.
Is the growing power of corporate communications hurting the sustainability press?
Eco-Business
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Environmental journalism is hurting, as corp comms people find themselves under growing pressure to deliver positive news, and outnumbered journalists feel overpowered by PR professionals. How can the sustainability press be fixed?
Agent of Impact: Josu Jon Imaz, Repsol
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 13, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 13 – It was the write-down heard around the world. It was the write-down heard ‘round the world. Spanish energy company Repsol this month became the first oil and gas major to commit to net-zero emissions by 2050. That meant a $5 billion write-down – for starters – in fossil fuel assets. The write-down The post Agent of Impact: Josu Jon Imaz, Repsol appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
Fast Fashion: the second biggest polluter on Earth
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Dr. Akmez Nabeerasool is a Senior Project Manager at Arvia Technology, a provider of advanced tertiary water and wastewater treatment systems. Below he discusses the issue of water pollution in the fashion industry. The fashion industry is reliant on water. Without it, the majority of manufacturing processes wouldn’t be possible. To put it into perspective, one cotton t-shirt uses enough drinking water to sustain one human for three years; 2,700 litres.
The energy sector’s carbon emissions are rising, not falling — can COP25 turn it around?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 10, 2019
This year’s United Nations Climate Change Summit (COP25) opened in Madrid against a backdrop of mounting urgency. In the last 12 months, the U.N.’s climate science body, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), has issued two special reports raising stark warnings of the risks climate change poses to food security and the oceans. .
For Southeast Asia's migrant fishers, modern slavery is still alive on the high seas
Eco-Business
DECEMBER 9, 2019
On International Human Rights Day, Greenpeace exposed the inhumane conditions that Southeast Asian fishers face while working on board foreign fishing vessels, plying the remote waters to meet Asia's surging demand for seafood.
The Renewal Workshop raises €5 million to help fashion brands go circular
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 11, 2019
ImpactAlpha, December 11 – Startups are helping minimize the environmental footprint of mainstream fashion with waterless dyes, online thrift stores, and clothes made of recycled materials. The Renewal Workshop is bringing all of these ideas directly to clothing manufacturers to help improve the circular economy factor of their designs. The Oregon-based company works with brands The post The Renewal Workshop raises €5 million to help fashion brands go circular 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.
Low-energy desalination technology starts field tests in Palestine
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2019
New desalination system shows energy savings of 33-66% compared to existing systems, at recovery of 80%, says group, with recovery of up to 90% seemingly achievable. A new ‘low energy’ desalination technology, developed at Aston University and the University of Birmingham, and patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, will soon begin field tests in Palestine, where it is expected to help mitigate the effects of water shortages and improve the efficiency of crop production.
It's not too late to address blind spots in the environmental movement
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 7, 2019
People of color, who are often the most impacted by the climate crisis, must be part of the environmental movement and the transition to a clean economy.
Vietnam’s golden solar years aren’t over, despite policy changes
Eco-Business
DECEMBER 8, 2019
Vietnam is looking to replace its solar tariffs that ushered in a golden era for solar power in the country with an auction scheme. What will change for developers, and can the new policy live up to Vietnam’s earlier success?
Exxon escapes fraud charge, but not climate risks
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 11, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 11 – A New York judge found ExxonMobil not guilty of deceiving investors about how it accounted for the cost of future climate-change regulations. The oil and gas giant escaped charges of securities fraud, but it may be harder to shake off the declining value of its massive fossil fuel business. Chevron on Tuesday The post Exxon escapes fraud charge, but not climate risks 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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