Climate change and the new language of weather
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The weather outside is frightful. What, exactly, do we call it?
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Are we Robbing our Children of the Ability to Believe in a Positive Future?
Green Project Management
DECEMBER 3, 2019
Quite by accident, I have had a number of worrisome conversations with teachers recently about the ability of their students to dream of a better future. When asked to write about their future or humanities future, a consistent observation is that many (if not all) of their students do not see humanity and earth surviving. […]. The post Are we Robbing our Children of the Ability to Believe in a Positive Future?
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Sponsored content: IEMA sustainability skills for the workforce and managers – new courses launched
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 2019
RRC is proud to announce the launch of two new IEMA sustainability courses: “Sustainability Skills for the Workforce”, and “Sustainability Skills for Managers.” The group is a well established health and safety and environmental management training provider, with over 90 years experience of delivering high quality training worldwide.
‘Neighborhood investment company’ helps Los Angeles residents buy back the block
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 4, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 4, 2019 – Real estate shapes our cities and neighborhoods. And capital shapes real estate. A new model that enables local residents to buy into hyperlocal property portfolios could start to reshape real estate capital, and thus the drivers of community wealth. In Los Angeles, Nico, which calls itself a “neighborhood investment company,” The post ‘Neighborhood investment company’ helps Los Angeles residents buy back the block appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
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
IKEA to invest $220 million into becoming 'climate positive'
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The investment will be focused on two areas — green energy and reforestation.
How I'm using biological data to tell better stories -- and spark social change | Heidi Boisvert
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 2, 2019
What kinds of stories move us to act? To answer this question, creative technologist Heidi Boisvert is measuring how people's brains and bodies unconsciously respond to different media. She shows how she's using this data to determine the specific narrative ingredients that inspire empathy and justice -- and spark large-scale social change. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
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Funding the market infrastructure for impact investing’s ‘tipping point’
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 5, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 5 – A handful of funders have ponied up most of the capital spent to date on the ‘public goods’ required for a robust impact investing marketplace. To fulfill its potential to shape a more inclusive and sustainable economy, impact investing needs broader support for shared metrics and management systems, policy advocacy and other The post Funding the market infrastructure for impact investing’s ‘tipping point’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Customers expect sustainable options. How are you delivering?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Sponsored: How goods are packaged is driving consumer purchasing decisions.
The Cybersecurity of Banking and Finance
Daniel Burrus
DECEMBER 4, 2019
I’ve discussed the importance of cybersecurity in healthcare due to the extremely sensitive personal data and the loss of trust if hacked. If healthcare data and a patient’s trust is as sensitive as research shows, then it’s no surprise that the banking and financial industry is in serious need for anticipatory cybersecurity and digital data protection.
UK boards ignore climate change, says international research study
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Almost half of UK boards spent zero hours discussing climate change this year. A third of UK boards feel little or no responsibility for climate change. Almost half of UK boards (46%) spent zero hours discussing climate change this year, and they are the least likely of all of the countries and regions studied in a new report to feel responsible for their impact on the climate – with almost a third (32%) feeling little or no responsibility.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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
Harlem Capital raises $40 million to ‘change the face of entrepreneurship’
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 2, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 2 – New York-based venture firm Harlem Capital closed a $40 million fund to invest in U.S. companies led by women and founders of color. The venture firm is the latest to seek an edge by backing entrepreneurs often overlooked by traditional venture capital. “Our thesis is that women and minority founders are The post Harlem Capital raises $40 million to ‘change the face of entrepreneurship’ appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The circular economy can be a holistic approach to addressing climate change
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
From fashion to household goods, industry leaders are using their tools and resources to eliminate the concept of waste.
The profound power of an authentic apology | Eve Ensler
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Genuine apology goes beyond remorse, says legendary playwright Eve Ensler. In this frank, wrenching talk, she shares how she transformed her own experience of abuse into wisdom on what wrongdoers can do and say to truly repent -- and offers a four-step roadmap to help begin the process. (This talk contains mature content.) Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Study highlights the importance and vulnerability of the world’s water towers
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 6, 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.
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.
Catalyzing finance for climate action in India: A Q&A with Tata Trusts’ Shloka Nath
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Mumbai, Dec. 2 – Shloka Nath of Tata Trusts, one of India’s oldest philanthropies, is trying to reframe the climate challenge. “Climate change is not necessarily a doom-and-gloom story,” Nath said last week on the sidelines of the Sankalp Global Summit in Mumbai, where she spoke with India Development Review. Nath heads the India Climate Collaborative, The post Catalyzing finance for climate action in India: A Q&A with Tata Trusts’ Shloka Nath appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
The promise of sustainable agriculture: A report from a townie
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 3, 2019
What will it take to support sustainable agriculture in the United States? A new generation, for starters.
The problem of light pollution -- and 5 ridiculously easy ways to fix it | Kelsey Johnson
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Ever gaze up at the starry night sky? This stunning view is at risk of disappearing -- unless we act now, says astrophysicist Kelsey Johnson. In this fascinating, unexpectedly funny talk, she explains how light pollution affects almost every species on earth (including us) and shares five “stupidly simple” things you can do to help solve the problem.
Webinar will look at how to develop an effective corporate net zero strategy
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2019
The first in a series of webinars to help organizations develop a practical and actionable net zero strategy will be hosted by environmental consultancy Ricardo on at 11:00 – 12:00 GMT [12:00 – 13:00 CET] on 16 January 2020. Pressure is increasing globally on organizations of all types and sizes to respond to the ‘Climate Emergency’ by making commitments to achieving a ‘net zero’ future in terms of achieving an overall balance between emissions produced and emissions taken out of the atmos
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
FinAccel raises $90 million for low-fee lending app
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 4, 2019
ImpactAlpha, December 4 – FinAccel’s mission is to improve financial inclusion across Southeast Asia’s “vast and fast growing middle class”. Its starting point is Indonesia, where most of the country’s 265 million people lack access to formal financial services but do have a cell phone. Deep mobile penetration is driving the popularity of alternative credit The post FinAccel raises $90 million for low-fee lending app appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
From coffee to cosmetics, companies are looking for ways to protect the plants their products are made from
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 6, 2019
As crop varieties disappear, boosting biodiversity becomes smart business.
FABLE Pathways Consortium holds 5th Meeting in Beijing
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Normal 0 false false false FR X-NONE AR-SA The Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land-Use, and Energy (FABLE) Pathways Consortium met for its 5th Consortium Meeting from the 19th to the 22nd of November 2019 in Beijing, China. The meeting was hosted by the Institute of Crop Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences ( CAAS ) in collaboration with the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning of CAAS and Bioversity International’s Beijing Office.
President of Brazil accuses Leonardo DiCaprio of starting the fires in the Amazon
Good.is: Planet
DECEMBER 2, 2019
This August, the world watched as the Amazon burned. There were 30,901 individual fires that lapped at the largest rainforest in the world. While fires can occur in the dry season due to natural factors, like lightning strikes, it is believed that the widespread fires were started by loggers and farmers to clear land. Brazil's president, Jair Bolsonaro, cites a different cause: the actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
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.
Australia’s ATEC raises $1.6 million to sell biodigesters in Cambodia, Bangladesh
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 2, 2019
ImpactAlpha, December 2 – Solar startups pioneered the pay-as-you-go model to introduce low-income, off-grid customers to electricity. Australia’s ATEC is applying the financing model to biodigestion to enable Asia’s smallholder farmers to manage farm waste and simultaneously tap a new energy source: biogas. ATEC makes portable, durable small-scale biodigestion systems designed for farmers with only The post Australia’s ATEC raises $1.6 million to sell biodigesters in Cambodia, Bangladesh appear
How actor Michelle Pfeiffer championed the world's first circular fragrance line
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2019
The first C2C- and EWG-certified fragrances were made with a unique startup-nonprofit-corporate collaboration. Here's what that means for the cosmetics industry at large.
A video game that helps us understand loneliness | Cornelia Geppert
TEDxInnovations
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Step into artist Cornelia Geppert's visually stunning video game "Sea of Solitude," which explores how battling the "monsters" of loneliness and self-doubt can help us better grapple with the complexity and struggles of mental health. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at [link] Hosted on Acast.
SDSN Joins the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN)
Sustainable Development Network
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Normal 0 false false false FR X-NONE AR-SA Paris, December, 2019 – The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) has now become a partner organization of the Science Based Target Networks (SBTN). As part of the Global Commons Alliance, SBTN’s ambition is to define what it means to maintain the stability of the whole Earth system, to provide pathways for companies and cities to thrive in this state of balance with the planet; and to engage key leaders and the broader public in transforming
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
The Brief: Tipping Point fund, KKR’s wastewater strategy, Circulate’s Asia oceans fund, real estate retrofits in Toronto
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Funding the market infrastructure for impact investing’s ‘tipping point.’ A handful of funders have ponied up most of the capital spent to date on the ‘public goods’ required for a robust impact investing marketplace. To fulfill its potential to shape a more inclusive and sustainable economy, impact investing needs The post The Brief: Tipping Point fund, KKR’s wastewater strategy, Circulate’s Asia oceans fund, real estate retrofits in T
The coal industry is shrinking — here's what miners need for a just transition
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2019
Programs should be nurtured to have lasting effects, rather than serving as short-term band-aids.
Got eco anxiety? Here are 10 reasons for climate optimism
Eco-Business
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Although emissions are set to break another record this year and global warming is on course to rise by 3-5 degrees Celsius, there are reasons for hope.
US Gas Vehicle Sales Up Big In November, Still Down In 2019
CleanTechnica
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Tracking monthly US auto sales by company or brand is one of the oddest-feeling things I've done in my decade or so covering cleantech. Perhaps that's because the focus is on tracking non-clean tech. The fact is, though, it shocks me every month to see how many people still buy gasoline cars. Gasoline cars are far worse than electric cars currently on the market for the same cost (or even less).
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.
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