GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Sponsored: A study conducted by WestRock recently debunked the long-held myth that corrugated pizza boxes are unrecyclable. Now, they’re urging consumer education and municipal guideline updates to help that fiber stay in the recycling stream.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
This work is a joint project of Bridgespan Social Impact, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), PolicyLink, and CapEQ. Since the social unrest. The post The list of 160 funds creating opportunities for Black, Indigenous and people of color appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
A new report released by S&P Global Market Intelligence states that the US will continue to install record levels of solar and wind capacity in 2022 as the energy transition intensifies. In addition to supporting policies, the report states that these records will be the result of utilities and energy stakeholders finding new ways to finance renewables deployments and to optimize infrastructure management.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
by Wändi Bruine de Bruin, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences As a major U.N. climate conference gets underway on Oct. 31, 2021, you’ll be hearing a lot of technical terms tossed around: mitigation, carbon neutral, sustainable development. The language can feel overwhelming.
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
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
Amid a controversial climate summit, a baker's dozen of initiatives that will affect the private sector for years to come.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
ImpactAlpha, November 18 — New York-based Achieve Partners has acquired Ro Health, a Seattle-based medical staffing and home health agency, to advance an. The post Achieve Partners acquires Ro Health to create apprenticeships for school health workers appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
by Marc Abrams, Penn State Fall foliage season is a calendar highlight in states from Maine south to Georgia and west to the Rocky Mountains. It’s especially important in the Northeast, where fall colors attract an estimated US$8 billion in tourism revenues to New England every year.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
With a supportive local government and a thriving fashion startup scene, the Dutch city has taken the lead in circular textile innovation. And it wants more innovators to join.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
ImpactAlpha, November 15 – It’s no secret that many traditional banks use customer deposits to fund companies in industries that may not align. The post How to find a socially-responsible bank appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. German energy titan RWE plans to invest €50 billion in renewable energy technologies by 2030 as part of a new strategy to deploy an additional 25 gigawatts of clean energy generating capacity. The plan, announced Monday, would bring RWE's total green generation to 50 GW by the end of the decade. The corporation will invest in onshore and offshore wind, solar, batteries, flexible generation, and hydrogen.
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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.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
The Graduate Women In Science (GWIS) National Fellowship Program promotes knowledge in the natural and social sciences and encourages women’s academic and professional careers in the sciences. Endowment funds, mostly generated from bequests, provide the annual income that supports scientific research conducted by GWIS fellowship winners. Application guidelines for the 2022-2023 Fellowship competition are now available.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Sponsored: Innovative vertical and indoor farming technologies are helping bring fresh food closer to urban and arid populations and minimize supply chain risk while also helping reduce carbon impact.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 17 – The Dutch fund manager reached a first close towards a $1 billion target for Climate Investor Two, its second blended. The post Climate Fund Managers raises $675 million for green blended finance fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
By David Stent — Climate Council Digital Producer & Content Manager. Green Hydrogen is the trendiest clean energy source around, touted for its ‘simple’ ability to turn water into a highly combustible energy source capable of replacing our demand for oil and gas. However, the costs of green hydrogen are significant and unviable from a commercial perspective, at this point in time.
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
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Extreme weather has been and will always be a facet of the modern world, whether it be snowstorms, hurricanes bringing high winds, flooding caused by heavy rain, or wildfires spreading through forests during periods of searing high temperatures. In recent times, the ferocity of these events appears to be increasing due to the impact of climate change, posing a real threat to life and property.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
By following these five actionable steps for reducing emissions and environmental impact, organizations can build and maintain positive relationships with their suppliers.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
ImpactAlpha, November 17 — Austin-based public benefit corporation ZenBusiness, which has helped more than 200,000 U.S. micro-entrepreneurs start their businesses, is bringing on. The post ZenBusiness raises $200 million to scale support for micro-entrepreneurs appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
GE and UK’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), have agreed to finance Kalyon Enerji’s 1.35GW Karapinar solar project located in the Konya Karapinar province, Turkey. The Karapinar Solar Power Plant, part of Turkish renewables investor Kalyon Enerji’s solar portfolio, is approximately 11km long and 3km wide, equivalent to over 4,600 football pitches.
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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
Axis Communications Sustainability Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
On May 25 2018, the deadline for the implementation of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) loomed large on the calendars of organizations collecting and processing the personal data of people living in the EU. While the significant penalties for breach of the regulations were well-publicized, to many the implications of GDPR on their organization were less clear, particularly when it comes down to what constituted personally identifiable data.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
More companies are talking up green hydrogen as a method of decarbonizing transportation and carbon-intense industrial processes.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 17 – The Boston and Montreal-based private equity firm is looking to raise $400 million to support food & ag, energy, The post Spring Lane Capital reaches $151 million first close for its second sustainable infrastructure fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Petroleum products firm Chem-Energy will invest more than $1 billion in solar and battery plant facilities in Central Texas. Two facilities with a combined capacity of 400 MW/800 MWh of battery storage and 600 MW of solar power generation will be built in Caldwell County beginning in Spring 2022. The first facility -- constructed on 3,511 acres near Uhland -- is expected to be operational in 2023.
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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.
John Englart
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
UN climate conference, the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) is ocurring in Glasgow from Monday November 1 to Friday November 12, 2021 (but may also go overtime into the weekend). This is my digital diary of Australia at COP26. I may not be able to be present in Glasgow but I can still follow whats going on. Follow with me.You can watch press conferences, main plenaries at the UNFCCC COP26.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
To decarbonize sectors such as steel and long-distance transport, we need to take partial steps in the short term, such as increased efficiency, reduced demand and greater circularity, while also investing in new technology and infrastructure for the long term.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
ImpactAlpha, November 16 – South Africa’s Black-owned businesses were systematically shut out of economic opportunities under the country’s racist aparthied regime. Now, even. The post The People’s Fund is unlocking capital for small businesses from the crowd up appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
By Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network. A study published in the current issue of Solar Energy shows that Connecticut could generate more than a third of the state’s annual electricity consumption with solar canopies built over large, existing parking lots. Connecticut could greatly expand its solar energy capacity without displacing farms and forests, according to a study published in the official journal of the International Solar Energy Society.
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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.
Good.is: Planet
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Ocean pollution is a huge problem. The notorious Great Pacific Garbage Patch, for example, contains enough trash to cover Texas twice-over. One component of ocean pollution that's especially threatening to human life is micro-plastics, pieces of plastic smaller than 5mm long (about the size of a sesame seed). When plastic pollution enters the ocean, the large pieces of plastic are broken down over time by exposure to the sea elements into very small plastic particles, which then exit the large g
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
It involves a mix of electrification, sustainable fuels and hydrogen power.
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
ImpactAlpha, Nov. 16 – Generate Capital is embedding its mission to build a more sustainable world into its charter. The San Francisco-based investor, The post Sustainable infrastructure company Generate Capital becomes a public benefit corporation appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Renewable Energy World
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Follow @EngelsAngle. Rebates and incentives that encourage New Hampshire residents to upgrade their homes to be more efficient were slashed last week by state regulators in a move that energy efficiency advocates called radical and a step backward. The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued an order Friday that cut funding for utility energy budgets by nearly half in 2023 compared to 2020, and would mark a return to 2017 funding levels if enacted.
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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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