GreenBiz

JULY 15, 2020

Could trash-to-energy technology feed hydrogen demand? Arlene Karidis. Wed, 07/15/2020 - 01:00. One novel spin on emerging hydrogen fuel options is "clean hydrogen" made from trash. . Early pioneers of these hydrogen-from-waste technologies such as Ways2H, SGH2 Energy (SGH2) and Standard Hydrogen say not only are they making carbon-free, energy-rich fuel, their approaches also will divert mountains of trash from landfills and waterways, cutting greenhouse gas emissions. .

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Impact Alpha

JULY 15, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 15 – Rising awareness of the value of gender and diversity in business has led to a spike in venture funds led by women, investing in female founders or backing solutions for women. In its latest report, Project Sage, a project of Wharton Social Impact Initiative and Suzanne Biegel, tallies 138 “gender-lens” funds. The post Surge in funds investing in and for the benefit of women appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Daniel Burrus

JULY 15, 2020

Complacency is often mistaken for stability, the feeling you’ve “made it” and now you can sit back and revel in what you’ve built. However, that ideology carries far more pitfalls than we realize. Complacency is even more detrimental in the environment we live in today, dominated by exponential digital disruption. It’s essential to eliminate complacency with both an anticipatory mindset and a willingness to act on the abundant opportunities ahead.

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 17, 2020

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE On July 9 and 10, over 100 universities from about 65 countries gathered to explore how academia as a sector can support the Decade of Action on the SDGs, particularly in the new era of COVID-19. This is part of the core mission of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), launched in 2012 to bring universities together in support of the SDGs.

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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

JULY 12, 2020

GRI and SASB are collaborating. Is that good news for companies? Joel Makower. Sun, 07/12/2020 - 17:56. For years, corporate reporters — those inside companies responsible for creating sustainability reports and reporting environmental, social and governance data to various other organizations — have been frustrated by what many refer to as an alphabet soup of standards and frameworks: CDP, GRI, IIRC, PRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC and more.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 14, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 14 – A decade ago, India’s first wave of impact investing collapsed under the weight of unregulated and unsustainable microfinance lending. Since then, the sector has rebounded, multiplied and diversified. Almost $10.8 billion in equity capital has been invested in Indian companies with a social mission since 2010 (when impact investments totaled only.

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 15, 2020

The Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and Bertelsmann Stiftung published the Sustainable Development Report 2020 including the SDG Index and Dashboards. The report outlines the likely short-term impacts of Covid-19 on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and describes how the SDGs can frame the recovery. The report also tracks progress by countries towards the SDGs.

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GreenBiz

JULY 16, 2020

The electronic waste collection conundrum. Heather Clancy. Thu, 07/16/2020 - 01:15. The primary reason I started covering the business of sustainability during the 2008 financial crisis wasn’t just because I was laid off from my position as editor of a technology trade publication. Quite simply, I had become obsessed with the tech industry’s then-blasé attitude about the seemingly intractable problem of electronic waste. .

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Impact Alpha

JULY 13, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 13 – Jenny Abramson and Heidi Patel launched Rethink Impact in 2016 to invest in female entrepreneurs tackling tough problems. Interest from female investors, who make up 65% of the investors in their latest fund, helped make it the largest U.S. gender lens fund. Backers in Fund II include Melinda Gates’ Pivotal Ventures, The post Female investors power Rethink Impact’s $182 million gender lens impact fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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MSCI

JULY 15, 2020

Institutional investors are increasingly focused on mitigating their climate-related risks. How could a “typical” active global equity manager have managed these exposures without disturbing the portfolio’s risk and return characteristics?

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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.

Carlos Sanchez

JULY 15, 2020

Like. 1. Introduction to Green Electricity Sourcing. Decarbonization has become a global imperative and a priority for governments, companies and society at large. Sourcing green electricity is a crucial strategy for achieving net-zero carbon emissions. There is an increasing number of companies that have set or already made the target of using 100% renewable electricity.

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GreenBiz

JULY 14, 2020

Workplace EV charging: Lessons from sustainability trailblazers. Marsha Willard. Tue, 07/14/2020 - 01:30. Businesses are reaping the environmental and social benefits of providing electric vehicle charging for employees. That’s according to research published last week by Presidio Graduate School (PGS) and ChargePoint, providers of the world’s largest EV charging network.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 15, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 15 – Kenya-based Komaza is working to fight deforestation by partnering with smallholder farmers to plant trees and practice sustainable wood harvesting. The company connects farmers to everything from seedlings to sawmills. It says its goal is to work with two million farmers to plant one billion trees by 2030. Komaza’s $28 million.

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Eco-Business

JULY 17, 2020

FSC has postponed an investigation into companies alleged to have deforested an area about half the size of Singapore. NGOs are concerned about a conflict of interest and lack of transparency. FSC blames Covid-19 for the hold up.

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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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CleanTechnica

JULY 17, 2020

Yahoo! Japan reported that other than China, Tesla may be considering gigafactory plans at sites in either Japan or South Korea. The article noted that Elon Musk was asked on Twitter about plans to build a new plant in Asia outside of China. "Yeah, but first we need to finish Giga Berlin and a second US Giga to serve the eastern half of North America," was Elon Musk's reply.

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GreenBiz

JULY 13, 2020

A CFO’s take on climate and risk management. Vincent Manier. Mon, 07/13/2020 - 01:00. Just a couple of months into 2020, the world was amid significant discussion about the core purpose of businesses, led by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink calling for corporate America to take control of its carbon footprint and major companies, including Microsoft and Delta , making ambitious zero-carbon pledges.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 16, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 16 – Louisville, Ky.-based FreshFry has developed a plant-based product that helps food service businesses extend the life of frying oil. FreshFry’s “pods” strip water, acids, metals and other impurities out of cooking oil, slowing breakdown by several days and helping businesses save on costs while improving food taste. The tech was developed.

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Eco-Business

JULY 16, 2020

The global natural rubber industry has taken a hit from the Covid-19 crisis, with some sustainability initiatives put on pause and smallholders struggling to make a living. What can businesses do to protect both?

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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

CleanTechnica

JULY 17, 2020

Last year, we didn't have any "semi affordable" electric crossovers or SUVs with 300 miles or more of range on a full charge. 5 years ago, the concept would have been crazy. We now have the Tesla Model Y, we will soon have the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and next year we should have the Nissan Ariya.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

The future of the fashion industry requires innovative circular systems. Nicole Pamani. Fri, 07/17/2020 - 00:15. Agricultural waste from food crops either is traditionally left to rot or is burned, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. About 270 million tons of banana waste are left to rot annually, and in India, 32 million acres of rice straw are burned.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 16, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 16 – Soplaya launched in 2018 to connect local food producers to restaurant chefs. The company built a platform to streamline the business transaction as well as a logistics operation to handle collection, warehousing and delivery in the northern regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. Then COVID hit. To help producers stay. The post Soplaya clinches €3.5 million to boost local food logistics in Italy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Eco-Business

JULY 16, 2020

Coal is gaining traction in Laos' energy scene, throwing the nation's dream of becoming the 'battery' of Southeast Asia into question. As the country thirsts for foreign investment, has poor governance placed it at the mercy of rogue firms?

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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.

CleanTechnica

JULY 17, 2020

BMW has committed to buying $2 billion worth of sustainably manufactured batteries from Northvolt, with deliveries expected to begin in.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

AMD's energy-slashing feat. Heather Clancy. Fri, 07/17/2020 - 01:00. It isn’t often I have the mindspace to proactively follow up on every commitment proclaimed by the companies I cover. But I recently paused to catch up about one that has particular relevance as more companies act to address their Scope 3 emissions reductions, those generated by supply chains and customers: AMD’s bold pledge back in 2014 to improve the energy efficiency of its mobile processors — the components used in notebook

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Impact Alpha

JULY 16, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 16 – Blavity’s $1.5 million raise from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (and another $9.5 million from earlier investors) helped demonstrate the investability of a media company built by and for Black people. Blavity is among a new crop of Black press outlets, including The TriiBE, The Root and The Plug, “changing the lenses. The post Investing in news and media by and for people of color appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Eco-Business

JULY 14, 2020

The shift to sustainable energy gives societies a chance to tackle systemic gender discrimination. Fortunately, governments, firms, universities, and NGOs increasingly recognise the need to make the green transition diverse and inclusive.

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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.

CleanTechnica

JULY 17, 2020

Recently, Tasha Keeney of ARK Invest explained the potential she saw in Tesla launching its own ride-hailing network later this year — assuming that it would use human drivers. Keeney sees many benefits for the potential ride-hailing network, including.

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GreenBiz

JULY 13, 2020

An unexpected breakout year for the social side of ESG. Mike Hower. Mon, 07/13/2020 - 01:30. About six months ago, I wrote that 2020 would be a pivotal year for environmental, social and governance (ESG), and that what happens this year and over the next decade could determine the next century. While it would be the world’s biggest understatement to say 2020 isn’t turning out the way we all thought or hoped it would, I stand by my conclusion.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 13, 2020

ImpactAlpha, July 13 – Rivian’s latest round, led by T. Rowe Price, brings the Michigan-based company’s total funding to about $6 billion. Investors include Soros Fund Management, Coatue, Fidelity, Baron Capital Group and existing investors BlackRock and Amazon. Amazon led Rivian’s $700 million funding round in February and last fall ordered 100,000 electric delivery trucks.

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Eco-Business

JULY 14, 2020

Conservationists and indigenous communities have warned that the road could devastate the ecosystem, create more habitat fragmentation and facilitate further encroachment for logging, hunting and agriculture.

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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.