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Out with Reductionist Approach: Getting Real With Regeneration in Project Management

Green Project Management

Back in 2009, when GPM started its journey, our mission was deeply rooted in environmental sustainability—hence the name Green Project Management. Looking back, I often joke that if I had Marty McFly’s DeLorean, I’d do a lot of cool things, and yes, one of them would probably be changing our name. But here we are, […] The post Out with Reductionist Approach: Getting Real With Regeneration in Project Management appeared first on The GPM Blog.

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COP29 Deal Can Unlock Public and Private Climate Finance

Chris Hall

Transformation and innovation are needed in the financial system to make good on Baku agreement, says Ben Taylor, Partner, Climate Change and Sustainability Services at EY. As with all recent climate summits, COP29 made significant progress in some areas, while seeming to stall in others, with no initiatives advanced without significant effort and collaboration.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: New sustainability leaders appointed at Starbucks, SAP; IFRS releases guide for reporting on sustainability risks and opportunities; EU, UK advance laws to regulate ESG ratings providers; Mercedes-Benz sharpens sustainability strategy on key focus areas; Deloitte releases CSRD sustainability reporting solutions; EU bans products made using forced labor; HSBC, BlackRock buy sustainable aviation fuel; nine out of ten companies planning to boost sustainability IT spend next

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Five ways that sustainable finance can deliver the future that Canadians want

Corporate Knights

Canada is brimming with the potential to meet the aspirations of its citizens. No matter their political affiliations, Canadians overwhelmingly desire a flourishing economy that generates skilled jobs, ensures secure retirements, provides affordable housing and fosters economic opportunities. They seek meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, a commitment to preserving nature, and robust protection for their homes and businesses against increasingly severe natural disasters.

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Precision in Motion: Why Process Optimization Is the Future of Manufacturing

Speaker: Jason Chester, Director, Product Management

In today’s manufacturing landscape, staying competitive means moving beyond reactive quality checks and toward real-time, data-driven process control. But what does true manufacturing process optimization look like—and why is it more urgent now than ever? Join Jason Chester in this new, thought-provoking session on how modern manufacturers are rethinking quality operations from the ground up.

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70% of ocean microplastics are the type found in clothes, textiles and fishing gear – and Europe is a hotspot

Envirotec Magazine

Ocean microplastic concentrations from water samples captured by sailors during The Ocean Race 2022-23 Three of the world’s top five hotspots for marine microplastic pollution are in Europe, according to new data collected by sailors and teams competing in The Ocean Race. During the global sailing competition last year, water samples were collected from the Atlantic Ocean, southern Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Southern Ocean, and in seas around Europe1.

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Cascale CEO Colin Browne Urges Leaders To Commit to Bold Action To Achieve Industry Climate Goals

3BL Media

Colin Browne, Cascale CEO, delivered a recorded keynote speech at the recent Procurement Success Summit (PSS) in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2014, the Procurement Success Summit is recognized as the most influential procurement event in the Asia-Pacific region, serving the world’s leading procurement and industry innovation leaders. Browne shared an overview of Cascale and the Higg Index suite of tools, which help more than 40,000 users measure their sustainability impact.

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Self-assembling proteins can be used for higher performance, more sustainable skincare products

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Researchers have created a novel protein-based gel as a potential ingredient in sustainable and high-performance personal skincare products (PSCPs). This protein-based material, named Q5, could transform the rheological -- or flow-related -- properties of PSCPs, making them more stable under the slightly acidic conditions of human skin. This innovation could also streamline the creation of more eco-friendly skincare products, offering increased efficacy and durability while addressing market dem

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Using sunlight to recycle black plastics

Envirotec Magazine

Inside this reaction vial, spotlit by concentrated sunlight, a piece of black polystyrene from a foam tray breaks down into a recyclable material (image credit: Hanning Jiang). Black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills because colour additives lead to ineffective sorting. Now, a US group has shown that the use of an additive in black plastics can allow sunlight or white LEDs to break down black and colored polystyrene waste into reusable m

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We Mean Business Coalition statement on the COP29 outcomes

We Mean Business Coalition

Andrew Prag, Managing Director, Policy, We Mean Business Coalition, said: “The finance deal agreed in Baku tonight is not enough, but it provides something to build upon. The $300bn figure falls far short of what is needed by developing countries. But one clear lesson from Baku is the vital importance of multilateralism to make progress on this truly global issue.

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Guest Post – Budget Season: The Partnership Between CSOs and CFOs

ESG Today

By: Renee Lenore, Senior Business Development – Strategy Consultant, Wolters Kluwer EHS & ESG It is CFO budget season, which has traditionally been a significant moment for finance teams in the corporate calendar. However, with rising importance of ESG data, this is also now a critical moment for CSOs and ESG data teams to demonstrate the value they are adding to business strategy and financial forecasting.

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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

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Schneider Electric Advances Environmental Impact Transparency in MEP by Sharing Product Data Through One Click LCA

3BL Media

Schneider Electric First-of-its-kind environmental initiative addresses the critical data shortage for MEP products needed to decarbonize building services. RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, November 28, 2024 /3BL/ - Schneider Electric , the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and One Click LCA , the leading sustainability software platform for construction and manufacturing, have today announced a partnership to improve the accuracy of environmental assessments in e

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“Boil-off gas” can boost the efficiency of liquid hydrogen as an engine fuel

Envirotec Magazine

A liquid hydrogen-powered Toyota GR Corolla Car manufacturer Toyota has developed a concept model that explores how hydrogen gas generated while driving – “boil off gas” (vaporised hydrogen) – can be used, potentially increasing the efficiency of liquid hydrogen as an engine fuel. The company is seeking partners to take on the challenge of developing the technology together.

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Undersea Pods Deployed For Energy Efficient Desalination

CleanTechnica

The US startup OceanWell is developing undersea "water farms" that leverage water pressure to operate an energy efficient desalination system. The post Undersea Pods Deployed For Energy Efficient Desalination appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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British Airways Parent IAG Signs 10-Year Purchase Deal for Synthetic Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ESG Today

International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent company of airlines including Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and LEVEL, announced that it will purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from Infinium, a producer of eSAF, a synthetic drop-in fuel substitute derived from natural sources. The deal will see Infinium provide commercial volumes to any of IAG’s five airlines over ten years.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

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.

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SDR Label Approval “Logjam Starting to Ease”

Chris Hall

After muted early expectations, impact label under the UK’s green fund rules has outperformed expectations, amid the impact investing market’s global growth trend. Accelerated approval of fund labels under the UK’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) is giving asset managers hope that the end of a challenging teething process is within sight.

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Breeze bonanza: AI helps sculpt first geographically-tailored urban wind turbine

Envirotec Magazine

The team behind the “Birmingham Blade”: (left to right) Dr Kit Windows Yule, University of Birmingham, and Chief Scientific Officer, EvoPhase; Leonard Nicusan, Chief Technology Officer, EvoPhase; Dominik Werner, CEO, EvoPhase; David Coleman, CEO, University of Birmingham Enterprise; Jack Sykes, Chief Operating Officer, EvoPhase; John Cook, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, University of Birmingham Enterprise; Laura Bond, Entrepreneur-in-Residence, University of Birmingham Enterprise; Paul J

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Ceres Welcomes Final Agreement at COP29 to Move the World Forward With Climate Action

3BL Media

November 25, 2024 /3BL/ - Ceres President and CEO Mindy Lubber issued the following statement after COP29, as global negotiators at the climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, finalized an agreement to help keep the world on track to reduce pollution dangerously overheating the planet. “Today’s agreement shows once again that finance and markets will play a central role in achieving the world’s shared goal of preventing the worst impacts of climate change.

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COP29 Ends with Target to Triple Climate Finance to $300 Billion per Year

ESG Today

Following two weeks of intensive negotiations, the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended with an agreement to triple climate change-related finance flows to developing nations to $300 billion annually over the next decade, and with significant progress towards the development of international carbon markets. Despite the steps taken at the conference, however, the climate finance goal was criticized sharply as being insufficient by developing nations, with India’s representative sayi

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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

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Managing forests with smart technologies

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Deforestation has remained a significant issue globally, with primary forests contributing to 16 per cent of the total tree cover loss in the last two decades, driven by climate change and intensive human activity. This threatens natural resources, biodiversity, and people's quality of life. To protect forests, scientists have developed Forest 4.0, an intelligent forest data processing model integrating blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.

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Climate impacts on European soils predicted by Manchester group

Envirotec Magazine

Some of the soils going though a flooding event in the lab (image credit: Océane Nicolitch, The University of Manchester). New research appears to reveal how tiny soil microbes are impacted by extreme weather events, offering new insights into the risks posed by climate change. As extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, and freezes become more common due to global heating, understanding how soil microbes – critical for healthy ecosystems – respond is crucial.

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Set Sail for a Green Future

Chris Hall

Diane Gilpin, CEO of Smart Green Shipping, explains why betting on wind beats fossil fuels for reliable returns in maritime transport. The misconception that wind is unpredictable and therefore an impossible alternative to fossil fuels, has meant the maritime industry and investors continue to underestimate this primary renewable energy. But modern wind-assist technology in tandem with the latest in route optimisation software – taking into account historical and real-time weather forecast

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Guest Post: Why Carbon Removals Are Here to Stay

ESG Today

By: Marta Krupinska, CEO of CUR8 For way too long, the question on every climate-conscious CFO’s mind was: “Do we truly need carbon removals?” While the science on carbon emissions and their effect on global warming was undisputed, seeing the strategic value of carbon removal remained elusive for corporate leaders. As businesses ramped up their climate action plans, questions lingered: Would carbon removal be effective, or was it merely a distraction?

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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

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Using sunlight to recycle black plastics

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

Not all plastics are equal -- some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills because color additives lead to ineffective sorting. Now, researchers report on the ability to leverage one additive in black plastics, with the help of sunlight or white LEDs, to convert black and colored polystyrene waste into reusable starting materials.

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First pour of innovative IBAA concrete in England

Envirotec Magazine

In what’s described as a landmark project for the construction industry, the first lower carbon concrete solution from sustainable technology firm, Recycl8 and construction materials company, Breedon, has been laid at Veolia’s Ling Hall Incinerator Bottom Ash (IBA) processing site in Warwickshire. Veolia and Danish recycling firm Meldgaard’s joint operation at Ling Hall is processing IBA from the nearby Battlefield Energy Recovery Facility to produce 50,000 tonnes of secondary aggreg

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Australian Investors Demand Greater Adaptation Action

Chris Hall

New nature legislation and updated modern slavery act are also key priorities ahead of 2025 federal elections. Australia’s government has been urged by investors to provide the policy detail needed to attract capital to climate adaptation ahead of the launch of its national plan next year. Since taking office in 2022, Anthony Albanese’s Labor government has released a raft of legislation to accelerate Australia’s green transition, many of which have been backed by investors.

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Climate Progress in Australia's 2024 Annual Climate Statement delivered by Chris Bowen

John Englart

Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen delivered his third annual Climate Statement to Parliament today.The Government set an interim emissions target of 43 percent emissions reduction by 2030 based on 2005 levels. And in this statement Chris Bowen says that the Government is projected to meet 42.6 percent reduction by 2030, and be able to exceed this target with extra measures to come.

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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.

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Impact of climate change on water resources will increase price tag to decarbonize the grid

Science Daily / Earth & Environment

A new study warns that current plans to achieve zero emissions on the grid by 2050 vastly underestimate the required investments in generation and transmission infrastructure. The reason: these plans do not account for climate change's impacts on water resources. Specifically, changes in water availability caused by climate change could decrease hydropower generation by up to 23% by the year 2050, while electricity demand could increase by 2%.

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City-scale heat networks needed to decarbonise heat in Scottish cities, says report by industry body

Envirotec Magazine

Aberdeen. Scotland needs to urgently change the way it heats its cities and towns if it is to meet the Scottish Government’s target of decarbonising heat by 2045, says a report published today (28 November) by Scottish Renewables, the industry body for renewable energy in Scotland. More than half of Scotland’s energy consumption is used for heating buildings and homes and the ‘ National Heat Networks: A Vision for Scotland’ has outlined how the Scottish Government can adopt key recommendations

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New framework for CO2 offsets could create "cowboy carbon markets," critics warn

Corporate Knights

Among the limited accomplishments of COP29 last week was the approval of a long-awaited and controversial global framework for carbon offsets. Some climate campaigners welcomed the announcement with cautious optimism. Others warned that the agreement doesn't fix big mistakes that carbon trading has made in the past. The voluntary market for carbon credits – separate from cap-and-trade markets regulated by governments – has grown slowly over the last few years, hobbled by loose definitions and la

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Thailand Issues Inaugural $865 Million Sustainability-Linked Bond

ESG Today

The government of Thailand announced the completion of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), raising 30 billion baht (USD$865 million), with interest rates on the new 15-year notes tied to the country’s climate and energy transition goals. Demand for the bonds were strong, with the PMDO upsizing the offering from 20 billion baht to 30 billion baht, after the offering was oversubscribed by 2.8 times.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

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