GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2021

Ecosystems for good: How collaborator networks achieve sustainability. Golnar Pooya. Tue, 07/06/2021 - 02:00. Crowds, clouds, collaborators and competitors: Digital ecosystems are uniting disparate participants to target bigger and better outcomes. While the ability of ecosystems to enhance value creation and amplify impact is well-regarded in business, their potential to drive public good is quickly coming into focus.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 8, 2021

ImpactAlpha, July 8 – Small business loans. Digital payments. Free remittances. Venture investors looking for deals in Africa are stocking their pipelines with. The post Inclusive fintech is the first stop for impact venture capital in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 9, 2021

Most people don’t give the color of their roofs a second thought, but it could be costing their business a lot of money. White or light gray roofs can increase rooftop bifacial PV energy yields by up to 25 percent and increase the return on investment by up to 10 percent, according to new research by Opsun, a bifacial PV racking company. Other companies are improving performance more directly.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 9, 2021

A woman demonstrates against fast fashion (image credit: Stefan Müller (climate stuff) , CC BY 2.0 license ). New research published on 6 July raises the issue that the UK Government has published only 19 policies in five strategies that tackle the issue of fast fashion to date, despite the fast fashion industry being the second largest user and polluter of water globally and one of the largest contributors to modern slavery.

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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 8, 2021

Water scarcity: A growing risk for companies and investors. CJ Clouse. Thu, 07/08/2021 - 02:11. Reprinted from GreenFin Weekly, a free weekly newsletter. Subscribe here. In one of my favorite summer memories, my older brother and I run along our suburban Phoenix street during a monsoon. It’s after dark and the rain pours down warm and the wind blows wildly.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 6, 2021

In an old brick garage on an industrial street in Cambridge. Mass., a team of physicists and engineers are getting ready this month. The post Long coming but slow to arrive, fusion energy approaches a milestone on path to commercial deployment appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2021

Read the full story in the New York Times. Their science editor wins the very first Environmental News Bits award for Best Science Story Headline and Captions. Moray eels can hunt on land and footage from a recent study highlights how they accomplish this feat with a sneaky second set of jaws.

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GreenBiz

JULY 7, 2021

Amazon's Adam Werbach on their climate pledge friendly program. This video is sponsored by Amazon. Lauren Phipps, Director & Senior Analyst of Circular Economy at GreenBiz, interviewed Adam Werbach, Global Lead of Sustainable Shopping at Amazon, during Circularity 21 (June 15-17, 2021). View archived videos from the conference here: [link]. taylor flores.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 6, 2021

ImpactAlpha, July 6 – Zipline launched its drone-delivery service five years ago to improve blood and medical-supply logistics in Rwanda. The California-based company. The post Zipline secures $250 million for drone delivery in Africa, Japan and the U.S. appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 8, 2021

As solar power proliferates, at a certain point, it’s time to consider adding energy storage to help stabilize the grid. Take California’s duck curve problem as an example. The state has more than 31 GW of installed solar capacity and is ranked number 1 in the nation for solar according to SEIA. But all that solar means that between the hours of about 4-9 PM, as the sun is setting and folks are getting home and cranking up their appliances, the grid becomes strained.

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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

JULY 6, 2021

Read the full story at Fast Company. Seaweed serves as an excellent carbon sink, and so farming more of it to use in food could be an important step in the fight against climate change.

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Daniel Burrus

JULY 7, 2021

Whether we swipe our finger or ask Siri using our voice, smartphones have become a window to the world of information and knowledge sitting in our front pockets and purses. Nearly all of us have access to this miraculous device that allows for constant connection to and communication with the rest of the world, and in the rare case that we are not with these smartphones or other digital devices, we are probably asking the person next to us to use theirs to check something for us.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 8, 2021

Greetings, Agents of Impact, including the many new subscribers joining us this week. Old-timers and newcomers alike, please reach out and let us. The post The Brief: Inclusive fintech in Africa, vaccine delivery, early-stage climate tech, Muhammad Yunus’ carbon market, gender FOMO, climate finance in emerging markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 8, 2021

DOE announces 52M for 31 hydrogen projects; issues RFI for projects to which Avangrid responds. Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $52.5 million to fund 31 projects to advance next-generation clean hydrogen technologies and support DOE’s recently announced Hydrogen Energy Earthshot initiative. The first Earthshot, Hydrogen Shot, which was launched one month ago, seeks to reduce the cost of clean hydrogen by 80% to $1 per 1 kilogram in 1 decade (1 1 1).

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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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Strategic Sustainability Consulting

JULY 7, 2021

With the SEC seeking input on new climate financial disclosures and activist shareholders at the big oil and gas companies demanding reductions in carbon emissions, many companies are taking climate change seriously. Nowadays, If your company doesn’t have a climate plan, it doesn’t have a viable business plan according to CEO Steve Fechheimer of New Belgium Brewing.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Toronto believe they have developed a sustainable and economical way to recover oil from ultra-cold industrial wastewater and oil spills. W hat the group say they have developed is a sponge that can remove hard-to-recover oil from Artic waters. At these cold temperatures, some oil can be especially difficult to clean up, especially the portion of heavier compounds that reside within crude oil.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 8, 2021

ImpactAlpha, July 8 – Record-shattering heat and extreme weather are upping the urgency for climate action. On the front lines of climate disruption. The post Bridging the funding gap for climate mitigation and adaptation in emerging markets appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 8, 2021

Community solar programs are popping up across the U.S. Not only do they allow for the proliferation of more clean energy because new solar arrays can be constructed in just the right locations, but they also allow any utility customer to go solar by subscribing to a project and earning bill credits that lead to savings of around 10% on electric bills.

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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

Environmental News Bits

JULY 9, 2021

Read the full commentary in the Chicago Sun-Times. The value of water — from Lake Michigan and local rivers — transcends dollars and cents. It should never be bought and sold like another commodity.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

Recently-launched water filtration and air purification company Aqua Perfecta is developing a UK postcode checker for customers to measure air pollution and help the company offer advice on air purifying products. The firm says the data will allow customers to identify nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations at their homes, using the online postcode checker.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 7, 2021

ImpactAlpha, July 7 – Apollo Global Management last year brought on impact investing veteran Lisa Hall to help drive impact investing deeper into the. The post Apollo takes controlling stake of Italian eco-packaging producer Reno De Medici appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 9, 2021

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced that New York plans to explore the potential role of green hydrogen as part of the state’s comprehensive decarbonization strategy. To support this effort to study green hydrogen and its possible applications, the state is collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), joining two hydrogen-focused organizations to inform state decision-making and making $12.5 million in funding available for long duration energy stor

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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.

Environmental News Bits

JULY 6, 2021

Read the full story at Food Navigator. The European Institute of Innovation and Technology’s food arm has identified new projects to accelerate innovation in what is the fastest growing form of food production, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

Image credit: Scott Sherrill-Mix , CC BY-NC 2.0 license). A few tips on the unlikely waste items that can help make nutrient rich compost for the garden, are offered by horticultural experts at GardeningExpress.co.uk. Making your own compost can take up to a year and a good mix of carbon and nitrogen rich – or brown and green – materials are needed.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 6, 2021

The ongoing pandemic and economic uncertainty have led non-profit leaders to contingency plan in creative and unprecedented ways, including strategic partnerships. The sector. The post Scaling impact through nonprofit mergers and acquisitions appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 6, 2021

Arizona’s Salt River Project (SRP) announced in January 2020 plans to close its Coronado Generating Station (CGS), a coal-fired power plant, no later than 2032 and to reduce its workforce by 40% by 2025. Last week SRP announced that it is putting together and economic transition plan to help the community make the transition. In the announcement, SRP said it is supporting all CGS employees interested in staying with the utility and will be providing training and career exploration opportunities

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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.

Environmental News Bits

JULY 7, 2021

Read the full story at Supply Chain Dive. By reducing food waste in production and supply lines, the agency is exploring the prioritization of food recovery over waste diversion.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 5, 2021

Walthamstow Marshes at sunset: The London Borough has introduced a number of measures to improve air quality and public health, including improved cycle paths (image credit: Matt Buck , CC BY-SA 2.0 license). Ahead of the publication of the government’s Net Zero Strategy, which sets out where carbon emissions savings will be made, a coalition of local government, environmental and research organisations have called for urgent powers and resources for local authorities.

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Impact Alpha

JULY 7, 2021

ImpactAlpha, July 7, 2021 – The heat wave made the case more starkly than could any investment pitch deck. In their offices in Portland, The post Amid record heat, Equilibrium Capital raises $1 billion for second greenhouse fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 7, 2021

Bloomberg reported this week that over 2.66 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines have now been administered across the globe, with the bulk of those doses received in Western nations. Most people reading this will have lined up at their local leisure centre, school or sports club at some point over the last couple of months to get their vaccination without giving much thought to the resources needed to deliver such a large scale programme.

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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.