In a small Alaskan town, entrepreneurs attempt to go from food insecure to secure
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2019
Where food prices are 35 percent higher than the US mainland average, community members do what they can to address food insecurity.
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Alaska Natives build a bridge to the future – of video games
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
“Creating Impact,” ImpactAlpha’s series on impact media, is sponsored by Upstart Co-Lab, a national collaboration disrupting how creativity is funded by connecting the $12 trillion of socially responsible and impact investing capital in the U.S. to the $804 billion U.S. creative economy. Talk about cultural capital. The Cook Inlet Tribal Council, looking for a way to The post Alaska Natives build a bridge to the future – of video games appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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Consultancy to assess air quality in Epping Forest
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The environmental team at engineering consultancy Idom Merebrook Ltd (IDOM) has been appointed by the City of London to work on a project assessing the air quality of Epping Forest – the largest public open space in the London area, and a site of national and international conservation importance. Epping Forest is a 2400-hectare stretch of ancient woodland between London and Essex; it is made up of more than 50 areas of woodland, grassland, bridleway, recreational space and is home to over
SDSN Afghanistan's Universities SDG Working Group
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Normal 0 21 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA SDSN Afghanistan host Kateb University participated in the 5th meeting of the executive committee for the year 2019 on September 3, 2019 and presented the specific outcomes the conference related to “Role of Universities in attaining the SDGs in Afghanistan”. Further, Kateb University proposed that the universities’ working groups should be established to help the government of Afghanistan and SDGs’ stakeholders in better implementation of the SDG
Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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.
Sports gets in the game during Climate Week
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The warming planet is having a drastic impact on the way the planet plays, especially when it comes to winter activities. The good news: Some major U.S. leagues are reconditioning their operations.
Feeling the heat: Overheard at the Global Impact Investing Network investor forum
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 2, 2019
Amsterdam, Netherlands – More than 1,000 impact investors and other Agents of Impact filled up the vast Beurs Van Berlage in the center of Amsterdam on Wednesday for the Global Impact Investing Network’s investor forum. “In just 10 years we’ve built an industry,” declared the GIIN’s Amit Bouri. “But we need to move capital at a The post Feeling the heat: Overheard at the Global Impact Investing Network investor forum appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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SDSN USA holds open member meeting to develop the US Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 2, 2019
On September 28th, Caroline Fox, Elena Crete and Jeffrey Sachs from SDSN USA hosted the Pathways Project Open Meeting as an event alongside the UNGA. Around 35 people from academia, private industry, and government agencies participated in the four hour long meeting. The meeting objective was to provide a forum for network members to share ongoing climate and energy projects within the US and to discuss opportunities to collaborate on drafting a nationwide decarbonization policy framework with l
Rare earth minerals power the world, but mining leaves local and global footprints in the land
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The mining industry has work to do to ensure that communities and workers are safe from pollution and injury.
Can blockchain play matchmaker in financing the U.N. Global Goals?
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2019
ImpactAlpha, October 1 – Trillions of dollars are needed each year to achieve the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Billions are currently being invested. “Rather than a lack of capital, what is missing is a robust and efficient mechanism for identifying and enabling projects,” argues blockchain software firm ConsenSys and the World Wildlife Federation.
Toolkit aims to help foodservice firms get flush on FOG (rather than flushing it away)
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2019
Restaurants and the wider foodservice sector must act now to cash in on the potential rewards presented by fats, oils and grease (FOG), rather than face the risk of an expensive prosecution and clean-up operation for blocking the sewers, according to the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) and engineering firm Kingspan Water & Energy. The two published a toolkit on 3 October “designed to help operators say goodbye to fatbergs and hello to pay-back on their waste.” Seven out
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.
Growing Better: Ten Critical Transitions to Transform Food and Land Use
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 1, 2019
FOLU Report assesses the benefits of transforming global food and land use systems as well as costs of inaction, reveals benefits that far outweigh the costs and proposes actionable solutions, many already in existence Normal 0 false false false FR X-NONE AR-SA New findings reveal that the ways in which people produce and consume food and use land currently account for USD 12 trillion a year in hidden costs to the environment, human health and development, costs that are set to rise to USD 16 tr
BMW accelerates into the circular economy
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The luxury automaker is using circular practices to cut out costs and emissions from its manufacturing processes.
The Week in impact investing: Catalyzing capital
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 4, 2019
TGIF, Agents of Impact! It’s called impact investing for a reason. The real action at the Global Impact investing Network’s investor forum this week was in de Grote Zaal, the grand hall of the Beurs Van Berlage, Amsterdam’s old commodity exchange. Dealmakers and fund managers from at least six of the seven continents hawked their wares and The post The Week in impact investing: Catalyzing capital appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Noise correlation technology delivers major leak reduction
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The Enigma3hyQ logger in situ. A project jointly undertaken by Anglian Water and leak detection expert Primayer has seemingly seen leakage reduction of 1.4 million litres of water per day in targeted areas. Primayer’s managing director Roger Ironmonger explains “how new technology and close collaboration led to the fantastic results.” Leakage remains one of the biggest concerns for the water industry – in the UK about 20% of water supplied is lost through leaks.
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
Is the US tech sector ignoring minority talent?
MSCI
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Looking in one’s backyard for human capital.
Big Ag is in the running to be a climate crisis hero
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Agriculture's biggest trade groups have started promoting farmers' role in mitigating climate change.
The supply of catalytic capital is bigger than expected. Demand is even bigger
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 1, 2019
The MacArthur Foundation turned up a bumper crop of proposals with its call last spring for funds and other investment intermediaries that demonstrate the value of “catalytic capital.” Such financing, which can accept higher risks or lower returns in order to generate positive impact and bring in additional investors, is the scarcest resource in the The post The supply of catalytic capital is bigger than expected.
Amazon fires decreased in September but crisis far from over, says conservation group
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2019
The number of fires in the Amazon in September decreased compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data from the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE). But the crisis is far from over: while the temporary reduction in the number of fires can be attributed to Brazil’s firefighting response, deforestation continues to mount in preparation for more fires.
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
Big brands sourcing illegal palm oil from habitat of orangutans, rhinos, elephants and tigers: study
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Snack companies Unilever, Nestlé, PepsiCo, Mondelêz, General Mills, Kellogg’s, Mars and Hershey’s are sourcing palm oil from Indonesia's Leuser Ecosystem, one of the world's most valuable conservation areas, an investigation has found.
With national climate action nowhere in sight, a new corporate ambition: beat the Paris goals
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Optimism. Frustration. Accountability. Action. Inclusivity. Those are the unifying themes of Climate Week 2019.
Textile recycling venture Evrnu raises $9.1 million
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 3, 2019
ImpactAlpha, October 3 – Clothing production has doubled worldwide in the past 15 years, largely because of demand for low-cost “fast fashion.” More than half of garments are tossed out within a year. Seattle-based Evernu is tackling physical waste and lost value in the clothing sector with recycling technology for discarded garments. The company says its The post Textile recycling venture Evrnu raises $9.1 million appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
“Ground-breaking” trial paves way for more transparency and traceability in the marine fuels supply chain
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2019
The first pilot of BunkerTrace , a system that combines synthetic DNA tracers and blockchain to manage risk for marine fuels by creating a transparent chain of custody, was successfully completed on 2 October. The Boskalis-owned dredger, Prins der Nederlanden was bunkered with 900 cubic meters (CBM) of ISO 8217:2010 compliant fuel supplied by Minerva (a marine fuels services firm) with a unique tracer added.
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.
How will low-lying Singapore’s built environment survive rising seas?
Eco-Business
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Singapore’s response to climate change is more adaptation than prevention. So how will the rich but vulnerable city-state protect its most valuable assets—its buildings—from rising sea levels?
Carbontech, the trillion-dollar circular market opportunity
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 1, 2019
Products made from embedded CO2, from soap to fuels to vodka, are great examples of the circular economy in action.
Renewal Funds closes fourth impact fund at $109 million
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
ImpactAlpha, September 30 – Vancouver-based impact investor Renewal Funds has been investing in environmental technology and sustainable consumer products since it launched its first fund in 2008. The firm has raised C$145 million ($109 million) to accelerate investing in early stage companies. Renewal focuses on sectors that even impact investors tend to avoid, like public transportation tech.
DEFRA use satellite technology to monitor oak and ash dieback throughout England
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 3, 2019
DEFRA (the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs) has begun a nationwide project with geospatial data analytics company, Rezatec, to map the key species of ash and oak and monitor for diseases such as ash dieback. The project covering over 130,000 sq. km will identify and monitor oak and ash trees, looking specifically at any change in health.
The Silver Lining to Corporate DEI Challenges
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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.
Is blockchain an overhyped tool for Asia's energy transition?
Eco-Business
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
Blockchain already features in energy projects from South Africa to Singapore, but questions linger over its significance in the overall energy landscape. What was the final word when industry experts came together for an animated debate?
Danone cultivates multinational effort to restore biodiversity
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2019
What’s at stake: the future of farming.
An investor’s journey: How CDC Group is innovating with catalytic capital
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 30 – How can investors innovate for impact without sacrificing rigor? As institutions from Prudential Financial to family office Ceniarth LLC will testify, there are some impact opportunities that fit easily within commercial investment portfolios. Others – often those responding to persistent market failures or emergent trends – offer less precedent and require more flexibility (or a higher The post An investor’s journey: How CDC Group is innovating with catalytic capital ap
Office Plans
Ryan Baker
SEPTEMBER 29, 2019
I was inspired to do some research on what types of office plans were most popular among workers. So I dived in and started looking and stumbled across an interesting failure in this area. When a particular office plan was presented, it never included images of monitors. This seems a somewhat shocking error considering that the average office worker will spend a fair amount of their time in front of screen.
Supercharge Your ESG Content This Libra Season
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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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