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Mangrove forests are crucial to the health of the planet, gobbling up CO2 from the atmosphere and providing a home for a diverse array of species. But these rich habitats are under continual threat from deforestation and industry. In an empowering talk, conservationist and TED Fellow Ashwin Naidu shares how community-driven efforts in South and Southeast Asia are helping to protect mangroves -- all with a little help from the mysterious and endangered fishing cat.
ImpactAlpha 24, 2019 – The New York Times columnist David Brooks wants to build a national movement of social fabric “weavers.” Oakland’s already on the case. Like many cities, it is grappling with racial inequality, rapid gentrification and a dire housing crisis. Oakland also has a deeply engaged community of activists building new models to The post Oakland’s community capitalists are modeling an inclusive economy appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Alastair Hanlon, chief commercial officer of PragmatIC, with Dr Michael Groves, Topolytics founder and CEO. Award-winning data analytics business Topolytics has been awarded £500,000 to build a prototype for a UK wide comprehensive waste tracking system. The system will monitor and analyse all waste transactions across the UK every year. It will seemingly enable the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the environmental regulators in England, Scotland, Wales and Norther
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.
How do you fix broken public systems? You spark people's competitive spirit. In a talk about getting people motivated to make change, public sector strategist Abhishek Gopalka discusses how he helped improve the health system of Rajasthan, a state in India home to more than 80 million people, using the powers of transparency and public accountability.
San Francisco, CA – Some impact investors and entrepreneurs wear their ethics, beliefs and traditions on their sleeves – literally. Photographer Arno Hesse and I zeroed in on SOCAP’s dapper dons and divas and asked, “What values are you wearing?” Have a look at 15 of this year’s best dressed at SOCAP: “My favorite part of The post How the best-dressed Agents of Impact at SOCAP wear their values appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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San Francisco, CA – Some impact investors and entrepreneurs wear their ethics, beliefs and traditions on their sleeves – literally. Photographer Arno Hesse and I zeroed in on SOCAP’s dapper dons and divas and asked, “What values are you wearing?” Have a look at 15 of this year’s best dressed at SOCAP: “My favorite part of The post How the best-dressed Agents of Impact at SOCAP wear their values appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Global Potential of Biogas report estimates industry greenhouse gases abatement potential at 12% of today’s global emissions. SHV Energy, ENGIE, SUEZ latest companies to join WBA’s existing members to identify road map to achieve this potential. As the urgency to decarbonise grows, the World Biogas Association (WBA) is bringing the industry together to look at how fast its members could build the infrastructure to collect and treat all the organic wastes generated by society, which if left untre
"From populist demagogues, we will learn the indispensability of democracy," says novelist Elif Shafak. "From isolationists, we will learn the need for global solidarity. And from tribalists, we will learn the beauty of cosmopolitanism." A native of Turkey, Shafak has experienced firsthand the devastation that a loss of diversity can bring -- and she knows the revolutionary power of plurality in response to authoritarianism.
ImpactAlpha, October 23 – Forests are climate-negative technology at scale. So investments in tropical forests should be investment-ready, and fund managers able to tap the opportunity should be rolling in capital. But fund managers with an eye to conserving the world’s biggest carbon sink had had trouble getting traction. Terra Silva, a new $90 million fund The post Terra Silva has $90 million in ‘catalytic capital’ for carbon reduction in tropical forests appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
Global Potential of Biogas report estimates industry greenhouse gases abatement potential at 12% of today’s global emissions. SHV Energy, ENGIE, SUEZ latest companies to join WBA’s existing members to identify road map to achieve this potential. As the urgency to decarbonise grows, the World Biogas Association (WBA) is bringing the industry together to look at how fast its members could build the infrastructure to collect and treat all the organic wastes generated by society, which if left untre
Fashion designers have the power to change culture -- and Becca McCharen-Tran is using her platform to expand the industry's narrow definition of beauty. Sharing highlights of her work, McCharen-Tran discusses the inspiration behind her norm-shattering designs and shows how she's celebrating beauty in all forms. "I want the consumer to know that it's not your body that needs to change -- it's the clothes," she says.
Greetings, Agents of Impact! Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Rockefeller’s $60 million impact fund manager leverages ‘catalytic capital’ for scale. On the hunt for billion-dollar innovations to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, the Rockefeller Foundation has spotted more than a few such potential unicorns. Possible investors to its “Zero Gap” grant portfolio, raised an obvious objection: “If this The post The Brief: Rockefeller’s impact manager, e-Winnebagos, inclusive growth grants, fintec
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.
In South Africa, a new app-based service, working off the grid from a used ship container, is seemingly bringing convenience and simplicity to businesses and professionals who need waste removed from worksites. WRAPP (Waste Recycling App) is bringing together independent truck owners and the customers who need waste removed – all via an easy-to-use mobile app, says the firm behind it.
We're far from developing robots that feel emotions, but we already have feelings towards them, says robot ethicist Kate Darling, and an instinct like that can have consequences. Learn more about how we're biologically hardwired to project intent and life onto machines -- and how it might help us better understand ourselves. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?
Reimaging silent about the need for climate solutions is no longer an option. Here's what a science-based, all-in climate policy agenda would look like.
ImpactAlpha, October 22 – Russell Family Foundation has been aggressively pushing to align its investment portfolio with its philanthropic mission: improving the environmental and community health in and around the Puget Sound. Now, the Gig Harbor, Wash.-based foundation, which has $132 million in total assets, has another $6 million to put in that pot.
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
Paper-based packaging firm Smurfit Kappa has joined with companies HVC and Bluemats to unveil an ambitious plan for the first full beverage carton recycling plant in the Netherlands. When it comes to recycling, beverage cartons – for example those used for fruit juice or milk – currently pose an infrastructural challenge as they have to be split into three materials: paper, plastic and aluminium.
On October 16, 2019, SDSN Youth , in partnership with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, hosted its fourth annual Vatican Youth Symposium in Vatican City. This year’s theme, Intergenerational Leadership: Laudato Si’ and The Sustainable Development Goals, fostered inspiring and thought-provoking discussions on topics including technology and innovation, sustainable cities and communities, education, financing, and partnerships to fortify collaborative global movements in sustainable development.
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 21, 2019 – On the hunt for innovations able to mobilize at least $1 billion to meet the Sustainable Development Goals, the Rockefeller Foundation in the last several years has spotted more than a few such potential “SDG-finance unicorns.” In trying to attract investors to the promising products in its “Zero Gap” grant The post Rockefeller’s $60 million impact fund manager leverages ‘catalytic capital’ for scale appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
On Monday 28th October, MPs will debate a petition relating to restoring nature on a massive scale to help stop climate breakdown. Daniel Zeichner MP, a Member of the Petitions Committee, will open the debate. The petition , which has more than 109,000 signatures, states: “To avoid a climate emergency we need to act fast. Rewilding and other natural climate solutions can draw millions of tonnes of CO2 out of the air through restoring and protecting our living systems.
How can we stop the spread of misleading, sometimes dangerous content while maintaining an internet with freedom of expression at its core? Misinformation expert Claire Wardle explores the new challenges of our polluted online environment and maps out a plan to transform the internet into a place of trust -- with the help everyday users. “Together, let’s rebuild our information commons,” she says.
ImpactAlpha, October 21 – Entrepreneurship drives economic renewal, but how can cities foster entrepreneurship? The folks at Revolution and The Rise of the Rest Fund have a suggestion: create a physical space. “The most successful emerging ecosystems recognize that scaling a startup requires network density — being in close, regular contact with other creators who The post Creating physical spaces where innovation can flourish appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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.
Joint winners of the MPA Restoration Awards 2019: Aggregate Industries for Ripon City Quarry (left) and Tarmac for Broom Quarry (right). Environmental and conservation organisations joined members of the quarrying industry on 23 October at The Royal Society in London, for the Mineral Products Association (MPA)’s ‘Quarries & Nature 2019’ event, which aimed to explore and celebrate efforts by this industry to preserve and restore wildlife.
Produced by Eco-Business managing editor Jessica Cheam and video journalist Fraser Morton, who journeyed to Norway this year, the documentary has played to thousands of visitors at Marina Bay Sands’ ArtScience Museum since Oct 4.
ImpactAlpha, October 23 – Agents of Impact are making news. Seated next to Prime Coalition’s Sarah Kearney, Packard Foundation’s Susan Phinney Silver announced a commitment to the Prime Impact Fund for early-stage climate innovation. “Now is the time to be bold and really push ourselves to make new and different types of investments in our fight The post Show me the money: Overheard at SOCAP appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
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