TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Tobacco causes more than seven million deaths every year -- and many of us are far more complicit in the problem than we realize. In a bold talk, oncologist Dr. Bronwyn King tells the story of how she uncovered the deep ties between the tobacco industry and the entire global finance sector, which invests our money in cigarette companies through big banks, insurers and pension funds.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
The effort has been strewn with obstacles.
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Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
The bigger the protests, the better for investors. In a counter-intuitive shift, the estimated four million global youth climate strikers who took to the streets last week may be more pro-business than recalcitrant heads of state gathering at the United Nations intent on slow-walking climate action. The U.S., Brazil and Japan, for example, have not The post Mispriced climate risks signal investment shocks – and opportunities for action (podcast) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
An area of seagrass and rock on the seabed, Mediterranean sea, France: “Blue carbon” ecosystems could prevent approximately 1 gigatonne of CO2e from entering the atmosphere by 2050, says the report. Ocean-based climate action can play a much bigger role in shrinking the world’s carbon footprint than was previously thought. It could deliver up to a fifth (21%, or 11 GtCO2e) of the annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cuts needed in 2050 to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
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.
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
“Building a 30-foot-high concrete structure from sea to shining sea is the most expensive and least effective way to do border security,” says Congressman Will Hurd, a Republican from Texas whose district encompasses two times zones and shares an 820-mile border with Mexico. Speaking from Washington, DC in a video interview with former state attorney general Anne Milgram, Hurd discusses the US government’s border policy and its controversial detention and child separation practices -- and lays o
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
Farming itself could regenerate the land — but it might take both public and private sectors to achieve success.
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Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
ADBA’s flagship event returns in December 2019, according to the anaerobic digestion representative body, “marking 10 years of ADBA and 10 years before the UK government must reduce emissions by 57%.” If this is delivered, the UK will be on track to meet its 2050 commitment: net zero greenhouse gases by 2050. “The UK anaerobic digestion industry has a critical role to play in helping the government achieve this.
TEDxInnovations
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Genealogist Yaniv Erlich helped build the world’s largest family tree -- comprising 13 million people and going back more than 500 years. He shares fascinating patterns that emerged from the work -- about our love lives, our health, even decades-old criminal cases -- and shows how crowdsourced genealogy databases can shed light not only on the past but also on the future.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Finally. Climate change has risen to an unprecedented level of mainstream public discourse with the ramping up of 2020 U.S. presidential campaigning. In just five years, the number of Americans believing climate change is a threat to our country has increased by 49 percent.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 25 – For its 10th anniversary, the Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs gathered some of its 300 members to look ahead. The takeaway: ANDE is aligning its work around the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, and in particular, environmental action (SDG Nos. 6, 7 and 13), gender equality (No. 5) and jobs and economic growth The post To unlock entrepreneurship for development, ANDE turns to women, jobs and the environment 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
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
On 26 September, the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) published its latest figures on solar PV deployment in the UK. The figures have been deemed inaccurate by the STA as the methodology for data collection relies on subsidy schemes that are no longer in operation, including the Feed-in Tariff, which was drawn to a close at the end of March this year.
Daniel Burrus
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The word “impossible” connotes something that cannot be done. But we all know the impossible isn’t completely out of reach. For centuries, humans have been achieving the so-called impossible by developing conceptual understanding and making visible that which we’ve been previously unable to conceive. When we develop this sort of understanding, previously unknown opportunities and solutions become clear — doing the impossible then becomes just a matter of commonsense problem-solving.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Bye-bye, billions. It’s time for trillions to seize center stage of the climate conversation.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
ImpactAlpha, September 24 – The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development provides investment capital and advisory support on development initiatives across the Middle East, Southern and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Accelerating climate change adaptation and mitigation is a core focus for the bank, which already has €30 billion in green investments under its belt.
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Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Launch of the first large-scale environmental DNA project using citizen science to monitor the health of rivers. The 1000 Rivers eDNA project is a non-profit initiative launched by NatureMetrics and partners to develop a database of 1000 rivers around the North Atlantic. This database is a vital underpinning for conservation efforts amidst escalating threats faced by freshwater species.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 27, 2019
New Report Provides Manual for Countries to Decarbonize their Power, Industry, Transport and Buildings Sectors by Mid-Century The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2018 Report stated, “Limiting global warming to 1.5°C would require rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society.” In recent years it has become clear that that scenario would require not only a transformation of our energy system in order to meet our global emissions targets, but also
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The bus company is for sale. The federal government should nationalize it and expand its low-carbon, affordable services.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 24 – It’s usually the organization that is testing candidates for cultural fit and commitment. But more and more we are seeing candidates in the impact investing sector testing organizations on their commitment to the space. As much as our role at Korn Ferry is to work with Boards and CEOs to find the The post In impact talent twist, candidates are vetting employers’ impact bona fides appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
Installation at the Urban Flows Observatory. Instrumentation firm OTT HydroMet is installing fifteen automatic weather stations as part of the University of Sheffield’s Urban Flows Observatory, which is led by the Departments of Civil and Structural Engineering, and Automatic Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE). The monitoring sites are conveniently located at Sheffield schools, and data from the stations will contribute to the project’s wider environmental monitoring objectives which include
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
During the 2019 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) week, the Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) of the Earth Institute, Columbia University partnered with Columbia University schools and organizations to host discussions surrounding education for sustainable development, gender, and data usage as a part of Sustainable Development Solutions Network's (SDSN) 2019 International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD).
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
"The whole land-climate system" needs indigenous peoples, sustainable agriculture and reforestation to cut emissions.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
ImpactAlpha, September 26 – India-based impact investor Aavishkaar has more than $1 billion in assets under management and three open funds in India, Southeast Asia and Africa. But it’s eyeing a $7 billion global portfolio by about 2026. To fuel Aavishkaar’s growth, Dutch development bank FMO stepped in as an equity investor, taking a 10% stake The post Aavishkaar scores $37 million for expansion in Asia and Africa 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
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. As part of the 10th annual World Green Building Week , the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) has issued “a bold new vision” for how buildings and infrastructure around the world can reach 40% less embodied carbon emissions by 2030, and achieve 100% net zero emissions buildings by 2050.
Sustainable Development Network
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
On Wednesday 25 September 2019, SDSN TReNDS, the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data (GPSDD), the World Bank and UN Statistics Division launch their new initiative, Data for Now , on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The initiative aims to increase the frequency and timeliness of key sustainable development measures to enable governments to make evidence-based decision and drive progress on the world's biggest challenges.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Concentrating on culture, and the "who" of sustainable change, not just the "what," should be a bigger part of your portfolio.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
ImpactAlpha, September 26 – Investors with Fidelity accounts have access to a small number of sustainable investment options—mostly index funds constructed around women’s leadership, clean energy and other themes. But the $7.4 trillion asset manager doesn’t have any way to help clients customize options for “mid-size” investors, like foundations or family offices, based on their values.
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.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
One of the UK’s most respected Local Government Associations is calling on the Netherlands Government to think twice before levying a €32 per tonne tax on the import of Refuse Derived Fuel RDF from 1st January 2020. The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) has sent a position paper to the Netherland Parliament’s Vaste Commissie voor Infrastructuur en Waterstaat (Commission for Waste, Public Works and Water Management) ahead of a roundtable meeting o
Good.is: Planet
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
The United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a terrifying report last year that said the world has 12 years to reduce its carbon output by 45% to avoid a climate catastrophe. That was last year, so now we have 11 years to get our collective act together. What will happen if we don't? Inside Climate News says it will result in "dangerous and costly disruptions to global societies and ecosystems, including longer, hotter heat waves and more frequent crop-killing droughts.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
The challenge for policymakers is not only to decarbonize energy systems, it is to do so while simultaneously ensuring the security and affordability of energy.
Impact Alpha
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
ImpactAlpha, Sept. 25 – Proponents of the use of philanthropic and public capital to mobilize private capital for public goods have touted blended finance as a way to grow annual investments in sustainable development from billions to the trillions needed to deliver on the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. The result so far: billions to…billions.
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