GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Don't mourn. Organize.

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Green Project Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

This post provides concrete steps to align project work with SDG Targets and goals. The post How an organization can avoid SDG-washing. Yes, it is a thing… appeared first on Delivering a better world, one project at a time.

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TEDxInnovations

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

As a “corporate suit” (his words) and former VP of sustainability at McDonald’s, Bob Langert works with companies and their strongest critics to find solutions that are good for both business and society. In this actionable talk, he shares stories from the decades-long transition into corporate sustainability at McDonald’s -- including his work with unlikely partners like the Environmental Defense Fund and Temple Grandin -- and shows why your adversaries can sometimes be your best allies.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 8 – As a cardinal in Ghana, Peter Turkson came to see social enterprise and impact investing as a way of sustaining the ministry of the church. “Economics and finance need to be brought back within the boundaries of their real vocation and function, including their social function, in consideration of their obvious The post Agent of Impact: The Vatican’s Cardinal Peter Turkson appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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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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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Energy efficiency is often overlooked, and sometimes ignored. Why?

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

A new report makes the case that if Scotland is to successfully end its contribution to climate change by 2045, there has to be a significant increase in public spending to help move homes and other buildings away from a reliance on fossil fuel heating. Currently around half of all Scotland’s energy usage is for heating, with the majority of that coming from fossil fuel gas.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 5 – A lack of capital has made it harder for entrepreneurs in underserved communities to build wealth. The few funders working in these communities, such as community development finance institutions and nonprofit lenders, are often undercapitalized as well. A new $40 million fund from the Candide Group aims to boost the financial capacity The post Candide Group raises $40 million fund for community lenders advancing racial justice appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

A Q&A with the bioeconomy expert stepping in to lead the organization that's advocating for alternatives to plastics.

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Daniel Burrus

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In the past, I suggested that the role of the CIO needs to shift from that of a Chief Information Officer to a Chief Innovation Officer, largely due to the rapid, multiple technology-driven transformations that are always occurring. But just as the CIO’s role needs to change, so too does the CTO’s role—from Chief Technology Officer to Chief Transformation Officer.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Recycling technologies for end-of-life lithium ion batteries (LIBs) are not keeping pace with the rapid rise of electric vehicles, storing up a potentially huge waste management problem for the future, according to a new study. A review of lithium ion battery recycling led by the University of Birmingham suggests that, while electric vehicles (EVs) offer a solution for cutting pollution, governments and industry need to act now to develop a robust recycling infrastructure to meet future recyclin

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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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

ImpactAlpha, November 6 – New Zealand isn’t the easiest market for impact investing and fundraising. It’s small, and investors note a slim deal pipeline as a challenge. But there’s investor appetite, which startup investment network Enterprise Angels is capitalizing on with a dedicated impact fund. Its fund, Purpose Capital, has reached a first close of The post New Zealand’s Enterprise Angels locks down $13 million for impact fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Adaptation doesn't mean what it used to.

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TEDxInnovations

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

How did the US immigration debate get to be so divisive? In this informative talk, historian and writer Paul A. Kramer shows how an “insider vs. outsider” framing has come to dominate the way people in the US talk about immigration -- and suggests a set of new questions that could reshape the conversation around whose life, rights and thriving matters.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

· Aluminium packaging recycling body urges caution to avoid unintended consequences of a DRS. · Two thirds of shoppers will switch from buying infinitely recyclable cans to plastic bottles. · One in five people will lose their deposit as they continue recycling at home. An ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme for drinks containers could result in an extra 823 million plastic bottles being produced[i], inadvertently adding to plastic pollution – one of the key issues the scheme is trying to solve.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Audio recording of ImpactAlpha Call No. 11: Faith and investing: ImpactAlpha, Nov. 6 – On ImpactAlpha’s Call No. 11, Agents of Impact aligned with Catholic, Jewish and Muslim institutions found common ground in using capital to usher in a fairer economy and nurture a healthier natural environment. Catholics institutions are charting the course after Pope Francis The post Faith-based institutions answer The Call for impact investing (audio) appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

There's tremendous progress toward eliminating single-use plastic packaging. Why are activists so unhappy?

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Good.is: Planet

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Between Alexa, Siri, and Google, artificial intelligence is quickly changing us and the way we live. We no longer have to get up to turn on the lights or set the thermostat, we can find the fastest route to work with a click, and, most importantly, tag our friends in pictures. But interacting with the world isn't the only thing AI is making easier – now we can use it save the world, too. unsplash.com A study recently shocked the conservation community by revealing that the African forest elephan

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University , Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a device that can identify a wide range of airborne gases and chemicals “instantly” The new prototype is portable and suitable for deployment by agencies to identify everything from tiny gas molecules like sulphur dioxide to larger molecules such as benzene.

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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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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 7 – At a time the world needs to be radically ramping up financing for the low-carbon transition, investment is dropping instead. Global climate financing fell to $546 billion in 2018, a decline of 11% from $612 billion in 2017, according to the Climate Policy Initiative’s annual tally of climate-related primary investment. The The post Investor wake-up call: Global climate financing fell 11% last year appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Tom Chi, a founding team member of Google X, talks about the opportunities for humanity to leverage technology and become a net positive to nature.

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TEDxInnovations

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In this lively talk and performance, artist and TED Fellow Amma Y. Ghartey-Tagoe Kootin offers a sneak peek of her forthcoming musical "At Buffalo." Drawing on archival material from the 1901 Pan-American Exhibition, a world's fair held in Buffalo, New York, the show examines conflicting representations of black identity exhibited at the fair -- highlighting unsettlingly familiar parallels between American society at the turn of the century and today, and asking: Are we all still part of the sho

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The impact of climate change on our road network is climbing the list of national priorities. Across Europe, National Road Administrations (NRAs) are having to deal with more frequent and severe weather, greater sea level rises and increased stress on infrastructure leading to higher deterioration rates. A new tool, funded under the Conference of European Directors of Roads (CEDR) transnational research programme and co-ordinated by the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL), offers risk asses

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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 Alpha

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

ImpactAlpha, Nov. 4 – Social enterprises and nonprofits can reach into complex areas, target underserved markets and work over the long term to achieve lasting results. Impact investors need a robust pipeline of such organizations dedicated to delivering deep social impact. “Social investments” in such enterprises are a subset of impact investments that are intentional about The post Lessons from the U.K.: Seven ways to catalyze social investments in high-impact enterprises appeared first on Imp

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Data shows the green economy grew by over $60 billion per year between 2013 and 2016.

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TEDxInnovations

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Social media has become our new home. Can we build it better? Taking design cues from urban planners and social scientists, technologist Eli Pariser shows how the problems we’re encountering on digital platforms aren’t all that new -- and shares how, by following the model of thriving towns and cities, we can create trustworthy online communities. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward?

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Jetting equipment manufacturer Jetchem Systems has teamed up with United Utilities and Amey to produce two new systems designed to aid in the prevention of flooding. The Interceptor Draw Off System (or iDOS, pictured) is situated in potential areas of flooding, and draws off and stores excess waste and water in tanks. Since its initial showcase at NoDig in 2018 the firm has added an improved pump and a solar charging system.

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

TGIF, Agents of Impact! ImpactAlpha’s system upgrade. You asked. We answered. We’re upgrading the subscriber user-experience and refreshing our website. We’ll have details and (simple) instructions next week. Have a great weekend! The Week’s Agent of Impact Cardinal Peter Turkson, The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Future goals around carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases require major breakthroughs in fuel and propulsion technologies.

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Eco-Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

The president, whose country has been identified as the third-worst ocean plastic polluter in the world after China and Indonesia, apparently mooted the idea at a cabinet meeting on November 6.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Following advice from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), a large UK manufacturer was required to monitor airborne particulates in and around its paint shop, and to automatically raise visual and audible alarms when potentially dangerous conditions arise. Equipment rental firm Ashtead Technology’s environmetnal sales manager Jay Neermul said he visited the site to assess the requirements.

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