GreenBiz
OCTOBER 15, 2020
IKEA will buy back used furniture in stand against 'excessive consumption'. Cecilia Keating. Thu, 10/15/2020 - 00:45. IKEA customers soon will be able to sell their flat-pack furniture back to the company, after the retail giant announced a new buy-back scheme that will see it purchase old and unwanted IKEA items and resell them to shoppers at discounted rates.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2020
A powerful documentary that aims to drive positive change in water is set to reach a global audience of millions. Brave Blue World , narrated by Liam Neeson and featuring actors and activists Matt Damon and Jaden Smith, will be available to watch on Netflix 21 October 2020, to an audience of 193 million subscribers worldwide, and available in 29 languages.
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Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 13, 2020
As the election nears, Opportunity Zones (OZs) have been thrust into the spotlight once again, with politicians on both sides of the aisle debating the initiative’s effectiveness. Its critics repeat a now-familiar charge: that the initiative doesn’t provide the social impact it purports to. This, they argue, is due in large part to the fact. The post Opportunity Zones can deliver social impact.
Carlos Sanchez
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Like. Net-Zero emissions companies is one of the topics that everyone is discussing these days. It is one of the fastest-growing trends not only in corporate sustainability but also a business trend. The number of net-zero emissions commitments from local governments and businesses has doubled in less than a year, as many prioritize climate action in their recovery from Covid-19 according to a report published by the Data-Driven EnviroLab.
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.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change? Joel Makower. Tue, 10/13/2020 - 01:40. When it comes to the climate crisis, it’s not just what you make and sell, it’s what you do, and for whom you do it. That’s the message from several recent reports focusing on the role of service-sector companies in addressing — positively or negatively — climate change.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2020
There has been “significant growth” in the use of data by the UK water sector but technology now needs to be rolled out at scale if optimum benefits are to be felt over the next five years. This is the picture from Paul Dickenson, chair of the British Water Data & Analytics Focus Group, who was speaking ahead of British Water’s Data Conference, which will take place on 21 October 2020.
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Sense and Sustainability
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Editor’s Note: This article was first published by the Environmental Defense Fund, an organization focusing on creating economical policies to support clean air and water; abundant fish and wildlife; and a stable climate. The article was authored by Maurice Hall and originally appeared here. Imagine being a CEO without a clear picture of one of your company’s most important raw materials.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 14, 2020
Inside the world’s first VR circular fashion summit: 4 key takeaways. Lilian Liu. Wed, 10/14/2020 - 01:30. COVID-19 has radically accelerated the need for the fashion industry to innovate. The second edition of the Circular Fashion Summit bears fruit of this new socially distanced reality. The world’s first virtual reality (VR) fashion summit Oct. 3 and 4 was pioneered by founders Lorenzo Albrighi and ShihYun Kuo of Lablaco , a company that uses technology to accelerate the transition towards a
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2020
On 14 October, the European Commission adopted its new EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability , described as as a first step towards a “zero-pollution ambition for a toxic free environment” in the context of the EU Green Deal. The strategy sets out a number of measures that aim to protect human health and the environment from hazardous chemicals – by boosting innovation in the area of safe and sustainable chemicals, prohibiting the use of the most harmful ones “unless proven essent
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 13, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 14 – The COVID pandemic “has caused more disruption to the energy sector than any other event in recent history,” opens the International Energy Agency’s annual energy outlook. Global energy demand will drop by 5% this year and CO2 emissions by 7% – and energy investment by 18%. Oil investments have fallen by. The post Four scenarios for the energy transition in the age of COVID appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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.
Sustainable Development Network
OCTOBER 12, 2020
On October 7, 2020, SDSN Afghanistan held its SDSN Afghanistan Leadership Council (LC) meeting. This meeting brought together 14 SDSN Afghanistan Leadership Council members from academia, public, private, and civil society sectors in Afghanistan, including Ms. María Cortés Puch, Vice President of SDSN networks, Ms. Dorothea Struber, Manager of National and Regional SDSN networks, Mr.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 12, 2020
To keep going during these difficult times, remember to float. Chris Gaither. Mon, 10/12/2020 - 01:45. A couple of years ago, desperate for fitness and community, I joined the master’s swim program at my local pool. I churned up and down the lanes a few mornings a week, and I grew faster and faster, especially on the sprints. Turns out these big feet of mine, size 13 with fallen arches, propel me beautifully through the water.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Local authorities need to act urgently and use smart technology to address the air pollution crisis that is currently facing our towns and cities, says Marc Ottolini, CEO of air quality monitoring and management expert AirLabs. Air pollution is without question one of the greatest public health concerns of our time, contributing to 9% of all deaths globally.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 14, 2020
ImpactAlpha, October 14 – Solar is “some of the lowest cost electricity ever seen,” according to the International Energy Agency. While costs have fallen sharply, the efficiency of solar panels improved only incrementally. SunDensity claims its “smart coating” can increase efficiency by as much as 20%. The panel coating enables the panels to convert high-frequency.
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
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 11, 2020
Focusing investment in agritech among a few, powerful corporations is not the right way to ensure the future of food security and agricultural sustainability, writes Huiying Ng.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 13, 2020
San José's bold new plan for climate-friendly transit. Elizabeth Stampe. Tue, 10/13/2020 - 00:22. San José is rolling out the green carpet for biking, thanks to the city council’s unanimous passage of the Better Bike Plan 2025. With the plan’s adoption, the city commits to building a 550-mile network of bike lanes, boulevards and trails to help thousands more people ride safely.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2020
A £3.1m grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has been awarded to three firms for an ambitious chemical recycling project that aims to make hard-to-recycle plastic packaging recyclable. The collaboration brings together Recycling Technologies, a specialist plastic recycling technology provider; Neste, a leading provider of renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and a forerunner in drop-in renewable and circular chemical solutions; and Unilever, the consumer goods manufacturer of lea
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 12, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 12 – JPMorgan Chase is touting $30 billion in commitments to close the racial wealth gap. JPMorgan Chase will add $8 billion to $4.2 billion pledged last year to originate 40,000 mortgages for Black and Latinx households over the next five years. The bank also will boost lending to Black and Latinx small. The post JPMorgan commits billions to build Black and Latinx wealth appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 16, 2020
In a year that has seen it commit hundreds of millions to coal ventures overseas, Kepco has announced it will no longer pursue further such projects. Activists have urged the firm to also reverse earlier planet-heating investment decisions.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 12, 2020
Coca-Cola on board with emphasizing human impact. Heather Clancy. Mon, 10/12/2020 - 00:15. The importance of setting science-based corporate strategies to address climate change is irrefutable. But corporations need to think far more about the human impact of their business decisions. Companies that don’t act decisively on issues of equity and social justice at the same time will fall short of their ambition.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Joystick steering has not been an especially prominent capability in the waste handling and recycling sectors. Insisting that this is about to change, Caterpillar® equipment distributor for UK and Ireland, Finning, is trialing two Cat® 950M Wheel loaders with joystick steering at Veolia’s recycling depot in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Joystick steering brings better maneuverability, improved safety and more comfort to employees in the waste management and recycling sector.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 12, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 12 – It was only a matter of time before someone put an impact spin on litigation funds, which in recent years have attracted billions in investor capital. The draw: the rich returns in lawsuits that have the potential to rake in big awards. That’s the idea behind Aristata Capital, which is applying. The post Aristata Capital looks for social benefits and lawsuit payouts with impact litigation fund appeared first on ImpactAlpha.
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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.
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The loan, from Rabobank and Dutch development bank FMO, will enable global agricultural supply chain player Agrocorp to train farmers and improve environmental and social standards.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Luxury in the new normal: Leadership and innovation in 2020 and beyond. Elisa Niemtzow. Fri, 10/16/2020 - 01:00. Business as usual for the luxury industry is over. 2020 brings with it the end of a positive growth cycle, as analysts expect global luxury sales to contract 25-45 percent in 2020 , with a recovery that could take up to three years. And yet, the coronavirus pandemic, for all the havoc it has wrought on the industry, has pushed the sustainable business agenda even further, forcing busi
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Energy storage systems manufacturer Off Grid Energy has announced a new partnership with BMW Group UK to create a sustainable, second-life solution for BMW and MINI electric vehicle (EV) batteries. BMW Group UK will supply the firm with battery modules for them to adapt to create mobile power units, giving retired BMW and MINI EV batteries a useful secondlife when they can no longer efficiently be used in cars.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 12, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 12 – ‘Neobank’ Greenwood, founded by former Atlanta mayor Andrew Young, rapper Michael ‘Killer Mike’ Render, and Bounce TV’s Ryan Glover, provides online banking services and ways to give back to Black and Latinx causes. “It’s no secret that traditional banks have failed the Black and Latinx community,” Glover said in a statement.
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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.
Eco-Business
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Eco-business won in the Best Branded Content Campaign for its multimedia exhibition Changing Course 2019, and also in Best Use of Online Video for its VR experience titled 'On This Earth'.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 13, 2020
HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century. Cecilia Keating. Tue, 10/13/2020 - 00:46. HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. The bank, currently Europe's second largest financier of fossil fuels, has committed to reaching net-zero across its supply chain and operations by 2030, before reac
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Water engineering solutions firm ELIQUO Hydrok has welcomed Peter Wroe as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as of October 2020. He has a remit to further develop the future growth strategy of the company and build upon its reputation for quality and service, working in partnership with all UK water utility companies. Peter is an experienced board Director and leader of finance, procurement, contract management, tendering and governance teams.
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 16, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Oct. 16 – The world’s most populous Black nation is standing up to police brutality. The demand of protesters in Nigeria: #ENDSARS – that’s the Special Anti-Robbery Squad – which since 2017 has been accused by Amnesty International of more than 80 cases of police brutality, harassment, rape and extra-judicial killings. Yesufu, a Nigerian.
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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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