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UNSW innovation extends the life of plastic waste

Sustainability Matters

UNSW scientists have developed a technique that promises to increase the number of times plastic waste can be recycled. Their method, which also removes dyes from the original plastic waste, has attracted the attention of the Arnott’s Group. Image credit: Minna Sophia Manu.

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Waste reduction bonds can make green bonds greener

Impact Alpha

That’s the message of Future of Waste from UBS Global Wealth Management, the first of a series of white papers exploring longer-term sustainable investment opportunities. The report details the challenges and investment opportunities to be found in reducing waste, from food and plastics. ImpactAlpha, Feb.

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The Brief: Stronger case for sustainable investing, waste management in Singapore, backstopping gig workers, collective bonds, Japan’s Hiro exits

Impact Alpha

Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Generation Q&A: How the pandemic strengthens the case for sustainable investing. Long-term sustainable investment theses once relegated to the fringes of the capital markets are suddenly fundamental to the global economy. Health and well-being. Remote work and collaboration.

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Sustainability as a Business Imperative: Investing for Success

3BL Media

In that competitive environment, it is even more important to consider how the benefits from sustainable investments are measured, rather than focusing solely on the short-term costs associated with them. Traditional rate of return metrics often fail to capture the broader beneficial impacts of sustainable investments.

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Generate Capital Raises $1.5 Billion for Sustainable Infrastructure Investments

ESG Today

Since inception, Generate Capital has raised over $10 billion, helped to produce over 320GWh of sustainable power and process more than 715Kt in organic waste. In addition to the new investment, Generate Capital also announced the launch of a strategic partnership with CalSTRS. Ten billion dollars is just a start.”

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Optimizing Energy Management at FedEx Facilities

3BL Media

Originally published in FedEx's 2023 ESG Report Facilities We aim to continuously improve the sustainability, reduce the environmental impact, and increase the efficiency of our more than 5,000 air and ground hubs, local stations, freight service centers, and retail locations. FedEx Express recycled over 41.7

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A Business Guide to Sustainable Finance

3BL Media

Business Benefits of Sustainable Finance Several advantages to sustainable finance go beyond producing dividends. Here are a few of the outcomes that contribute to a company's long-term sustainability and competitiveness. Another way companies reduce operational costs is through investing in a sustainable supply chain.