3BL Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. GoDaddy, the City of Las Vegas, Workforce Connections, and Bank of Nevada joined forces to sponsor the no-cost event. At almost 28 microbusinesses per 100 people, the city of Las Vegas operates more than three times the number of microbusinesses per capita than the national average.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 26, 2020

The list will highlight the most innovative and aggressive companies, cities, governments and organizations buying and advocating for zero- and low-carbon vehicles, as well as using other technologies that can significantly reduce transportation emissions. . Fill out this form with more information about your/their organization. Green Fleet.

Decarbonize 351

Decarbonize 351

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Many of IKEA’s customers live in cities and don’t have access to large vehicles that would allow them to travel to IKEA and return to their homes with furniture. IKEA climate commitments and cities. As air pollution is on the rise, cities all over the world are looking to close city borders to fossil fuels. billion. . "We

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Logistics Climate Positive Shipping Waste 520

GreenBiz

MARCH 11, 2021

Cities are home to more than 50 percent of the global population and as a result are presented with ever-growing challenges, including finding a balance between social equity, economic vitality and environmental sustainability. s sustainable cities vision and making our city a great place, to live, work, learn and play.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 19, 2020

For someone living in San Francisco for over a decade, the latest numbers showing an exodus from the notoriously hard-to-live-in city are jaw-dropping. Other high-priced cities, such as New York, are facing similar trends. Katie Fehrenbacher. Wed, 08/19/2020 - 01:45. Housing vacancies are skyrocketing. Rent prices are dropping.

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Development 436

Stanford Social Innovation

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Highlights of this year’s book reviews and excerpts on topics including cities, the imagination, disruption, capitalism, and careers. By SSIR Editors.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The canopy of trees in cities often corresponds to maps of redlining, income and race. Regardless of those challenges, more businesses are deciding to put their money behind forestry projects in cities. the 10 best cities for urban forestry. the 10 best cities for urban forestry. Courtesy of City Forest Credits.

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Banking Development 473

GreenBiz

JULY 8, 2021

A second edition of the bank’s 2030 Thematic Roadmap , released in March, names water as one of the topics most likely to dominate discussion with investors over the next decade. In Chennai, India, when the city ran out of water, private companies reported paying up to 30 percent higher costs for daily business operations. Pull Quote.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain CDP Waste 466

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Editor's note: Back by popular demand, smart cities consultant Sue Lebeck provides GreenBiz highlights from the past year in verse. The sustainability year 2020 in review, in haiku. Sue Lebeck. Tue, 12/29/2020 - 01:00. You'll find her haiku from 2019 here. Rise before the Surprise. Leaders gather for. the first and last time in year.

Smart Cities 458

Smart Cities Climate Change 458

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Back in April, the city of Seattle temporarily closed off nearly 20 miles of streets to most vehicular traffic in order to let residents bike, walk, jog and skate at a safe social distance during the height of the city’s COVID-19 pandemic. This is the moment to reimagine public transportation. Amanda Eaken. Tue, 09/29/2020 - 00:21.

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Environment + Energy Leader

AUGUST 9, 2022

ParkSleepFly ranked 31 cities based on topics such as renewable energy, transportation, and carbon impact. The post Study Ranks Most Sustainable US Destinations appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 12, 2020

How cities can influence the energy system. cities and counties transition to clean energy for their own operations and communities, many are finding that stakeholders and policies beyond their jurisdictions affect their ability to purchase clean energy. Worse still, some cities have no options for purchasing renewable electricity.

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Development Decarbonize 466

GreenBiz

JANUARY 5, 2021

Jane Jacobs, in her seminal 1961 work on urbanism, "The Death and Life of Great American Cities," noted that what cities need above all else is "a constant succession of eyes": Wherever the old city is working successfully is a marvelous order for maintaining the safety of the streets and the freedom of the city.

Supply Chains 421

Supply Chains Supply Chain Climate Change Manufacturing 421

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Regular telecommuters are more likely to live in smaller towns and suburbs, rather than city centers. Some of these towns and suburbs have train lines into the city, and pre-pandemic, some part-time telecommuters were likely to use the train when they did venture into work. In the U.K., Do they have all the amenities that people need?

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 10, 2020

Terreform ONE’s plans to upend cities and suburbs in a post-pandemic world. This is essentially meant for people who can't even afford something like Citi Bike” — the privately-owned public bicycle sharing system serving New York City. “It Joel Makower. Mon, 08/10/2020 - 02:11. And now for some serious fun. Eco-Design.

Development 542

Development 542

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Our COVID-19 response can make our cities more resilient to heat waves. Cities are particularly vulnerable to heat waves. Due to the UHI effect, cities on average record 2-4 degrees higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas. We need to build resilience into both physical and social structures of our cities.

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Value Creation Climate Change Smart Cities Net Zero 441

GreenBiz

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a world facing multiple crises, businesses, cities and organizations that have placed ESG values at the core of their work are proving to be more resilient, adapting more rapidly to change while charting a sustainable course to benefit future generations. Topics include: . Sustainable Recovery: ESG Values and our Resilient Future.

Chief Sustainability Officer 397

Chief Sustainability Officer 397

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The deal highlights the growing market for companies, utilities, cities and government agencies to convert their fleets to electric vehicles in an effort to meet sustainability goals, adhere to regulations and in certain cases reduce operating costs by eliminating diesel use. Transportation & Mobility. Electric Vehicles. Sponsored Article.

Manufacturing 404

Manufacturing 404

3BL Media

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Historic, seaside South Carolina city pursues next-generation water plan, land-use management strategy. The Black & Veatch team also will be providing owner’s advisory services for Charleston’s coastal defense system if or when the city moves into the pre-construction engineering and design (PED) phase with the U.S.

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Climate Change Development 189

GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2020

Sustainability leaders are architects, designers, city planners, engineers, scientists, energy experts, lawyers, nonprofit leaders and business owners. Like these other mayors, Bowser has pushed for a green and sustainable vision for her city. Lightfoot , Schaff and Durkan also fight for sustainability in their cities daily.

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Climate Change Manufacturing Development 512

Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Hosted by Danny Vicente, Cisco’s Global Marketing Executive, Coffee and Conversations has welcomed various guests to the show to speak on multiple topics. Join us for future podcasts where we’ll discuss Secure Government, Smart Cities, and more topics. Now Coffee and Conversations is focusing on government.

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Smart Cities 98

3BL Media

OCTOBER 19, 2022

It was an opportunity for stakeholders to exchange experiences on a wide range of topics from pre-Games legacy and intangible legacies to long-term benefits of legacy and legacy governance. This is the reason why the different cities and countries host the Olympic Games, to create lasting benefits for the population and their cities.

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Development 130

GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

Green space in cities can alleviate heat stress and reduce flooding. Nature-based solutions often work best when people use them at larger scales — across whole landscapes, ecosystems or cities. From the heart of the city to vast forests and coastal wetlands, healthy ecosystems underpin societies and economies. Canada’s $1.6

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UNEP Climate Change Paris Agreement Development 540

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

1 on the city of Oakland's circular renewable diesel project). Some heavy-duty truck fleets are opting for swapping in alternative fuels today, while the electric semi-truck market matures (check out this webcast I'm hosting Oct. Expect Walmart's 4,000 passenger vehicles to go electric much more quickly. Transportation & Mobility.

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Net Zero Zero Carbon 515

3BL Media

JANUARY 28, 2022

The session includes a 10-minute overview of the Venture Forward work, followed by a conversation between Jeremy and Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt about the importance of microbusinesses. Microbusinesses have been a topic of growing interest and focus for Mayors. Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt. Access to capital.

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Development 130

GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

And at Accelerate this year, you will hear from entrepreneurs who are based in cities across Europe, Africa, and the U.S. . Made of Air helps solve the emissions problem created by the increased use of concrete, steel and wood in our cities. Entrepreneurs are shaping the future of every industry from all corners of the world.

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Waste Manufacturing Analytics Development 538

GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

When most of us think about forests, we may picture vast expanses of tall trunks and dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, far from the busyness of the city. But the trees that line city streets and surround apartment complexes across the U.S. Those services are immensely valuable to cities. Urban forests in the U.S.

Development 543

Development 543

3BL Media

JUNE 17, 2022

A big topic of the day was diversity – both diversity of thought and of people in the field – and how it can be a big driver of discovery, development and delivery. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. View original content here. Gilead Website. .

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Development 130

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Spanning 129 North American events from March to November, the tour visited 95 communities in cities, including San Diego, Boston, Cleveland, Toronto and St. Presenting the topic in a hands-on fashion allowed them to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Looking back at the 2023 tour, U.S.

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Shipping Development 147

3BL Media

APRIL 15, 2024

These asset owners (mainly fiduciaries) include state, city, and other public retirement systems with beneficiaries to protect with health benefit plans and reliable income in retirement. The majority of asset owners in the U.S. Collectively, this part of the capital markets is significant, with the U.S.

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Sustainable Investment Value Creation Decarbonize 147

GreenBiz

MARCH 19, 2021

The Green Future Impact (GFI) program provides an avenue for large companies and cities to choose renewable energy. It signaled to us that we are onto something here, that our large business customer and our cities really wanted to partner to bring renewable energy online as quickly as possible.". Pull Quote. Renewable Energy.

Academics 515

Academics Digitalization Development 515

GreenBiz

JUNE 5, 2020

The pressure for companies and cities to consider the climate crisis — and associated risks — in post-COVID 19 recovery strategies is increasing. Mark McPherson, executive director of City Forest Credits, talks about the nonprofit's mission to plant and preserve more trees to towns and cities, and how companies can get involved.

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Supply Chains Supply Chain Climate Change Manufacturing 364

3BL Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter , LinkedIn , Instagram and Facebook.

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Net Zero Zero Carbon Academics Development 147

3BL Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Building on last year's success, Pizza Hut is expanding its pet-friendly restaurant network to 20 locations in 17 cities across China, providing unique dining experiences for customers and their pets. For instance, in Henan province, Pizza Hut has created a “Love and Care” brochure, covering essential topics on pet adoption and care.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

The decade-long goal could result in millions of electric vehicles purchased for ride-hailing operations, encourage greater electric vehicle charging deployments and motivate stronger city, state and federal policies that could make EVs more economical. Lyft followed that up by launching "green mode" on its app. Transportation & Mobility.

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Carbon Offsets 545

GreenBiz

AUGUST 17, 2020

Partnership for Southern Equity is on the team to ensure that the voice and vision of the surrounding neighborhoods, among the most energy-burdened in the city, are the priority. Cities, municipalities and other jurisdictions can use their planning authority to embed community-driven resilience at the building level. Pull Quote.

Development 527

Development 527

GreenBiz

MAY 21, 2021

Robyn Eason , senior sustainability planner, city of West Hollywood. Christine Brunel-Ligneau , head of sustainable agriculture strategy, Bayer AG CropScience Division. Gina Ciganik , CEO, Healthy Building Network. Rachel Hodgdon , president and CEO, International WELL Building Institute. Sponsored Article.

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Climate Change Regenerative Waste Development 543