Forestry at a tech conference? How nature has become the most popular topic in tech
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
This is one of the most exciting sectors for innovation.
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GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
This is one of the most exciting sectors for innovation.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
6 differences between forestry and soil carbon offsets. Carbon offsets are a big, confusing topic. Three breakout sessions at VERGE 20 covered this topic, with over 100 participants at each. Carbon credit projects vary widely, from urban forestry projects to air carbon capture to regenerative agriculture. Jesse Klein.
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
4 things corporations should know about urban forestry projects. But urban forestry has a different history. That’s one reason investing in urban forestry isn’t as simple; nor does it have the same sustainability impacts. the 10 best cities for urban forestry. You can get carbon credits for urban forestry .
GreenBiz
MAY 5, 2021
The Path to Sustainable Forestry. This webcast will cover the importance of sustainable forestry and how companies across the pulp and lumber industries are using their influence to increase the demand and supply of FSC®-certified forest products. Date/Time: June 3, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT). The challenge?
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The inaugural event touched on critical topics such as leadership for equity and inclusion, the gender and diversity gap in the sector, and workforce opportunities for increasing recruitment, retention and advancement of women and people of color. DESCRIPTION: MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.,
3BL Media
JULY 17, 2023
SFI is one of the world’s leading independent nonprofit organizations responsible for developing sustainable forestry certification programs.* SICs’ roles have evolved,” says Patrick Sirois, Director of the Maine Sustainable Forestry Initiative. “In SFI standards provide practical, scalable solutions for markets and communities.†
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Let me drone on a moment about drones for agriculture or forestry. In early February, DroneDeploy, which has an active forestry practice, closed $50 million in late-stage venture funding. Heather Clancy. Thu, 02/25/2021 - 00:05. That brings its total backing (so far) to $142 million, more than any other drone data and software company.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Forestry companies own thousands and even millions of acres of forest land. With so much forest land, how do forestry organizations go about accounting for all of the trees? Data such as tree diameter and height give forestry companies information that can be built and projected into the future. Across Rayonier, more than 2.7
GreenBiz
APRIL 22, 2021
Nature-based solutions to climate change such as reforestation, reinvigorating coastal wetlands and even urban forestry have become a favorite strategy of companies with ambitious sustainability goals. Carbon Removal. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article.
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2021
Unlike Bluesource and EP Carbon, Finite Carbon specializes in forestry carbon projects. Many worked in conservation or forestry before coming to Finite. Similar to Bluesource, EP Carbon goes beyond forestry and includes grassland, shrubland, wetlands, mangroves, dry land savanna, and water or blue carbon projects.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2020
This was not an ordinary wildfire, nor could it have been prevented by traditional forestry management. In September, the Almeda Fire ripped through the Rogue Valley in Oregon, decimating two towns: Talent and Phoenix. To make sure you don't miss the newest episodes of GreenBiz 350, subscribe on iTunes. E-mail us at 350@greenbiz.com.
GreenBiz
MAY 29, 2020
Forests have huge sequestration potential and are a big part of carbon markets, but for a time forestry offsets were dogged by questions of reliability. In the case of forests, at least in the early days, buyers couldn’t be sure that forestry projects in remote regions of the world delivered real carbon benefits. Pull Quote.
ESG Today
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Established in 1991 with a focus on forestry investments, Copenhagen-based IWC provides investment management and advisory services within sustainable timberland investments, agriculture investments and ecosystems services, including carbon credits and conservation projects, with $5.5 billion of assets under management or advice.
3BL Media
APRIL 5, 2024
It’s a topic that excites everyone on our team—our voices are warm with pride when we talk about how we helped the community recover from the Great Depression and how we’ve adapted and evolved over the decades. He says it can be difficult for people to realize the economic impact forestry continues to have in the region.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 7, 2020
Business can — and must — be powerful change agents for social and environmental change in order to have resilient, reliable supply chains and a more equitable and sustainable world. Food & Agriculture. Deforestation. BusinessGreen. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 22, 2020
In the months to come, I’d love to see the trillion-trees get far more sophisticated: lasering in on the vitally important nature of this restoration work, as well as importance of encouraging regenerative forestry practices. . Pull Quote. Carbon Removal. Deforestation. Sponsored Article.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 3, 2020
With the Biodiversity Benchmark, the aim is to integrate biodiversity into existing materials and sourcing strategies, rather than approach biodiversity as a new or disconnected topic. The aim is to integrate biodiversity into existing materials and sourcing strategies, rather than approach biodiversity as a new or disconnected topic.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Aramark took part in a series of events recently at Clemson University that brought together top researchers and food thought leaders to focus on increasing healthy options for students, minimizing harm to the environment, and making ethical sourcing from local businesses a top priority, among other topics. “We
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Agriculture, forestry and other land use account for nearly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. We still have a long way to go, but this work has undoubtedly enhanced our maturity in this topic. The tool is only available for Bonsucro members for the first year.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 6, 2020
Let’s look at the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), whose label indicates whether a product was sustainably sourced (and full disclosure, it is a Shelton Group client). Also not surprisingly, awareness is closely linked to trust. 52 percent of Americans have heard of the SFI label, and 90 percent of those people say they trust it.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 7, 2020
Miyawaki forests can grow into mature ecosystems in just 20 years — astonishingly fast when compared to the 200 years it can take a forest to regenerate on its own. If you have a patch of wasteland in your local community that is sitting idle, a Miyawaki forest could be one way of doing your bit to help the environment. World Economic Forum.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The mammoth John Deere, which had close to $40 billion in 2019 revenue across farming, construction and forestry equipment, is also developing electrified farming equipment, including an autonomous, electric tractor. . It's supposed to deliver the first models in fall 2021 and claims "hundreds" of pre-orders. Innovation. Food & Agriculture.
Chris Hall
MARCH 1, 2024
billion), involving a diverse range of assets – such as farmland, sustainable forestry, development land, built environment and infrastructure. Although the overwhelming majority of the Church Commissioners’ assets are UK-based, the fund does have some holdings abroad – including forestry investments in the US.
GreenBiz
MARCH 4, 2021
Finnish forestry company UPM last year secured a $905 million revolving credit facility with an interest rate tied to its ability to meet long-term climate and biodiversity targets. The company will pay a lower interest rate as long as it continues to make progress toward its goals, measured annually against a 2020 baseline. Pull Quote.
ESG Today
APRIL 19, 2023
According to PwC, the new Centre for Nature Positive Business will bring together and expand its key global capabilities in areas including biodiversity, water, regenerative agriculture and forestry, with more than 500 nature specialists – and plans to expand to 1,000 – from across the firm’s network focused on topics including nature positive strategy (..)
Chris Hall
JUNE 2, 2023
The European Commission and just Europe at this point don’t want to work on this at all because it is a very controversial topic.” An observer said the theme of economic competiveness is a number one concern for policymakers, and increased food prices had likely helped the agricultural lobby.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The forest carbon potential has been a highly controversial topic. To address this controversial topic an international team of hundreds of researchers led by the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich joined forces to build an integrated assessment using a comprehensive range of approaches, including vast ground-sourced data and satellite datasets.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Many carbon credits will be created through the protection of forestry.” Nevertheless, an emerging topic in the global conversation on climate change and transition in 2023 has been how to effectively scale the VCM and strengthen its transparency and credibility.
GreenBiz
JUNE 2, 2020
In addition to banning, or at least dramatically reducing deforestation, why don’t companies, while they’re at it, support communities who know a thing or two not only about hunting and gathering but about protecting the lungs of our world? Pull Quote. Equity & Inclusion. Sponsored Article.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
If you have researched this topic, you know it’s a bit of a downer. As a forestry company that interacts with various suppliers, pulp mills, wood product manufacturers, trade associations, and end-users, we know nanocellulose is used in screens. Closing Thoughts On The Future Of Sustainable Forestry Products In Tech.
Chris Hall
MARCH 18, 2022
Alternative asset manager Gresham House has unveiled its new Forest Charter, which outlines its sustainability framework for all forestry investments. It covers a range of topics, including carbon emissions, biodiversity and supply chain sustainability. Carbon credits are also produced by planting new productive woodland. “We
3BL Media
AUGUST 15, 2022
Switched to only recycled or Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified paper product options in our U.S. Contribute $30 million in total in-kind value for pro bono data donations, public reports, and other support for organizations and topics that are powering a better media future for all people. purchasing channels.
3BL Media
APRIL 22, 2022
I grew up with at least a sense of environmental responsibility (though grounded in 80’s pop culture and Cold War-era, Afterschool Special-type programming), but my real passion first began to take shape in my early days of college where my love of the outdoors landed me in the forestry program at Auburn University.
Chris Hall
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
trillion in AUM) entered its engagement phase, sending letters to its 100 focus list companies – which span eight key sectors, including food and forestry. It also outlined its expectations on corporate approaches to nature-related risks and impacts. Focus companies include Glencore, Amazon and Danone.
Chris Hall
JANUARY 19, 2024
Eligible projects include sustainable forestry , certified organic farming, and nature preservation. In line with France’s green bond framework , proceeds can be spent on climate change mitigation and adaptation, but also biodiversity protection.
3BL Media
JULY 29, 2022
According to the Convention on Biological Diversity , “Biodiversity underpins the provision of food, fiber and water; it mitigates and provides resilience to climate change; it supports human health, and provides jobs in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and many other sectors.”. Read more on the project here.
Chris Hall
JUNE 28, 2023
The key sectors that NA100 will be targeting are: biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, chemicals, such as agricultural chemicals, household and personal goods, consumer goods retail, food, food and beverage retail, forestry and paper and metals and mining. Liudmila Strakodonskaya, ESG Analyst at AXA Investment Managers, said: “We expect Nature Action (..)
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 21, 2021
. “While it is positive that we do now have a firm target for woodland creation to work towards in England, the action plan leaves a number of unanswered questions about how to turn that pledge into a reality,” says Ed Daniels, head of forestry at John Clegg & Co. Edward Daniels, Head of Forestry, John Clegg & Co.
GreenBiz
MARCH 30, 2021
Using urban forestry to fight for environmental justice. Breanna Draxler. Tue, 03/30/2021 - 00:05. The term "urban forest" may sound like an oxymoron. 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. Pull Quote. Tree Planting.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Richard Kobe, Michigan State University Forestry Department chair, says of the platform: . Forest Service’s FIA Program, already a globally recognized source of forest carbon data, will provide more comprehensive and granular data. These proposals are necessary steps toward meaningfully combatting climate change. Pull Quote. Contributors.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 28, 2020
Forestry took root on the balance sheet. Now, companies themselves are seeing the business benefits of proactive forestry policies. Silicon Valley venture capitalists are beginning to branch out into forestry-related startups — companies such as SilviaTerra and Pachama that provide enabling technologies to facilitate forestry projects.
Chris Hall
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
This aligns with the broader context of the current state of ESG, where sustainable investing is gaining momentum and making a significant impact on the market.”
Tobias Webb
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Innovation Forum held an online workshop on this difficult yet vitally important topic, over three hours, on September 9 th 2020. We must thank the following individuals for their remarks on the topic and general contributions. Our thanks to all who took part and contributed to the collection of resources above on this important topic.
Eco-Business
AUGUST 25, 2019
You will support other global Forestry and Land Use (AFOLU) Projects, as well as other related sourcing and project development topics and assign a relevant project manager to support the team. You will also be expected to ensure that the projects are implemented as agreed while delivering high-quality deliverables.
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