GreenBiz

JULY 29, 2021

Green construction startup Nexii first caught my attention back in the spring when the Canadian company announced a partnership with actor and Pennsylvania native Michael Keaton. Meet Nexii, the green construction company allied with Michael Keaton. Heather Clancy. Thu, 07/29/2021 - 00:01. Subscribe to our free VERGE Weekly newsletter. .

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3BL Media

JULY 6, 2023

It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution providers and startups — working together to address the climate crisis. The key programs that comprise VERGE 23 — Buildings, Carbon, Energy, Food, Startups and Transport — focus on seizing these opportunities.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

To try to stay on top of things, I’ll run quarterly roundups that highlight startups with the potential to move the needle on sustainability. Fat is the secret ingredient that defines how meat looks, cooks and tastes," said Max Jamilly, co-founder of Hoxton Farms, a startup aiming to grow animal fat in the lab. Food System Startups.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 15, 2020

This annual list recognizes individuals tackling some of the toughest sustainability challenges in business — from inside big companies, at the helm of startups, working in the nonprofit sector, shaping clean economy policy, the list is broad. We seek nominations for GreenBiz's sixth annual 30 Under 30 feature. Collective Insight.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

However, many challenges remain for local founders despite the record -breaking fundraising year African startups had in 2019. Representation of local African founders, and female founders, remains a challenge in the African startup funding space. Over $200 million in funding last year went to energy sector startups.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 16, 2021

Know any circular economy startups? (31:45). We chat with the new GreenBiz Group director of startup programs, Sherrie Totoki, about what we're looking for — and her emerging plans for supporting the entrepreneur ecosystem. Johnson Controls Chief Financial Officer Olivier Leonetti. Have a question or suggestion for a future segment?

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Clean electricity giant NextEra Energy Resources, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, announced Tuesday that it's acquired a small Oakland, California-based startup called eIQ Mobility. The world's biggest investor-owned clean energy provider sees promise in helping its customers adopt electric vehicles. . Transportation & Mobility.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

6+ compelling topics are discussed, including: Positive Impact of Skills-Based Membership for Entrepreneurs, Teams and the Community Implementing Transformational Volunteer Mentorship Experiences Sector-Specific Approaches and Benefits And more! SkysTheLimit.org is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 12, 2023

How ESG Strategy Creates an Advantage for Startups. This surge of startups has created competition in certain industries, placing entrepreneurs in a position where they have to work to increase their valuation and attract investors. A powerful differentiator for startups is earning an ESG rating. Thu, 01/12/2023 - 11:30.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Startups in this particular corner of the climate solutions area have not actually been supported in a commercial way. Startups in this particular corner of the climate solutions area have not actually been supported in a commercial way," she said. This market is going to either be very large or ginormous." . Pull Quote. Innovation.

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GreenBiz

MAY 3, 2020

Join this experienced panel of venture capitalists for a conversation about why interest in climate tech is resurging within the investment community and why startups that have forged strategic partnerships with large companies are of particular interest. What characteristics they seek in climate-focused entrepreneurs.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Seminar topics have included: Human Resources Legal Issues Staffing Information Security Succession FBEI focuses on small business, because 90 percent of small businesses in Mississippi are family owned. FBEI is the perfect partnership to accomplish that success.” The next FBEI session is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1, from 8:30 a.m.

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2020

Food waste startup backed by Oprah Winfrey snags $250 million. While overall startup funding is down this quarter because of the economic disruption brought on by COVID-19, entrepreneurs focused on solving climate-related problems have been bucking the trend. Heather Clancy. Tue, 05/26/2020 - 06:01. Pull Quote. Food & Agriculture.

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GreenBiz

MAY 21, 2021

These individuals join 85 previous honorees, some of the most powerful female leaders in sustainable business heading up initiatives at startups, nonprofits, industry associations and beyond. Keep your eyes (and ears) open for more coverage of these inspiring women in the coming months here on GreenBiz.com and on the GreenBiz 350 podcast. .

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GreenBiz

JULY 21, 2021

Electrifying delivery vehicles is no longer a race predominantly amongst startups. GM scales up EV fleet support infrastructure. Liz Morrison. Wed, 07/21/2021 - 02:00. GM may be making waves with these announcements, but Volvo, Daimler and others are close on its heels — which I count as a good thing for everyone. Transportation & Mobility.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

Benioff-backed software startup helps companies get smarter about climate risk. Heather Clancy. Thu, 06/03/2021 - 01:30. Will that new $50 million factory be threatened by flooding or wildfires? How many buildings in your company’s real-estate portfolio might require climate-adaption retrofits? . Climate Tech. Information Technology.

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Impact Alpha

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Are we covering the topics you want? The post The Brief: Opportunity Zones’ second act, Europe’s clean energy startups, wildfire sensors, investor pressure on corporate emissions, four energy scenarios appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! Have your say. And delivering them the way you need?

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3BL Media

APRIL 5, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Energy transition is one of the most important topics of 2022. Topics include: Insight into emerging energy markets. Topics include: The urgency of the moment. Topics include: Turning words into action. Topics include: Energy in metamorphosis. Topics include: Perspectives on the new energy paradigm.

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Stacey Higginbotham

JANUARY 26, 2023

Reliability and funding for Memfault , a startup helping companies build more reliable connected devices, is the next topic of conversation, which also features a funny smart lock failure from a fellow smart home reporter. Finally, he shares how challenging it was to build a hardware startup during the pandemic.

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GreenBiz

JULY 9, 2020

How tree-planting startup Propagate Ventures monetizes land conservation. In May, I spoke with another intriguing agroforestry startup, Propagate Ventures , part of the fall 2018 cohort at Elemental Excelerator. Heather Clancy. Thu, 07/09/2020 - 01:30. The company, which recently raised $1.5 Subscribe here. Pull Quote. Conservation.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 10, 2020

But as a result, much of the early commercial EV models on the market have come from startups such as Rivian , Nikola , Chanje and Arrival. The large automakers have been pretty slow to offer a variety of models, citing a lack of demand from customers. It's a pretty standard chicken-and-egg scenario that happens in a nascent market.

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GreenBiz

JULY 23, 2021

But there’s an increasing number of startups in this space who make products that taste great, are healthy and come with a much smaller environmental footprint than the traditional products they’re emulating. . If you’re not much of a home cook, the New York-based startup AKUA might have a good solution for you. Pull Quote.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Last year we recognized 9 startups tackling three net-zero challenges: accelerating the deployment of clean hydrogen, sustainable metals and materials for an electrified future and building a net-zero food production system, alongside 3 wildcard winners. Since 2010, BNEF has awarded over 140 companies with the title of “BNEF Pioneer”.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Digital innovations such as Tidal’s that provide better insights into fish farming operations — alongside new recirculating aquaculture system designs and purification advances, such as the "nanobubbles" generators designed by startup Moleaer — are contributing to rising levels of speculative activity. Oceans & Fisheries. Food Systems.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Last year, Amazon announced an overall goal to deliver all of its goods via net-zero carbon shipments, and the retailer plans to purchase 100,000 electric trucks via startup Rivian. . Of course, Walmart isn't the only big company using ZEV goals to send market signals. Utility fleets will be another key buyer for electric trucks.

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Cisco CSR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

In my conversations with customers and partners, there are two topics that are different but somewhat related: compliance and device configuration management. This zip file contains one directory per device and each directory contains three files: running-config, startup-config, and VLAN database. Have you tried these capabilities?

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 28, 2020

That's left an opening for startups such as Rivian, which has a deal to sell Amazon 100,000 electric trucks. . The world's largest automakers have been relatively slow to build and market electric trucks and buses, citing a lack of demand from customers and technology that isn't ready for prime time. Transportation & Mobility.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

We will help fund BIPOC social entrepreneurs spearheading startups and small businesses focused on innovating toward a clean economy through an intersectional lens. GreenBiz.org is the response to a range of confounding challenges so many of us have voiced in both public and private settings. Social Justice. State of the Profession.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Just five years ago, only a few people in Heineken were working on decarbonization – it felt a bit like working in a startup! You can create benchmarks and draw insights more easily than other environmental topics. How has the company's sustainability program evolved over the years, and what are your specific priorities for 2023?

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Treasury Releases Principles for Net Zero Commitments by Financial Institutions ESG Investing Norway’s $1.4

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Another reason battery reuse and recycling is coming to light this week is because of the emergence of Redwood Materials , a startup founded by former Tesla chief technology officer JB Straubel. Lithium-ion batteries are clearly a candidate for such innovative circular thinking. . Transportation & Mobility. Circular Economy. Featured Column.

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3BL Media

APRIL 26, 2024

We've assembled a stellar lineup of industry veterans and thought leaders from our community who will share valuable insights on diverse topics. Meet like-minded professionals, learn from your peers, and take your business to the next level.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 5, 2020

Using blockchain and cloud-based technology, a number of startups are already laying the groundwork. . Another startup, Galaxius, offers a cloud-based system that tracks supply chain activity from fabric orders to garment delivery. Private equity investors are also paying attention to startup fashion brands. Corporate Strategy.

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ESG Today

MARCH 23, 2023

Private equity and venture capital investor EQT Group announced today a €100 million investment by its EQT Growth fund in supply chain sustainability software startup IntegrityNext. The post EQT Invests €100 Million in Supply Chain Sustainability Software Startup IntegrityNext appeared first on ESG Today.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 20, 2020

After working on investment teams and at the White House, she turned to the startup world, becoming an entrepreneur in residence at Google. . And her experience of the food deserts around the university inspired the focus on food and nutrition. Pull Quote. Food & Agriculture. Food & Agriculture. Sponsored Article.

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3BL Media

JULY 11, 2023

Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), announced today it selected seven startups to participate in the program’s 12th cohort. IN² is at the forefront of this mission, supporting promising startups that are reimagining the future of food and farming." Impetus Ag will collaborate with Danforth’s Drs.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 30, 2020

However, I wanted to share six new learnings from this pandemic year related to digital transformation along with other observations about the topic of water. . I stand by this perspective, as the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated interest and adoption of digital technologies across the water value chain. Water Efficiency & Conservation.

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