How corporations can move beyond pledges toward economic justice
GreenBiz
JULY 1, 2022
GreenBiz Group's GreenFin 22 event featured a keynote conversation about how corporations can move beyond pledges toward economic justice.
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Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2021
Circular economics and the $57B e-waste opportunity. Each year, approximately 50 million tonnes of electronic and electrical waste (e-waste) are produced, equivalent in weight to all commercial aircraft ever built; only 20 percent is formally recycled," write the authors of a report published by the World Economic Forum in 2019. "If
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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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How should a large corporate buyer evaluate renewable energy economics and risks?
GreenBiz
APRIL 1, 2022
Sponsored: Although evaluating renewable energy economics can seem daunting as a buyer, the first step to success is understanding the financial priorities and renewable energy solutions in play for your organization.
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The impact investing opportunity in Puerto Rico’s economic comeback
Impact Alpha
APRIL 9, 2024
The plan for Oasis, a six-acre, The post The impact investing opportunity in Puerto Rico’s economic comeback appeared first on ImpactAlpha. In one of Puerto Rico’s poorest neighborhoods, you can find what economists might call a “green shoot.”
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The Brief: New neighborhood economics
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The post The Brief: New neighborhood economics appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings Agents of Impact! In today’s Brief: ? Next Week’s Call: How fund managers drive alpha through impact. Private fund investments tend to.
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Will economics drive a paradigm shift in ballast water management?
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2023
But ballast water pollution has resulted in major damage to the ecology of coastal regions that support local economic activity, and the problem has escalated with the dramatic increase in world trade and ship traffic volumes over the past two decades.
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Climate tech investment falls 40% amid economic uncertainty
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Climate tech investments from venture-capital and private equity fell 40% in 2023 as economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflict dent investor confidence, according to PwC’s 2023 State of Climate Tech report, published on 17 October.
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Survey: Majority of CEOs committed to improving ESG performance, despite economic headwinds
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2023
A KPMG survey of over 1,300 leaders of some of the world’s largest companies highlights the growing threat to business posed by political instability and climate impacts.
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GreenFin 22: Corporations and Economic Justice: Beyond Pledges, Toward Progress with Emily Chasan, Kim Thompson, and Cat Berman
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2022
Since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, corporations have begun to wake up to the importance of demonstrating their commitment to the key social issues of economic and racial justice, like supporting opportunities for Black homeownership, Black entrepreneurship and Black education.
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'Twisted economics': UK trains 4 times more expensive than planes
GreenBiz
JULY 24, 2023
A recent Greenpeace analysis reveals how regulations across Europe are incentivizing travel by plane, despite flying being five times more polluting than train travel.
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How will the economic downturn affect PRN prices?
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Whilst not immediately obvious, with the looming recession, the data gives an indication of the likely impact of an economic downturn by looking back to the time of the 2008 financial crisis and the years that followed. But for producers facing massive PRN bills at a time of economic hardship, that could be a difficult pill to swallow.
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Plastic waste has some economic benefit for developing countries
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 2, 2021
For decades, wealthy nations have transported plastic trash, and the environmental problems that go with it, to poorer countries, but researchers say they have found a potential bright side to this seemingly unequal trade: plastic waste may provide an economic boon for the lower-income countries. graduate and lead author on the study.
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The global freshwater crisis threatens to erode $58 trillion in economic value
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Here's why it's a 'downward spiral', according to a new WWF report.
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Sustainability in Space: A Business and Economic Imperative
U.S. Green Technology
JULY 10, 2023
The post Sustainability in Space: A Business and Economic Imperative appeared first on U.S. As human activities in space expand, from satellite deployments to the prospect of colonizing other celestial bodies, the. Green Technology.
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Case for gas as transition fuel falling apart on both economic and environmental costs
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
The post Case for gas as transition fuel falling apart on both economic and environmental costs appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia's biggest gas projects have cost shareholders $US19bn and the methane emissions are on par with coal, studies show.
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A sustainable food and land use transition could net $4.5 trillion economic boost
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 19, 2019
A landmark new report outlines the economic case for drastic changes to global systems.
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German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action Grants HINT.CO GmbH €3.53 Billion to Boost Hydrogen Economy
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has awarded HINT.CO GmbH a substantial grant of €3.53 This funding is earmarked for the next phase of double-sided tenders following the.
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How coops could power rural economic development with renewables
GreenBiz
AUGUST 19, 2021
Remote communities could benefit from incentives to help electric co-ops replace coal plants.
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Drastic climate action is the best course for economic growth, new study finds
Renew Economy
APRIL 15, 2023
New study adds to growing body of evidence that the economic benefits of climate action outweigh the costs. The post Drastic climate action is the best course for economic growth, new study finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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“Clean” brown coal to hydrogen project likely an economic dud, says new report
Renew Economy
JULY 5, 2023
Controversial brown coal-to-hydrogen project in Victoria is likely an economic dud, and lousy for the environment, says new study. The post “Clean” brown coal to hydrogen project likely an economic dud, says new report appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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Net Zero Trauma: Investors in psychedelics aim to disrupt mental health economics – and outcomes
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 11, 2024
The post Net Zero Trauma: Investors in psychedelics aim to disrupt mental health economics – and outcomes appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Some investors are concerned that Elon Musk may have partied on acid, ecstasy and psilocybin. Others are instead betting on psychedelic therapies to.
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Curtailment Increases Across Japan: Economic Dispatch and Negative Prices Are Key Solutions
EnergyTrend
APRIL 12, 2024
Curtailment Increases Across Japan: Economic Dispatch and Negative Prices Are Key Solutions Curtailmentisafailuretoconsumeorstoreclosetozeromarginalcostdecarbonizedelectricityfromsolar&windpower.Therefore,itshouldbeminimizedoneconomicande.
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Abu Dhabi Economic Development Department and Hycap Group Forge Partnership for Renewable Energy Complex to Spearhead Green Hydrogen Innovation
FuelCellsWorks
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
ABU DHABI — The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and HYCAP Group, a leading net-zero asset management company, have entered into a partnership aimed at advancing the production, storage,
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It’s OK to be complacent about Red Sea economic risks
Financial Times: Energy
JANUARY 31, 2024
Houthi rebels are highly unlikely to be able to inflict global economic pain
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Addressing the social determinants of wealth at Neighborhood Economics
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
The post Addressing the social determinants of wealth at Neighborhood Economics appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Feb. 28 – The zip code in which a person grows up in America is more a determinant of their health than their.
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Global gas demand: locking in the peak for economic, energy and climate security
Energy Transition
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Bringing forward this peak in line with climate imperatives can bolster economic growth, security, and resilience. Under current trends, global gas demand is set to peak before the decade’s end. To do this, demand must fall by 110 bcm per year until 2030.
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Researchers say electric ships could economically serve 40% of today’s sea routes
Charged
AUGUST 30, 2022
However, shipping companies are unlikely to begin electrifying them until the economic case for doing so becomes clearer. km is economical, with minimal impact to ship carrying capacity.”. Including the environmental costs increases the economical range [of electrified ships] to 5,000?km,” km,” note the researchers.
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Local economic benefits spur GOP governors to tack toward the center on ESG
Impact Alpha
JANUARY 24, 2023
The post Local economic benefits spur GOP governors to tack toward the center on ESG appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Last year’s attacks on ESG seemed to be a final nail in GOP’s “pro-business” coffin. The backlash to consideration of environmental, social and.
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The Economic and Environmental Impact of Electric Scooters
U.S. Green Technology
JULY 31, 2021
The post The Economic and Environmental Impact of Electric Scooters appeared first on U.S. Cities across the globe have been seeing the benefits of legalising and implementing shared and private electric scooters on city roads and lanes. For one, it helps replace car trips and reduce road emissions. Green Technology.
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Leveraging catalytic capital to transform economic systems in Africa
Impact Alpha
MARCH 9, 2023
The post Leveraging catalytic capital to transform economic systems in Africa appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Editor’s note: This blog is part of ImpactAlpha’s series, “Sustaining Impact,” authored by participants in the Catalytic Capital Consortium (C3) Sustaining Learning Labs. Key insights.
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Webinar – Geothermal lithium, advantages and economics, 30 November 2023
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Registration is currently open for a webinar to be hosted by the Australian Geothermal Association on “Geothermal lithium: The advantages and how it can improve the economics of geothermal projects.” ” Attendance is free for all.
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New research looks at the economics of aluminum for EVs
Charged
JUNE 23, 2022
Research commissioned and funded by The Aluminum Association’s Aluminum Transportation Group has studied the content and economics of aluminum in EVs.
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Year of the Big Battery: Economics and performance of the NEM’s storage fleet
Renew Economy
MARCH 6, 2024
The post Year of the Big Battery: Economics and performance of the NEM’s storage fleet appeared first on RenewEconomy. 2023 was the year of the big battery in the NEM. Here's what the latest market data reveals about Australia's battery storage boom.
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Techno-Economic Realities of Long Distance Hydrogen Transport
Energy Central
JANUARY 21, 2024
Techno-Economic Realities of Long Distance Hydrogen Transport Estimates of overall cost per kilogram of hydrogen delivered to Rotterdam were developed for each of three total import volumes (250,000, 1 million, and 10 million tonnes per year), which were assumed to be reached in 2030, 2040, and 2050, respectively.
Rooftop solar economics “outstanding” in Australia, even as module prices creep up
Renew Economy
MAY 1, 2023
But solar is still an economic no-brainer for homes and business. The post Rooftop solar economics “outstanding” in Australia, even as module prices creep up appeared first on RenewEconomy. IEA says Australian PV market contracted in 2022 while cost – and average size – of residential systems grew.
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New fossil fuel projects ‘very unwise economic risk’ says global energy chief
The Guardian: Energy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Fatih Birol, head of International Energy Agency, says countries planning expansion are ‘misjudging market trends’ Countries and companies planning to expand their fossil fuel production are taking “very unhealthy and unwise economic risks” as their investments may not be profitable, the world’s foremost energy adviser has warned.
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National Hydrogen Economic Forum to Celebrate Innovative Start-Ups with H2-Age Award
FuelCellsWorks
MARCH 25, 2024
Scheduled for May 7, 2024, the third edition of the National Hydrogen Economic Forum is set to spotlight the ingenuity of hydrogen-focused start-ups through
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Neighborhood Economics with Kevin Jones
Impact Alpha
APRIL 28, 2023
As the Neighborhood Economics conference wraps up in Jackson, Miss., The post Neighborhood Economics with Kevin Jones appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Kevin Jones speaks with David Bank about startup capital for sole proprietors, Black.
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Strategic and economic value of hydrogen blending under spotlight in GB
Smart Energy International
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Launching the consultation , Lord Callanan, Minister for Energy Efficiency and Green Finance, said the intent is to capture the full economic potential that comes with using hydrogen as a cleaner, reliable energy source.
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Capitalism Reimagined: Seven dimensions of a better economic system
Impact Alpha
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
The post Capitalism Reimagined: Seven dimensions of a better economic system appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, Nov. 23 – In the not-too-distant future, a powerful and diverse movement has succeeded in redesigning the rules, practices, narratives and power relationships.
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Paying billions in subsidies to fossil fuel industry makes absolutely no economic sense
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Subsidies serve an important function, but it makes absolutely no economic sense to subsidise things a government is, or should be, trying to discourage. The post Paying billions in subsidies to fossil fuel industry makes absolutely no economic sense appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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The Brief: Scaling employee ownership, water bonds in Texas, water kiosks in India, independent media in Poland, Ozempic’s economic impact
Impact Alpha
OCTOBER 16, 2023
The post The Brief: Scaling employee ownership, water bonds in Texas, water kiosks in India, independent media in Poland, Ozempic’s economic impact appeared first on ImpactAlpha. This week, catch ImpactAlpha’s Jessica Pothering at Financial Inclusion Week, Dennis Price and Cesar Chávez.
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Federal budget correctly links climate action with economic growth
Clean Energy Canada
APRIL 7, 2022
It’s also the first Canadian budget that truly links climate action with economic growth. The Canada Growth Fund also follows this theme of linking climate and economic action, with $15 billion to diversify our economy and grow our exports while helping Canada meet its climate targets. “As A welcome surprise was the addition of $3.8
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Four ways impact investors are supporting economic mobility for Black Americans
Impact Alpha
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The post Four ways impact investors are supporting economic mobility for Black Americans appeared first on ImpactAlpha. ImpactAlpha, February 6 — The median Black household in the U.S. has one-tenth the wealth of the median white household. Over the next.
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