Assessing Corporate DEI+J Maturity
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 4, 2023
And now with growing political backlash and risk of litigation, progress that has been made is under threat as businesses consider muting or even pausing their DEI+J efforts.
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Episode 262: In praise of climate lobbying, renewable aggregation deals
GreenBiz
APRIL 2, 2021
Nonprofit ClimateVoice is asking workers for Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Microsoft to sign a petition urging those companies to spend at least one-in-five of their lobbying dollars this year to support "bold, just and equitable climate policy." Policy & Politics. Executive Director Bill Weihl discusses the campaign.
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Biden-Harris: The work begins
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 7, 2020
Whatever your political leanings, the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States increases the odds of bringing America back into the community of nations addressing the climate crisis. There is public policy to enact and implement. Most companies have been woefully silent on climate policy. Policy & Politics.
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Navigating internal politics to ‘get it done’
GreenBiz
MAY 13, 2021
Navigating internal politics to ‘get it done’. Often the most difficult aspect of a corporate sustainability professional’s job isn’t conducting materiality assessments, developing SASB indices or creating ESG reports — it’s dealing with good, old-fashioned organizational politics. ESG efforts should not and cannot be political.
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Companies are jumping aboard the federal packaging and recycling policy train
GreenBiz
JUNE 18, 2021
Companies are jumping aboard the federal packaging and recycling policy train. With an aggressive national recycling target (50 percent by 2030); a renewed White House focus on climate change; and clamor for consistent state rules around cutting trash, the federal sustainability policy train is leaving the station. Arlene Karidis.
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Carbon pricing works, and this proves it
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
We controlled for a long list of other factors, including the use of other policy instruments. Avoid the politics if possible. Unfortunately, the politics of carbon pricing have been highly poisoned in Australia, despite its popularity in a number of countries with conservative governments, including Britain and Germany.
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Joe Biden can be the president for a sustainable private sector
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 15, 2021
He is advocating for a higher minimum wage, among other policies to address economic inequality. They engage with companies to improve policies on issues ranging from human rights to diversity and water use. Advancing policies that support the growth of a sustainable American economy also supports U.S. Policy & Politics.
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In the next round of stimulus aid, corporate America needs to stand up for climate science
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2020
A new blueprint from Ceres, the Blueprint for Responsible Policy Engagement on Climate Change , lays out a science-based action agenda for companies in the U.S. First, advocate for science-based climate policy. This includes ensuring trade associations a company may belong to are not promoting policies that are not based on science.
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Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change?
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Climate lobbying" in the report is defined as efforts "to delay, control or block policies to tackle climate change.". Policy & Politics. After all, the $41 million ExxonMobil spent on climate lobbying in 2019 ( according to InfluenceMap ) exceeds the entire $37 million annual operating budget ( 2019 ) of Greenpeace USA.
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Webinar – Green hydrogen and geothermal power, 16 November 2023
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
The presentations will cover a range of topics including: The African perspective on the technical, economic, social, and political implications of green hydrogen development in Africa Insights into the Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility (GRMF) An overview of Green Hydrogen Projects in Namibia (GH2 Namibia) EU and German policies, as well as targets (..)
Episode 247: Biden wish lists, supporting 'intersectional environmentalists'
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 4, 2020
How financial policy could charge up clean energy (29:00) . Without Congressional control, President-elect Joe Biden will find it tough to pass ambitious climate action, but he can do much by aligning financial policies to address risks associated with climate-fueling activities. Carbon Policy. Policy & Politics.
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How the EU’s new ‘toxic-free’ vision could shape your safer chemicals strategy
GreenBiz
JANUARY 14, 2021
Just as its current policies have inspired imitation, it’s likely that these new policies will drive significant changes in the U.S. EU’s new chemical policy vision. Policy & Politics. It has now proposed a new vision for a "toxic-free environment" and published a strategy for moving the EU towards that goal.
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Eco-Business and Community Ethics
The Environmental Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Different policies are developing around the globe for renewable energy resources to reduce the dependence on fuel to produce electricity. Some technologies progress independently of political support. This would be a very interesting topic for research work also.
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Electrification gets down to the wire
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2021
The once-humdrum electricity sector has become a hub of interest and innovation for the worlds of energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, buildings, policy, finance and others. It will fall to the private sector as much as the public sector to drive these changes, both politically and economically. Energy & Climate.
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The race to mainstream electric vehicles by 2030
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Policy & Politics. Goals to electrify fleets, install EV chargers and charging depots, and end gas car sales, are totally doable — and in fact necessary — over the next decade. Pull Quote. Electric vehicles will begin to cost the same as their fossil fuel counterparts between 2025 and 2029, depending on the vehicle type.
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4 things we can learn from Indigenous wisdom
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
Even with the various layers of policies, laws and penalties in place to keep businesses in check, Mitchell believes the "destruction of the earth has become a pay-to-play endeavor. Our society's utilitarian mindset has given us a need to create metrics of success in all aspects of life, including political movements. Climate Change.
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The Business Roundtable’s statement of purpose, one year on
GreenBiz
AUGUST 17, 2020
And that anything businesspeople might do otherwise would be part of "the socialist view that political mechanisms, not market mechanisms, are the appropriate way to determine the allocation of scarce resources to alternative uses.". To the extent that the statement gave political cover to CEOs that had been reticent to jump in, great.
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Q&A: Delivering sustainable solutions to solve water challenges
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 22, 2023
It is such a broad topic and there are so many different interpretations of what it looks like in practice. A hot topic at the moment is ensuring resilience and sustainability within the supply chain. Politically, there are now several key figures in the media with a passionate interest in issues like river quality and pollution.
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Episode 243: VERGE voices with Apple's Lisa Jackson, 350.org's Bill McKibben
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 30, 2020
Lisa Jackson, vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives at Apple , reflects on the intersection of racial inequity and climate strategy; how it's shaping the company's circular economy strategy. Policy & Politics. The top 25 most sustainable fleets. VERGE 20 mainstage highlights (16:55) . Contributors.
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The open source movement takes on climate data
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
Opening up and sharing our contribution of significant and relevant sustainability data through the LF Climate Finance Foundation will help advance the financial modeling and understanding of climate change impact — an important step in affecting political change. Pull Quote. Technology. Featured Column. Practical Magic. Sponsored Article.
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Two pioneers chart paths to energy justice
GreenBiz
MARCH 4, 2021
6 Capitol riot, an entrepreneur and a scholar challenged audiences to picture how an enterprise and a policy regime could supply solar and other fossil-free energy to more people with more broadly dispersed downsides. In a discussion that tacked to the personal and political, Baker and Klee reviewed principles for renewable energy economics.
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How a Blue New Deal charts a course for a sustainable sea change
GreenBiz
JULY 20, 2020
Last week, a group of activists, scientists, academics and others issued a report calling for policies and other initiatives to generate prosperity while addressing inequity and the climate crisis. It’s also possible that market signals could drive many of these notions forward without policy action. "We Policy & Politics.
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How cities can influence the energy system
GreenBiz
AUGUST 12, 2020
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. Influencing statewide energy policy. Engaging in state-level regulatory proceedings.
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Coca-Cola on board with emphasizing human impact
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 12, 2020
So failure to address one issue is just going to exacerbate the risk of another," said Kristen Lang, senior director of the Ceres Company Network and lead author of the nonprofit’s latest set of suggested strategic, operational and policy change actions necessary for the corporate world to meet the warming-mitigation goals of the Paris Agreement.
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How open data can help countries address climate emergency impacts
GreenBiz
APRIL 7, 2021
Indeed, there are big payoffs for both civil society and governments that implement open data policies. And it couldn’t be more critical: countries must demonstrate increased climate ambition while building trust — both domestically and internationally — through the transparent and accountable implementation of policies. Contributors.
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When it comes to social and environmental justice, words don’t cut it
GreenBiz
APRIL 28, 2021
It’s not just about diverse hiring [policies]. Banks’ discriminatory policies on mortgage lending, checking accounts and small business funding have perpetuated racism for decades, the investors argue. Policy & Politics. We want you to look at your core business practices. That’s going to lose us money.". Social Justice.
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What the G7 meeting means for boards of directors
GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2021
Policy & Politics. Climate reporting is no longer a nice-to-have — it is necessary, and it is time to embed climate into good governance. Pull Quote. The writing on the wall is clear. It is time to revisit the business strategy and discuss scenarios, transition plans to net-zero and reporting. Corporate Governance. Sponsored Article.
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Episode 236: Banking for the planet and behind the scenes of Generation Green New Deal
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 11, 2020
The upcoming feature documentary Generation Green New Deal tells the story of how young people are pushing climate change to the center of American politics. Julian Brave NoiseCat, vice president of policy and strategy for Data for Progress, is one of the young people who has played a critical role in shaping the Green New Deal.
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SEC rule change stifles key risk signal, disenfranchises retail investors
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2020
For example, the number of shareholder resolutions related to decent work — addressing topics such as minority pay disparity and income inequality — has steadily increased over the last decade (see chart below). Policy & Politics. Data source: Si2. corporate and securities laws. Shareholder Activism. Sponsored Article.
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Viennese whirl: Recovery event reorganises around online version (Sponsored content)
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 24, 2020
Based on these experiences the organiser is confidently looking into the near future and inviting professionals from politics, industry and science to join them in October and enrich the lively exchange with their questions, knowledge and experience.
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When it comes to climate investment funds, diverse management is imperative
GreenBiz
APRIL 13, 2021
Public equity asset managers drive what kinds of companies are valuable and thus have the capital to grow, to what industries retirement savings flow by default and what companies can achieve a scale that affords them outsized political and policy influence. Needless to say, investment managers and financial advisers are powerful.
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How Rishi Sunak wrote two speeches for COP28
Business Green
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The answer provided to the audience of select journalists was that the government will now take a more "pragmatic" approach to achieving net zero targets focused on scrapping heat pump policies and energy efficiency rules. Climate politics is close to breaking point," Sunak declared. The British people care about the environment.
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Enlit Europe Paris 2023: Unveiling the hottest topics in electrical energy
Smart Energy International
DECEMBER 20, 2023
From thought-provoking discussions to cutting-edge innovations, we’ve got the inside scoop on the most buzz-worthy topics that took centre stage at this electrifying event. Smart grids and digitalization The power of smart grids and digitalization was a hot topic of conversation at Enlit Paris.
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China’s new frontier for VOC regulations
GreenBiz
MARCH 23, 2021
As the global economy reawakens after the COVID-19 shutdown, air emissions and VOC enforcement in China remain a hot topic. Over the past several decades, public health and environmental concerns have made controlling smog a top national policy goal in China and enforcement an increasingly critical issue for companies to navigate.
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20 must-read books about food systems
GreenBiz
JULY 10, 2020
Feeding the Crisis" provides a historical overview of SNAP’s expansion and traces the lives of eight families who must navigate the changing landscape of welfare policy in the United States. Feeding the People: The Politics of the Potato " by Rebecca Earle. Honey And Venom: Confessions of an Urban Beekeeper " by Andrew Coté.
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Gina McCarthy: Protecting the planet for all people
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Policy & Politics. For too long, climate change was viewed as a problem for the planet instead of a problem for people. I want twofers and threefers. I want something better than survival. Why aren’t we wanting it all and demanding it all? Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere).
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Summary of 2860 Sustainability Focused Academic Programs
Green Market Oracle
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
can be searched by Sustainability Topic, Academic Discipline and Office or Department. can be searched by Sustainability Topic, Academic Discipline and Office or Department. Bars in graphs can be clicked to view resources that align with a particular category. Click here to access the summary.
What’s in store for the future of commuting?
GreenBiz
JANUARY 12, 2021
From Twitter to Amazon, major urban businesses have rolled out a variety of different commuting policies as they contemplate going "back to the office." Policies that favor driving to work over mass transit show a disregard for congestion, air quality and cities' overall livability. Transportation & Mobility. Social Justice.
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Is TCFD a catalyst for transformational climate adaptation?
GreenBiz
MARCH 24, 2021
Transition risks are the risks a company may face when society forces it to curtail its greenhouse gas emissions and the risks of impacts caused by policies and investments that lower emissions such as reductions in fossil fuel demand. Physical climate risks are risks of impacts caused by flooding, droughts and storms. Pull Quote.
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How Rishi Sunak wrote two speeches for COP28
Business Green
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The answer provided to the audience of select journalists was that the government will now take a more "pragmatic" approach to achieving net zero targets focused on scrapping heat pump policies and energy efficiency rules. Climate politics is close to breaking point," Sunak declared. The British people care about the environment.
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In Brazil, Right-Wing Think Tanks Align with Agribusiness to Seek a Path Back to Power
DeSmogBlog
AUGUST 25, 2023
“I even took off my farm boots and wore high heels to come here today,” Camila Telles told the audience of political activists, business executives, and students at April’s Liberty Forum, an annual conservative gathering in Brazil sponsored by the Atlas Network. IEE also participates directly in Brazilian politics, Brun says.
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How Stockton and California are building resilience from the ground up
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Policy & Politics. We've had this shock to our system from the pandemic that has exposed these fault lines and the basic lack of resilience in our system in our economy. It’s necessary to understand that the most important investment we can make is an investment in all of our people to be able to live with dignity. California.
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Can California’s cap and trade address environmental justice?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Pollution, poverty and race collide in many other disadvantaged communities across California — and the country — and some argue that the state’s climate policies haven’t helped. Both had to wrestle with outside factors that affected emissions, such as the Great Recession and California’s other climate policies.
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A CFO’s take on climate and risk management
GreenBiz
JULY 13, 2020
Finally, reputational risk, while hard to quantify, can be enormous, particularly in today’s political climate and as both internal and external stakeholders become more educated on the action against climate change. Operational risk factors. Financial risk factors. Pull Quote. Risk & Resilience. Climate Change. Finance & Investing.
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