GreenBiz

OCTOBER 5, 2020

SEC rule change stifles key risk signal, disenfranchises retail investors. 23 to amend its shareholder proposal rule , effectively depriving most retail investors of the ability to use the process to protect and advance their interests. Sara Murphy. Mon, 10/05/2020 - 02:00. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted Sept.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 22, 2024

Now is the opportunity for retailers to regroup, simplify and move forward with agility, writes Neel Gulhar, Chief Product Officer, Kaluza.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 10, 2020

EDF released its annual survey of perceptions of environmental impact from 600 business leaders in retail, manufacturing, energy, technology and finance.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 10, 2021

ImpactAlpha, August 10 – Twiga Foods has for seven years been calling attention to the fragility of Kenya’s informal food retailers, on which. The post Twiga Foods bets on informal retailers as the key to African food security and business growth appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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U.S. Green Technology

DECEMBER 9, 2021

If you’re a retailer, you know that the conversational commerce method can help you increase sales. The post Conversational Commerce in Retail Industry appeared first on U.S. The post Conversational Commerce in Retail Industry appeared first on U.S. It is also helpful for your employees. Green Technology.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Energy tech firm Octopus Energy has launched a new tariff to help businesses with renewable generation to share the green power they generate on one site with the rest of their sites – and lower bills as a result. Octopus estimates it could save businesses like these up to 25% off their annual electricity bills*.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Shifting your Business Model: How to Resale. How can your company implement a resale business model? The resale of used, worn or simply returned consumer products, also known as recommerce, holds tremendous promise for the retail industry. Gwen Cunningham, Lead Circle Textiles Programme, Circle Economy. Holly Secon. Featured.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

With misconceptions remaining around the topic of sustainable business practices and given the increasingly challenging economic landscape we find ourselves in, there’s a risk that the offsetting of carbon emissions could be overlooked by large and small businesses. So what exactly are those misconceptions?

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Circular business model lessons from IKEA, REI and Eileen Fisher. Moving from a linear business model to a circular takes time, effort and trial and error. Whelan led a conversation with leaders at REI, IKEA and Eileen Fisher, each of which are embracing circular practices in some parts of their businesses. Deonna Anderson.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

The climate crisis needs climate leadership from businesses now. For a business to be considered a leader on climate it must respond to the climate crisis with ambition, deliver on that ambition with action and speak up to secure wider change through advocacy. To date, nearly 300 companies have joined the Business Ambition for 1.5

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2020

” The retailer says it aims to help customers change the way they shop in three ways: by addressing the materials used in products, launching and exploring new retail models such as repair and resell, and engaging with teams, partners and customers to inspire a shift in mindsets.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 22, 2022

B2B or I&C energy retail is rarely discussed, often overshadowed by its residential sibling. Customer happiness, acquisition, retention, profitability, and time to market are all common areas of differentiation for energy retailers. Speakers: Mark Teuton , Senior Manager of Business Solutions | EDF UK. REGISTER BELOW.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

Street suggested some businesses would be willing to extend their contracts in return for a cheaper rate. The government spent nearly £6bn subsidising business energy costs through the winter but has since switched to a much less generous successor scheme. That is not sustainable . . . so

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Supporting Business in the Race to Create the World’s Most Sustainable Package. We’ve watched as retailers have made public commitments to remove products packaged in non-recyclable materials from their shelves and have seen governments implement policies to support the circular economy.

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Smart Energy International

MARCH 17, 2024

British business water services provider Wave has called for closer attention to issues surrounding ageing water meters. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Specific market operational data quality weaknesses also could be tackled and new measures introduced for retailers identifying zero consuming assets.

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Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The growth of Home Energy Management (HEM) has led to a burgeoning, heretofore fragmented market, within which rages a business battleground of players large and small. What this has led to is a business battleground and, until recently, a largely fragmented market. So stated George Husni, LCP Delta’s head of business development.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Retailers need to make the switch from plastic shopping bags to eco-friendly alternatives. EcoBags: EcoBags is a B-Corp certified business, based on social responsibility. Green Packaging Group: A company that creates multiples types of green packaging for any type of business, big or small. Learn More.

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

The post The Brief: Climate edge for gender investors, quality meat in India, retail impact investing, electric bikes, small businesses in the deep South appeared first on Impact Alpha. Featured: Mapping the climate edge for gender investors – and vice versa.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The biggest brand names and retailers in New England now have more options for obtaining fabric resources. Thanks to a new FABSCRAP building, clothing sellers and designers have a more sustainable, eco-friendly option.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 25, 2023

They lead by example and demonstrate how business can be used as a platform for good. All of our members are regular companies with businesses to run, and they all play their part in becoming greener, more socially responsible, and more thoughtful. Picnic Time sees sustainability as a continuum, and so endeavors to improve.

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Business Green

APRIL 8, 2024

The British Retail Consortium wants to deliver a net zero emission retail sector by 2040, but despite encouraging progress the industry still has a mountain to climb to deliver on its green goals

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Business Green

JULY 7, 2021

Group managed by World Business Council for Sustainable Development aims to increase number of net zero commitments from chains. H&M, Ikea parent company Ingka, Kingfisher, and Walmart have launched a new climate change initiative geared at encouraging climate action across the global retail sector.

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Impact Alpha

AUGUST 10, 2021

Featured: ImpactAlpha Original Twiga Foods bets on informal retailers as the key to African food security and business growth. The post The Brief: Africa’s informal retailers, Australia’s alt-protein, upskilling in Mexico, sizing the impact market appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact!

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U.S. Green Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Add-ons have a special place when we talk about the custom boxes for retailers. There are different types of add-ons that packaging manufacturers use in the boxes according to the requirements of the businesses. The post Advantages of using add-ons in retail packaging appeared first on U.S. Like holders and dividers are the.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

4 ways businesses can connect with their communities to create a clean economy. Last week at GreenBiz Group’s virtual conference and expo on stimulating the clean economy, VERGE 20 , community leaders and businesses from across the country came together to network, share insights and explore solutions to these challenges. Marian Jones.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 15, 2020

IKEA customers soon will be able to sell their flat-pack furniture back to the company, after the retail giant announced a new buy-back scheme that will see it purchase old and unwanted IKEA items and resell them to shoppers at discounted rates. Circular Economy. BusinessGreen.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

Manufacturers, retailers and recyclers urged to join the collaboration. In collaboration with manufacturers, retailers and recyclers, the Fund intends to improve flexible plastic recycling and reduce plastic pollution by giving the material a stable value. Several other major retailers are set to follow suit. Mars UK, Mondel?z

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 10, 2019

In 2017 Shell acquired energy and broadband supplier First Utility and its 825,000 customers, amid an ongoing push into the clean power business. retail energy business, this deal will take the number of Shell Energy Retail’s U.K. “As part of our ambition to build a significant U.K. Offset upset.

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altenergymag

JANUARY 20, 2022

"Though finding options to procure clean energy can initially seem confusing or costly, examples such as Markley's may help other businesses understand how to go about optimizing their energy planning with sustainable solutions," said Steve Roberson, President, Atlas Retail Energy (ARE), Markley's energy advisory firm since 2016.

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Business Green

AUGUST 22, 2021

Companies across the UK's manufacturing, technology and retail sectors have been urged to formally commit to net zero in the run up to the crucial COP26 climate summit in Glasgow later this year by the government's Net Zero Business Champion Andrew Griffith MP.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

British Retail Consortium reveals over 60 chains have now signed up to roadmap that aims to deliver net zero emissions across the sector by 2040. The group features high street brands, supermarkets, and online retailers, including leading brands such as Boots, IKEA, Asos, M&S, Ocado, Sainsbury's, Ted Baker, and many others.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Optimal Monitoring, a firm describing itself as “a thought-leader in energy management software”, has been nominated as one of three short listed finalists for the Wright Commission Award – an annual competition run by the Retail Energy Forum (REF) – with its EMMA AI (Artificial Intelligence) solution.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Commercial real estate firm Ediston has inked a deal with Osprey Charging that will enable it to roll out rapid EV charging at warehouses and retail parks across the UK. Graham Lind, head of retail warehouse asset management at Ediston, predicted that charge points were set to become a cornerstone of retail parks' offering to the public. "On-site

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Business Green

JULY 1, 2020

Initiative coordinated by the British Retail Consortium will see supermarkets, food chains, pharmacies and booksellers work together to develop decarbonisation strategy for retail industry ahead of the COP26 climate conference. Greater action from businesses is expected. Retail will lead the way.".

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Impact Alpha

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

34: Financing growing businesses. The post The Brief: High-quality jobs (podcast), optimizing impact data (video), Africa’s informal retailers, Brazil’s e-prescriptions, financial alliance for net zero appeared first on ImpactAlpha. Greetings, Agents of Impact! ?? Crypto and crowdfunding. Neobanks and nonbanks. Join entrepreneurs.

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Business Green

MARCH 16, 2023

The stores trialling the scheme are currently accepting donations of a number of pre-loved homewares from any retailer, including kitchenware, home décor items such as clocks, vases, throws, curtains, cushions and small storage items, it explained.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 13, 2022

Green Business Bureau (GBB) has partnered with the Canada Sporting Goods Association (CSGA) to bring the GBB sustainability program, framework and certification to Canada’s sporting goods industry. The CSGA Green Business Program will enable companies to verifiably demonstrate their sustainability and stand out among their peers.

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