Andrew Winston

MAY 4, 2022

This is another in the realm of the “business case” for sustainability (within a corporation for its own capital and investment decisions, not as an investment thesis for investors). Raising the price on carbon or other inputs drives different capital and investment decisions. They shouldn’t. Our Own Biases Trick Us.

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GreenBiz

JULY 12, 2020

For years, corporate reporters — those inside companies responsible for creating sustainability reports and reporting environmental, social and governance data to various other organizations — have been frustrated by what many refer to as an alphabet soup of standards and frameworks: CDP, GRI, IIRC, PRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC and more.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 17, 2020

But digging into innovations being advanced by that organization — AGCO, based in Duluth, Georgia — reveals much about the potential future of technology for cultivating regenerative and precision agriculture. My focus is really to harness the energy of the entire organization. With new CEO Eric Hansotia poised to step up Jan.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2022

Although ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) was coined for the investment community as a framework for companies to report on and be measured on, the term has recently become synonymous with the term “sustainability”. ESG Definition. ESG at its core is both a corporate governance framework and an investment framework.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The old adage, “measure what you manage to get things done”, definitely applies in sustainability. When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. Sustainability Management Software To Drive ROI . Increased Sales. Risk Reduction.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The old adage, “measure what you manage to get things done”, definitely applies in sustainability. When done right, sustainable business practices deliver a positive return on investment (ROI), improving efficiency, lowering costs and driving sales. Sustainability Management Software To Drive ROI . Increased Sales. Risk Reduction.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 24, 2020

Nasdaq offers definitions and criteria for each type of bond here.). Also in February, investment firm Neuberger Berman announced a $175 million sustainability-linked corporate revolving credit facility, the first North American financial services firm to do so. Finance & Investing. By whatever name, money is pouring in.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success. But without describing the emissions their organization is responsible for and the end-state they consider successful, an ambitious claim may be disingenuous. Why focus on the responsibilities of organizations and communities? Peter Boyd. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 01:30.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

However, the very sight of these parasites in the news has got many of us thinking about the overall cleanliness of our home environment – and there is simply nothing to lose and everything to gain from improving indoor air quality by investing in an air purifier.” How can an air purifier help with bed bugs? Clean your bedding regularly.

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Planet Pulse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

IV (NYSE:DMYQ) (“dMY IV”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced that they have received a commitment for a US$50 million investment in dMY IV from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (“CPP Investments”). About CPP Investments. dMY IV intends to file with the U.S.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

Here are some of them: Investments in new semiconductor manufacturing processors (specifically 7 nanometer technology). A large part is the ability to sit down with likeminded organizations," she noted. . Actually getting there took some very specific design changes, outlined in a blog by AMD Chief Technology Officer Mark Papermaster.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Investment firms across the globe are changing their priorities. In addition, ESG and corporate sustainability have each developed their own sets of terms, for example, ESG investing, ESG policy, sustainability program, and green business. ESG and Sustainability. What Is Corporate Sustainability? Sustainability Strategy.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 20, 2022

Such criteria is used to measure an entity’s risk exposure with the aim of improving investment decisions. This report demonstrated that ESG investments make good business sense. And since the report’s publication, such investments have grown exponentially. Why is ESG important? So what marks them as different?

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 8, 2024

Sherpa found that between 2013 and 2021, the four banks invested nearly $70 million in three major beef companies, including JBS , Marfrig, and Minerva. Investigations organized by Repórter Brasil, for example, found environmental and human rights abuses in how they sourced cattle. Collating this information can be difficult.

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GreenBiz

JULY 16, 2020

The amount of e-stuff collected and processed for some useful end — either mined for metals and rare earths or refurbished for a second life — definitely has been growing, thanks to companies such as Apple, Dell, HP Inc. When I started mining some of my stories from a year ago, those figures were eerily familiar. and Samsung.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Policy experts from our research team at the Clean & Prosperous Institute (CaPI) along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) wrote the definitive Policy Brief, published for the first time today. The report is detailed and thorough, yet easy to read and ready to share.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 26, 2021

How treasurers can lead their company’s impact investing Catherine Berman Mon, 04/26/2021 – 00:05 When you think about who makes the greatest social and environmental impact with corporate dollars, you probably think of the head of ESG or the chief investment officer, not the treasurer.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In that moment, Thomas founded Intersectional Environmentalist (IE), a mission-driven organization committed to dismantling systems of oppression by amplifying historically silenced voices in the environmental movement, along with co-founders Diandra Marizet, Philip Aiken and Sabs Katz. . They focus on nature. They focus on animals.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

JANUARY 26, 2022

Policy experts from our research team at the Low Carbon Prosperity Institute (LCPI) along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) wrote the definitive Policy Brief, published for the first time today. The report is detailed and thorough, yet easy to read and ready to share.

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Impact Alpha

JANUARY 29, 2020

Something’s definitely in the air, er, ground, when organic agriculture features in a Super Bowl ad. Anheuser-Busch InBev’s spot for its organic Michelob Ultra Pure Gold highlights the “monumental challenges” faced The post Tastes great, less carbon. ImpactAlpha, Jan.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MARCH 22, 2024

The annual CERAWeek, organized by S&P Global, is the world’s premier energy conference, featuring insights on energy policy and regulation, climate change, geopolitics, technical innovation, among others. Phase 2 is targeting an installed capacity of 88 to 125 GW, which would require $225 to $250 billion of investment.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Policy experts from our research team at the Low Carbon Prosperity Institute (LCPI) along with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) wrote the definitive Policy Brief, published for the first time today. The report is detailed and thorough, yet easy to read and ready to share.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 21, 2021

From finding clever ways to participate in the circular economy, to innovating new products and materials that don't actively contribute to planetary destruction, brands that are proving to consumers that they are seriously invested in the future of the planet are set to win over the next few years. Massive Action. Eco Acceleration.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

According to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment, "The social element of ESG issues can be the most difficult for investors to assess. The S in ESG is definitely gaining currency. There are a lot of nuances with data on social issues, such as gender equality, human rights and labor standards.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

Both companies already have commitments to eliminate deforestation, but the investment firm would like to see them become even more aggressive with members of their soy supply chains. There is definitely increasing urgency around this issue," Waxman says. Palm oil plantation at the edge of a rainforest.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 24, 2023

Understanding Modern Poultry Farming According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , the global production of poultry meat has dramatically increased from 9 to 133 million tonnes from 1961 to 2020 to cater to the rising demand. Similarly, egg production has risen from 15 to 93 million tonnes.

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

It is definitely something I will keep my eyes on. For example, within the investment value chain, investment managers can work with stakeholders such as asset managers and corporations to identify opportunities to financially back innovative and potentially transformative startups in the market aiming to advance a green and fair economy.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

For all of these reasons, you should definitely make sure your logo reflects your eco-friendly attitude. It’s definitely worth investing in a high-quality logo, particularly if your brand is eco-conscious. In the above example of a fair trade, organic coffee company, you could choose “Coffee For A Better World.”.

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GreenBiz

MAY 29, 2020

Technically speaking, the literal definition of absolute zero is the lowest possible temperature that’s theoretically possible. Some organizations never may reach the last stage. For many organizations, the distinction is elusive, but many companies use the process of offsetting to kickstart their corporate emissions reductions.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The “unabated” qualifier has no internationally accepted definition, Romain Ioualalen, global policy campaign manager at Oil Change International, explained. We’re going into a COP where this is going to be a big topic, and we don’t really have a definition for it.” The misleading wording isn’t new to this year’s UN climate meeting.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. The definition of fleet is evolving.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 25, 2022

Scope 2 : These are indirect GHGs released due to the energy bought by an organization. Scope 3 : These are indirect GHGs released due to activities that go beyond an organization’s control. That includes GHGs released across an organization’s supply chain (both upstream and downstream emissions).

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 17, 2023

But it’s important to acknowledge that changes are definitely afoot, suggested a statement from the agency’s chair, Alan Lovell. Water and sewerage firms in England are still under-performing, according to the EA’s latest appraisal of their performance – in relation to spills from storm overflows and so on.

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Front And Centered

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Many of the policy recommendations were sculpted from the stories gathered at the ‘community conversations’ we hosted – in person and then virtually – with ten different Front & Centered member organizations across the state. Some highlights include : A definition of EJ that builds on the definition used by the U.S.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 19, 2020

Timberland invests in regenerative leather ranches Deonna Anderson Fri, 06/19/2020 – 02:45 Regenerative agriculture practices have received a lot of attention in recent years, and much of the focus has been on food production. More: Timberland invests in regenerative leather ranches.

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Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

If you are interested in sustainability as a profession, your knowledge and passion are definitely needed! Coursera partners with more than 200 leading universities and companies to bring flexible, affordable, job-relevant online learning to individuals and organizations worldwide. SUSTAINABILITY AS A PROFESSION. Julia Craighill.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 20, 2021

Sustainable investing is changing global supply chains: 4 key takeaways. Sustainable investing strategies have ascended quickly in the last 10 years. Morgan Global Equity Research estimated that the sustainable investing market is expected to reach $45 trillion in assets under management (AUM) by the end of the year.

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