GreenBiz
DECEMBER 14, 2020
BofA, BlackRock and State Street CEOs talk stakeholder primacy — and fall short. Sara Murphy. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 01:45. Some of the world’s biggest asset managers have been talking a lot lately about sustainable capital markets, stakeholder capitalism and how improved environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure can contribute to more resilient markets.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 14, 2020
If you're a fan of Inhabitat, chances are your partner supports sustainable living as well! If not, what better time than the holidays to introduce your special someone to one or two of this year's best eco-friendly products? Use our 2020 guide to the best holiday gifts for partners.
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GreenBiz
DECEMBER 14, 2020
On the fifth anniversary of the TCFD, a call to action. Ateli Iyalla. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 00:05. December marks the five-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement — a turning point for the movement to limit dangerous climate change and environmental destruction. But that is not the only pivotal milestone we should commemorate this month. In December 2015, as a response to increasingly frequent environmental disasters that disrupted ecosystems and human health — plus caused unforeseen business losses
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The latest IUCN Red List has declared 31 more species extinct, and about 30% of plant and animal species on the Red List are at risk of extinction.
Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions
In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The U.K. government’s long-awaited energy white paper is out with confirmation of fresh negotiations with EDF over a new nuclear power station and a drive to push up the price of carbon. The policy document is a forerunner to far-reaching new legislation covering all aspects of energy from efficiency to managing the EV rollout to controls on consumer bills.
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 14, 2020
One company in Hong Kong is putting a twist on the trend by cleaning up the planet while making leggings, tops and sports bras. Good Days has created an entire activewear line made from recycled post-consumer plastic waste.
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altenergymag
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Already recognized as the world leader in robotic solutions for the solar industry, Ecoppia shows a strong pattern of success in India with another large scaled project
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Frank and Oak called on Imperatori Design for a new office space that reflect the clothing company's sustainable values.
altenergymag
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Solar Support unveils a new equipment diagnostic program that uses analytics to assess the health of central inverters. The engineering firm helps utility solar operators identify and correct failures in vintage central inverters during and post-warranty. Solar Support engineers analyze internal inverter data to evaluate components, pinpoint impending issues and failure trends, and help plant managers identify and source the right parts for rapid repairs -- keeping legacy inverters running at th
Charged
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Charging solution provider The Mobility House is delivering its smart charging system to St Louis’s Metro Transit agency, which operates a fleet of New Flyer electric buses. The charging project will include 20 150 kW and three 450 kW chargers, with a combined power capacity of 4.35 MW. The first chargers are now in operation. The Mobility House’s ChargePilot intelligent charging and energy management system adjusts the charging performance of electric buses according to real-time travel schedul
Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium
With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.
Grist
DECEMBER 14, 2020
It’s easy to forget how intensely agriculture depends on wilderness. Farmers of the past domesticated all crops and livestock from wild species, just as humans domesticated dogs from wolves. And even today, farmers and plant scientists are constantly looking to wild plants rescue our foods and make farming more sustainable. Examples abound: In the 19th century, a soil-dwelling insect from North America nearly wiped out the wine industry — destroying the vineyards of England, France, and Ge
Charged
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The vast charging network ChargePoint has integrated its service with Apple CarPlay, bringing EV charging data inside the vehicle and allowing drivers to access charging information directly from their infotainment system. Drivers can find nearby chargers, check station status, start a session, navigate to a station and more, without the need to use a smartphone while driving.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Tis the season … for climate policy frameworks. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris climate agreement on Day One and. The post Bumper crop of green policy proposals await Biden administration appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Charged
DECEMBER 14, 2020
American Battery Solutions has introduced the Alliance E48-2.0, the first product in the Alliance Intelligent Battery Series of Li-ion batteries for motive and industrial applications. The US-made Alliance series integrates cells and automotive-grade electronics in an IP67 waterproof package. The E48-2.0 is a 48 V, 2 kWh module that offers an energy solution for low-speed electric vehicles, utility vehicles, industrial machines and more.
Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor
With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.
U.S. Green Technology
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Six Tips for Making Your House an Energy-Saving Smart Home There is a growing popularity among smart home. For one, it helps modernize a space. Second, it ensures that you are smart with energy consumption. This means that a smart home allows you to save money on your electricity and water bills. Before we move. The post 6 Energy-Saving Tips for Smart Homes appeared first on U.S.
Charged
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Charger manufacturer Tritium has unveiled a new, scalable hardware platform. The Modular Scalable Charging (MSC) platform is designed to offer customers the flexibility to increase the power level of their chargers as EV charging capabilities advance, and “pay as you grow.” Charger power can be increased in 25 kW increments, starting at 25 kW and increasing to 350 kW and beyond.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 14, 2020
ImpactAlpha, December 14 – The stabilization and revival of the micro, small and medium-sized businesses sector has been the emerging markets story of. The post Looking ahead: Helping small businesses in emerging markets survive and thrive in 2021 appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Working on utility-scale solar projects requires a lot of hands, and, depending on the region, it may be difficult to find enough help. Construction firm Primoris Renewable Energy has been able to hire skilled workers formerly in the oil and gas industries on its large solar projects in West Texas, but senior VP Kent James… The post Contractors Corner: Primoris Renewable Energy appeared first on Solar Power World.
Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute
The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 14, 2020
ImpactAlpha, Dec. 14 – Through a lease-to-own model, Women in Safe Homes fund, a residential property investment fund, will acquire properties and lease them. The post MacArthur Foundation, Big Society anchor UK’s Women in Safe Homes fund appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Solar Power World
DECEMBER 14, 2020
By Jon Doochin, CEO of Soligent. Originally posted on soligent.net and reposted with permission. That story can be found here. In many ways, 2020 looks like the worst year for a multitude of generations of Americans. That said, 2020, for better or worse, has accelerated us into the future. Here’s what we can realize coming out of 2020… The post Soligent summarizes 2020 while predicting solar trends for 2021 appeared first on Solar Power World.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Investment and spending on energy access in sub-Saharan Africa and other emerging markets screeched to a halt at the outset of the COVID-19. The post Zola Electric scores $8 million partnership for solar mini-grids in Africa appeared first on Impact Alpha.
EDF + Business
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Explore all episodes. . Boma advising grad students on safer consumer products. Boma Brown-West is leading the charge to eliminate toxic chemicals from our food and consumer products. As the Director of Consumer Health at Environmental Defense Fund, her vision is to create a “new normal” where every aisle of every store is safe for every person. .
Green Living Guy
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Environmental awareness is essential now. Look folks, the planet is consistently sending cries for help. It’s warning people of their wrongdoings. An increasing number of floods, droughts, climate change, global warming, water scarcity, and pollution are giving us a signal that it is time to make some changes. That is why it. The post How to Cultivate Environmental Awareness in Schools appeared first on Green Living Guy.
Greenability Magazine
DECEMBER 14, 2020
As the weather dips below freezing, your gas mileage can drop as much as 22 percent for a gas-powered vehicle and 34 percent for a hybrid or electric vehicle. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), cold weather affects your vehicle in more ways than you might expect. For example: It takes longer for your engine to reach its most fuel-efficient temperature.
Forbes Green Tech
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Unlike many of the startups that sprang up in the San Francisco Bay area over the half-decade, Zoox committed from the start to developing a fully automated vehicle specifically designed for ride-hailing and along with the service to deploy it.
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 14, 2020
ImpactAlpha, December 14 — Brooklyn-based CityBlock Health aims to provide ‘value-based care’ in low-income communities in the U.S. (see, “Cityblock raises $65 million. The post Cityblock Health raises $160 million to support low-income patients appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Business Green
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Long-awaited Energy White Paper set to be unleashed alongside plan to establish domestic UK emissions trading scheme from 2021. The government has unveiled further details of its hotly-anticipated vision for the UK's net zero transition, signalling a major overhaul of Britain's energy market to scale up renewables, clean heating, nuclear, energy efficiency, carbon capture, and hydrogen technologies over the coming decade and beyond.
Forbes Green Tech
DECEMBER 14, 2020
The automaker will continue to manufacture plug-in hybrids in models such as its VLC 350e 4Matic. Mercedes currently offers about 20 plug-in hybrid choices, and plans to increase that to 25 by 2025.
GatesNotes
DECEMBER 14, 2020
In our podcast’s season finale, we talk to Bono and Kerry Washington about what it takes to change hearts and minds.
Business Green
DECEMBER 14, 2020
First task of ESG board committee formed this week by the retailer will be to establish plan for relaunch of M&S' 'Plan A' sustainability programme. M&S has announced it plans to reboot its sustainability programme next year after setting up a new board-level committee dedicated solely to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The new sub-committee is set to meet for the first time this week, according to an update from the retailer to the London Stock Exchange yesterday.
GreenTechMedia
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Impact Alpha
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Featured: Helping small businesses in emerging markets survive and thrive in 2021. The post The Brief: Emerging markets lookahead, women in safe homes, off-grid revival, value-based health care, green policy proposals appeared first on Impact Alpha.
Business Green
DECEMBER 14, 2020
Climate campaigners welcome proposal, but warn sector's net zero pledges are meaningless unless insurers end coverage for carbon intensive fossil fuel projects in the near-term. The chief executive of French insurance giant Axa has called for the creation of a 'net zero underwriting alliance' that would see member companies from across the insurance sector align their business activities with the 1.5C warming pathway required under the Paris Agreement.
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