ESG reports will soon require third-party assurance. Here’s how to get ready
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 11, 2023
Coming new regulations will require corporations to get third-party assurance for their climate and ESG-related disclosures.
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World may have crossed solar power 'tipping point,' study suggests
TechXplore
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The world may have crossed a "tipping point" that will inevitably make solar power our main source of energy, new research suggests.
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American Battery Factory breaks ground on Arizona LFP gigafactory
Energy Storage News
OCTOBER 31, 2023
American Battery Factory has started construction on its gigafactory in Arizona, US, which will produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells.
Fluorescent approach aims to combat honey fraud
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A new technology based on fluorescence is being developed to detect if honey has been blended with cheaper additions such as sugar syrup. The brainchild of Aston University and The Scottish Bee Company – With help and support from the British Beekeepers Association and the Honey Authenticity Network UK – the approach appears to offer a solution to this, the second most prevalent form of food fraud worldwide (after milk-related fraud).
How to Modernize Manufacturing Without Losing Control
Speaker: Andrew Skoog, Founder of MachinistX & President of Hexis Representatives
Manufacturing is evolving, and the right technology can empower—not replace—your workforce. Smart automation and AI-driven software are revolutionizing decision-making, optimizing processes, and improving efficiency. But how do you implement these tools with confidence and ensure they complement human expertise rather than override it? Join industry expert Andrew Skoog as he explores how manufacturers can leverage automation to enhance operations, streamline workflows, and make smarter, data-dri
California Is Short-Changing Climate-Friendly Mobility
NRDC onEarth
OCTOBER 4, 2023
A new NRDC report finds that California only allocates 18.6% of transportation funds to low-carbon mobility choices. Read the full report here.
After a wave of criticism, what's on the horizon for ESG strategy?
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Against a backdrop of political polarization, the expanding scope of ESG issues is transforming corporate strategy.
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Don’t play both sides: Take 3 steps now to fix your trade group gap
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2023
If your company's climate goals are misaligned with your trade association memberships, it's time to act now.
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.
Why Rivian is funding a $1 billion solar project built on a Kentucky coal mine
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 12, 2023
The electric vehicle company has a unique selection process that goes beyond cost and capacity for new energy projects.
5 nature trends starting to shape business in 2023
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 9, 2023
In December, COP15 ended with a landmark agreement to protect nature. Here’s what the private sector has been up to since.
The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing
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. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene
Sustainability professionals shouldn’t (and don’t want to) be accountants. Don’t make them
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The sustainability industry wants more data. But does it really need it? And what does that mean for sustainability professionals of tomorrow?
We need to start designing for sustainability
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 17, 2023
The design process is usually focused on meeting a client's demands and making something within budget. That isn't enough for the climate crisis.
Green jobs are coming to take your job
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Demand for sustainability transformation is rapidly accelerating the emergence of new green jobs, as well as transforming existing jobs beyond recognition.
4 ways to be ambitious about the EU's new ESG disclosure rules
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
CSRD, the European Union's new ESG reporting directive, goes into effect in January. Here’s how you can make it not just about compliance, but action.
Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport
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.
The secret ingredient to plant-based meat? Real meat
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Two startups, Paul’s Table and Better Meat Co., are spearheading the hybrid meat industry.
The first frontier for electric aviation: Short-haul flights
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 31, 2023
A third of flights are less than 250 miles, which is already within range for electric planes.
Evaluating sustainability software? Here’s 5 smart tips to get started
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 16, 2023
So long, spreadsheets. Here’s what you need to know about assessing sustainability software, a $1.2 billion (and growing) market.
Companies are slowly realizing their banks are adding to their carbon emissions
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Palo Alto Networks, Burton Snowboards, Lush Cosmetics and Seventh Generation are scrutinizing the impact financial services have on their climate goals.
AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities
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.
What the Proterra bankruptcy means for the electric bus industry
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A bump in the road could shake confidence — and hold lessons for other climate tech startups.
10 key takeaways from the IEA's updated Net Zero Roadmap
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The International Energy Agency's updated report covers everything from fossil fuel projections and earlier net-zero targets to heat pump policies and CCS prospects.
The future of sustainable aviation fuel depends on the 2023 Farm Bill
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Sustainable aviation fuel is emerging as the most viable path forward for a decarbonized aviation industry, if the 2023 Farm Bill provides adequate funding.
TCFD: 97 of the world's 100 largest corporations back climate disclosure guidelines
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 13, 2023
A final progress report from the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures reveals the vast majority are failing to embrace reporting best practices.
How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Green construction practices could unlock this $1.5 trillion opportunity, study finds
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Major emissions cuts and investment opportunities arise from shifting to greener materials and processes in construction and buildings, according to the World Bank's International Finance Corporation.
These themes are the talk of green building professionals
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Embodied carbon, building data and collaboration were the dominant themes last week at Greenbuild.
Can the fashion industry close the gap in sustainable raw materials?
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 30, 2023
A new report from BCG spells out what will "make or break brands" in fashion and apparel.
How the financial sector can make 'nature markets' work
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 18, 2023
The growth of ‘nature markets’ doesn’t guarantee better outcomes for biodiversity or conservation. How can we make sure their evolution doesn’t make things worse?
How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular
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?
Nucor and Microsoft are counting on nuclear fusion to reduce their emissions
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2023
Steelmaker Nucor is investing $35 million in Helion, a nuclear fusion company, as part of a plan to build a power plant for one of its steel mills. Microsoft is also betting on the venture.
5 clean energy trends businesses shouldn’t ignore
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Sponsored: As you tackle decarbonization and measure your climate risk, these are five clean energy trends to account for in your future strategy.
Here's how PepsiCo and Walmart are investing in regenerative agriculture. Plus more Q3 updates
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 5, 2023
Industry moves in regenerative agriculture plowed ahead, while changing diets and reducing waste lag behind.
Lionfish leather, pollution-free plastic and more: What's your pick?
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Five startups vying for exposure and support at Bloom 23 made rapid pitches for their tech to protect nature and boost biodiversity.
A circular economy investment pioneer reveals how to unlock impact
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Closed Loop Partners’ managing director Bridget Croke also shares what investors need from brands.
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