Impact Alpha

JULY 19, 2021

Editor’s note: ImpactAlpha contributing editor Imogen Rose-Smith, a longtime senior writer for Institutional Investor, contributes a bi-weekly column on the policies, practices and. The post The education of Jim Coulter, or: How private equity learned to stop worrying and love ESG appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Green Technology

APRIL 30, 2023

MAIN PAGE EDUCATION PROGRAM SPONSOR PROFILES WHY SPONSOR ADVISORY BOARD REGISTER Resources Summit Agenda Education Program Leadership Awards Sponsor Profiles Why Sponsor? CLICK HERE to Register to attend The post Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit 2023 first appeared on Green Technology.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2022

What is Community Education and Outreach? Community Education and Outreach (E&O) refers to the provision of resources and services of a specific expertise to people who may otherwise lack access to them. Why is Community Education and Outreach Important for Business? Training sessions. Peer support groups. Mentorship.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi to tell COP26 plans for 'world-leading climate change education will equip young people with the skills and knowledge to build a sustainable future'. The government indicated that it the trials prove successful it will look to roll out the technology across other public sector buildings.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The Future of Carbon Policy Forum Is where you want to be on January 4th at Amazon’s Seattle Campus On Thursday, January 4th – just four days prior to the start of the 2024 legislative session in Olympia – we’ll gather at Amazon’s Day 1 Building in Seattle to preview a critical year for carbon policy and clean energy innovation.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Director of Sustainability Education | Salesforce | Various Locations. Moving at the speed the planet demands will take all of us working together, and the Director of Sustainability Education will play a pivotal role in accelerating climate action by making sure best practices are identified, captured and shared. Job Details.

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Planet Pulse

JULY 27, 2022

Agriculture and marketplace trade are vital to the livelihoods of small communities, but to build policies to support these economies, more information on the impacts of disruptions like lockdowns and violent conflict are needed. Learn more about how Planet’s Education and Research Program could help with your research here.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 3, 2021

Interagency Climate-Workforce Policy Specialist | CA Workforce Development Board | Sacramento. The California Workforce Development Board is the Governor’s agent for the development, oversight, and continuous improvement of California’s workforce investment system and the alignment of the education and workforce investment systems.

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Business Green

AUGUST 28, 2022

According to figures published earlier this month by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the UK's universities were responsible for 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions over the past year, with energy consumption at 85 of the 126 institutions analysed rising year-on-year as campuses reopened following a series of covid lockdowns.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Leading brands are setting internal targets, adjusting sourcing and procurement policies to align with the company’s ESG policies, engaging with suppliers on ESG performance and joining industry and sector networks to get educated on best practices.

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Business Green

JULY 13, 2021

Group convened by BEIS and Department of Education has published its wish list for how government can help rapidly expand the UK's 'green' workforce. As such it recommends that employers consult their workforce when making net zero transition plans and broker transition agreements with workers and unions.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Residents of Tees Valley and County Durham back improved climate and nature education, ring-fenced carbon taxes, ‘green bonds’ and higher spending to hit net zero in first of four citizens' climate panels convened by IPPR. It has to educate, inspire and involve people in the change required.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

(Left to right) Francesca Hawes (MRF Operations Manager, Thalia); Alex Snelling-Day (Waste Policy, Climate and Environment Team Manager, GCSWS); Bryony Rothwell (RECAP Waste Partnership Manager) A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by RECAP, the waste partnership between Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

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Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

EUSD has been recognized for two consecutive terms as an Apple Distinguished Education Program. Department of Education as a National Green Ribbon District. In addition, EUSD has developed and implemented an award-winning, comprehensive Health and Wellness Program that incorporates yoga and character education classes for all students.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

JUNE 21, 2021

Policy Manager | Center for Resource Solutions | San Francisco. Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is seeking a candidate with 2-5 years’ experience to join its expanding renewable energy policy and market development team. The Policy Manager is a full-time exempt position and reports to the Policy Director.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

In addition, the report emphasises the need to balance these on-the-ground local decisions with long-term policy decisions from Government. Launched today [8 June 2022] at the House of Lords, the Policy Commission was led by researchers at the University’s Birmingham Energy Institute in collaboration with the Energy Research Accelerator.

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Front And Centered

JANUARY 23, 2020

She joins our staff as Policy Manager. Her work has focused on fossil fuel infrastructure and land use for the past five years, as an environmental policy researcher at Sightline Institute. She has a bachelor’s in English and African American Studies and a Masters in Education from Oberlin College, and a J.D.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 2, 2023

With around 20% of UK carbon emissions coming from our homes, t o achieve these targets nearly every household in the South West would need to be properly insulated and heated by a heat pump, within the next seven years. Gemserv worked with officials, industry representatives and education and training providers across the South West.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 2, 2019

Last week in San Antonio, Texas, about 150 DISTRIBUTECH stakeholders convened to discuss industry trends, best practices for marketing and sales in the utility industry and set the educational agenda for the 2020 event.

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Low Carbon Prosperity

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Evaluating regulations, subsidies, pricing mechanisms, and hybrid policies. The latest, most urgent call to action from the IPCC has increased attention on policies to reduce CO2 emissions and enhance carbon sequestration. Regulation: The most effective carbon reduction policy option is regulation.

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 21, 2023

Elemental Excelerator, a nonprofit investor driving climate technology for social change, announced today the expansion of its climate coaching team to encompass experts in project and carbon finance, policy and equity and access. “Prior to participation in Elemental, CarbonCure did not have a defined public policy strategy.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 1, 2024

The report, published by the consumer advocacy organisation Freedom Food Alliance on Thursday (29 February), found that multinational meat companies and lobby groups were using industry-funded research, public ad campaigns and educational materials to sway public opinion on meat and dairy. In the U.S. which was funded by a $2.9

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 10, 2024

This is the event for building relationships, discussing opportunities and challenges, educating on the latest technologies and innovations, and informing people outside the community about geothermal energy.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 9, 2020

An official recycling policy can guide employees and demonstrate a sense of commitment toward sustainability in your business. Writing and distributing an office recycling policy document is highly recommended. It serves a variety of purposes including communication, training and policy governance. Policy Training.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The poll, which was carried out by Censuswide on behalf of Zurich Insurance, also shows enthusiasm among young people for significant policy changes to prevent further damage to the climate. Almost a third of young people want sustainability and climate change to be covered in more detail at school, a UK survey of 7-17 year olds has found.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Report from IfG warns public engagement is not sufficiently prioritised in policy making, despite being crucial UK’s transition to a more sustainable economy.

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Energy Innovation

JULY 14, 2020

In April, daily emissions fell by as much as 17 percent , and total 2020 emissions may be 7-11 percent lower than 2019 (as projected by the Energy Policy Simulator , and a new opinion piece in Nature by Hanna et al., Figure 2 Mean survey results of recovery policy archetypes (2008-2020) aggregated using relativity-adjusted scores.

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E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

MAY 4, 2023

If I had to choose just one moment when the power of E2’s work becomes crystal clear, it’s this: the look on the face of a policymaker when a full delegation of business leaders enters their office to deliver the economic case for climate and clean energy policies.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Director of Policy & Advisory Services | Dylan Green | Remote. Represent client in external policy working groups, task forces, and conferences as needed to develop exposure and maintain engagement. The post Director of Policy & Advisory Services – Climate Change appeared first on Women in Cleantech & Sustainability.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Wastewater treatment must be improved to reduce exposure to human faecal pathogens in treated effluent, according to a new report published on 21 May by the National Engineering Policy Centre. Collaborative modelling: Water companies should collaborate with researchers to model catchments for improved infrastructure management.

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Charged

OCTOBER 24, 2023

According to the Economic Policy Institute, the electrification of transport could create over 150,000 new jobs related to the production and maintenance of EVs. SME, a nonprofit that promotes adoption of new manufacturing technology, has expanded its offerings to include EV training programs and an EV Fundamentals certification.

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Smart Energy International

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Overcoming the barriers The utility executives say the best way to overcome the barriers is to make technology/infrastructure investments, educate and advocate for clean energy policies with state regulatory commissioners and policy makers and educate consumers about clean energy and efficiency.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 5, 2024

Stephen Davies, an academic who has worked in educational outreach roles at the IEA since 2010, appeared several times in Climate The Movie: The Cold Truth – a new film directed by climate science denier Martin Durkin. In the documentary, Davies claims that climate activists want to impose an “austere” life on ordinary people.

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Business Green

JANUARY 7, 2022

EnergyUK's deputy director of policy Charles Wood said energy efficiency was the "simplest way" that firms could insulate themselves from high gas and electricity prices, and as such should be companies' first priority. Educate your employees. The exponential savings for businesses with large fleets would be even more considerable.

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Business Green

MAY 5, 2022

I should hold my own hand up here as I was involved in this policy back in 2009-10. The need for a successful energy efficiency policy is real. I would suggest four principles: First, education and advice. The scheme failed. 14,000 households ended up taking out Green Deal loans , or less than 0.1

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GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 7, 2020

The world-renowned thought leader, entrepreneur, educator and author accurately predicted the rapid decline in solar photovoltaic costs and lithium ion batteries. We also discuss the collapse of incumbents and the impact this will have on societies around the world, and what policy leaders can do to get out ahead of these changes.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 30, 2023

Data is essential for recycling companies, producers of drinks containers, and policy makers in government. Digital technology provides numerous opportunities to promote recycling, the circular economy, and to inform and educate our citizens.

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