DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 17, 2023

Not only do pesticides directly contribute to the climate crisis, but a changing climate is likely to intensify pressure from agricultural pests and decrease plant resiliency, resulting in greater pesticide usage and therefore further greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Farmers’ associations like La Via Campesina , which lobbies on behalf of smallholders, have been drowned out by the powerful conglomerates which make up ‘Big Ag’. Yes, digital tools like crop monitoring can help farmers become more efficient. They are more open to sustainable practices than older generations.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Since then, leading industry associations and agrochemical companies have used their lobbying might to push back against core European measures aiming to lead the transition to a more sustainable way of farming. Read more about the industry’s climate lobbying at DeSmog’s agribusiness database. Meet the Industry Trade Groups.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Global organisations that have blazed a trail of innovation to conserve and enhance water resources and embed sustainable processes have been recognised for their pioneering work, says the Brave Blue World Foundation, the group behind 2020’s Netflix-featured film about water, which also organises the Lighthouse Awards.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The scale of agri-food giants’ influence and greenwash efforts surrounding the first-ever UN Food Systems Summit , held yesterday in New York City, has raised concern among sustainable farming experts. The groups said the summit disregarded “the urgent need to address the gross power imbalances that corporations hold over food systems.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

The initiative will work with farmers to create stores of water – both in soil “sponges” as well as lakes and ponds – that can be “re-charged” through wet weather, then drawn on through ever-more common dry seasons, to the benefit of either the farmers themselves, or local communities. A full list of the winners is included below.

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Business Green

AUGUST 31, 2020

The current crisis should support and accelerate many trends and themes integral to sustainability, writes Liontrust's Peter Michaelis. We believe the Covid-19 pandemic will result in changes to how society behaves and ultimately ease the transition to a more sustainable world.

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Greentown Labs

MAY 26, 2021

Sustainable development and inclusive growth are core elements of Bayer’s corporate strategy and vision: “health for all, hunger for none.” Bayer has outlined target sustainability goals that are aligned with the Paris Agreement and has set out to decarbonize and achieve a net zero target for its supply chain by 2050. Somerville, Mass.,

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EDF + Business

APRIL 18, 2023

Food Processors Beverage Companies Grocery Stores Wholesale Clubs Agricultural Producers Restaurants Packaged Food Companies Meat Producers On average, two-thirds of food sector companies’ emissions are generated by farm-level production, making on-farm sustainability critical for abatement. Sources: Deloitte Analysis, CDP The IRA adds ~$19.5

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Planet Pulse

APRIL 5, 2023

The world’s mangroves alone sequester more than 31 million tons of carbon in their soils and biomass each year. For some, this process can financially support conservation efforts and encourage sustainable economic initiatives. “In

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Business Green

OCTOBER 31, 2022

It can either be used to reduce carbon emissions or promote ways in which to adapt, mitigate and build resilience to the effects of climate change. COP is the decision-making body responsible for monitoring and reviewing implementation of the UNFCCC. Energy transition. Energy transition. Conference of the Parties (COP).

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Low Impact

OCTOBER 13, 2021

A well-designed NbS involves protecting, sustainably managing and restoring ecosystems, and is implemented with full engagement and consent of local communities. The NbS Initiative at Oxford University has laid out four key guidelines for delivering a successful, sustainable NbS. What makes urban orchards a good example of this?

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 14, 2021

The winning Lighthouse organisations, “named so because they are shining a light for others to follow”, have developed new ways of utilising technology, finance or partnerships to reduce their impact in water stressed regions or build resilience of their local water systems. It has also achieved a 50% reduction in energy savings.

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Business Green

JUNE 15, 2020

According to recent figures from Kantar Worldpanel , households are preparing an additional 500 million meals a week with lockdown still in place, which highlights the importance of a resilient agricultural supply chain to ensure that customers have enough access to essential products, most urgently in the short-term but also after the pandemic.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

One declared use for this latest infusion of money is acquisition targets, which isn’t surprising given the anticipated boom in commercial drone usage: One forecast provides revenue related just to ag drones will reach about $5.9 I asked Dendra CEO Susan Graham how a corporate sustainability organization might use her company’s services.

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Business Green

MAY 20, 2022

Growing numbers of businesses want to promote regenerative agriculture in their supply chains, but as Theresa Lieb discovers, many of the farmers that want to embrace more sustainable practices are facing huge challenges. Subscribe to get sustainability food news in your inbox every Thursday. When is the best time to plant it?

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

The case for business sustainability. 90% of executives believe sustainability is important in business. Today, it’s incontestable that instituting a sustainability strategy is good business. That is, more and more studies indicate business sustainability delivers greater prosperity, and designs organizations to last.

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Better Ventures

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Source: Climate Tech VC At Better Ventures , sustainability has been a core pillar of our investment thesis from the beginning. Thus far we have made investments towards reducing the climate impact of our food, industrial production, and energy systems, and we are eager to make more. Overstory (Seed | $1.8M Overstory (Seed | $1.8M

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Business Green

JUNE 4, 2020

Greater digitalisation could be one way of improving the sustainability of the system. Through Green Alliance's Tech Task Force programme, we've already investigated the transformative potential of smart green tech in the energy efficiency, transport and construction sectors. Food production is breaching planetary boundaries.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 17, 2019

The rapid growth of Vietnam’s population in urban areas is resource intensive and leads to increased energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. Chances of flooding could rise as there will be more incidence of extreme rainfall and soil fertility also decreases. Image source: The Hound. Vulnerable Populations . Transportation .

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GreenBiz

JULY 20, 2020

Eric Soubeiran, the company's vice president of nature and water cycle, explained that weaning the company off intensive farming is at the core of its new sustainability mission. If you really want to do sustainability well in a company, you need to know your business well," Soubeiran said.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 26, 2022

The features of a sustainable food management system. Sustainable food management is a systematic approach that concentrates on reducing wasted food, supporting local communities and employees, and mitigating the environmental impact of operations over the complete life cycle of food items.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Founded in 2007, New York based Ecovative Design leverages the naturally binding properties of mycelium — mushroom’s root structure — in several sustainable materials. Loliware was founded in 2016 in pursuit of "a radical leap towards [a sustainable packaging] future." Turning algae into straws that are 'designed to disappear'.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 11, 2023

With this in mind, the Green Business Bureau wanted to help you understand your options for sustainability certification, and with that, learn how to become B Corp Certified. With over 500 initiatives to choose from – compared to B Labs 250 – GBB raises the bar in sustainability certification. What is B Corp?

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Business Green

MARCH 28, 2023

But it also warns that with agriculture currently accounting for around 11 per cent of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions, the UK's net zero emission goals cannot be achieved without significant new investment in more sustainable farming practices and technologies.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 2, 2023

We are excited to share the power of Planet satellite imagery with Amazon SageMaker’s geospatial capabilities. Our partnership has the potential to revolutionize agriculture and sustainability insights by combining geospatial data with machine learning and cloud architecture.

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Elemental Excelerator

OCTOBER 5, 2020

. “We’re looking forward to partnering deeply with Cohort 9 companies and their community partners to help improve existing water, food, circular economy, energy and mobility systems.” Beyond giving your jeans a second chance at life, this opens up an entirely new, sustainable garment recycling supply chain.

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Greentown Labs

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Where else can you find entrepreneurs at neighboring benches working on innovations as diverse as filtration, energy storage, building materials, alternative proteins, and battery metal recycling? Electricity. Resiliency + Adaptation. We like to say that Greentown’s wet lab is a special place.

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Business Green

JULY 15, 2020

Eric Soubeiran, the company's vice-president of nature and water cycle, explains that weaning the company off intensive farming is at the core of its new sustainability mission. If you really want to do sustainability well in a company, you need to know your business well," Soubeiran says.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 20, 2020

Eric Soubeiran, the company’s vice president of nature and water cycle, explained that weaning the company off intensive farming is at the core of its new sustainability mission. “If you really want to do sustainability well in a company, you need to know your business well,” Soubeiran said. .

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Turning mycelium into packaging that’s ‘compatible with the planet’ Founded in 2007, New York based Ecovative Design leverages the naturally binding properties of mycelium — mushroom’s root structure — in several sustainable materials. Producing just 2.69

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Greentown Labs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Twenty startups joined our community in Q3 2021, working on innovations as diverse as carbon-negative fats, energy-efficient membrane materials for chemical separations, and scalable electric vehicle charging solutions for high-density urban settings. Electricity. Agtech + water.

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GreenBiz

MAY 17, 2021

Clean energy for Native American communities. Still others are driving sustainability at nonprofit organizations and consultancies. We’d like to express our appreciation to the World Business Council for Sustainable Business and Net Impact for helping to cast a global net for this year’s nominees. The 2021 GreenBiz 30 Under 30.

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Green Market Oracle

AUGUST 30, 2020

VERGE Energy Conference (VERGE 20) will take place on October 26-30, 2020. This online event can be attended from anywhere, The central theme at VERGE 20 will focus on how energy systems can be decarbonized, decentralized, digitized and democratized. VERGE 20 will be attended by more than 15,000 leaders, it will feature 300+ speakers.

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Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 9, 2021

For Cohort 10, we’re looking for 15-20 startups from anywhere in the world focused on addressing key challenges in energy, mobility, agriculture, water, or the circular economy. ” Our goal is to ensure clean drinking water and sustainability of water use in the face of these mounting threats.

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Elemental Excelerator

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

World-changing companies in energy, food & agriculture, water, mobility, the circular economy, and beyond. In the energy sector, we want to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Connected energy solutions. Clever ideas and new models to democratize energy. Surprise us.

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Elemental Excelerator

JANUARY 28, 2020

Our portfolio companies are working on everything from expanding access to solar power in frontline communities and slashing methane emissions by feeding cows seaweed to deploying portable water quality sensors and mapping equity into street infrastructure. There are several key problems we seek to address in the global energy sector.

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