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Is the golf industry doing enough to combat climate change?

GreenBiz

Currently, five golf organizations have joined: the United States Golf Association (USGA); Waste Management Phoenix Open; The International Golf Federation; World Minigolf Federation; and Sentosa Golf Club in Singapore. Nonprofit organizations such as the National Links Trust , recent bid winners to take over operations of Washington, D.C.’s

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Circular economy startups compete at Circularity 2020, taking on shoes to shelf-life

GreenBiz

At Circularity 20, GreenBiz’s online circular economy event, five startups presented their potentially world-altering ideas during the Accelerate competition. This GreenBiz tradition began in 2012 at its VERGE events, offering a venue where startups make a 2.5-minute minute pitch of their technology to the audience.

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WCS Event: More Women on Corporate Boards | February 20, 2020

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

About this Event. Become a WCS Member for 30% off this and all events. Join Women in Cleantech & Sustainability for the kickoff event of our 2020 Executive Leadership Workshop series: More Women on Corporate Boards. Our organization is inclusive and events are open to people of all genders. 425 Market Street.

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Events - SUSTAINATOPIA 2020 Series (Los Angeles, New York, Boulder and Vancouver)

Green Market Oracle

Founded in 2009, SUSTAINATOPIA remains one of the leading events in the world for social, financial and environmental sustainability & impact. The Los Angeles event will take place on May 6th – 9th, 2020 in LosAngeles Idealab, Expert Dojo & Other Venues. Impacting the World for GOOD for more than 11 Years.

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Calgary’s ‘Olympics of Oil’ Frames Climate Action as Global Injustice

DeSmogBlog

The idea that decarbonization efforts set by international agreement constitutes a new form of colonialism is not uncommon at industry events. Security at the event was considerable, with uniformed Calgary police officers patrolling the grounds, exhibition halls and auditoriums.

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What Makes a Successful Company Internship Program?

Green Business Bureau

Internship programs provide organizations with the opportunity to train future employees, while also giving students valuable experience in the workplace. A good intern will possess certain traits that not only make them successful during their tenure, but also future employees for any organization. Sustainability Projects for Interns.

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What Is ESG and Why Is It Important for Your Business? (+ ESG Image Infographic)

Green Business Bureau

The initialism “ ESG ” stands for “ E nvironmental, S ocial, and G overnance” Under each category there are a set of standards and goals an organization must meet to be compliant. Reports reveal that 87% of business leaders expect an increase in sustainability investments for their organizations over the next two years.

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