Episode 199: Home Depot’s circular blueprint, IBM CEO lines up behind carbon ‘dividend’
Plus, an update on corporate adoption for the ESG reporting framework developed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.
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Episode 199: Home Depot’s circular blueprint, IBM CEO lines up behind carbon ‘dividend’
Regenerating natural capital in the rainforests of Costa Rica
The land impact investing company Blacksheep Regenerative Resource Management wants to use the power of business for conservation.
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Regenerating natural capital in the rainforests of Costa Rica
From coffee to cosmetics, companies are looking for ways to protect the plants their products are made from
As crop varieties disappear, boosting biodiversity becomes smart business.
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From coffee to cosmetics, companies are looking for ways to protect the plants their products are made from
Collaborative resource planning by utilities and customers benefits both
By working together, each side can achieve their goals far more quickly.
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Collaborative resource planning by utilities and customers benefits both
What we know so far about countries’ 2020 climate commitments
The stakes are high — how can we ensure the new nationally determined contributions raise confidence that we are on track to a 1.5 degree C world?
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What we know so far about countries’ 2020 climate commitments
COP25: Diving into the first Blue COP
There’s a new tide of global awareness rising about the critical role of our oceans in climate mitigation and adaptation.
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COP25: Diving into the first Blue COP
The coal industry is shrinking — here’s what miners need for a just transition
Programs should be nurtured to have lasting effects, rather than serving as short-term band-aids.
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The coal industry is shrinking — here’s what miners need for a just transition
What to expect from the UN’s COP25 climate change conference
This article originally appeared on Ensia.In 2015, 195 countries adopted an international treaty aiming to limit global warming to less than 2 degrees Celsiuc (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above average preindustrial temperatures in order to avert the worst of Earth’s climate emergency.
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What to expect from the UN’s COP25 climate change conference
After Cyber Monday, here comes a new spotlight on e-commerce shipping
This article is adapted from GreenBiz’s newsletter, Transport Weekly, running Tuesdays. Subscribe here.How many Amazon packages were rapidly shipped to your home this week thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday?For many of us, plenty. And those big cardboard boxes with tiny items inside are just one of the more visceral problems associated with the rapid rise of on-demand online shopping.
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After Cyber Monday, here comes a new spotlight on e-commerce shipping
4 key tasks for countries at COP25 in Madrid
The conference provides an opportunity for countries to continue to build momentum ahead of 2020, which could lead to more ambitious climate commitments.
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4 key tasks for countries at COP25 in Madrid