Can planetary data and AI help close the conflict between capitalism and our planetary boundaries?

Can planetary data and AI help close the conflict between capitalism and our planetary boundaries? If we have any hope of closing the apparent conflict between capitalism and our planetary boundaries, we will need new ways to measure — and price — natural capital and climate risks. Andrew Zolli shares how breakthroughs in remote sensing, AI, data and analytics technologies are changing the game, generating new kinds of indicators that can power new, ecologically grounded and more socially just forms of capitalism. This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 20, October 26-30, 2020. Learn more about the event here: https://events.greenbiz.com/events/ve…   Watch our other must-see talks here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwW3…   OUR LINKS Website: https://www.greenbiz.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenbiz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gree… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenbiz_group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenBiz YanniGuo Mon, 11/09/2020 – 16:18 Featured Off

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Apple’s Lisa Jackson on the power of influence in addressing climate justice and equity

Apple’s Lisa Jackson on the power of influence in addressing climate justice and equity Since becoming Apple’s lead on environmental and social issues, Lisa Jackson has led the company to make bold commitments — not just in its own operations, but in those of its suppliers and partners. In this conversation, we’ll dive into the company’s wide-ranging initiatives, from low-carbon design to closing the materials loop to aligning entrepreneurship with social and environmental justice. This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 20, October 26-30, 2020. Learn more about the event here: https://events.greenbiz.com/events/ve…   Watch our other must-see talks here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwW3…   OUR LINKS Website: https://www.greenbiz.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenbiz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gree… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenbiz_group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenBiz YanniGuo Mon, 11/09/2020 – 16:05 Featured Off

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The world is on fire. What can pine cones teach us about how to respond?

The world is on fire. What can pine cones teach us about how to respond? GreenBiz Vice President and VERGE Executive Director, Shana Rappaport, welcomes participants to VERGE 20 with a clean economy call to action and a surprise musical performance.This World is on Fire” was written by Kiki Lipsett, with additional lyrics customized by Shana Rappaport for VERGE 20 (original song, “This Girl is on Fire,” by Alicia Keys). You can learn more about and connect with all the musical collaborators via their websites: Kiki Lipsett (songwriter, piano:  kikilipsett.com ), Liliana Urbain (drums:  lilianaurbain.com ), Jules Indelicato (sound producer:  facebook.com/soundbyjules ), and Shana Rappaport (lead singer,  theseastars.org ). This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE 20, October 26-30, 2020. Learn more about the event here:  https://events.greenbiz.com/events/ve…   Watch our other must-see talks here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwW3…   OUR LINKS Website: https://www.greenbiz.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenbiz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gree… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenbiz_group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenBiz SHOW LESS YanniGuo Mon, 11/09/2020 – 15:51 Featured Off

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The future of building is communities that are all-electric and ultra-efficient

From Utah to Texas to California, these homes are changing the way we think about the built environment.

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In deep water: Water economy is threatened by climate change

With water quickly becoming a scarce resource, market innovations are changing the way we use it.

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Climate finance a survival strategy for banks?

India’s YES BANK weighs in on whether mounting climate risks are changing international financial institutions’ investments.

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Episode 36: Brexit, VW and 21st century environmentalism

This week’s podcast: Times are changing politically across the business landscape and in what’s expected of advocacy groups like the Audubon Society.

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Audubon’s upward digital journey: CEO David Yarnold

It’s a story of skyward growth and “superhighways in the sky.” What lessons can your business learn from the voices for the birds?

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Unilever’s social impact chief: How to raise the bar

A focus on social issues embedded in global supply chains is one pillar of Unilever’s much-discussed sustainability efforts.

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How GE and a leading utility are changing the smart-grid game

The company worked with Florida Power and Light to complete a groundbreaking smart grid project sparked, in part, by an Obama stimulus grant.

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