Communities Can Drive Change

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Opportunity Zones: a $100 billion investment for the clean economy?

A new provision of last year’s tax law could be a boon to bringing renewable energy to economically distressed communities — but only if we act.

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A global ban on fishing on the high seas? The time is now

Marine biologist Daniel Pauly is calling for a total ban on open-ocean fishing to rebuild depleted global fish stocks and prevent the demise of the fishing industry itself.

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Protecting wetlands helps communities reduce damage from hurricanes and storms

Safeguarding coastal wetlands is a cost-effective way to prevent flooding and storm damage.

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Financing an equitable, sharing city

With private economic inequity at a high, public financing for community health and wealth is more important than ever.

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Cities around the world lay the groundwork for a zero-waste future

Cities around the world are pledging to reduce waste over the next 12 years in an effort to curb global warming and eventually become zero-waste cities. During the Global Climate Action Summit, the C40 announced a new initiative that encourages cities to eliminate waste production and end the practice of waste burning. So far, 23 cities have agreed to become zero-waste and will work toward that goal by “reducing the amount of municipal solid waste disposed to landfill and incineration by at least 50 percent … and increase the diversion rate away from landfill and incineration to at least 70 percent by 2030,” according to C40 . Each city has agreed to cut down on waste that ends up in landfills by at least half over the next decade. The cities — which include San Francisco, Catalonia, Auckland, Dubai, Copenhagen, London , Montreal, New York City , Milan, Rotterdam, Sydney, Paris , Tokyo, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Washington D.C. and Vancouver — also pledged to reduce waste generation by 15 percent and encourage alternative waste management practices by 2030. Related: 19 mayors, thousands of buildings, zero carbon emissions by 2030 Reducing the amount of waste disposal and incineration is an important step in fighting global warming. Scientists believe that the new initiative could cut global carbon emissions by around 20 percent as cities begin to recycle and compost waste instead of dumping it into landfills or burning it. The 23 cities who signed the zero-waste declarations hope that they will lead by example and encourage other municipalities to do the same. The EPA says that incinerators and landfills significantly increase the amount of greenhouse gases around the globe. These practices also encourage companies to acquire new resources and materials, leading to an endless cycle of waste disposal. In addition to cutting down on waste, increasing recycling and reusing materials also contributes to a better economy. Instead of wasting old materials, recycling and reusing keeps the items in the system for longer periods. This reduces the need to purchase new materials and manage waste. + C40 Image via Patrick Tomasso

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A better approach to economic development for indigenous communities

This new model can holistically measure the health and wealth of communities — and that’s critical for First Nation communities.

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What small suppliers need to know about inclusion and diversity

Citi has focused on supplier diversity since the seventies, said Javette Hines, the company’s head of supply chain development, inclusion and sustainability.”But as we globalize, we want to make sure we have a more inclusive title and role,” she said.  That is why the word “inclusion” was added to her job title in 2016. “It’s ‘inclusion,’ not diversity because it makes us inclusive of all diverse aspects” of the communities that Citi serves,  such as Aboriginal people in Canada and Afro-Brazilian populations in the UK, she said.

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Performance with Purpose

PepsiCo’s foods and beverages appear in every corner of the globe. With such an expansive reach, there is tremendous opportunity for positive impact and engagement with consumers, retailers, farmers, investors, employees and the communities near where it works. The company’s Performance with Purpose Agenda seeks to do just that – improve its products, protect natural resources, and support communities around the world. But what will it take to achieve the ambitious new goals laid out in the agenda? What are the lessons for other companies?

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How to build resilient coastlines

Sponsored: Communities worldwide are wondering how best to shore up their coastlines, reduce flooding and protect valuable habitat for wildlife and recreation.

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