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State of Green Business: Chemical transparency creates a window of opportunity | GreenB... - 0 views

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Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers have discovered that greener chemicals and concerned citizens create a potent formula for change

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Wal-Mart, Target and other major retailers have discovered that greener chemicals and concerned citizens create a potent formula for change</div>

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Why Family Businesses Have a Sustainability Head Start - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 07 Mar 14

Family-owned firms are helping to drive sustainability forward in Asia, experts say, in part because family ownership allows younger generations to influence a company's values and to drive change. "In the face of mounting resource and climate-related business challenges, there is a real opportunity right now to groom a pool of environmentally aware next-generation leaders," says Jie Hui Kia, a Singapore futures adviser.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Family-owned firms are helping to drive sustainability forward in Asia, experts say, in part because family ownership allows younger generations to influence a company's values and to drive change. "In the face of mounting resource and climate-related business challenges, there is a real opportunity right now to groom a pool of environmentally aware next-generation leaders," says Jie Hui Kia, a Singapore futures adviser. </div>

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Ocean Spray and Jelly Belly's sweet transportation plan | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 04 Dec 13

When crafting a sustainable supply chain strategy, the choice of transportation mode is possibly the most important environmental decision a company can make. An increasing number of shippers are finding success with rail, which offers a terrific opportunity for reducing the environmental impact of shipping.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When crafting a sustainable supply chain strategy, the choice of transportation mode is possibly the most important environmental decision a company can make. An increasing number of shippers are finding success with rail, which offers a terrific opportunity for reducing the environmental impact of shipping.</div>

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Industry group formalised to drive recovery and recycling of paper cups | News | News &... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 15 Jul 14

Mondelez International, Mars, Nestlé, and 12 other companies launched the Paper Cup and Recycling Group, which will promote paper cup recovery and recycling opportunities.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Mondelez International, Mars, Nestlé, and 12 other companies launched the Paper Cup and Recycling Group, which will promote paper cup recovery and recycling opportunities.</div>

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Valuing the Invaluable: How WWF Is Helping Companies Protect the Ultimate Shared Resour... - 1 views

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"Water is the ultimate shared resource," according to WWF's Lindsay Bass, and collaborative solutions to its depletion are crucial. WWF is working with companies to manage their water use through its Water Risk Filter tool and its strategic alliances with the private sector. I spoke with Bass about the opportunities for companies to improve their water management and become "positive actors" in shared watersheds.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"Water is the ultimate shared resource," according to WWF's Lindsay Bass, and collaborative solutions to its depletion are crucial. WWF is working with companies to manage their water use through its Water Risk Filter tool and its strategic alliances with the private sector. I spoke with Bass about the opportunities for companies to improve their water management and become "positive actors" in shared watersheds. </div>

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How Shell, Chevron and Coke tackle the energy-water-food nexus | GreenBiz.com - 0 views

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Conservation International's Business & Sustainability Council (PDF) examined the corporate risk and opportunities related to the energy-water-food nexus. Shell, Chevron and Coca-Cola have working solutions for the energy-food-water nexus.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Conservation International's Business & Sustainability Council (PDF) examined the corporate risk and opportunities related to the energy-water-food nexus. Shell, Chevron and Coca-Cola have working solutions for the energy-food-water nexus.</div>

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Why Sustainability Meant Opportunity to Innovate for Nike | INSEAD Knowledge - 0 views

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In two years, the global fashion industry uses as much water as is in the entire Mediterranean Sea, and that makes conservation a key priority for sustainably run fashion brands. Nike is working with Dutch eco-dying company DyeCoo to reduce its water consumption and to encourage better conservation practices across the fashion industry

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In two years, the global fashion industry uses as much water as is in the entire Mediterranean Sea, and that makes conservation a key priority for sustainably run fashion brands. Nike is working with Dutch eco-dying company DyeCoo to reduce its water consumption and to encourage better conservation practices across the fashion industry</div>

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McDonald's Awards Suppliers for Advancing Global Sustainability Initiatives - Press Rel... - 0 views

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McDonald's today announced its "2014 Best of Sustainable Supply" winners in a report highlighting how suppliers achieved significant results by identifying opportunities and applying sustainable solutions in diverse places around the world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">McDonald's today announced its "2014 Best of Sustainable Supply" winners in a report highlighting how suppliers achieved significant results by identifying opportunities and applying sustainable solutions in diverse places around the world.</div>

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GE Challenge Targets Oil Sands GHG Emissions · Environmental Management & Ene... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 10 Jul 14

General Electric has launched an up to CAD$1 million ecomagination open challenge to help accelerate emissions-reducing technology development in Canada's oil sands. The Innovation Challenge will target two of the biggest opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil sands: new uses for waste heat and improved efficiency of steam generation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">General Electric has launched an up to CAD$1 million ecomagination open challenge to help accelerate emissions-reducing technology development in Canada's oil sands. The Innovation Challenge will target two of the biggest opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil sands: new uses for waste heat and improved efficiency of steam generation.</div>

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Is Cameroon becoming the new Indonesia? Palm oil plantations accelerating deforestation - 0 views

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The potential for new laws governing the use of forest resources this year in Cameroon promises an opportunity to stem the rapid loss of forest in the biologically diverse country. But the changes may ultimately not be what's needed to save Cameroon's forests. Read more at http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0625-gfrn-cannon-cameroon.html#w6L2jPe1cgOgqGYr.99

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The potential for new laws governing the use of forest resources this year in Cameroon promises an opportunity to stem the rapid loss of forest in the biologically diverse country. But the changes may ultimately not be what's needed to save Cameroon's forests. Read more at <a href="http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0625-gfrn-cannon-cameroon.html#w6L2jPe1cgOgqGYr.99" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://news.mongabay.com/2014/0625-gfrn-cannon-cameroon.html#w6L2jPe1cgOgqGYr.99</a></div>

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Why low-impact diets are the next big opportunity | GreenBiz - 0 views

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What if everyone could have access to food that meets their dietary needs without preventing future generations from meeting theirs? That's the idea at the heart of sustainable nutrition. Increased attention to the environmental impacts of food types drives interest in sustainable nutrition, helping spur innovation and interest in those foods that can deliver nutritional value with a reduced environmental footprint.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">What if everyone could have access to food that meets their dietary needs without preventing future generations from meeting theirs? That's the idea at the heart of sustainable nutrition. Increased attention to the environmental impacts of food types drives interest in sustainable nutrition, helping spur innovation and interest in those foods that can deliver nutritional value with a reduced environmental footprint.</div>

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Beyond emissions: The promise of products from captured carbon | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 17 Nov 15

At VERGE 2015, a group of scientists and entrepreneurs talked about the innovation opportunities in carbon removal

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">At VERGE 2015, a group of scientists and entrepreneurs talked about the innovation opportunities in carbon removal</div>

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Getting the economic opportunity right on food waste | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Sodexo, the food services and facilities management company, Deloitte consulting, Mission Point Capital Partners impact investment firm and the Closed Loop Fund have taken it upon themselves to study the economics and data points of food waste in the U.S. and develop a road map for action.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Sodexo, the food services and facilities management company, Deloitte consulting, Mission Point Capital Partners impact investment firm and the Closed Loop Fund have taken it upon themselves to study the economics and data points of food waste in the U.S. and develop a road map for action. </div>

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Silicon Valley Hackathon Seeks Smart City Solutions | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 15 Dec 15

TiE Silicon Valley, a not for profit organization dedicated to "fostering entrepreneurship in the Bay Area and globally," has announced an upcoming hackathon event focused on tackling three real-world issues within the "smart city" space: smart parking, waste disposal management and water access management. The event will begin in January 2016 and will last for two weeks. Winners will be invited to attend TiECon 2016, TiE's largest annual conference, and will also have an opportunity to win prizes and publicity.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">TiE Silicon Valley, a not for profit organization dedicated to "fostering entrepreneurship in the Bay Area and globally," has announced an upcoming hackathon event focused on tackling three real-world issues within the "smart city" space: smart parking, waste disposal management and water access management. The event will begin in January 2016 and will last for two weeks. Winners will be invited to attend TiECon 2016, TiE's largest annual conference, and will also have an opportunity to win prizes and publicity.</div>

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Low-carbon tech: opportunity in the trillions | GreenBiz - 0 views

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Today at COP21 in Paris, LCTPi unveiled updates on each focus area. Here are the highlights from some key focus areas:

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Today at COP21 in Paris, LCTPi unveiled updates on each focus area. Here are the highlights from some key focus areas:</div>

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Dong inaugurates 312-MW wind farm off Germany - SeeNews Renewables - 0 views

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The Lego Group has set a goal to source 100% of its electricity from renewables by 2020. In support of the goal, Lego's parent company Kirkbi has acquired a 32% stake in Dong Energy's Borkum Riffgrund 1 wind farm off the coast of Germany. Lego CEO Jorgen Vig Knudstorp said the company would continue to look for opportunities to invest in renewables. In addition, he said, it is working to boost recycling and cut down on packaging in an effort to be more sustainable

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner"> The Lego Group has set a goal to source 100% of its electricity from renewables by 2020. In support of the goal, Lego's parent company Kirkbi has acquired a 32% stake in Dong Energy's Borkum Riffgrund 1 wind farm off the coast of Germany. Lego CEO Jorgen Vig Knudstorp said the company would continue to look for opportunities to invest in renewables. In addition, he said, it is working to boost recycling and cut down on packaging in an effort to be more sustainable</div>

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Leading businesses commence testing of a new Natural Capital Protocol - Natural Capital... - 0 views

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Adriana Trujillo on 21 Oct 15

The Coca-Cola Company, The Dow Chemical Company, and Kering are among 10 companies to begin testing and refining the new Natural Capital Protocol, in collaboration with the Natural Capital Coalition and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. The participating companies will use the Protocol to assess water use opportunities and risks in site-specific locations, explore methods for aligning strategic business decisions with natural capital assessment results, and more.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Coca-Cola Company, The Dow Chemical Company, and Kering are among 10 companies to begin testing and refining the new Natural Capital Protocol, in collaboration with the Natural Capital Coalition and the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. The participating companies will use the Protocol to assess water use opportunities and risks in site-specific locations, explore methods for aligning strategic business decisions with natural capital assessment results, and more.</div>

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3M Report Reveals Better Supplier Engagement Could Help Drive Innovation | Sustainable ... - 0 views

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Supplier collaboration and sustainability can drive innovation and growth in top supply chains, but only 43 percent of suppliers feel fully empowered to collaborate with their partners, says new research from 3M. Surveying 237 suppliers across the U.S., the report uncovers insight on the most urgent trends, opportunities and challenges facing suppliers today.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Supplier collaboration and sustainability can drive innovation and growth in top supply chains, but only 43 percent of suppliers feel fully empowered to collaborate with their partners, says new research from 3M. Surveying 237 suppliers across the U.S., the report uncovers insight on the most urgent trends, opportunities and challenges facing suppliers today.</div>

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Businesses Overlooking $447B in Financial Value from Strong Environmental Performance |... - 1 views

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According to new research by Accenture, CDP and Hermes Investment Management, over 40% of global companies may still not be seeing the forest for the trees: Four in 10 telecomm and consumer goods companies reporting to CDP are failing to capture or report any financial value from strong environmental performance. The largest emitters in the global economy account for a cumulative $447bn opportunity from climate change, yet 42% of these companies have not yet quantified the potential value.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">According to new research by Accenture, CDP and Hermes Investment Management, over 40% of global companies may still not be seeing the forest for the trees: Four in 10 telecomm and consumer goods companies reporting to CDP are failing to capture or report any financial value from strong environmental performance. The largest emitters in the global economy account for a cumulative $447bn opportunity from climate change, yet 42% of these companies have not yet quantified the potential value.</div>

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Dell Continues to Close the Loop on E-waste - Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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Dell continues to make headway on its plans to dramatically increase the amount of repurposed and reclaimed content in its supply chain, with a goal of 100 million pounds of reused materials in its products by 2020 (double its original goal of 50 million, which it achieved in 2017). Its model could provide the entire industry with methods, practices and - through collaboration - opportunities to reduce the growing global e-waste problem and shift towards a more circular economy in the electronics sector.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Dell continues to make headway on its plans to dramatically increase the amount of repurposed and reclaimed content in its supply chain, with a goal of 100 million pounds of reused materials in its products by 2020 (double its original goal of 50 million, which it achieved in 2017). Its model could provide the entire industry with methods, practices and - through collaboration - opportunities to reduce the growing global e-waste problem and shift towards a more circular economy in the electronics sector. </div>

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