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Finance & Investment
'We Haven't Even Scratched the Surface': Insights from the World Forum on Natural Capital
'We Haven't Even Scratched the Surface': Insights from the World Forum on Natural Capital
Published on November 30, 2017
About a 5 minute read

Factoring the value of nature into governance and corporate decision-making is not an easy task, but governments and businesses are starting to recognize the importance of natural capital accounting. According to the Natural Capital Coalition, 68 cou... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
Trending: Brands Look to Bicycles to Decarbonize Urban Logistics
Trending: Brands Look to Bicycles to Decarbonize Urban Logistics
Published on November 28, 2017
About a 4 minute read

While discussion around the future of urban mobility largely focuses on electric vehicles and public transportation, buzz is growing around the role of bikes in driving down emissions in cities. Congested city streets pose considerable challenges for... View More

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Consumer Behavior Change
Disaster Relief and Holiday Giving: 5 Ways to Optimize Corporate and NGO Support
Disaster Relief and Holiday Giving: 5 Ways to Optimize Corporate and NGO Support
Published on November 27, 2017
About a 4 minute read

This has been a bad year for natural disasters. In fact, 2017 is tied with 2011 for the most billion-dollar disasters.[1] Without even counting Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria or the California fires, the US has sustained 218-plus weather and clima... View More

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Finance & Investment
Catalyst Credit Line: A Financial Lifeline for Pre-Profit, Sustainable Startups
Catalyst Credit Line: A Financial Lifeline for Pre-Profit, Sustainable Startups
Published on November 23, 2017
About a 5 minute read

Young, sustainable companies have it tough. With all that excitement and idealism in building a new company comes a mountain of obstacles to overcome. But for purpose-driven companies pursuing opportunities that also create impact, that risk/reward r... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
UPS Ramps Up Use of Renewable Natural Gas to Deliver on 2025 Sustainability Goals
UPS Ramps Up Use of Renewable Natural Gas to Deliver on 2025 Sustainability Goals
Published on November 20, 2017
About a 3 minute read

UPS is ramping up its use of renewable natural gas (RNG), signing a new agreement with Big Ox Energy, a subsidiary of Environmental Energy Capital (LLC), to purchase 10 million gallon equivalents of RNG per year until 2024 — the largest investment ... View More

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New Metrics
#NewMetrics, Day 3: Digging Even Deeper Into Next-Generation Impact Metrics
#NewMetrics, Day 3: Digging Even Deeper Into Next-Generation Impact Metrics
Published on November 17, 2017
About a 19 minute read

Live Well San Diego: A visionary partnership to define and measure 10 quality-of-life metrics By Anna Shugoll ... View More

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Community Updates
Ørsted issues green bonds
Ørsted issues green bonds
Published on November 16, 2017
About a 2 minute read

Today, 16 November, we announced our intention to issue our first green bonds; a EUR 500m green hybrid capital security and a minimum EUR 500m green senior bond in the euromarket. Issuing green bonds is yet another step in our green transition.  Hen... View More

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Finance & Investment
JPMorgan Chase Sinks $900K Into Sustainable Infrastructure for Detroit
JPMorgan Chase Sinks $900K Into Sustainable Infrastructure for Detroit
Published on November 16, 2017
About a 4 minute read

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase) is doing its part to get Detroit back on its feet, announcing a $900,000 investment to support sustainable infrastructure projects in the former Motor City. The firm has also revealed plans to retrofit over 7... View More

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New Metrics
Evolution of Disclosure, CEO Engagement, Measuring What Matters Take Center Stage at #NewMetrics
Evolution of Disclosure, CEO Engagement, Measuring What Matters Take Center Stage at #NewMetrics
Published on November 14, 2017
About a 7 minute read

As Sustainable Brands' New Metrics '17 conference kicked off in Philadelphia on Monday, speakers from SASB, CSRLab, WRI, the World Happiness Summit and more presented a range of topics revolving around a few common themes: Correctly measuring what ma... View More

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Organizational GovernanceOrganizational Governance
25 C40 Cities Commit to Become Carbon Neutral by 2050
25 C40 Cities Commit to Become Carbon Neutral by 2050
Published on November 13, 2017
About a 4 minute read

Just weeks after 12 C40 mayors signed the C40 Fossil-Fuel-Free Streets Declaration in an effort to curb air pollution and improve the quality of life for urban dwellers while tackling climate change, the mayors of 25 pioneering cities have pledged to... View More

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Finance & Investment
CPAs and Sustainability Thought Leadership: An Interview with RISCPA CEO Bob Mancini
CPAs and Sustainability Thought Leadership: An Interview with RISCPA CEO Bob Mancini
Published on November 13, 2017
About a 6 minute read

Ahead of his attendance at this week’s New Metrics ’17 conference in Philadelphia, we caught up with Bob Mancini, CEO of the Rhode Island Society of CPAs (RISCPA), to learn more about why the concept of sustainability is finally being recognized ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
The Current State and Evolution of Corporate Sustainability Assessment Organizations
The Current State and Evolution of Corporate Sustainability Assessment Organizations
Published on November 10, 2017
About a 11 minute read

CDP, RobecoSAM, EcoVadis — they are all organizations that assess the sustainability performance of companies worldwide. They all have their own agenda and targets, and of course, their own methodology to assess a portfolio of companies. ... View More

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Finance & Investment
Water Stewardship Ramps Up, But More Investment Needed to Mitigate Climate Change
Water Stewardship Ramps Up, But More Investment Needed to Mitigate Climate Change
Published on November 9, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Corresponding with the kickoff of COP23, the World Water Council (WWC) has shed light on the current state of water infrastructure and what it means for mitigating climate change and delivering on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The key ... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
From ESG to SDGs: An Investor’s Perspective on Sustainability Reporting
From ESG to SDGs: An Investor’s Perspective on Sustainability Reporting
Published on November 9, 2017
About a 7 minute read

Investors are stepping up their appeals for robust corporate sustainability reporting, with increased focus on climate impact and long-term performance in a carbon-constrained world. These reports have been standard for some time, though the metrics ... View More

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Member Spotlight: Atlanta McIlwraith from Timberland on how she supports innovative approaches to natural restoration around the world and in her own hometown
Member Spotlight: Atlanta McIlwraith from Timberland on how she supports innovative approaches to natural restoration around the world and in her own hometown
Published on November 8, 2017
About a 5 minute read

We recently sat down with Atlanta McIlwraith (@timberland_ATL), Senior Manager of Community Engagement at Timberland, to learn about the exciting work Timberland is doing to re-introduce organic crops and support communities with urban greening proje... View More

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Finance & Investment
HSBC Pledges $100 Billion to Tackle Climate Change
HSBC Pledges $100 Billion to Tackle Climate Change
Published on November 7, 2017
About a 2 minute read

HSBC is making moves to tackle climate change, unveiling five new commitments aimed at helping drive the transition to a low-carbon economy. A major component of the financial giant’s climate push is a pledge to make $100 billion in financing avail... View More

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Innovation & TechnologyInnovation & Technology
World Bank Group Names 20 African Startups to Participate in Digital Acceleration Program
World Bank Group Names 20 African Startups to Participate in Digital Acceleration Program
Published on November 7, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Selected from a pool of over 900 applicants, 20 promising African digital startups will participate in the XL Africa residency, the flagship initiative of the business accelerator launched by the World Bank Group’s infoDev program last April. Runni... View More

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Organizational Governance
SB'17 Copenhagen, Day 3: Moving Forward on an Even More Positive Note
SB'17 Copenhagen, Day 3: Moving Forward on an Even More Positive Note
Published on November 2, 2017
About a 10 minute read

From empowerment, optimism and sustainability in space to a whole strategy designed to ‘Make It Better,’ SB’17 Copenhagen rounded out with a host of speakers espousing positivity as a key component of the change that purpose-driven brands are a... View More

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Marketing & CommunicationsMarketing & Communications
From Niche to New Normal: Scorecards Enabling Holistic Shifts to Sustainable Product Portfolios
From Niche to New Normal: Scorecards Enabling Holistic Shifts to Sustainable Product Portfolios
Published on November 1, 2017
About a 8 minute read

Shifting an entire product portfolio to align with an ambitious sustainability strategy is no small feat. Even those considered leaders in corporate sustainability are still refining their approach. This session on day two of SB'17 Copenhagen explore... View More

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Finance & Investment
Visa Launches Foundation, Grants $20M to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Visa Launches Foundation, Grants $20M to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Published on October 27, 2017
About a 3 minute read

Building on its larger social impact strategy, which seeks to support the growth of micro and small enterprises around the world, Visa has launched the newly-incorporated Visa Foundation. As its first order of business, the Foundation has made a fina... View More

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