Thought Leaders 2021: Chris Hoey

Sustainability Matters

December 13, 2020

What opportunities do you predict for the growth of your industry in 2021? 2021 will be an exciting year for the process automation industry. This past 12 months we’ve seen how businesses with technology enabled strategies showed flexibility and resilience, and delivered innovative responses, through what many found to be a turbulent time. The next 12 months will distinguish even further those who

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Roadmap to transition economy to net zero emissions by 2050

Sustainability Matters

November 24, 2020

The Australian Sustainable Finance Initiative (ASFI) — comprising 80 organisations across major banks, insurers, super funds, civil society and stakeholders — has released a roadmap that sets out a bold plan to align Australia’s financial system to support a thriving Australian society, a healthy environment, and a strong and prosperous economy. The roadmap calls for financial

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5 ways businesses can take action to reduce environmental racism

GreenBiz Group

November 16, 2020

5 ways businesses can take action to reduce environmental racism Samantha Harris Mon, 11/16/2020 - 00:20 For decades, Black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in the United States have sought environmental justice as a civil right, but now, the grave disparities in environmental harms are coming into national prominence. This year’s COVID-19 crisis and racial justice movement have

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Finance firms come together in bid to overcome barriers to banking on biodiversity

Ethical Corporation

November 8, 2020

“Water, water, everywhere nor any drop to drink,” vividly sums up the sorry situation of a ship’s crew becalmed near the Equator. That often-quoted line from Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s poem about an ancient mariner who disregards nature could well stand for our predicament today. Image: Channels: Natural CapitalTags: Actiam biodiversity

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4 ways businesses can connect with their communities to create a clean economy

GreenBiz Group

November 6, 2020

4 ways businesses can connect with their communities to create a clean economy Marian Jones Fri, 11/06/2020  Companies often struggle with building community trust as they navigate between profit-making and authentically engaging on climate change and environmental justice matters. Last week at GreenBiz Group’s virtual conference and expo on stimulating the clean economy, VERGE

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In the wake of the pandemic, renewables should take center stage

Grist News

October 22, 2020

In the wake of a pandemic-fueled recession, prioritizing clean energy will be key for rebuilding the economy.

Why Gen Z voices matter in making business sustainable

GreenBiz Group

October 19, 2020

Why Gen Z voices matter in making business sustainable Isabel LoDuca Mon, 10/19/2020 - 01:00 Generation Z, those born between 1996 and 2015, are current consumers, future business leaders and the future of this world. Yet, Gen Z is unlike any other generation to date. With buying power of more than $140 billion, Gen Z is the fastest-growing consumer segment with unique purchasing values in mind and

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Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change?

GreenBiz Group

October 13, 2020

Are lawyers and accountants doing enough on climate change? Joel Makower Tue, 10/13/2020 - 01:40 When it comes to the climate crisis, it’s not just what you make and sell, it’s what you do, and for whom you do it. That’s the message from several recent reports focusing on the role of service-sector companies in addressing — positively or negatively — climate change.

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Coca-Cola on board with emphasizing human impact

GreenBiz Group

October 12, 2020

Coca-Cola on board with emphasizing human impact Heather Clancy Mon, 10/12/2020 - 00:15 The importance of setting science-based corporate strategies to address climate change is irrefutable. But corporations need to think far more about the human impact of their business decisions. Companies that don’t act decisively on issues of equity and social justice at the same time will fall short

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Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud

GreenBiz Group

October 1, 2020

Amazon, Google, Microsoft and the climate cloud Heather Clancy Thu, 10/01/2020 - 01:30 Despite all they're doing to address climate change with both emissions reduction plans, circular economy innovation and consumer awareness, Amazon, Google and Microsoft have been criticized — rightly so, in my mind — for their close ties to the oil and gas sector. All of them are using their

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