Environmentalism

JD.com Green Planet-Sustainable Week

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Partnering with the e-retailer to launch the second-annual "Green Planet-Sustainable Week" event are World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and The China Children and Teenagers' Fund (CCTF).

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  • Partnering with the e-retailer to launch the second-annual "Green Planet-Sustainable Week" event are World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and The China Children and Teenagers' Fund (CCTF).
  • Green Planet-Sustainable Week activities will include:
    Offering eco-friendly, reusable shopping bags.
  • Based on insights from JD's hundreds of millions of customers, the company's 2018 Trends in Green Consumption Development report revealed an increasing consumer demand for green products.
  • All logistic information tracing donations and trade-ins throughout JD's Green Planet-Sustainable Week are available through JD.com's proprietary supply chain management technology.

Canada Promotes Indigenous Participation in British Columbia's Forest Sector

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

Both projects are co-funded by NRCan's Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) and Indigenous Services Strategic Partnerships Initiative, which offer opportunities to Indigenous communities that rely on forest sustainability.

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  • Both projects are co-funded by NRCan's Indigenous Forestry Initiative (IFI) and Indigenous Services Strategic Partnerships Initiative, which offer opportunities to Indigenous communities that rely on forest sustainability.
  • The IFI funding aims to increase Indigenous participation in forestry-related opportunities, businesses, careers and governance.
  • "Continuous improvement and innovation leads to an increasingly efficient forest sector in Canada.
  • Through the federal Strategic Partnership Initiative, Indigenous Services is proud to support Kitselas First Nation's efforts toward forest sustainability."

JD.com Green Planet-Sustainable Week

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 18, 2018

Partnering with the e-retailer to launch the second-annual "Green Planet-Sustainable Week" event are World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and The China Children and Teenagers' Fund (CCTF).

Key Points: 
  • Partnering with the e-retailer to launch the second-annual "Green Planet-Sustainable Week" event are World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and The China Children and Teenagers' Fund (CCTF).
  • Green Planet-Sustainable Week activities will include:
    Offering eco-friendly, reusable shopping bags.
  • Based on insights from JD's hundreds of millions of customers, the company's 2018 Trends in Green Consumption Development report revealed an increasing consumer demand for green products.
  • All logistic information tracing donations and trade-ins throughout JD's Green Planet-Sustainable Week are available through JD.com's proprietary supply chain management technology.

Cleaning Bridges: ICS Participates in China's Largest and Most Influential Cleaning Industry Forum

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Thursday, October 18, 2018

At the recent 3rd International Forum held by China Cleaning Industry in Beijing, China, Corbett-Shramo had the honor of bridging the gap to share her wealth of experience with industry leaders from all over China.

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  • At the recent 3rd International Forum held by China Cleaning Industry in Beijing, China, Corbett-Shramo had the honor of bridging the gap to share her wealth of experience with industry leaders from all over China.
  • Along with key note speaker Corbett-Shramo, representatives throughout the international sustainable cleaning community were present, providing a rich opportunity for cultural and industry exchange.
  • Innovative Cleaning Services is an industry-leading janitorial service provider based in Orange County, California, founded on a dedication to enhance the cleaning industry through sustainable practices.
  • ICS is a woman-owned business that is committed to customer satisfaction by promoting transparency, sustainability, and a culture of care.

Global Consumer Trends Transform the Food and Agriculture System, yet Sustainability and Food Security Are Undermined by Low Productivity Growth

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

The 2018 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (2018 GAP Report): Agriculture for a Healthy Sustainable World explores the consumer trends that are transforming the food and agriculture system.

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  • The 2018 Global Agricultural Productivity Report (2018 GAP Report): Agriculture for a Healthy Sustainable World explores the consumer trends that are transforming the food and agriculture system.
  • According to the report, today's consumers expect much more from their agriculture and food systems than in previous generations.
  • For the fifth straight year, global agricultural productivity growth is not accelerating fast enough to sustainably feed the world in 2050.
  • GHI's annual assessment of global productivity growth the GAP Index shows the current rate of growth is only 1.51 percent.

Farmers and Ranchers Are Encouraged to Immediately Submit Their Applications for Federal Conservation Assistance

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Any application not considered for this quarter's obligations will be processed for funding consideration after February 1, 2019.

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  • Any application not considered for this quarter's obligations will be processed for funding consideration after February 1, 2019.
  • For those who have not yet applied, NRCS recommends you submit an application immediately to ensure consideration this quarter.
  • Eligible applications for the San Diego County Partnership for Agricultural Sustainability and the North Coast Oak Woodland Conservation Project will be considered.
  • For additional information, interested farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local NRCS Service Center.

DC Systems Secures $4 Million in Growth Funding from WindSail Capital

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Tuesday, October 16, 2018

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --DC Systems, a leader in utility-grade smart energy applications for optimizing grid operations, announced today a growth capital raise of $4 million led by WindSail Capital Group, a Boston-based investment firm focused on energy innovation and sustainability.

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  • REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --DC Systems, a leader in utility-grade smart energy applications for optimizing grid operations, announced today a growth capital raise of $4 million led by WindSail Capital Group, a Boston-based investment firm focused on energy innovation and sustainability.
  • "We are pleased to support DC Systems at a critical time as the industry shifts to a more intelligent grid with significant distributed generation," said WindSail Capital's Managing Director, Michael Rand.
  • WindSail Capital Group is a Boston-based investment firm that provides growth capital to early stage commercial businesses advancing energy innovation and sustainability.
  • WindSail's unique approach offers companies flexible and creative capital solutions that meet their specific needs while facilitating growth and minimizing dilution.

The Government of Canada supports climate action in communities to protect the environment and grow the economy

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

By investing to protect and conserve nature, we are ensuring communities across the country can tackle climate change and grow the economy for a healthy and prosperous future for our kids and grandkids.

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  • By investing to protect and conserve nature, we are ensuring communities across the country can tackle climate change and grow the economy for a healthy and prosperous future for our kids and grandkids.
  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, announced $4.3million to support 58new EcoAction Community Funding Program projects across Canada.
  • Today, the Government of Canada is announcing $100,000 for BC Sustainable Energy Association's Cool It!
  • EcoAction projects will support communities across the country in protecting the environment and growing the economy by conserving water resources, adapting to climate change, and reducing pollution.

Regulators are Taking a Tougher Stance on ESG Disclosure a New Study Reveals

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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Regulators are taking a tougher stance on ESG disclosure, a new report by Datamaran - the leading solution for non-financial risk management - reveals.

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  • Regulators are taking a tougher stance on ESG disclosure, a new report by Datamaran - the leading solution for non-financial risk management - reveals.
  • The sharp rise in ESG regulations together with a tougher hand from policymakers send a strong signal to business to - ESG issues require mainstream attention.
  • Datamaran CEO and Co-Founder Marjella Alma explains further: "Business needs to be aware of emerging ESG regulation.
  • The tougher stance taken by regulators means that companies who are not integrating ESG issues into their strategy and their risk analysis will have a harder time navigating the complex and evolving regulatory landscape.

DoubleLine Named Sub-Advisor of AdvisorShares DoubleLine Value Equity ETF (Ticker: DBLV)

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Wednesday, October 10, 2018

On that date, the fund will be renamed the AdvisorShares DoubleLine Value Equity ETF and will change its ticker symbol to DBLV.

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  • On that date, the fund will be renamed the AdvisorShares DoubleLine Value Equity ETF and will change its ticker symbol to DBLV.
  • "We are happy to forge this partnership with AdvisorShares and believe that DBLV will provide a compelling and transparent value equity investment."
  • DoubleLine Equity LP is an affiliated company of DoubleLine Capital LP.
  • Before joining DoubleLine, Mr. Checcone worked as Portfolio Manager at Huber Capital Management and as Equity Research Analyst at PRIMECAP Management.