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Dirk Ahlborn, CEO of Hyperloop Transportation, was interviewed by Matt Bird at the 2020 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland
Matthew Sanders, Frank Ricotta and other thought leaders deliver emerging tech for good panel at Humanity 2.0 event live from Vatican City
Brad Staples, David Seigel, Peteris Zilgalvis, Catalin Ivan, Louis De Bruin, and Paul Astengo Discuss Governance and Blockchain at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Decentralized identity without middlemen is going...
Theo Moore, Syed Kamall, Peter Kerstens, Mark Wetjen, Dan Morgan and Maya Zehavi Discuss Fintech at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Blockchain technology is not ripe enough to cause a...
Bali Kutti, Director at Reinco Ventures with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Wind farming anticipated to grow 3x in popularity in the next 3 years 100 million assets Decrease in world...
Andreas Constantinidies, Ashley Fox, Andrea Servida, Andreas Ebert, Nicole Sandler Discuss Digital Identity at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS One of the biggest hurdles that digital identity has had to...
Robert Kopitsch, Sorin Moisa, Isabelle Vandoorne, Arwen Smit, Klaus Schaaf, Thomas Cocirta, Simon Schwerin, Kurt Nemec Discuss Blockchain For Mobility at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS Who masters the data...
Avi Rapaport, Founder of Rapaport Flagship with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Delivering 12-15% in annual returns Banks are underserving real estate backed loans FULL COVERAGE Watch complete coverage of the...
Daniel Benjamens, Michael Boni, Andrzej Ryz, Frank Ricotta, and Alex Cahana Discuss Blockchain in Healthcare at Blockchain for Europe Summit (EU Parliament) HIGHLIGHTS We can use blockchain networks and blockchain solutions because...
Tammy Medard, CEO for ANZ Bank (LAO) interview with David Nelson at Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (NYSE) HIGHLIGHTS Tammy listed by Fortune Magazine as one of the most powerful Next Gen. Women U.N. Women’s Empowerment...
NASDAQ Vice Chairman says blockchain is the future of closing and sustainability should have reporting requirements
Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi, Secretary-General for UNCTAD interview with David Nelson at Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (NYSE) HIGHLIGHTS Defeat of extreme poverty is a moral imperative Sustainability includes social inclusion and economic & environmental visibility Our...
Fiona Reynolds, Executive Director for PRI interview with David Nelson at Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (NYSE) HIGHLIGHTS PRI has 1,300 signatories with assets over $59 trillion Stock exchanges have a critical role to play in...
Dan Thomas, CCO of UN Global Compact discusses the future of the SDG's with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland)
Father David Nazar Rector at the Pontifical Oriental Institute interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS Humanity 2.0 is bringing people of goodwill together to achieve a common goal The goal of...
Murat Seitnepesov, Managing Director of Integral Petroleum interview with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland) HIGHLIGHTS – Promote Caspian Sea Region as social sustainability initiative – Visibility leads to improved relations between Greater caspian...
Jonas Rubel, Co-founder of Liquiditeam with Matt Bird at the 2020 World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland)
Jason Kelley, General Manager Blockchain Services for IBM with Matt Bird at the 2020 World Economic Forum live from Davos, Switzerland
Sean Boyd, CEO of Agnico Eagle Mines with Matt Bird at the 2019 World Economic Forum live from Davos, Switzerland.
Joseph Weinberg, CEO of Paycase at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS This years conversations more centered around global economics rather than global politics WEF19 has less blockchain companies, but more substance in each...
Kitty Parry, CEO of DeepView with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland) Say you work for a company like Apple and you take a selfie at your desk, inadvertently capturing plans for...
Alex Kopelyan, General Partner at Indie Bio interview with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland) HIGHLIGHTS Early-stage venture fund & accelerator in biotech Focus on seafood sustainability initiatives Goal: To create alternatives...
Murat Seitnepesov, David Fergusson, and Carlos Moreira interview with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland) HIGHLIGHTS Co-authors of the first-ever “smartbook” invented Creates a platform of conversation for all technology users Desire...
Meltem Demirors, CSO of CoinShares with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS CoinShares is a digital asset company with $250 million dollars under management Goal to create regulated, safe, stable products for...
Meltem Demirors, CSO at CoinShares with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Need crypto products that are regulated, safe, provide liquidity and price stability Crypto sector requires scalability CoinShares developing stable, single asset...
Denis Pitcher, FinTech Advisor to Bermuda with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Developed comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets Government certifications being developed working with consent, data protection & cyber security Digital...
Dr. Oliver Krause, Founder of Untitled Inc. with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Untitled Inc. teaches financial institutes how to invest in blockchain technology Blockchain solutions are being built that will...
Denis Pitcher, FinTech Advisor to Bermuda with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Bermuda has set the foundation for becoming a digital tech hub Headquarters must be on the island to run...
David Fergusson, Co-author of the TransHuman Code interview with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland) HIGHLIGHTS Co-author of the First “SmartBook” ever invented NFC chip embedded in book to engage in the online...
Valentin Preobrazhenskiy, Founder of LAToken with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS LAToken is a digital asset exchange platform specializing in creating asset markets Had President of Bulgaria spoke on Blockchain Economic...
Dr. Oliver Krause, CEO/Founder of Untitled Inc. with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Untitled Inc. teaches large organizations how to successfully adopt blockchain technology “Inc.” actually stands for “It’s Not Centralized”...
Mark Makepeace, Chief Executive of FTSE Russell interview with David Nelson at Sustainable Stock Exchange Initiative (NYSE) HIGHLIGHTS FTSE joined the SSE in 2014 The FTSE companies report annually, the long-term view...
Valentin Preobrazhenskiy, Founder of LAToken with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Exclusive interview with Chief Host of Blockchain Economic Forum LAToken is a digital asset exchange platform specializing in creating asset...
Joseph Weinberg, CEO of Paycase with Matt Bird at World Economic Forum (DAVOS) HIGHLIGHTS Created the worlds first blockchain legislation in Bermuda Shyft set to onboard over 150 enterprise clients in the next year...
James Ledbetter, Former Editor in Chief at Inc. Magazine interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS Companies are most struggling with data privacy, AI and ethics Business leaders are starting to look outside...
Simon Henzell-Thomas, Global Head of Public Affairs with IKEA Group interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS -As a business society, we need to build more trust with our customers -Climate change...
Tim Nixon CCO & Global Head of Partnership & Policy at Constellation Research interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Matthew Sanders CEO of Humanity 2.0 interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS Humanity is at a crossroads and it is forcing us to think collectively The Vatican is the largest...
(Earth Hero) – It’s the most wonderful time of the year…. right? While we deck the halls and prepare for the holiday season of gratuity and giving, the planet is...
Shopper survey shows concern for environment and sustainability drive consumer purchase decisions (PRNewswire) — Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, today...
HIGHLIGHTS -Humanity is at a crossroads and it is forcing us to think collectively -The Vatican is the largest NGO and impact initiative in the world -Theme for 2020...
(Tallahassee Democrat) – The holidays are upon us, and food is a major part of the celebration. As we swing into the cooking mode and dive into a surplus of...
(Vogue) – Sustainability in fashion is a serious subject, but a new capsule collection from H&M asks: Can sustainability be glamorous? Joyful? Celebratory, even? The new holiday line, made using a...
The firm puts funds toward alternative protein companies worldwide, focusing on their potential to improve the environment, human health and animal welfare. (Food Dive) – Sedef Köktentürk will never forget the...
(Euro News) – Flying is responsible for 2.5 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions, so reducing its climate impact is crucial to mitigating climate change. Despite the problem’s importance, most...
Around 5,500 tonnes of microplastics are produced in Europe every year, but scientists believe they have found a way to mass-produce a sustainable alternative. (Sky News) – Christmas is fast...
(International Chamber of Commerce) – ICC has published a major report setting out proposals to tackle the long-standing challenge of defining and setting common standards for sustainable trade and associated...
Investors are increasingly taking Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into their analysis when evaluating the merit of potential investments as well as for reporting purposes once an investment has...
(Lake County Leader) – A free five-day virtual conference focused on Montana’s local food systems, runs Wednesday through Sunday, Nov. 10-14. “Community: the Heart of Resilient Food Systems” is the...
(Medical Press) – Oxford University research has today revealed that, in countries such as the US, the UK, Australia, and across Western Europe, adopting a vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian diet...
The announcement came during a distinguished event on ‘Accelerating a just rural transition to sustainable agriculture for people, climate, and nature’ at COP26 (The Republic World) – The Minister of...
Discussion part of URI Honors Colloquium, Sustaining our Shores KINGSTON, R.I. (URI News) — Leaders in various areas of food science, policy and industry will come together at the University...
Owners of the prime 30-acre coastal site have hired a world-renowned sustainability expert to help them shape its redevelopment. (Press Herald) — Within 30 years, the sea level in Portland...
The $305 billion debt crisis facing Evergrande is a “manageable” situation, Ray Dalio said. In Tuesday’s interview, he said its crisis wasn’t the same as the 2008 collapse of Lehman...
(ESG News) – When we think about the word “sustainability” in America, Megan Starr says many of us think about people wearing Birkenstocks dancing around a campfire. But Starr, the...
(Michigan Farm News) – More than 50 organizations and countries have signed on to support an effort led by the U.S. to accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems through agricultural...
(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgMission™, a global collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in agriculture, announced today that McDonald’s USA has partnered to develop and implement climate-smart farming solutions with a...
Food Business News — A Hawaiian startup is transforming a byproduct of the cashew nut industry into a nutritious plant-based meat alternative. Cashew apples, the fleshy stem of the plant...
Elected Mayor plans to improve the city through infrastructure upgrades and public-private partnerships to provide equal internet access and opportunities for all citizens Jake Ayers, the newly elected mayor for...
Backers say the amendment will let people produce food without government interference, but critics see problems for food safety, animal welfare and the environment. (Washington Post) – Maine voters approved...
Sifted has put together a comprehensive guide to Cop26 for startups, with explainers, news stories, and advice columns on how tech can help tackle climate change. (Sifted EU) – With Cop26, the...
(BUSINESS WIRE)–Trellis Housing Finance Limited (Trellis), an SECP licensed Housing Finance Company based in Karachi, has raised an investment round led by local and international investors including Fatima Gobi Ventures, Incisor...
Environmental, social and governance principles are influencing investor decisions in the GCC real estate market, says Mashreq Bank The Covid-19 pandemic has reiterated the need to address concerns surrounding climate...
(Intelligent Living) – According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), one-third of all food produced per year is spoiled before consumed, equaling 1.3 billion tons of wasted food. Research also suggests...
(BusinessWire) – Schwab Asset Management, the asset management arm of The Charles Schwab Corporation, today announced it is launching the Schwab Ariel ESG ETF (SAEF), an active, semi-transparent (also known...
(PRNewswire) — Neuberger Berman, a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager today announced that the firm joined the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, which has the goal of achieving net zero emissions...
As the World Leaders Summit opened on day two of COP26, UN chief António Guterres sent a stark message to the international community. “We are digging our own graves”, he...
World leaders and delegates representing almost every country have convened in Glasgow, Scotland for U.N.-brokered climate talks, a major climate event known as COP26. The meeting, which formally opened on...
(PRNewswire) — Hawaiian Airlines today appointed Alanna James as its managing director of sustainability initiatives. In this new role, James will lead Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs across Hawai’i’s largest and...
A global spotlight on plastics, sustainability World political and business leaders have gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for COP26, a global summit focused on climate change. The name stands for Conference...
The space will offer products, solutions, services, tips and advice “that support easy changes in everyday life.” (Jacksonville Daily Record) – Ikea, which sets up room galleries in its stores...
Net-zero pledges have become more common among companies and governments as concerns over climate change and the planet’s environment continue to grow. While much of that has focused around curbing...
Environmentalist says Brazil is attempting to rebuild goodwill amid global outrage about deforestation in the Amazon. (Al Jazeera) – Brazil has pledged to raise its climate commitments at the start...
The $555 billion focused on cutting carbon emissions includes tax credits for businesses and consumers, but omits a key plan targeting the U.S. power sector. (Washington Post) – The White...
Friday’s decision is a “huge deal—and a big surprise,” says a former agency official. (Huffington post) – The Supreme Court agreed Friday to hear a set of cases challenging the Environmental...
(Fast Company) – If you saw Will Ferrell taunt Norway in GM’s Super Bowl ad for electric vehicles, you already know that the Scandinavian country sells far more EVs per capita than...
(Spectrum News 1) – By the end of this decade, North Carolina will cut carbon emissions by 70% — at least that’s the mandate in the new clean energy bill...
However, the country’s ground-breaking energy initiatives now face a new challenge — a new governing party with more conservative views. (Earth Island Journal) – Until 2007, Uruguay was strapped for...
Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according to new research from University of...
(CNBC) – World leaders are gathering in Glasgow, U.K., for the highly anticipated COP26 climate summit. Delegates are being asked to accelerate action on climate change and commit to more...
Moët Hennessy is committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in absolute value by 2030 (compared to 2019 figures) by focusing on four core areas. (Decanter) – Moët...
Earlier this month, the Wall Street Journal reported on array of thorny issues and controversies surrounding social media giant Facebook (FB), and there was the widely followed whistleblower testimony before Congress. (ETF...
(Environment & Energy Leader) – On Wednesday, sustainable investment organization Builders Private Capital launched a $300 million clean energy investment platform. Builders Private Capital is the direct investment arm of...
Ahead of COP26, Apple launches 10 new initiatives to support communities around the world Apple announced it has more than doubled the number of suppliers committed to using 100 percent...
ESG Disclosure guidelines are published to help issuers report on ESG across their operations Launching the disclosure guidelines demonstrates recognition of the increasing importance of ESG and marks a significant...
SEC disclosure rule proposal expected by early next year (Roll Call) – Lobbyists have ramped up advocacy on environmental, social and governance issues nine months into the Biden administration, as...
AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT BEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE BRITISH ACTOR. (Essence) – H&M is encouraging ethical fashion and environmental awareness with their latest collection, Edition By John Boyega. The Golden Globe winner...
(Apparel News) – Fashion retailer REVOLVE has partnered with Recover, a leading producer in recycled cotton fiber, to launch a new sustainable denim collection with REVOLVE-owned brand Lovers and Friends....
Fashion-savvy consumers are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, forcing Australian brands to produce clothes with a lighter environmental footprint. Key points: Environmentally conscious consumers are driving fashion brands to focus more...
Building on four basic pillars (i.e., ethical fashion, fair-trade, organic, recycled), sustainable fashion strives toward creating new values, integrating ecological ethics and providing green wealth for society and the economy...
Amid an ever-inclining environmental footprint, brands are coming up with new ways to take the reigns of the fashion industry: and now Oatly has joined the pack (Plant Based News)...
(Saporta Report) – Thanks to targeted social media ads and brand deals with your favorite celebrities, it can be tempting to buy a new outfit or the latest pair of...
(Yahoo Finance) – JetBlue’s 2020 Social Impact Report outlines the JetBlue For Good pillars – community, youth and education and the environment and highlights how the airline supported its communities and crew-members...
AIMCo Realty Investors LP (“AIMCo Realty”) announce its Green Financing Framework (the “Framework”) in support of its commitment to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) and sustainability principles. “The Green Financing...
(UK Today News) – Heavyweight investors are placing greater emphasis on environmental, social and governance factors than they were 12 months ago — a sign that pension funds and other...
(Penn State Vancie Peacock grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, but always dreamed of being on a farm. When she was 4 years old, she said, she became a vegetarian because...
Ahead of COP26 and more environmental protests, the global food system must build a more sustainable supply chain, says plant-based food company TiNDLE (Sustainability Magazine) – Dele Alli, a professional...
IBM collaborates with Boston Dynamics, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks and Turnium Technology Group to help equip businesses in next phase of digital transformation IBM AI-powered automation software, including IBM Cloud...
Study determines Puradigm COOL Air and Surface Purification technology inactivates L. monocytogenes, E.coli, and A. niger by 99% in ice machines Puradigm a leading manufacturer of proactive air and surface purification...
Recognized as One of ‘Best ESG Companies of 2021’ (PRNewswire)-Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of products in the outdoor sports and recreation markets, today...
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