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Mohamed El-Erian, Senior Advisor at Gramercy Funds Management on Capital Markets, Alternative and Impact investing with Matt Bird at Greenwich Economic Forum (Greenwich, CT) (ESG News) – Economic scholar Mohamed El-Erian says we are...
Dr. Amar Gupta, Joe Kristol, and George Matthew, discuss technology in healthcare at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA)
Adam Russo, Co-founder/CEO of Phia Group, Vincent Esposito, CSO of S&S Healthcare Strategies, and Jerry Beinhauer, CEO of Apaly Health discuss Telehealth and Blockchain at the Converge2xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) (ESG...
Nitin Gaur, Director of IBM WW Digital Asset Lab and Francisco Curbera, Director of Blockchain & Consumer Health Development for IBM Watson on the Design Principles of Blockchain Network Panel...
Mike Wasserman, Amanda Stanhaus, Robert Miller, George Matthew, and Sophie Baum at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) (ESG News) – In the age of big data and big tech, does HIPPA need to...
John Halamka, David Weeks, Carl Camden, Mary Butler Everson, and Meyrick Vaz on the Healthcare Alliances: A New Bottom Line with Blockchain Panel Discussion at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) (ESG News) –...
Jessica Cruz, Founding Member at Med-Rok Systems Inc. pitches AdmitScan at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) (ESG News) – What if a gym allowed you to exercise for three days, only to later...
Dr. John Halamka, Mike Baird, Dr. Lyle Berkowitz, Dr John Korangy, and Roy Schoenberg discuss the future of telehealth and medicine on the Telehealth Titans panel at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) (ESG...
Bryan Arkwright, Sumit Nagpal and Khan Siddiqui discuss Telehealth and medicine at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) HIGHLIGHTS HIGI has a nationwide network of 10,000 FDA cleared ‘Smart health’ stations Comcast is developing...
Dr. Cathy Barrera, Founding Economist for Prysm Group discusses how we can advance blockchain technology at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) HIGHLIGHTS Prysm Group is a research driven economic consulting firm at the...
Carl Camden Founder/President of iPSE-U.S. discusses independent contractors and the lack of representation and benefits they have at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) HIGHLIGHTS iPSE-U.S. is the first not-for-profit to provide access to...
Vince Albanese, CEO/Founder of Haven Health Solutions discusses eliminating uncertainty in healthcare at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) HIGHLIGHTS Haven Health Solutions uses blockchain to add a layer of security and trust between...
George Mathew, CMO of DXC Technology Exclusive Interview with Matt Bird on blockchain in healthcare at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) HIGHLIGHTS Blockchain technology in healthcare market expected to reach $42.1 million by 2024 Dr....
Frank Ricotta, CEO/Co-Founder of BurstIQ and Ed Kim, Editor in Chief of Equities News with Matt Bird at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) HIGHLIGHTS Blockchain market size expected to reach $58.3 million by 2025 BurstIQ...
Maria Palombini, Director, Communities & initiatives development, Emerging tech at IEEE-SA with Matt Bird at Converge2Xcelerate Conference (Boston, MA) HIGHLIGHTS IEEE-SA is a leading consensus building organization that nurtures, develops, & advances global technology...
Matthew Loughran, CMO of Uulala discusses blockchain and how it intersects with human flourishing with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS Humanity 2.0 main goal is to ensure human flourishing Uulala commits...
William Heisel, Director of Global Services at IHME with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Rick Ridgeway, VP of Public Engagement for Patagonia interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Greg Medcraft, Director of Financial & Enterprise Affairs at OECD interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS Trust in society in one of the biggest challenges being faced OECD’s main focus is...
James Ledbetter, Former Editor in Chief at Inc. Magazine interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Simon Henzell-Thomas, Global Head of Public Affairs with IKEA Group interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Brendan Doherty, Co-Founder of Forbes Impact at Forbes interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Father Gregory Gresko Professor of Theology at Pontifico Anteneo S. Anselmo interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Matthew Sanders CEO of Humanity 2.0 discusses how to achieve human flourishing interview Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Tim Nixon CCO & Global Head of Partnership & Policy at Constellation Research interview with Matt Bird at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Marie Louise Coleiro Preca the 9th President of Malta delivers a keynote speech on maternal health at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Morad Fareed, Dr. Ana Langer, Rick Ridgeway, and other thought leaders deliver Building Healthier Humans panel at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
Fr. Ezra Sullivan, Director of Project Vision, delivers a presentation on human flourishing at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City) HIGHLIGHTS Between 1990-2010, deaths related to air pollution have decreased by 47% Between 2000-2017,...
Rick Ridgeway, Greg Medcraft, John Edelman, and thought leaders deliver Ethical Transformation in Business Panel at Humanity 2.0
James Ledbetter, Tae Yoo, Jean Oelwang deliver Business Leaders in Ethics Panel at Humanity 2.0 (Vatican City)
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...
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...
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...
Sean Boyd, CEO of Agnico Eagle Mines with Matt Bird at the 2019 World Economic Forum live from Davos, Switzerland.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 22 offers thought-provoking keynotes, informative breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and engaging networking opportunities. Join the growing community of visionaries...
Join Verge Net-Zero professionals working on sustainability, supply chains, facilities, fleets, manufacturing and other key areas to learn from leaders behind the private sector’s most ambitious carbon targets. “Thousands of...
VERGE Electrify is a unique online experience designed to inspire a community of passionate professionals working to electrify everything. Join leaders from the private and public sectors, utilities, solution providers,...
GreenBiz 22 is the premier annual event for sustainable business leaders. Join more than 1,500 sustainable business leaders and practitioners to form valuable connections with the GreenBiz community and learn from...
(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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
(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...
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...
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...
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