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How One of the World’s Biggest Carbon Emitters Got a Factory to Zero Emissions
Panasonic’s push to decarbonize a big plant in China demonstrates the steep challenge for companies trying to reduce the greenhouse gases linked to climate change.
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- Environment
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: DAI Acquires International Asset Management Firm, MicroVest
Acquisition in high-growth ESG/impact investing arena enhances DAI's ability to spur investment in emerging and frontier economies
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- Investing
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- Global
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Press Release: Energy 4 Impact, Mercy Corps, Announce Merger to Increase Access to Clean Energy
Energy 4 Impact and Mercy Corps announced a merger to increase access to climate-smart, sustainable energy, improving the lives of millions around the world.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: Heifer International and Mccormick & Company Announce Partnership To Support Sustainable Incomes for Spice Farmers in Guatemala
Through the new Cardaforestry project, McCormick & Company and Heifer International will invest in cardamom and allspice farmers through Guatemalan spice supplier, Nueva Kerala, strengthening the spice supply chain, increasing farmer incomes and resilience
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: Making Small Farms More Sustainable — And Profitable
Smallholder farms provide a large proportion of food supply in developing economies, but 40% of these farmers live on less than U.S.$2/day. With a rapidly growing global population it is imperative to improve the productivity and security of farmers making up this sector. This article presents the results of Better Life Farming, an ecosystem that connects smallholder farmers in India, Indonesia, and Bangladesh to the capabilities, products, and services of corporations and NGOs.
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- Agriculture
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- Global
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Analysis: Ethiopian Farmers Triple Coffee Yields With Sustainable Tree Stumping
Ethiopia is widely recognized as the birthplace of Arabica coffee, but has one of the lowest levels of coffee productivity in the world.
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- Agriculture
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: USAID Launches Cargill, Ausvet, Heifer International and IPC Consortium to Combat Threat of Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Resistance to Human and Animal Health
Five-year animal agriculture program will increase capacity of farmers, governments and other stakeholders to prevent and quickly respond to growing human health security risks
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- Agriculture, Health Care
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Innovative Philanthropy: Why Charitable Giving in Global Education Is Good Business
The business community is increasingly aware of its social responsibility and the impact of its charitable giving — and this shift is influencing how it interacts with the philanthropic sector. Kingsley Pungong of Rainbow Sports Global shares the changes he's seen as a long-term entrepreneur and philanthropist, and explores how innovative new giving models can benefit both recipients and donors. As a case in point, he explains how his recent donations in support of global childhood education will improve his business dealings and make a strong social impact.