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Why Climate Change Matters for Every Leader

Associations Now

Still as a person who reads the news (and who’s just lived through a month straight of 115-degree-or-more summer highs), it’s hard to ignore the potential impacts, both for associations and the industries they serve. Associations aren’t legislators, but they have plenty of moral and ethical sway with their members and industry.

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Getting to Zero: Maritime Climate Change Effort Earns Plaudits

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With a major emphasis in trade and transport, the maritime industry is responsible for more than its fair share of greenhouse gas emissions. But with broad support, the industry is looking to turn a corner with a new coalition.

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How to Set a Vision, Fast

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The National Asphalt Pavement Association wanted to set long-term industry goals in a short amount of time. How much was the industry as a whole contributing to carbon emissions? Research and organization set the tone—and generated revenue too. Those issues were clear, but the goals that needed to be wrapped around them weren’t.

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Innovation Challenge Brings Members and Startups Together to Address Climate Change

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For a second year, a leading industry association has launched an innovation challenge that connects startups with member companies to address climate change. The Innovandi Open Challenge , run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association, is part of the association’s strategic goal of net-zero emissions from concrete by 2050.

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Manufacturers Group Names Five Keys to Modernizing U.S. Infrastructure

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“They are the ones that have the real stories to tell about how this impacts their businesses and how this impacts their lives,” said Kate Wood, campaign director of AEM’s Infrastructure Vision 2050 initiative, which released the report. Additionally, this year, the U.S. The report also provides both short-term and long-term solutions.

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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

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Consider following industry blogs or using online investment platforms like Toniic and the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Investor Directory. It’s a place where we showcase our friends in the industry, help them forge new connections, and foster unity across the mission-driven sector. How do I find social impact investors?

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New Climate Advocacy Group Has CEO Pedigree

Associations Now

The group’s formation was announced last week, and it includes companies not traditionally associated with environmental policy (including a number in the oil and chemical industries) but that think action needs to be taken. “We In comments to Axios , Jamie Gentoso, the CEO for U.S.