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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. Research and organization set the tone—and generated revenue too. How much was the industry as a whole contributing to carbon emissions? 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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A Spotlight on 10 Top Impact Investors Driving Social Change

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Impact investing is when a business or other entity invests in companies or organizations with the dual aim of achieving financial returns and positive impacts. Consider following industry blogs or using online investment platforms like Toniic and the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Investor Directory. What is impact investing?

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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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New Climate Advocacy Group Has CEO Pedigree

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At a time when climate change discussion has been picking up both in frequency and tenor, the business world is hoping to put its stamp on things with a new organization. It comes as chatter around climate change is heating up. In comments to Axios , Jamie Gentoso, the CEO for U.S.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 3.24.17

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If your organization has a webinar scheduled in the next few weeks, please send me the link. Learn how to develop your education strategy to optimize mobile learning in your organization. – Meetings 2050: How to Stay Ahead of Change in Events and Tradeshows. webinars and other learning events. More info/register.

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Vinyl Groups Join Forces for Industrywide Sustainability Council

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In light of a growing global population and the depletion of natural resources, the Vinyl Institute (VI) has spearheaded the creation of the Vinyl Business and Sustainability Council (VBSC) to bring the industry together in promoting and implementing best sustainability practices.