Impact Points: SDG NEWS RISING STAR: In this week’s feature, we spotlight a visionary who is transforming public health through technology. Rainier Mallol, a 25-year-old trailblazer from the Dominican Republic, has not only co-founded AIME — Artificial Intelligence in Medical Epidemiology — but also steered it into a global force
Key Impact Points: Landmark Agreement 1PointFive, a leader in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), has announced a significant agreement with Microsoft to sell 500,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits over the next six years. This marks the largest single purchase of CDR credits enabled by Direct
Relex Solutions’ 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights Major Achievements in Food Waste Reduction Key Impact Points: AI-Driven Technology for Sustainable Supply Chains Relex Solutions has unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report, emphasizing a significant 27% year-over-year improvement in food waste reduction. The report showcases the impact of Relex’s AI-driven technology in helping
EQS Group Acquires Data Legal Drive to Enhance GDPR Compliance Software EQS Group, a sustainability software firm backed by Thoma Bravo, has acquired Data Legal Drive. This acquisition will enhance EQS’s portfolio with SaaS-based GDPR compliance software. Financial details were not disclosed. About Data Legal Drive Founded in 2018 and
Key Impact Points: Amazon has taken a significant step by sidestepping a global standard for verifying carbon offsets, opting to back a new standard called ‘Abacus.’ This move aims to address the lack of quality-labeled offsets and help Amazon meet its 2040 net-zero emissions target. Critics, however, fear this could
Key Impact Points: Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization, has launched an ambitious Food Rescue Challenge to secure 5 billion pounds of rescued food annually, an increase of 1 billion pounds from current efforts. This initiative addresses the urgent need for food in the U.S., where 44 million people,
Key Impact Points: Law Firms Intensify Climate Efforts As global temperatures rise, major law firms are ramping up their efforts to combat climate change. A growing number of firms are now integrating climate resilience into their core strategies, providing legal solutions to support sustainable practices and mitigate environmental impacts. Innovative
A Commitment to Community Health At just 31, Lynn Estriplet has already made a significant impact in the field of public health and nutrition. Recently named one of the 40 Under 40: The Rising Stars in NYC Food Policy (Class of 2024), her journey is a testament to her dedication
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to receive exclusive 50th-anniversary rum blends from thirteen members of the West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers Association (WIRSPA). These rum producers are planning to present their special blends to the governments of CARICOM Member States throughout June, as part of the year-long celebration
Once again, Grant Harrison and his team at Greenfin nailed it with their June 17-19 Greenfin event in NYC last week, bringing together top minds and superheroes of sustainable finance. The event was a who’s who of capital providers, CSOs, advisors, vendors, experts and enigmatic sages – not to mention
