Energy Central

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Well, this is biting off a lot to chew. But it does address many of the issues that I see discussed on EnergyCentral.com. Non-subscribers get at least a few free articles per month, though you may have to give your e-mail address.) The article provides quite a few impressive references.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mars, Cargill put nature regeneration goals alongside avoiding climate catastrophe. Over 1,000 companies have committed to science-based targets for climate change, but the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) thinks companies need to start making science-based commitments on nature as well as for climate. Jesse Klein.

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John Englart

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It is published ahead of the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 28). This is the 14th Emissions Gap Report.

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Global Renewable News

MARCH 7, 2024

When it comes to decarbonising buildings we're speaking many different languages. But just as we've learned to communicate internationally, stronger alignment on buildings is possible too.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 24, 2022

But it isn’t paradise for many residents, who are on the front lines of the climate crisis. The consequences of climate change are far from an abstract concept for island nations in the Pacific Ocean. Climate-induced displacement is expected to rise in coming years as natural disasters become more destructive and more frequent.

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Energy Central

MARCH 19, 2024

anomaly: something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified: something anomalous temperature: degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale Source: Merriam-Webster The primary focus of the global warming / climate change issue has been on the anomaly of current temperatures relative to temperatures at.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 2, 2022

After another year of record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather disasters , wealthy countries are under pressure to make good on their commitment to mobilize US$100 billion a year to help poorer countries deal with climate change. A new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , released Feb.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 18, 2024

A convoy of tractors was making its way to a Dutch government building in February when Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted out his support for farmers revolting against the EU’s regulatory push to drive down climate emissions: “I’m pro-environment, but I support the farmers! Farming has no material effect on climate change.”

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Russ George

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Such marine clouds are largely responsible for reflecting sunlight back into space, but now as the clouds have been seen to be disappearing the lack of their reflective power and cooling shade is definitively shown in its powerful role in global warming. But this shows the opposite is true. It is very concerning.” 30, 2012 [link].

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Sense and Sustainability

APRIL 21, 2021

Editor’s note : This is the first of two articles S&S will be publishing concerning climate change and biodiversity. We cannot address biodiversity loss without tackling climate change , but tackling climate change is equally impossible without addressing biodiversity loss. Part two can be seen here.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

After years of debate over the definition of materiality, 2020 has brought a consensus that materiality is double — meaning that businesses should report on financially material topics that influence enterprise value as well as topics material to the economy, environment and people. This is covered by the SASB definition of materiality.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 6, 2022

This NPR represents the most significant changes to the CRA regulations in over 20 years, and stands to increase lending, investment, and services in traditionally underserved communities, including LMI communities and communities of color.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 19, 2022

London-based HSBC Holdings says it will cease financing for the development of new oil and gas fields in order to tackle climate change while carving out its Canadian unit from the policy change. The IEA’s definition is relatively narrow: new fields where development has not been approved.

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ESG Today

MAY 6, 2024

The launch marks the latest in a series of initiatives across jurisdictions to set up a classification system for the definition of sustainable economic activities, including taxonomy systems already established or in development in the EU , UK and Australia. Click here to access the Hong Kong Taxonomy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 26, 2024

The UN also emphasizes the role and power of education to address some of the most pressing global challenges - such as climate change, discrimination, violence, and societal inequalities. The day highlights the pivotal role of inclusive and equitable education in building peaceful, just and sustainable societies.

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3BL Media

JUNE 27, 2022

financial regulators across nine federal agencies have taken 230 actions since April 2021 to tackle the financial risks of climate change, a clear sign of regulatory progress. The 2022 Climate Risk Scorecard: Assessing U.S. The criteria on which the agencies were assessed include: Publicly affirming climate as a systemic risk.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Strengthen markets, measures and definitions for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to fight climate change. Read the full story in Nature. Read more →

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GreenBiz

APRIL 8, 2021

Securities and Exchange Commission and the International Financial Reporting Standards Foundation this year said they want to start seeing better disclosure from companies on climate change. Importantly, the SEC’s enforcement unit’s new climate and ESG task force likely will add more clarity to corporate climate and ESG disclosures.

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Edouard Stenger

JULY 27, 2018

The author was an engineering professor at Cambridge and the Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change and was knighted by the Queen for his work. Focusing on the often overlooked, yet crucial , part of the puzzle that is energy efficiency, this opus was at one time the definitive book on the topic.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There is no industry standard or definition . However, there is no formal or standardized definition for plastics crediting, and such claims are inconsistently defined and applied differently from organization to organization. Here are five things to know about the emerging market for plastics credits: . Given that U.S. Pull Quote.

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 7, 2023

We must prepare for a long summer," said Steven Guilbeault, Canada's minister of environment and climate change, this week. If we don’t address it, there definitely will be a global crisis,” said Richard Connor, the lead author of the UN report. Hundreds of blazes are active from B.C. Parts of the U.S. Water is a connector.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Sustainability efforts have gained momentum as businesses and governments experience the mounting impact of climate change. Still, there are disparate definitions of some standard sustainability terms that can be a source of confusion. The current impact of climate change on regional biomes and natural resources.

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James Militzer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In a paper written last January, David was able to identify just one substantive definition of DPI at that time — that offered by the Digital Public Goods Alliance’s GovStack working group. This heightened definitional discourse is encouraging, especially considering the global prominence of those involved.

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3BL Media

JUNE 21, 2022

Definition. Bill MacDonald , Energy Transition Leader for Antea Group USA, offers a concise definition of energy transition: “A period of energy transition is defined by the adoption of a new primary energy system. It is not an immediate change nor a full-out replacement of existing energy systems.”. Definition.

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3BL Media

MARCH 11, 2022

From biodiversity loss to climate change, health crises to inequality, these challenges won’t be addressed without the end goal in mind. As we address in this publication, frameworks without a definite reporting obligation cannot fully address concerns of greenwashing, nor can ESG ratings and rankings.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 10, 2024

At the outset, it was hoped that the study could provide a seminal moment in the battle against climate change. We’ll be able to know definitively if reefs have the ability to capture carbon in enough concentrations to have a significant impact.” The early data that we are seeing is delivering some encouraging results.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The federal government plans to define what a “zero-emissions” building is as part of a push to address the building sector’s contribution to climate change. Read the full story in Utility Dive.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Carbon removal is emerging as a key tool in the fight to address climate change, although most technologies and solutions to capture and store carbon from the atmosphere remain at fairly early stages. According to the landmark IPCC climate change mitigation study released in 2022, scenarios that limit warming to 1.5°C

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Corporate Knights

JUNE 13, 2023

Once the new terminology is finalized, the organizations will encourage the money management industry and investors to incorporate it into their own definitions of sustainable and responsible investment. As a result, the official estimate of sustainable investment assets in the U.S.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Carbon removal is emerging as a key tool in the fight to address climate change, although most technologies and solutions to capture and store carbon from the atmosphere remain at fairly early stages. According to the landmark IPCC climate change mitigation study released last year, scenarios that limit warming to 1.5°C

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The survey revealed a broad and growing interest among consumers on sustainability issues, with nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents reporting being “very or extremely” concerned about environmental sustainability, and 60% saying that their climate change concerns have intensified over the past two years.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success. At the other extreme, a cautious, crystal-clear set of climate goals is too incremental in this time of emergency. We suggest leaders spell out an organizational definition of net-zero to enable the Paris Agreement’s aim of net-zero global emissions by mid-century.

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3BL Media

APRIL 24, 2024

Its definition is still largely associated with "green construction": directly linked to the energy efficiency of buildings (42%) and to achieving carbon neutrality in construction (33%). Adaptation and resilience: sustainable construction is still largely viewed in terms of climate change mitigation.

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3BL Media

APRIL 24, 2024

Its definition is still largely associated with "green construction": directly linked to the energy efficiency of buildings (42%) and to achieving carbon neutrality in construction (33%). Later this year, Saint-Gobain will again hold a talk at New York City Climate Week and during the International Greenbuild Conference in Philadelphia.

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3BL Media

MAY 31, 2022

It is supported by experts who partner with clients across data collection and analysis, through to ESG strategy definition and implementation. The new investment means that we can take it to new markets and support the real estate sector as it plays its part in tackling climate change.”.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Originally posted on GFANZ on September 19, 2023 The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Secretariat today launched a consultation on its work to further refine the definitions of its transition finance strategies and support financial institutions to forecast the impact of these strategies on reducing emissions.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2022

While hybrids are included in that definition, they are no longer eligible for subsidies. The prime minister said Japan is now “determined to boldly adopt policies that have been politically difficult in the past, against the backdrop of the public’s sense of urgency to tackle climate change.”. of total vehicle sales.

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