GreenBiz

APRIL 22, 2021

The Restore Fund money will go to investing in working forests to transition them to more sustainable management practices that will sequester more carbon from the atmosphere to balance Apple’s carbon footprint in its hardware supply chain, while the timber production will produce financial profits for Apple as an investor.

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GreenBiz

MAY 27, 2020

Using waste carbon feedstocks to produce chemicals. Moreover, using waste carbon to make chemicals also can reduce manufacturers’ reliance on fossil fuels such as crude petroleum and natural gas, an important factor, particularly for the European Union and China, given the volatility in sourcing and pricing of fossil fuels.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 4, 2021

We often look at sustainability in tech through the lens of hardware, focusing on how to make hardware more carbon-efficient," said Asim Hussain, green cloud advocacy lead at Microsoft and executive director of the Green Software Foundation, in an email. Carbon-aware applications that change behavior to minimize carbon emissions.

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3BL Media

APRIL 5, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Energy transition is one of the most important topics of 2022. Topics include: Insight into emerging energy markets. Topics include: The urgency of the moment. Topics include: Turning words into action. Topics include: Energy in metamorphosis. Carbon markets. SOURCE: Antea Group. Energy access.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Climate lobbying" in the report is defined as efforts "to delay, control or block policies to tackle climate change.". Policy & Politics. After all, the $41 million ExxonMobil spent on climate lobbying in 2019 ( according to InfluenceMap ) exceeds the entire $37 million annual operating budget ( 2019 ) of Greenpeace USA.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 28, 2023

By joining Electrification 2024, attendees will learn about the innovations shaping electrification and decarbonization, as well as the processes and policies that could facilitate our electrified future,” said Mansoor.

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GreenBiz

MAY 27, 2021

Is your carbon accounting system prepared to count remote work? Over the course of the pandemic, I’ve seen numerous dispatches issued by software developers touting the carbon footprint reduction potential of shifting to collaboration applications for many employee meetings. . Heather Clancy. Thu, 05/27/2021 - 02:00.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

With the United Nations Africa Climate Week in full swing, and COP28 in view, we chatted to Dennis Onono, our Associate Director of Community Projects, to find out more about the top topics that are affecting carbon and beyond in Africa today. Another major topic at Africa Climate Week is the renewable energy transition.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Demand for voluntary carbon offsets holds strong. We chat with Kristen Lang, senior director of the Ceres Corporate Networks about the new Corporate Roadmap 2030 , a blueprint for strategy, policy action and systems change. Stories discussed this week (4:20). SEC rule change stifles key risk signal, disenfranchises retail investors.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 16, 2021

For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I There's been a lot of moves in the space right now.

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GreenBiz

JULY 21, 2020

Apple embeds racial justice into new supply-chain carbon neutrality pledge. With its latest set of combined sustainability commitments, Apple is pushing for carbon neutrality across its entire business by the end of this decade, including its supply chain and the life cycle for its products. Heather Clancy. Tue, 07/21/2020 - 04:13.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The first set of CSRD standards includes two cross-cutting standards and ten topical standards that companies must report against according to a double materiality assessment. This article focuses on the Climate Change topical standard of the CSRD, known as ESRS E1. Severe impacts of extreme weather events worldwide (e.g.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 28, 2022

I chuckled and asked whether he had been coming to many of the weekend protests against France’s carbon tax. Coming from the United States, a country that’s politically polarized over the topic of climate change, I expected the yellow vest activists to be right-wing opponents to climate policy. I’m a bus driver.”.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 31, 2021

Recent analysis using Energy Innovation’s Energy Policy Simulator showed electrification could reduce industrial emissions while growing the economy and creating jobs, and we look forward to exploring viable pathways to industrial electrification at the upcoming VERGE Electrify event. Contributors. Ed Rightor. Sara Baldwin. Energy & Climate.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

As another example, historically racist housing policies have resulted in heat islands and an imbalance of energy use across communities. In short, keeping equity at the forefront of smart building development has the potential to amplify its impact on carbon reduction. A recent U.S. A recent U.S. Pull Quote. Equity & Inclusion.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 18, 2021

Is your team embedding equity considerations into its carbon removal projects? With carbon emissions expected to rebound this year, 2021 presents another opportunity for companies to invest in climate-saving initiatives that move the corporate world closer to a net-zero future, especially carbon removal projects. Gloria Oladipo.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 9, 2021

In a net-zero carbon world, the low-carbon solution wins. These Scope 3 emissions often are seen as the third rail of climate policy. An industry-supported roadmap also can help the finance community understand what sorts of investments it needs to make, and it can help governments develop supportive policy, Hight said.

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3BL Media

JULY 14, 2022

Stakeholders are investigating, and, in some cases, demanding thoughtful, forward-looking policies and programs that incorporate environmental and social impacts and look at how they are governed. When talking about energy transition, you hear the terms “Low carbon transition,” “clean energy transition,” and “low carbon economy.”

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

And right now, there isn’t enough demand for decarbonized steel for manufacturers to justify investing several millions of dollars into lower-carbon steel facilities. said Matthew Wenban-Smith, policy and standards director for the nonprofit standards and certification organization, ResponsibleSteel. .

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Finance director: Developing a business case to increase capital expenditure on carbon-mitigation projects . A global manufacturing company wanted to undertake a carbon pricing risk assessment to understand the current and potential future financial implications of carbon regulation and related price increases on operating margins.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 8, 2021

Multiple studies have shown that new farming techniques, low-carbon foods and other advances can create a radically more sustainable food system. food policy. food policy. food policy. The industry’s environmental problems — waste, greenhouse gases, biodiversity loss — are real. But so are the solutions. Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 31, 2020

Despite the temporary decline in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere hit an all-time high in May. A new blueprint from Ceres, the Blueprint for Responsible Policy Engagement on Climate Change , lays out a science-based action agenda for companies in the U.S. that comes down to two basic steps. .

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 3, 2022

To help you better understand all that energy transition encompasses, we’ve assembled a list of top energy transition podcasts that touch on a wide range of related topics, such as sustainable energy technology, policy news, economic impact, and global sustainability efforts. Top Energy Transition Podcasts. The Energy Transition Show.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 10, 2020

Because diesel-powered trucks and buses are responsible for a disproportionate amount of transportation-related carbon emissions and are also a source of air pollution, much of it in disadvantaged communities, who live closer to industrial areas or freeways. Why does this matter? Ford is making an electric transit van. Subscribe here.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 16, 2022

our stakeholders care about the impact we are making on topics like diversity and inclusion, climate change and economic development,” said Katherine Neebe, Duke Energy’s chief sustainability and philanthropy officer. The company’s overall carbon dioxide output is down 44% since 2005. DESCRIPTION: CHARLOTTE, N.C.,

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GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

The decade-long goal could result in millions of electric vehicles purchased for ride-hailing operations, encourage greater electric vehicle charging deployments and motivate stronger city, state and federal policies that could make EVs more economical. Aggressive policies around the world are helping spur this electric transition.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

As climate-related policies and regulations continue to increase in volume around the globe, we continue to strategize about how AB can prepare our business, and those in which we invest, for long-term success in a lower-carbon world. We believe that climate change can have a material impact on investment outcomes.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 18, 2022

As an energy technology company with a portfolio of lower-carbon solutions across the energy value chain, our corporate strategy is to lead through the energy transition to a low-carbon future. We look to capture insights from the organizations and other members, while creating impact by sharing our policy perspectives.

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Environmental News Bits

DECEMBER 7, 2023

On Season Two’s third episode, Kean University’s podcast Urban Impact takes a dive into the controversial topic of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) with Nicky Sheats, Ph.D., Watson Institute for Urban Policy and Research at Kean. … Continue reading Can carbon capture & environmental justice co-exist?

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 16, 2024

Without clear evidence on hydrogen’s role in home heating, the development of other low-carbon alternatives could be delayed, according to a new report from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight. Table 1:Low Carbon Hydrogen Policy Index scores and rankings. Home hydrogen heating concept.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This crucial topic is not only covered by the GRI Waste Standard but also a significant component of the new GRI 13: Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Fishing Sector Standard. The resources needed to produce the food that becomes lost or wasted has a carbon footprint of about 3.3 Why is Food Loss and Waste a Problem? billon tons of CO2.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Directors can start the process by looking at the many good policies your corporations already have in place. Likely, your policies on cyber are in place to do appropriate oversight software patching and updating and you have anti-corruption and anti-bribery policies. You likely have appropriate data privacy policies.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Lisa Jackson, vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives at Apple , reflects on the intersection of racial inequity and climate strategy; how it's shaping the company's circular economy strategy. Policy & Politics. The top 25 most sustainable fleets. Why Google, BASF and Sephora are coming together on safer chemistry.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The recent interest and commitment to water pledges has diverted scarce resources and funds from actions such as watershed conservation and protection, reuse, technology innovation and adoption, public policy innovation, etc. We believe improving water-related policies is the ultimate prize, and we need to start taking action, now.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 5, 2020

Growing a carbon market for urban forests (34:45). The process of issuing carbon credits for reforestation projects in places such as rainforests as well established — not so much when it comes to trees growing in the shadow of skyscrapers. Carbon Removal. This episode was sponsored by UPS. Virtual conversations. Contributors.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Seasoned observers fear that growing calls for a bolder and more ambitious global policy framework are continuing to founder on the rocks of vested interests and short-term cost concerns. . It is a dynamic that has left environmental campaigners increasingly frustrated. .

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

DESCRIPTION: IBM Chairman and CEO Arvind Krishna recently sat down with Forbes Middle East to discuss, among other topics, how the company is helping clients advance their sustainability agendas. IBM also enables organizations and communities to tackle environmental issues through programs like the IBM Sustainability Accelerator.

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