GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

For starters, they’re responsible for producing oxygen and removing CO2 and other pollutants from the air. remove an estimated 75,000 tons of air pollution per year. These impervious surfaces absorb heat during the day and then release it at night, preventing the relief of cooling temperatures and creating urban heat islands.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Yet this connection to how our towns and cities are changing in the wake of COVID is also probably the reason that 15-minute cities are now a hot-topic in the conspiracy world. However, the reality is that the 15-minute city does not seek to exclude people or to prevent them from leaving.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 22, 2021

The report was published on 17 June to coincide with Clean Air Day, an initiative aiming to bring together communities, businesses, schools and the health sector to improve public understanding of air pollution and build awareness of how air pollution affects our health. The Global Burden of Disease project estimated in 2017 that 3.4

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This new cooling technology also prevents viral spread. In air conditioners, a dehumidifier dries out the air to prevent condensation. If consumers can use less power, that will help cut down on the pollution that is driving climate change. Gloria Oladipo. Thu, 10/08/2020 - 00:40. Nexus Media News. Sponsored Article.

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GreenBiz

MAY 16, 2020

What continues to define these people as "deniers" in my book is their unshaken belief that climate change is simply no big deal and there is no reason to go out of our way to prevent more of it. There is no need to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and no point in attempting to do so," as one recent Heartland document succinctly put it.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Well, despite satellite images revealing rapid reductions in air pollution during lockdowns around the world, more people switching to telecommuting for good does not necessarily equate to lower carbon emissions from transport. So, is this seismic shift in our work culture good news for the environment? The 15-minute suburb. Contributors.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

This includes poor air quality due to proximity to polluting facilities such as fossil fuel power plants and refineries, which compounds the impacts of crises such as COVID-19. . The barriers that prevent BIPOC communities from thriving also hinder business growth and sustainability. of how the climate crisis affects people.

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Net Zero Climate Change Paris Agreement Development 513

Chris Hall

JUNE 2, 2023

The EC has been consulting with the market on the technical screening criteria for the four environmental activities: sustainable use and protection of water and marine resources, transition to a circular economy, pollution prevent and control, and, protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems.

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Shipping Climate Change 52

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Organizations such as rePurpose and The Plastic Bank, as well as third-party organizations such as Verra’s 3RI Initiative, are selling claims to plastics credits in exchange for a financial investment in initiatives to collect plastic from the environment or establish infrastructure to prevent further plastic leakage into waterways and oceans.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 12, 2020

The key goals of the circular economy are " designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems." For most people, the most effective way to help the team is to practice social distancing in order to prevent the spread of disease. You have the power to make a difference.

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3BL Media

MARCH 14, 2022

This is not to say that ESG topics never before came up in M&As, but recent societal and climate events have particularly raised the bar on environmental sustainability and social impact considerations throughout the M&A process. Cyber security and data privacy are also hot topics to determine risk impact and alignment.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2021

However, the planet is experiencing a great loss of biodiversity due to overfishing, deforestation and pollution. Strong root networks also help prevent erosion. Biodiversity provides humanity and our economies with the resources needed to thrive. It’s crucial for corporations to make strides to protect biodiversity. Biodiversity.

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3BL Media

MARCH 8, 2024

In one such example, Sarah McDonald​, VP, Sustainability at Haleon, talked about a study that put trackers on children’s backpacks to see how much air pollution they ingested while walking to school. An alternate route on a less congested road meant less polluted air and better health outcomes in the long term.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 3, 2023

Whether you are keen to understand more about public transport investment and boosting green jobs, understanding the effects of fossil fuels and air pollution, or you want to learn how to unlock green jobs and skills in the workplace, the website has an event timetable to pique your interest.

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Net Zero Climate Change Climate Professional Development 130

3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

DESCRIPTION: In 1966, the state of California responded to unhealthy levels of air pollution in a half-dozen metro areas by enacting the first vehicle exhaust regulations in the U.S. One of the things I find most remarkable about these topics is that they’re not theoretical,” Qualk said. SOURCE: WSP. That was only the beginning.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 12, 2021

For instance, roughly 16 percent of recovery spending could bring positive air pollution impacts, but 16.4 percent is likely to increase net air pollution. This holds particularly true in the U.K., Pull Quote. Humanity is facing a pandemic, an economic crisis and an ecological breakdown — we cannot afford to lose on any front.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

Agricultural waste from food crops either is traditionally left to rot or is burned, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. These issues have prevented the massive growth of traditional mechanically recycled textiles. . Nicole Pamani. Fri, 07/17/2020 - 00:15. The lack of strength causes issues like pilling.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In Spain, for example, we have enhanced waste-water treatment, to reduce pollutants in the discharge. Too Good To Go is active in several countries, where the topic is becoming more and more sensitive for consumers. Improving Water Use Across Europe In Europe, we have made a number of improvements in our water use.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 10, 2020

How to avoid locking people into a polluting gas system. To prevent this, California consumer advocates recently asked regulators to investigate when efficiency programs reserved for low-income customers should sunset their gas appliance incentives in favor of clean electric options. Energy & Climate. Electrification.

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Only Green Tech

AUGUST 4, 2021

Air pollution is the presence of pollutants in pollutants atmosphere in concentrations that may endanger the health and the environment. Pollutants due to human activities or natural processes adversely affect humans and the environment. Sources of air pollution can be. Tyes of particles in the polluted air.

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Only Green Tech

AUGUST 4, 2021

Air pollution is the presence of pollutants in pollutants atmosphere in concentrations that may endanger the health and the environment. Pollutants due to human activities or natural processes adversely affect humans and the environment. Sources of air pollution can be. Tyes of particles in the polluted air.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 12, 2024

NBIM has met with the two companies on the specific topic of oil spills regularly, engaging through in-person meetings, video conferences and written correspondence. “It’s very targeted, as there is a specific change we want to see, rather than a broader focus on a company’s overall financial or ESG performance,” Flilflet explained.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 8, 2023

While they can be a force for good around the world, they can also harm people and the planet; for example, through discrimination, unsafe working conditions, or industrial pollution and accidents with implications on human health. AI is transforming our economy and society.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Disclosure also prevents greenwashing. Investors cannot make apples-to-apples comparisons on sustainability information if companies do not report their data within a common framework. Companies that choose to solely provide TCFD-related information via standalone reports end up doing themselves a disservice for this reason.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 21, 2020

What Ahoskie got was approximately 50 direct jobs, local tree loss, noise , heavy traffic, air pollution, and combustible dust from wood drying and processing that threatens their health and enjoyment of their homes. Clean Air Act, and even exceeds regulation standards in controlling air pollution at its facilities. . “We

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Chris Hall

APRIL 19, 2024

It tackles climate change and other global challenges, like biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution, by decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources. The report drew its thinking in part from other regenerative models including industrial symbiosis, biomimicry and cradle-to-cradle.

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3BL Media

JULY 28, 2022

Published key topic briefs including water stewardship, response to climate change, and our Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) commitment, and updated the company’s EHS policy to highlight current priority focus areas. Committed to the SBTi to develop approved science-based targets in relevant scopes.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2023

This leads to globally significant environmental pollution, as oil contains hazardous compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that can have toxic or mutagenic effects on organisms. Oil leaks into the oceans are estimated at approximately 1500 million litres annually worldwide. Sara Kleindienst.

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3BL Media

JUNE 24, 2022

It has also built a public-facing website to provide a multimedia introduction to the topic of TRWP and a detailed account of the studies it has sponsored to date. Stormwater infiltration galleries made with tire-derived aggregate have also been found to reduce stormwater pollutants and runoff.

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Sustainability Update

JUNE 29, 2022

These chemicals are often supplied to other industries and can be polluted into water streams, causing health problems for workers, local residents, and ecosystems. They are often focused on prevention rather than mitigation. These disclosures are what SASB considers to be financially material topics to the industry.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“This perspective is vital in tailoring scenarios that extend beyond climate, especially given the localised nature of many environmental issues and the nature-related projects aimed at addressing them.” Stein notes that the TNFD represents an essential progression, as evidenced by its significance at COP15, where biodiversity and nature-related (..)

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 5, 2020

When both upstream and downstream participants of the supply chain are at odds with modernization, it prevents the changes needed to respond to the climate impact of the industry. . Thus even if the manufacturer had a sustainability policy, it would be difficult to enforce. But it is not all doom and gloom. Corporate Strategy. Supply Chain.

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Axis Communications Sustainability Blog

MARCH 28, 2019

Sustainability is one of the most talked about topics in business. They can often detect even more than humans, such as levels of pollutants in the air, noise level and vibrations. Multiple devices to prevent issues. it could be possible to determine certain patterns that could be used to prevent issues.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Just as a food system that relies heavily on intensive livestock farming exacerbates the climate crisis and other issues – soil degradation, water pollution, biodiversity decline and so on – a food system that favours plant-based production can play a pivotal role in alleviating the multiple problems to which it is linked.

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Development 61

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 11, 2021

This primer on the topic, from testing, inspection and compliance services firm SOCOTEC, is a reproduction of an article recently published on one of its blogs. Managing environmental pollution and consenting discharges to controlled water is a legal requirement, as well as being part of an organisation’s corporate social responsibility.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Harnessing the power of investors can prevent lives being cut short, says Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation. Poor health is often intrinsically linked to factors like inadequate education, low quality work, insecure jobs, low pay, substandard housing, poor diet, smoking and pollution. This must change.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Just as a food system that relies heavily on intensive livestock farming exacerbates the climate crisis and other issues – soil degradation, water pollution, biodiversity decline and so on – a food system that favours plant-based production can play a pivotal role in alleviating the multiple problems to which it is linked.

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Development 52