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Sustainable Business Went Mainstream in 2021

Andrew Winston

Virtually all of the world’s largest companies now issue a sustainability report and set goals; more than 2,000 companies have set a science-based carbon target; and about one-third of Europe’s largest public companies have pledged to reach net zero by 2050. The Big Stories of 2021. Here we go. Business defends democracy.

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Carbontech is getting ready for its market moment

GreenBiz

It may be a little early to start writing about trends for 2021, but I’m going to do it anyway. This morning, digital payments company Stripe announced a plan to let its merchant customers divert a portion of their revenue to carbon removal projects. Makes me want to host my own personal blog there. Heather Clancy.

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UK Government Holds its Nerve on Heat Pumps as Clean Heat Policy Confirmed

DeSmogBlog

Experts see the policy as essential to tackle emissions from the UK’s carbon intensive homes, which account for 1 5 percent of greenhouse gases nationwide. The Clean Heat Market Mechanism (CHMM) aims to roll out 600,000 heat pumps a year by 2028. And the big boiler manufacturers who fund the EUA should be ashamed of themselves.”

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COVID-19 and a Path Toward a Greener Future

The Environmental Blog

While Nitrogen Dioxide is primarily produced by cars(EPA USA, 2016), other pollutants like Carbon Dioxide were on the fall too, with reduced global air travel reducing Carbon Dioxide emissions in the US by 17% ( Zogopoulos , 2021). Positive and Negative Impacts of the Pandemic on the Environment. Source:Rume, T.

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Here's why companies should assess double materiality

GreenBiz

Wed, 02/24/2021 - 01:20. On the other hand, the company emits carbon emissions that affect the environment and people’s livelihoods. If a company has discriminatory practices, this may result in lawsuits or change of leadership, which could in turn negatively affect enterprise value. Denielle Harrison. Contact us. Contributors.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021. Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:15. The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030.

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Accelerating growth and impacts: Highlights from the Decarbon8 portfolio

E8 Cleantech Angels

Our summer 2021 Decarbon8-US investment process is in full swing, with our panel of experts hearing pitches from companies in areas such as light duty EV charging and adoption, infrastructure, rail, and electric recreational boats, among others. Year-on-year revenue for 2021 is tracking towards >3x growth. Having just completed a $1.6M