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Introducing the fifth generation of smart meters: Our story

Smart Energy International

Networked Energy Services (NES), originally part of Echelon, started its smart metering journey over 20-years ago. In 2001, NES participated in the first large-scale smart metering project with Enel in Italy, where more than 30 million smart meters were deployed. Smart meters: The new generation.

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The largest and most spectacular wind farms in the world

The Environmental Blog

The Gansu Wind Complex, China The Gansu Wind Complex stands as a testament to China’s commitment to renewable energy and sustainable development. Collectively, these turbines generate an astounding amount of clean electricity. Technical Specifications The scale of the Gansu Wind Complex is truly awe-inspiring.

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GHG Protocol: Scope 1 Emissions Explained

Green Business Bureau

The 2001 GHG Protocol’s guidelines were the first to categorize business GHGs as scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, and scope 3 emissions. Scope 2 emissions are indirect GHGs released from the energy purchased by an organization. Yet, as Patagonia notes, more can always be done on the sustainability front.

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Climate change policies are no longer a 'nice to have' - They must be at the heart of business practices

Business Green

For decades, businesses have measured their success on profits and growth, often without consideration of whether these were sustainable or the cost to our planet. Business has a vital role to play in what must be a collective effort to deliver a sustainable, resilient, net zero economy.

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Britons put planet before profit in their personal savings and expect more action from pension funds and banks, says survey

Envirotec Magazine

Brits want their pensions and investments to minimise climate impacts and support a sustainable economy; far more than those who only seek to maximise financial returns – reveals new survey by environmental lawyers ClientEarth, released on 30 October. However, government support could generate much more action.

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Bearing and seal maker shares net-zero manufacturing journey

Envirotec Magazine

Reaching Net Zero operations by 2050 will require huge changes in industrial practices – such as how we use energy and source raw materials – but despite all the challenges, the target is achievable writes Rob Jenkinson. After all, manufacturers are typically energy-intensive businesses. This is a tough challenge. Raw materials.

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What Is B Corp? B Corp Certification Guide + Quick Assessment

Green Business Bureau

With this in mind, the Green Business Bureau wanted to help you understand your options for sustainability certification, and with that, learn how to become B Corp Certified. With over 500 initiatives to choose from – compared to B Labs 250 – GBB raises the bar in sustainability certification. What is B Corp?