DeSmogBlog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

That’s the assessment of major environmental organizations based in South Korea and Japan, whose representatives told DeSmog that rather than increasing east and southeast Asia’s dependance on an economically volatile and planet-warming energy source it would be much better for the region to shift from coal directly into renewables. “We

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 16, 2019

The projects are meant to complement commitments Google made in August, pledging carbon-neutrality for 100 percent of its shipments to and from customers by 2020. ” Google told the Guardian that its “sponsorship doesn’t mean that we endorse that organization’s entire agenda.”

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GreenBiz

MARCH 22, 2021

In 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a U.N. body, set a course for airlines to offset emissions of international flights above a 2019-20 baseline. The sooner that the costs of carbon control are included in the costs of doing business, the sooner new technologies will be developed.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 6, 2023

As our sector decarbonizes, we believe that the oil sands can play an even bigger role in producing energy for Canada and the world,” said the Pathways Alliance, an organization representing the six largest oil sands producers, in a submission last fall during consultations over the federal government’s 2023 budget.

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Grist

AUGUST 11, 2022

So as the aviation industry has gradually climbed aboard global pledges to get rid of carbon emissions, it has mostly promised to make up for its damage elsewhere — through offsets that might involve planting trees, restoring wetlands, or paying people to preserve ecosystems that otherwise would have been razed. And, oh yeah: less flying. “It

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

And, if you want to consult those lists in their entirety, here are the links: 2016 , 2017 , 2018 and 2019. Holly Beale (2019). We are using the newly developed Embodied Carbon for Construction Calculator (EC3) to support low-carbon procurement on structural steel, piles, rebar and concrete. HY William Chan (2019).

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 11, 2022

The aim of this emission classification system was to help organizations measure and manage their carbon footprint. Scope 2 emissions are indirect GHGs released from the energy purchased by an organization. Patagonia’s scope 1 emissions will be substantial if compared to a service-sector organization that doesn’t make anything.

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E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

JUNE 24, 2021

New York’s landmark 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act ( CLCPA ) set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% economy-wide by 2030 and 85% and net-zero by 2050. On May 18, our coalition organized a virtual advocacy day in support of New York adopting a Clean Fuels Standard (CFS).

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GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Google on Monday pledged that by 2030 it will run its entire business on carbon-free energy — every hour of every day of the year. West driven by increased heat and dry conditions linked to global warming from human carbon emissions. An analysis of its 2019 electricity consumption indicates wide gaps from location to location.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Regenerative Agriculture Often accompanied with: carbon storage, no till, crop rotation With host country the UAE spearheading a new “Regenerative Landscapes” project in close partnership with the likes of Pepsico, Nestlé and fertilizer giant Yara, the term “ regenerative agriculture ” is likely to be a hot topic at COP28.

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Grist

MARCH 4, 2021

Climate change itself has been criticized for sounding too neutral — after all, change is often a good thing. The total mentions of climate change grew year after year, more than doubling in 2019 when Swedish activist Greta Thunberg’s climate strike turned into a global movement.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 4, 2021

Electricity industry executives are faced with the monumental task of balancing today’s energy needs while moving to tomorrow’s goal of net zero carbon emissions. CESA is technology and business model-neutral and is supported solely by the contributions and coordinated activities of its members. Learn more at cesa.org.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The organization seeks to bridge knowledge and funding gaps at multiple phases of a startup’s life cycle — moving from basic research into a spinout; product development; demonstrations and market validation efforts; and commercial deployment. "It

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

In fact, 2019 was the warmest year on record at the end of the warmest decade in recorded history. There has been an estimated 6% drop in carbon emissions due to altered lifestyles in COVID-19. Top Carbon Emission Contributors. This effort to build organization-wide collaboration is combined with implementing green initiatives.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 27, 2023

percent of their annual capital expenditures in low carbon technologies between 2010 and 2018. Seen Through Glass has 600,000 YouTube subscribers and was named as one of the Sunday Times’s top 50 UK influencers in 2019. As the study also pointed out, however, these firms invested just 1.7

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

A recent report released by the World Metrological Organization (WMO) has revealed that greenhouse gasses have increased to record highs in the atmosphere despite the lockdowns caused by the pandemic. ppm in September 2019. Contrary to the expectations of many, the amount of greenhouse gases has been on the rise in 2020.

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Greentown Labs

AUGUST 11, 2020

In 2019, Greentown Labs’ Board of Directors made two major decisions: to incorporate climate action into every facet of Greentown, and to expand to Houston, TX. Houston is home to world-leading energy organizations and incredible engineering strength, talent, and assets that can—and must —be redeployed toward a decarbonized future.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

Previous winners in 2019 included CyberArk , School Specialty , Big Rig Wraps , Duro Cleaners and Web Hosting Canada. 2020 winners included Hit Promotional Products , Smog Armor , Martinrea International , Spectraforce and Impetus Digital. Member Advisory Council. In 2021, ten new members joined our Member Advisory Council.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 31, 2022

Previous winners in 2019 included CyberArk , School Specialty , Big Rig Wraps , Duro Cleaners and Web Hosting Canada. 2020 winners included Hit Promotional Products , Smog Armor , Martinrea International , Spectraforce and Impetus Digital. Member Advisory Council. In 2021, ten new members joined our Member Advisory Council.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2021

In fact, 2019 was the warmest year on record at the end of the warmest decade in recorded history. There has been an estimated 6% drop in carbon emissions due to altered lifestyles in COVID-19. Top Carbon Emission Contributors. This effort to build organization-wide collaboration is combined with implementing green initiatives.

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Greentown Labs

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In 2019, Saint-Gobain partnered with our internal accelerator, Greentown Launch , for the InNOVAte 2019 Challenge , which culminated with a pilot project agreement with startup participant Inovues. Are there any key learnings or insights you can share from your experience leading a global organization through such challenges?

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Green Market Oracle

DECEMBER 3, 2019

degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent from 2010 levels, by 2030. The key missing ingredient is a lack of political will he said: “Political will to put a price on carbon. degrees unless more drastic action is taken, said the UN chief, but 1.5

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 9, 2021

This is the second Greentown Launch program that Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain have partnered on, following a successful InNOVAte 2019 Challenge focused on the built environment value chain. billion in sales in 2020 More than 167, 000 employees, located in 70 countries Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

BASF’s wine tasting is just one example of many such pandemic-style lobbying efforts by the European agriculture industry since the EU has attempted to pass sweeping new policies to combat climate change through measures included in its “Green Deal,” first presented in December 2019. These groups spent at least a combined €45.9

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 19, 2022

Solutions like carbon storage or removal, sustainable land management, and new industrial materials and feedstocks are not developing at pace. Finance for mitigation and adaptation increased 60% between 2013 and 2019, according to the report. Grow the pie, share the slices.

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Greentown Labs

JUNE 16, 2020

This is why it’s more important than ever to have partners and organizations like Greentown Labs, whose mission is to solve the climate crisis through entrepreneurship and collaboration. We are proud to welcome this organization to our City and look forward to the continued partnership.

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Sustainability Consulting

MARCH 11, 2021

. · Companies that supported the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework will have more informed and more efficient allocation of capital and help facilitate the transition to a lower-carbon economy. · Major global companies face $284 billion carbon pricing costs in 2025, representing 13% of earnings.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 17, 2023

gas export industry emits the most methane relative to other major suppliers, according to a UK government analysis published in 2019, with leaks occurring in voluminous quantities during production, transport, and storage. So, instead, she organized a small protest in the parking lot alongside residents from Chester and greater Philadelphia.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future Heather Clancy Tue, 09/01/2020 – 00:02 Business strategy organization Boston Consulting Group will use remote workplace lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce per-employee travel by at least 30 percent by 2025, one key element of the $8.5

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The Innovation Award for the fellow who recommends the most creative approach to reducing a host organization’s emissions or an innovative solution for overcoming barriers. Radhika also manages a global coalition of over 30 leading organizations to spur innovation in the air conditioning industry through the Global Cooling Prize.

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Business Green

APRIL 24, 2020

While certain labels, namely "organic," allow farmers to charge a premium to a niche market, there is no inherent bonus to farms for following most pro-climate practices, such as planting cover crop. Indigo Carbon streamlines the ability of farms to tap into the market for carbon offsets. A drone view of cover crops.

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GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The funding, covering the first five-year development phase of a spherical tokamak for energy production, “will set us on the path to develop and build a commercially viable fusion power plant by 2040, offering clean, safe and carbon-free fuel supplies,” said a government press statement. Growing momentum worldwide.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

On November 21, 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed Resolution 19-27 , approving several amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program designed to foster stability in the LCFS market and promote access to electric vehicle (EV) transportation for disadvantaged and low-income communities in California.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

JANUARY 13, 2020

On November 21, 2019, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) passed Resolution 19-27 , approving several amendments to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program designed to foster stability in the LCFS market and promote access to electric vehicle (EV) transportation for disadvantaged and low-income communities in California.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

How climate change can be addressed through executive compensation Nidia Martínez Mon, 02/08/2021 – 00:44 Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly becoming incorporated across all aspects of organizations, including business strategies, operations and product/service offerings.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 12, 2023

Between 2017 and 2019 – while Consumer Choice Center was part of the group – Students for Liberty also received donations of over $100,000 from the Atlas Network , an alliance of libertarian think tanks that has received funding from Koch foundations and fossil fuel firms.

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Econaur

APRIL 22, 2020

o C, according to the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP)Emission Gap Report 2019. On this 50th anniversary, civil society organizers hope to fill the world’s digital landscape with global conversations, positive acts, performances, webinars and events supporting urgent action on climate change. and continue to fall by 7.6%

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