GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

Mon, 03/08/2021 - 00:15. We see customers demanding action on carbon emissions, investment firms structuring new green products and governments developing regulations to support the transition to a sustainable future. Nature takes root on the balance sheet. Richard Mattison. After all, climate change accelerates as nature is harmed.

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Front And Centered

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In the next few weeks, the Washington State Department of Ecology is set to deliver a decision on whether to turn Washington’s cap and trade program into a carbon über-market tying our climate future to California and Québec. permits to pollute) into one marketplace where the permits are traded at the lowest possible cost.

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Clean Energy Canada

APRIL 16, 2021

Offsets offer a carbon polluter (like the operator of a steel plant) an additional option to comply with government rules that limit carbon pollution. How offsets are created and the extent to which they are used dictates their effectiveness at reducing pollution. WHAT ARE OFFSETS?

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 12, 2023

have ties to polluting companies and organizations, including major fossil fuel companies, according to a new DeSmog analysis. This includes oil and gas firms, investment companies that finance polluting sectors, and trade associations known to lobby against climate action. Fossil Fuel Links The boards of the six biggest U.S.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Increased federal incentives for “carbon management” technologies are catalyzing a surge in proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the United States, from the Gulf Coast to the Midwest to California. use the captured carbon to drill for more oil in a process called enhanced oil recovery.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Analysis of the government’s latest transparency data shows ministers at the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) held 130 one-on-one meetings with energy producers between July 22 2019 and March 18 2021, of which nearly half (63) were with producers of high carbon energy. Drax Access.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 9, 2021

In February 2021, German agribusiness giant BASF hosted a virtual wine tasting, a seemingly cozy affair swirling glasses of Portugal’s finest in front of a webcam debating the future of EU agricultural policies. Invited to the event was a small group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

European law-makers are due to vote on a revised renewable energy directive next week, part of the EU’s Green New Deal to slash carbon emissions by 55 percent by 2030. This policy decision threatens the industry globally, because allowing its development was an EU mistake in the first place and this mistake shall hopefully be corrected now.”.

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Business Green

MARCH 10, 2021

The analysis, which looked at more than 3,500 fiscal policies across the world's 50 largest economies, finds that just 2.5 For instance, roughly 16 per cent of recovery spending could bring positive air pollution impacts, but 16.4 per cent is likely to increase net air pollution.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 20, 2023

An energy trade association that represents and promotes gas boilers and manufacturers is behind a barrage of negative press attacking heat pumps, DeSmog has learned. The agency takes credit on its website for 32 media hits criticising heat pumps since June 2021 (described as a ‘snapshot’ of results by the firm).

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Veteran sustainable food and farming experts welcomed the strategy as one that just might have a genuine shot at transforming the agriculture sector and result in better public health, contribute to ending the vertiginous decline of biodiversity, and lower greenhouse gas pollution. See Table.).

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 6, 2021

The majority of directors at the world’s biggest banks have affiliations to polluting companies and organisations, a DeSmog investigation shows. There were also significant ties to banks and investment vehicles supporting polluting industries, as well as to thinktanks and lobbying groups with a history of campaigning against climate action.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Company unveils raft of new sustainability commitments as it announces plan to collaborate on low carbon transport and air pollution advocacy and awareness programmes with WWF. It also said it plans to phase out its fossil fuelled operations fleet in Europe in early 2021 and worldwide by "2023 at the latest".

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Fairsnape

MAY 3, 2021

Greener UK has produced a Risk Tracker to show which policy areas are more secure, and which are most at risk. Georgia Elliott Smith launched a new campaign video for her legal challenge of the UK Government over incineration pollution and carbon emissions. March 9th 2021 24 Retweets 34 Likes. Zoom Regenerative.

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DeSmogBlog

MAY 9, 2023

Greenpeace Italy and Italian advocacy group ReCommon aim to build on a similar case targeting Anglo-Dutch oil major Royal Dutch Shell in the Netherlands to force Eni to slash its carbon emissions by 45 percent by 2030. Eni has set a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. billion (9 billion euros) from 2021. billion (13.3

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Grist

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

As a result, the industry accounts for roughly 8 percent of annual carbon dioxide emissions, as well as a toxic soup of air pollutants. But in order to curb steel’s carbon emissions, the sector will have to transform how the material is traditionally made. Doing so is essential to limiting global warming to 1.5

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Grist

MARCH 29, 2021

Shopify, the Canadian company that runs e-commerce sites, wants to take a more hands-on approach — by paying a Texas venture to pull carbon dioxide from the sky and store it underground. Carbon Engineering’s working pilot plant in Squamish B.C. Carbon Engineering. degrees Celsius by mid-century.

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Grist

MAY 18, 2021

The company would take those almond shells and other types of biomass, convert them into a carbon-rich oil, and inject the oil deep underground. Strange as it may sound, demand for this service — a form of what’s called “ carbon removal ” — was just beginning to grow. That’s where carbon removal comes in.

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Business Green

MARCH 11, 2021

As COP26 host, the UK has an enviable track record on decarbonisation and world-leading carbon, wind, and EV goals – so why then are other policy interventions continuing to push in the opposite direction? One could be forgiven for feeling somewhat confused over the government's green priorities.

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 17, 2022

Their comments came during an early June conference touted as bringing “together Indigenous leaders, industry experts, policymakers, civil society organizations, scientists, engineers and investors to discuss and advance the strategies that take us ‘beyond zero’ into negative emissions and a recovering climate.”.

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Business Green

JANUARY 16, 2023

In 2021, the EU imported more than 40 per cent of its total gas consumption, 27 per cent of oil imports and 46 per cent of coal imports from Russia. EU policies should not simply be aimed at securing access, but also at minimising critical raw material needs. The EU is highly dependent on imports.

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DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 26, 2023

A large donation to the Labour Party from wood-burning giant Drax has raised concerns among campaigners over the sway of big carbon emitters over Parliament. Opposition leader Keir Starmer has yet to articulate his party’s position on burning wood for electricity – or to clarify whether Labour accepts donations from polluting companies.

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DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 18, 2021

The data on air pollution impact is limited, especially for recently-implemented schemes. These concerns ranged from increased air pollution for brown and Black communities near LTNs that saw increased motor traffic, to economic impacts on businesses contending with blocked streets, as well as access issues for disabled people.

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Business Green

APRIL 11, 2021

YouGov survey across seven European countries suggests restrictions on flights during Covid-19 crisis has had little negative impact on businesses' operations and has proved beneficial for many executives' working lives. Flying for business meetings burns up time and money, as well as our climate," she said.

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DeSmogBlog

JUNE 14, 2023

We urge policy makers to continue the legislative procedure.” Nature Under Pressure Agriculture is currently responsible for over 10 percent of EU carbon emissions. The letter – which did not mention EPP directly – comes at a decisive moment for the future of EU agriculture. The EU announced ambitious farming reforms in 2020. “We

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Over $500 billion flowed into ESG-integrated funds in 2021, which contributed to a 55% growth in assets under management in ESG-integrated products. This includes measures that work to reduce an entity’s carbon footprint , effectively manage waste , prevent pollution and conserve resources. G : Governance.

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Business Green

AUGUST 11, 2021

For many, soliciting public opinion is key to constructing the most popular and effective policies, campaigns, products and services that can help drive and accelerate the net zero transition. — YouGov (@YouGov) August 10, 2021. — Sam Hall (@samuelhall0) August 11, 2021. A perfectly understandable and laudable aim.

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Business Green

JANUARY 10, 2022

Was 2021 the year that 'net zero' went mainstream? In May 2020 , the UK government's regular public attitudes tracker survey showed 64 per cent of respondents had never even heard of the term, yet by the time the same survey was carried out again in November 2021 , almost nine in 10 - 87 per cent - said they were aware of 'net zero'.

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Climate Tech VC

AUGUST 17, 2023

With the growth of e-commerce and demand for faster shipping (which means burning more fuel), maritime emissions increased nearly 5% between 2020 and 2021. IMO will assign a CII rating, with A being the best, least carbon-intensive and E being the worst, most carbon-intensive. Regulatory rewind: On Jan.1,

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Grist

MARCH 29, 2021

Shopify, the Canadian company that runs e-commerce sites, wants to take a more hands-on approach — by paying a Texas venture to pull carbon dioxide from the sky and store it underground. Carbon Engineering’s working pilot plant in Squamish B.C. Carbon Engineering. degrees Celsius by mid-century.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 11, 2023

Records show that the company has lobbied during the past three years on California’s climate strategy, toxicity provisions, low carbon fuel standards, as well as its oil and gas production policies. The firm’s spokesperson said that Veolia helps polluting companies to improve their environmental performance.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 25, 2022

org, finds that the hidden costs associated with the Vaca Muerta — negative health impacts, carbon pollution, environmental damages from oil and gas spills, and economic risks of stranded assets — could reach as high as $5.6 billion in 2021, according to FARN. But it’s not at all clear the bet will pay off.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 8, 2021

Nature takes root on the balance sheet Richard Mattison Mon, 03/08/2021 – 00:15 ESG issues continue to gain prominence, with climate change getting the most attention today. In response, a Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) will be launched in 2021 to operate alongside the TCFD.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 12, 2021

The analysis, which looked at more than 3,500 fiscal policies across the world’s 50 largest economies, finds that just 2.5 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. billion focused on renewables and $18.5

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Green Technology

JUNE 21, 2023

Green Technology’s Leadership Awards aim to recognize and honor individuals, organizations, and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing sustainability efforts and reducing carbon footprints in various sectors. The award was accepted by Joel Griffith, DGS and the O Street team.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The Sixth Carbon Budget report published today encompasses around 1,000 pages which offer the most detailed roadmap ever developed on how to transform a modern economy so that it delivers net zero emissions within the space of just 30 years. Doing so will be critical for successful international climate leadership from the UK in 2021.

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DeSmogBlog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

That’s potentially very bad news for the climate: The huge amount of methane that leaks during the production, transport and storage of LNG means that the carbon emissions associated with importing the fuel could be up to ten times higher than for the equivalent amount of Russian pipeline gas, researchers say.

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