Business Green

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Tech giant announces it is to bring climate-focused accelerator programme to Europe for the first time. Google has today announced it is to launch a new accelerator programme specifically focused on start-ups working on climate solutions, which will see it extend the service to Europe for the first time.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Heading into fall, this batch of career updates from the worlds of sustainability and business is somewhat top-heavy. Amid myriad social, health and political crises, business sustainability is alive and well and living the Paris Agreement. Mattel appointed Pamela Gill-Alabaster as head of global sustainability. Who's news.

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ThinkGeoEnergy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Alignment with Sustainability: IGA’s data collection initiatives contributing to global sustainability efforts. Proven Track Record: IGA’s successful history in precise and large-scale data projects. Educational & Advocacy Role: The critical role of accurate data in effective advocacy and policy-making.

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Business Green

MAY 10, 2021

UK energy firm to begin construction of first of three biomass pellet plants in North America later this month in bid to bolster supply chain for sustainable feedstocks.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to the study published in Sustainability , most airport operators participating said they are staying on track to deliver their environmental sustainability goals like achieving net-zero by 2050, despite Covid-19 disruption delaying implementation plans.

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Smart Energy International

JULY 22, 2022

The company plans to deploy an additional seven million meters in the Asia-Pacific region through local partnerships over the next three years. According to Trilliant, the announcement is a reflection of the company’s growing commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, with more than 3.5 135m equity investment into ESS developer.

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Greentown Labs

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The biggest area of interest is sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), since 98 percent of United’s emissions come from its use of kerosene. BASF, another Greentown partner, is currently the only manufacturer that produces cathode active materials (a precursor to lithium-ion batteries) in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Business Green

APRIL 13, 2021

Drax CEO Will Gardiner said the deal positioned the firm as "the world's leading sustainable biomass generation and supply business", and had secured overwhelming support from shareholders at both companies. "As The acquisition is set to increase Drax's annual operational capacity to 4.9 million tonnes today.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Schneider Electric is pushing forward with its vision to reap the benefits of group purchasing power for clean energy, today announcing it has pulled together a cohort of nine pharmaceutical firms with a view to jointly secure two terawatt-hours of clean electricity in Europe and North America.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2019

According to the authors, the most relied-upon mountain system is the Indus water tower in Asia. Asia: Indus, Tarim, Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Ganges-Brahmaputra. ? Europe: Rhône, Po, Rhine, Black Sea North Coast, Caspian Sea Coast. ? South America: South Chile, South Argentina, Negro, La Puna region, North Chile.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2019

According to the authors, the most relied-upon mountain system is the Indus water tower in Asia. Asia: Indus, Tarim, Amu Darya, Syr Darya, Ganges-Brahmaputra. ? Europe: Rhône, Po, Rhine, Black Sea North Coast, Caspian Sea Coast. ? South America: South Chile, South Argentina, Negro, La Puna region, North Chile.

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Business Green

APRIL 25, 2022

The new investment from CEMEX - which was led by the firm's corporate venture capital and open innovation arm CEMEX Ventures - is set to support the roll out of the technology at a number of cement facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 28, 2024

Building on the outcomes of the pilot, Flexidao extended its work with Google across the EMEA region and is now expanding globally to cover North America, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed Google was a Series A investor in Flexidao in 2022.

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Eco-Business

MAY 30, 2021

Prompted by Covid-19, the word 'sustainability' is cropping up in company filings more than ever — and more so in Asia Pacific than in Europe or North America. Are they walking the talk?

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Smart Energy International

AUGUST 24, 2022

Part of the world’s largest series of energy sector events spread across North America, Europe, Australia, Africa & South East Asia, this even brings together over 200 exhibitors and 8000 qualified professionals from the entire value chain of the global power generation, transmission and distribution under one roof.

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The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Need for Sustainability. The need for sustainable e-commerce is growing as customers become more environmentally sensitive. The need for sustainable e-commerce is growing as customers become more environmentally sensitive. A sustainable, wholesome, and healthy food system is the foundation for reducing food waste.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The European energy giant said it was "massively stepping up the pace" of its clean energy transition plans by funnelling €5bn each year towards offshore and onshore wind, solar, batteries, flexible generation, and hydrogen project, in a bid to double its clean energy portfolio from 25GW to 50GW across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 7, 2021

Drax already has undertaken what it calls the largest decarbonization project in Europe—converting its power station in North Yorkshire, England, to use biomass instead of coal. The focus for both companies working together is identify design optimization for engineering and building BECCS plants.

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Charged

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

We know what’s important to you: Sustainability Improved safety Enhanced performance Faster charging Longer range Optimized cost Let’s take a look at these key drivers and what DuPont solutions can do for you. Increasingly, OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers prioritize sustainability when choosing a supplier.

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Smart Energy International

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

That’s the key question addressed in Capgemini’s 2022 Annual World Energy Markets Observatory (WEMO), the 24th edition of this in-depth, authoritative report that tracks the development and transformation of electricity and gas markets in Europe, North America, Australia, Southeast Asia, India and China. Have you read?

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Charged

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For EVs to deliver their full emission-reducing potential, the battery supply chain must be as clean as possible, and cathode active materials (CAM) are a key part of the sustainability equation. Umicore started developing battery materials in Asia in the mid-1990s. Third is the choice of raw materials.

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Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Focused on safety and sustainable development of new-type energy storage, the participants had a fully and overall discussion on opportunities and challenges faced by the energy storage industry. The conference was themed “create new value for energy storage together and build a new market pattern ”. Read more from Shenzhen CLOU.

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Business Green

APRIL 6, 2020

per cent in 2019, with solar and wind making up 90 per cent of new additions, and Asia again dominating the market with 54 per cent of global capacity growth last year. Overall, renewables capacity expanded by 7.6 At this challenging time, we are reminded of the importance of building resilience into our economies.

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Business Green

JANUARY 29, 2021

The joint venture, announced earlier this week, will see the California-based alternative meat company work with the owner of Lays, Cheetos, and Doritos to invent new types of plant-based snacks and drinks that can meet growing consumer demand for sustainable alternatives to traditional food products.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 2, 2021

We aim to double our sustainable biomass production capacity by 2030 - creating opportunities to double our sales to Asia and Europe, where demand for biomass is increasing as countries transition away from coal," he said. Drax is now targeting 12 million tonnes of carbon removals each year by 2030 by using BECCS.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

A new era of sustainability, this latest innovation launch is a gamechanger and an important milestone on our ambitious sustainability journey. The partnership represents the next stage in Evian's efforts to achieve zero plastic waste ahead of its 2025 target date of using 100 per cent recycled plastic.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 9, 2023

And according to Ubiik, this addresses the last-mile connectivity problem faced by many IoT use cases, including smart metering, asset tracking and environmental sensing, which are key to meeting sustainability goals.

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Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor IoT North America 52

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In the Asia-Pacific region, the company now has a total of 57 renewable energy projects. In Europe, Amazon now has 117 renewable energy projects. In North America, Amazon is adding 1GW of clean energy capacity across the Southeastern US, including the company's first two renewable energy projects in Louisiana.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Global survey commissioned by financial giant ING finds appetite for enhanced environmental performance among consumers, but warns green progress is hampered by confusion about sustainability options.

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Business Green

JANUARY 23, 2023

Over two-thirds - 67 per cent - of those surveyed also said they felt they had a responsibility to invest sustainably, with 79 per cent stating their preference for an investment portfolio that prioritises financial returns whilst integrating ESG factors.

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GreenTech Gazette

JULY 1, 2023

Floating solar panels have been in use for years in Europe and Asia. A study published in the Nature Sustainability journal stated that placing floating solar panels on global reservoirs can create enough clean energy to power thousands of cities. It’s said to be the largest floating solar array of its kind in North America.

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Smart Energy International

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Honeywell invests in Sparkmeter SparkMeter, a provider of grid management services, equipment and software solutions across Africa, Asia and the Americas, has secured a strategic $5 million investment and global partnership with Honeywell Smart Energy, a utility digital solution provider.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Climate change investment had been increasing since 2015 when the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were introduced and the Paris Agreement adopted by nearly 200 countries. Europe accounts for more than half of the renewables' projects, with more than 700 in the first three quarters of 2022. This momentum is now at risk.".

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Business Green

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Announced spending in Europe accounts for 86 per cent of global public stimulus announcements for efficiency, with the remaining 14 per cent split between the Asia-Pacific region and North America.

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Business Green

APRIL 11, 2021

However, the company's plans have faced considerable criticism, with several green groups voicing concerns about the sustainability of using land to grow energy crops and timber specifically to produce fuel for biomass plants, which they argue can drive deforestation and lead to significant emissions.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The worst corporate performers are in North America and Asia, with Canada's private sector aligned with 3.1C As a result, Europe leads the G7 pack, with the report finding that companies in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands have the most ambitious corporate climate targets, where they are all aligned with 2.2C

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Business Green

DECEMBER 20, 2020

Schroders' Gavin Ralston looks at how insurance investors have handled the Covid-19 crisis, their return expectations, and how they view sustainability. Sustainable investing to become more important. Another particularly interesting area of the Study were the responses to our sustainable investing questions.

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