Business Green

JUNE 16, 2020

Would that the same could be said of global biodiversity - or the living natural world to give it its more evocative name and rid it of the emotional distancing that accompanies the dry scientific terminology. Efforts to tackle biodiversity loss enjoy no such luck. The yields are seen to be higher if the field is soaked in pesticide.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2023

This article will cover the Holocene—the era of conditions that enabled society to grow and thrive, the theory of the Anthropocene, planetary boundaries, tipping points, and resilience thinking while urging readers to consider their impact and how to secure the future they want. The Anthropocene: Pushing Society Past Its Limits. The Holocene.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With negotiations continuing through the weekend, Saturday has been designated 'Nature and Land-Use Day' and a raft of announcements are expected on how governments and businesses can ramp up efforts to expand natural carbon sinks, encourage greener farming practices, and bolster climate resilience across the agricultural supply chains.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Seagrass meadows play a crucial role in maintaining healthy marine environments, fostering biodiversity, and mitigating climate change by capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. of the seafloor [source: Duarte et al., 2005b; Kennedy et al.,

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Business Green

MAY 12, 2021

CBI chief says it is 'not acceptable' for businesses to sit on the sidelines amid 'seismic' challenges from climate change, biodiversity loss and Covid-19. From climate change to digitisation, resilience-building to fighting protectionist instincts, the challenges we face are seismic," he said.

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Industry Voice: Atkins' Kate Vincent shares her knowledge on carbon removal - one of the most discussed environmental topics of recent times. Carbon removal is one of the most discussed environmental issues of our times and high on the agenda of engineering, design and project management multinational Atkins.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Companies are chasing profits from product innovations such as plant-based meat but failing to invest in supply chain resilience, study finds. It found food companies are responding to growing consumer demand for healthy and sustainable products primarily through product innovation, such as alternative meat made from plant proteins.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Companies are chasing profits from product innovations such as plant-based meat but failing to invest in supply chain resilience, study finds. It found food companies are responding to growing consumer demand for healthy and sustainable products primarily through product innovation, such as alternative meat made from plant proteins.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

Start-ups and innovators aiming to deploy technologies that can enhance farmers’ resilience to water, climate, and biodiversity impacts invited to apply for funding.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 22, 2023

Stephen Kennedy is head of digital and innovation at MWH Treatment, a firm offering end-to-end treatment projects for water and wastewater. A hot topic at the moment is ensuring resilience and sustainability within the supply chain. The UK has lost almost half its biodiversity since the 1970s.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 7, 2021

Anthony Finbow of Eagle Genomics – a firm working at the intersection of biology, data science and bioinformatics – explains, and relates how this knowledge provides a more solid underpinning for sustainable agricultural innovation. Over-reliance on nitrogen fertilizers is leading to the collapse of soil biodiversity.

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Business Green

MARCH 28, 2023

Climate change isn’t a 'side of desk' activity, yet corporate efforts to bolster resilience are failing to keep pace with worsening climate impacts - BusinessGreen Intelligence's latest trend report explores how firms should respond to escalating climate risks "The wolf is at the door," warns Greenpeace UK's head of politics, Rebecca Newsom.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Oil and gas giant ramps up investment in USA's largest carbon offset developer, as it increases focus on natural climate solutions in support of its net zero targets. The move, which builds on BP's existing interest in the company, will see Finite Carbon brought under the BP umbrella within its Launchpad division.

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Business Green

JUNE 15, 2022

As part of the plan, farmers are provided with training and support as they adopt regenerative farming methods that reduce pesticide use, carbon emissions, and soil erosion, while simultaneously improving organic soil matter and biodiversity. We also know that this will only get worse due to climate change. "By

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Such companies have significant influence and often oppose measures aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Techniques, such as organic farming and biodiversity can make all the difference. Through reform, we can create a more resilient and environmentally friendly food system.

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Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 7, 2022

Then, built on the belief that it takes more than funding for companies to succeed, we surround them with holistic support across equity and access, fundraising, policy , corporate partnerships , community engagement , and a network of other CEOs and innovators. Climate resilience, zero carbon, and the built environment.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 12, 2020

Episode 224: Biodiversity, climate tech and voices of clean energy equity Heather Clancy Fri, 06/12/2020 – 02:15 Week in Review Stories discussed this week. Ideas for building a supply chain resilient to both short-term disruptions such as the pandemic and long-term risks such as climate change. Can’t join live?

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The City Fix

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Cities have always been dynamic hubs of culture, education, economic growth and opportunity, and most importantly, centers of social interaction attracting residents and visitors alike. It is no surprise then, that Asia and the Pacific have become increasingly more urban.

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Planet Pulse

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Our science track demonstrated the robust research applications for Planet’s datasets, highlighting key findings in climate change and carbon farming initiatives. These outputs can now support innovative and bespoke climate-resilient policy solutions for a variety of regions in Africa. . General John E.

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Business Green

AUGUST 26, 2020

Banking giant aims to raise $1bn for its first fund, which will be followed by a carbon credit fund of up to $2bn. HSBC has announced the birth of an innovative new green approach to asset management, outlining plans to partner with climate change consultancy Pollination Group to create a new investment fund focused on "natural capital".

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Business Green

JULY 14, 2021

Less than 48 hours after flooding caused commuter chaos across parts of London and the South East, the government is launching a 'pioneering' new fund to deliver investment in flood risk management schemes proposed by 27 innovative nature-positive projects.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project that has received funding (on 16 May) from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund. The winners also include the creation of the UK’s first ever, full-scale, carbon-neutral wastewater works.

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Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

MARCH 15, 2024

Regulated Entities Under the Guidelines, the top 180 companies listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the top 50 companies on its Science and Technology Innovation Board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange must publish SDRs annually, within four months of the end of their fiscal year.

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EDF + Business

JANUARY 16, 2023

Urgent action is needed to shift food and agriculture from a driver of climate change and biodiversity loss to a solution, with positive outcomes for producers, companies and consumers. Methane has more than 80 times the warming power of carbon dioxide over the first 20 years after it reaches the atmosphere. The good news?

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Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 10, 2022

As we recruit for Elemental’s Cohort 11, we spoke with each of our Directors of Innovation about what they’re looking to fund this year, what motivates them in their work, and much more. What’s one thing about climate innovation that you wish more people knew? That there’s hope! Mitch at a farm that’s using agroforestry.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Amidst the implementation of new regulations and the pressing challenge of deep decarbonisation, businesses are positioned at the forefront of achieving an equitable transition to a low-carbon economy. They play a pivotal role in driving innovation, balancing profit with purpose, and fostering accountability.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

As part of its global low carbon programme the beer company is exploring new techniques to curb emissions from 10 of its Yorkshire barley farms. This trial is very much about ensuring we create a sustainable long term supply chain that benefits farmers, the planet and biodiversity.

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Planet Pulse

MAY 4, 2021

Planet has joined the newly formed European Carbon+ Farming Coalition to accelerate progress toward European Green Deal carbon neutrality goals. Earth observation data is a powerful tool for monitoring and assigning value to these natural resources in order to edge closer to carbon neutrality.

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Business Green

JUNE 6, 2021

Sustainable agricultural practices offer net zero and biodiversity benefits, the frozen chips giant claims. It's estimated that a quarter of man-made carbon emissions come from the production of food, and if we have to grow more food to feed more people, that will only intensify.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Nature isn't often associated with innovation. There is, after all, no path to net zero that doesn't involve an expansion in nature, which is essential even before considering added benefits such as improved flood resilience, better soil and air quality, and of course reduced pandemic risks.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Through the lens of environmental stewardship and innovation, this journey will dissect the layers of organic materials that form the backbone of biomass energy, venturing beyond the surface to examine the environmental, economic, and social narratives that intertwine with the fabric of this energy form.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Coalition of national parks and protection organisations pledge to work across borders to combat climate change and biodiversity loss. Protected and Conserved Areas need to be brought into the centre of the work to resolve the climate change and biodiversity loss crises," the statement declares.

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Business Green

JUNE 22, 2021

But while private investment into low carbon and environmental projects is on the rise in the UK "it remains insufficient", with complex projects in areas such as heavy industry and nature restoration facing significant market barriers as they seek to secure financial support, today's report warns. per cent to 0.5

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Business Green

JULY 27, 2021

Nearly 40 of the UK's leading housebuilders have backed a sector-wide plan for the industry to achieve the government's target of delivering zero carbon-ready homes by 2025, as well as a number of other national climate and nature goals.

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Renewable Energy World

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

GWEC and the UN Global Compact say the roadmap will help reduce the pressure and degradation of the ecosystem and biodiversity in the marine sector. It is essential that mitigation measures like offshore wind do not in turn damage biodiversity. “A Read more: A supply chain is born: Can the U.S. reach 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030?

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Front And Centered

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Our Requirements for a Transitional, Equitable Carbon Tax. We must transition from an extractive economy reliant on systemic racism and sacrificing frontline communities, toward an economy rooted in innovative, renewable resources and aimed at the well-being of people and our state. Carbon Tax: A Transitional Revenue Source.

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Business Green

AUGUST 27, 2020

It breaks down the benefits offered by each these solutions across five areas: climate change; resource use; nature and biodiversity; health and wellbeing, and socio-economic impact. The research highlights how each of these established approaches delivers a range of environmental, social, and economic benefits.

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