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UPS Goes Carbon Neutral With Offset Program

Green Business Bureau

The transportation industry, and heavy and light-duty vehicles in particular, uses a significant amount of energy and emits large portions of CO2 every year. What Is UPS’s Carbon Neutral Shipping Program? UPS has incorporated this into its business model.

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Planet Becomes a Carbon Neutral Company

Planet Pulse

In December 2021, Planet officially became a carbon neutral company as part of our commitment to sustainability. SCS found that the main source category of GHGs for Planet is Scope 3 ( Purchased Goods and Services, Business Travel ) and Scope 2 ( Purchased Electricity ). “We

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L’Oreal achieves carbon-neutrality across US operations

Renewable Energy World

French-headquartered beauty products company L’Oreal has reached carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 emissions across its facilities in the US. Our customers can be proud their products are made in facilities that use 100% renewable energy.

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Toyota unveils EV line up, announces 'carbon neutrality' goal

Business Green

Japanese auto giant sets target to become carbon neutral by 2050, as it promises to launch 15 new battery electric models by 2025. The move came as the company also pledged to achieve 'carbon neutrality' by 2050 as part of a new "home planet" strategy. "In

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What’s the difference between net-zero and carbon-neutral policies?

Renewable Energy World

As understanding of the climate crisis increases and the harm to ourselves, the environment, business, industry, and the economy that will follow, so a desire to not only reduce carbon but to be seen reducing carbon increases. Contributed by Dr. Torill Bigg, Tunley Engineering.

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Siemens factory in Cheshire set to hit carbon neutral targets eight years early

Business Green

The Siemens Congleton factory is on track to hit carbon neutrality this year following a number of sustainable improvements. It said these measures alone could save over £250,000 pounds a year and take the 80 per cent power-independent factory fully off the grid.

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February Cleantech Roundup: Corporate Carbon Neutrality | New Mobility Modes | Climate Politics

Clean Energy Trust

Clean Energy Trust’s cleantech roundup highlights interesting cleantech news and perspective, across industry, technology, policy, and investing Top Topics Large oil and gas and utility companies are making net-zero pledges , as they look to get ahead of consumer and regulatory trends.

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Low carbon packages: FedEx pledges to deliver 'carbon neutrality' across its operations by 2040 with $2bn investment drive

Business Green

Air cargo operator pledges to invest in sustainable fuels, carbon capture research, and fleet electrification in bid to meet new climate goals. By 2025, half of all FedEx Express global PUD vehicle purchases would be electric, rising to 100 per cent by 2030, it said.

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'Carbon neutral computing': Intel plots path to zero waste, zero carbon computers

Business Green

Intel has today unveiled a raft of new sustainability goals, declaring that "carbon neutral computing" is possible within the next 10 years if the right advances are made in sustainable design and energy efficiency are made.

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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge

Envirotec Magazine

How is technology helping to address the challenges faced by power grids? Despite popular belief, electrification does not always lead to a reduction in carbon footprint. To generate electricity, we require energy and 65% of this energy is currently coming from fossil fuels.

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What is the Net-Zero Meaning in Business?

Green Business Bureau

In this article, we explain the net-zero meaning, what it takes to be a net-zero business, low/zero emissions business practices that you should know, and skepticism around carbon offsetting. Defining a Net-Zero Business. Benefits of Being a Net-Zero Business.

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Hydrogen Commercial Development Manager

Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

Hydrogen Commercial Development Manager | San Diego Gas & Electric | San Diego, CA. Want to be part of the clean energy transition? SDG&E announced a climate pledge of reaching Net Zero GHG emissions by 2045, and supports California’s aggressive sustainability goals, that call for statewide carbon neutrality by 2045. Develop executive and board-level business plans, presentations, and proposals.

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Finding a Sustainability Career in Business

Green Business Bureau

The field of sustainability in business offers many career paths, including roles in corporate, consulting, government and entrepreneurship. A private business path will often have to balance purpose with profit. Energy Manager. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Energy Analytics: The Power to Reach Net Zero

Bidgely

Carbon neutrality and related net-zero pledges are not new to utility companies. These companies are deeply invested in diversifying their energy sources, embracing energy efficiency, evolving their business models, and fully transitioning.

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Sustainability Regulations for Business: A Brief Review

Green Business Bureau

that focus on some of the more visible, day-to-day sustainability and environmental problems like waste, pollution and carbon emissions. Understanding which sustainability regulations apply to and influence your business is part of the responsibility that comes with being a green business.

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Energy saving innovations dominate Scottish Environment Business Awards

Envirotec Magazine

There were 12 winners at the annual “VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards” in Glasgow on Tuesday 1 November, recognising innovations including a system for using treated wastewater to provide heating, and a solution that empowers homeowners in striving for net zero.

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Siemens publishes advice for businesses on steps to decarbonise

Envirotec Magazine

Businesses who fail to act on decarbonisation risk exposing themselves to potential risks from policy-driven increased operating costs, increased energy costs or increased compliance costs. Now it’s time for other businesses to follow suit, says the group.

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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business

The Environmental Blog

In an effort to protect the environment, more and more businesses are taking the necessary steps to become eco-friendly. If you’re wondering how to develop a more eco-friendly business and enjoy the benefits, consider the following six methods listed below. Renewable energy sources.

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Waste heat reuse and CO2-neutral energy supply concept among winners of German energy efficiency awards

Envirotec Magazine

The following have been recognised for their achievements: The building materials manufacturer, Adolf Gottfried Tonwerke GmbH , together with the technology provider, Orcan Energy AG , in the Energy Transition 2.0 Energy efficiency and climate protection do not come for free.

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Floating offshore wind farm to power 1 million South Korean homes

Renewable Energy World

GW MunmuBaram project is expected to generate up to 4.65-terawatt hour (TWh) of clean energy every year, enough to power more than 1 million homes once it’s completed. The total project site covers approximately 240km 2 with water depths ranging between 120 and 160 meters.

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Finding a Sustainability Career in Business

Green Business Bureau

The field of sustainability in business offers many career paths, including roles in corporate, consulting, government and entrepreneurship. A private business path will often have to balance purpose with profit. Energy Manager. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Local Leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet net zero

Envirotec Magazine

A communiqué signed by UK mayors and local leaders calls for a ‘power shift’ from Whitehall so that local and regional authorities can deliver Net Zero. Call for powers and resources to shape local energy markets, decarbonise transport, and tackle emissions from homes and offices.

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Best of GBB in 2021: Green Businesses Leading the Sustainable Business Movement

Green Business Bureau

They lead by example and demonstrate how business can be used as a platform for good. All of our members are regular companies with businesses to run, and they all do their part in becoming greener, more socially responsible and thoughtful.

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Highlights from the J.D. Power Utility Client Conference: Bringing A Focused Approach to Our Clean Energy Future

Bidgely

Watch Bidgely CEO Abhay Gupta’s presentation from the JD Power Utility Conference to learn more about how Bidgely is able to help utilities partner with customers on our collective clean energy journey. Electric Vehicle Adoption is Opening Up New Customer Engagement Opportunities.

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Hydrogen Powered Propulsion for an Offshore Crane Vessel

Mr. Sustainability

Given the boundary conditions of this thesis, an ammonia-fueled drive train with hydrogen co-combustion is the most preferred method to power the Sleipnir. Heerema is a world-leading marine contractor that operates in the oil, gas and renewable energy industry. Energy Efficiency.

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8 Steps to Green Business Certification With Little Monetary Investment

Green Business Bureau

Becoming a Certified Green Business. Congratulations on starting your green business journey and for considering making your organization a green certified one. The ROI of Green Business Certification. STEP 1 – Choose a Green Business Certification Program .

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GHG Protocol: Scope 3 Emissions Explained

Green Business Bureau

The GHG Protocol introduced an emission classification system that defined corporate emissions as follows: Scope 1 : These are emissions released from a company burning fossil fuels directly to power operations. This includes electricity purchased, cooling, heating, and steam.

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Can Gas-Fired Power Plants Coexist with a Net-Zero Target? Yes, Southern Company Insists

GreenTechMedia

utility can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while still keeping natural gas as a central part of its business, both to generate electricity and to sell to its customers. Department of Energy. Southern Company intends to test the proposition that a U.S.

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Leading, not Lagging: Winning Utilities Embrace Digital-First and AI-Driven Approaches to Power the Future

Bidgely

Learn how Bidgely is helping leading utilities remain #FutureReady as we embark on our shared clean energy mission. Leading, not Lagging: Winning Utilities Embrace Digital-First and AI-Driven Approaches to Power the Future. Powering Innovation.

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Bulb launches pay-as-you-go green energy smartphone service

Business Green

Green energy supplier eyes energy efficiency gains from customers monitoring and managing energy use via smartphone app. Users can also top up on their electricity and gas payments at 28,000 PayPoint stores across the UK, added Bulb.

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Hitachi to Bankroll UK Chain of Solar-Powered Supercharging Stations

GreenTechMedia

Hitachi Capital is scaling up its financial support for a network of electric vehicle superchargers in the U.K. The first of its "Electric Forecourt" filling stations is currently under construction and expected to open in the coming months.

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Small businesses contribute a third of UK emissions, but are laggards in the net zero race

Envirotec Magazine

The research report, “ Smaller businesses and the transition to net zero “, highlights the potential collective influence of UK smaller businesses and the considerable contribution they could make to wider net zero objectives if they all made changes to reduce their carbon footprint.

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Nottingham ramps up wireless electric taxi charging trial

Business Green

Nine electric taxis to be decorated in new green and blue livery as part of the trial, which runs until March next year. The trial is due to run until March 2022, with the phrase 'This electric taxi will charge wirelessly' emblazoned on each of the taxis taking part, OZEV announced yesterday.

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Sponsored Content: “Laser-focused on net zero”

Envirotec Magazine

Mark Naples, General Manager at Umicore Coating Services writes: Laser absorption spectroscopy is a powerful tool for detecting trace gases and has been widely used in the monitoring of atmospheric greenhouse gases, pollution, and respiration processes, including human breath analysis.

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How a Single UK Turbine Could Prove a New Use Case for Wind Power

GreenTechMedia

A trial to test the concept of using a wind turbine to help smooth peaks and troughs in electricity supply and demand on the grid began earlier this month. ’s clean energy transition: grid constraint.

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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. The aim of this emission classification system was to help organizations measure and manage their carbon footprint.

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GHG Protocol: Scope 2 Emissions Explained

Green Business Bureau

In our previous article, titled Scope 1 2 3 Emissions Explained: Understanding the GHG Protocol’s Emission Classification System , we defined scope 1 emissions, scope 2 emissions, and scope 3 emissions as follows: Scope 1 emissions are GHGs released directly from a business.

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Wales goes to the polls with renewables firmly on the agenda

Renewable Energy World

The UK recently celebrated its ‘greenest ever’ Easter with low-carbon energy sources making up nearly 80% of Britain’s power supply. Conservatives – if voted in, the Tories will legislate to make all new homes carbon neutral by 2026.

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German Clean Energy Hub Pivotal To Reducing Reliance Of Russian Gas

R-Squared Energy

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions against Russia have highlighted Europe’s vulnerability when it comes to energy security. I asked Otto Waterlander, Chief Commercial Officer at TES , how green hydrogen and green gas can both support European energy security in the face of the sanctions on Russia, while also taking a lead to support the EU meet its climate change obligations. Let’s start with your plans for the clean energy hub at The Wilhelmshaven.

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GreenCom Lands Funding to Expand IoT Home Energy Controls in Europe and Beyond

GreenTechMedia

million) funding round adds new investors Shell Ventures and Japan’s Energy & Environment Investment Inc. based utility and energy services provider Centrica, SET Ventures, Munich Venture Partners and Cosmos. Enabling European virtual power plants.

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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.

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New Volta Zero electric truck designed for safety and sustainability

Charged

Startup Volta Trucks has revealed its first vehicle, a purpose-built fully-electric 16-ton commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city parcel and freight distribution. meters. The lightweight fiber matting is designed to be almost carbon-neutral over its lifecycle.

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Transforming a power station for our net zero future

Business Green

Biomass power generation would have seemed impossible to the engineers who began building Drax Power Station in 1967. But the unique nature of Drax presents a more powerful opportunity for its future: negative emissions. The energy sector, however was beginning to change.