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Business Sustainability Trends to Expect in 2022

The Environmental Blog

The depletion of natural resources is linked to global warming and has many adverse effects, including water shortage and the extinction of plants and animals. Businesses also step forward in supporting this cause. Increase in the use of commercial solar panels. Decrease in greenwashing.

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How corporations can jump-start industrial electrification in the US

GreenBiz

Those processes use a lot of energy and largely come from fossil fuels; one-third of U.S. To achieve net-zero economy-wide emissions by 2050 and limit global warming, industrial emissions must drop while still meeting societal needs. Optimize electric energy efficiency. greenhouse gas emissions come from industry.

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Five predictions for energy transition trends in 2022

Smart Energy International

David Hall of Schneider Electric highlights five trends to watch for power and utility firms this year. The global shift towards more climate-conscious energy efficiency has accelerated the need for sustainable technology to deliver a cleaner, greener, and fairer energy system. Microgrids fit for the future.

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CO2 monitors facilitate rollout of environmentally friendly refrigeration in Australian supermarkets

Envirotec Magazine

Supermarkets all over Australia and New Zealand are benefiting from advanced carbon dioxide monitors, says measurement expert Vaisala, as new natural refrigeration systems are installed to assist in the fight against climate change. However, HCFCs are very powerful greenhouse gases so Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) became more popular.

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How 10 key energy efficiency actions could save industry $437bn – report

Smart Energy International

According to the Energy Efficiency Movement, energy efficiency actions, such as the use of smart building energy management systems, switching to EV fleets and using heat pumps, can result in global cost savings of approximately $437 billion.

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Race to Zero: Electricity North West Power becomes latest firm to announce science based route to net zero

Business Green

Electricity North West signs up to UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. Electricity North West has announced it has signed up to the Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and it working on an ambitious new package of decarbonisation goals as it works towards delivering net zero emissions across its network.

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Tackling Scope 3 emissions: the key to keeping 1.5°C alive

Envirotec Magazine

Randeep Somel is VP, Global Head of Communications and Sustainability with technology firm Iron Mountain. This November, world leaders, climate activists, and business executives have been gathering in Sharm El-Sheikh for COP27, the UN’s annual Climate Change Conference. degrees Celsius. Putting scope 3 emissions in the spotlight.