GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

Finance professionals make up a fraction of the global population but are positioned to make and incentivize decisions that can shape the trajectory of the global economy," observed Ogechukwu Anyene, energy consulting manager at PowerAdvocate, who was part of the Emerging Leaders cohort at GreenBiz Group’s inaugural GreenFin event. “The

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

5 ways businesses can take action to reduce environmental racism. Businesses continue to lead on climate in the absence of U.S. The business role in climate justice . Business has an important role to play in helping to bring climate justice and racial equity front and center while shifting the finance for the energy transition.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Date/Time: January 24, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) The sustainable business world enters 2022 flying high, as the world focuses with increasing urgency on many of its core issues: sustainable finance, the circular economy, clean energy, climate tech and more.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In addition to having a devasting effect on lives and livelihoods, COVID-19 has been the biggest global disruptor in recent memory. Governments already have spent $12 trillion to $13 trillion just to stabilize global economies ravaged by COVID-19. During the last economic crisis, an opportunity to green the economy was missed.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 5, 2021

5 opportunities of a circular economy. More than 100 billion tons of resources enter the economy every year — everything from metals, minerals and fossil fuels to organic materials from plants and animals. Use of resources has tripled (automatic PDF download) since 1970 and could double again by 2050 if business continues as usual.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

For years — decades, even — there has been a steady stream of visions and proposals aimed at, variously, reforming, rethinking, reimagining, reinventing, redefining and rebooting the operating system that drives capitalist economies. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is focused on Reinventing Capitalism.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2022

The throwaway global economy is fuelling the climate crisis with more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials consumed since the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to a report from impact organisation Circle Economy launched on 19 January. billion tonnes in 2016 but passed 100 billion in 2019 and is estimated at 101.4

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Circular economics is going to be a key focus for global businesses in 2024, according to Stuart Thompson, President of ABB Electrification Service (a business unit within the larger ABB group). The guide presents practical ideas for implementing circularity in asset management.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Scotland will not be able to transition to a circular economy without sweeping changes in the built environment and construction sector, according to Zero Waste Scotland’s Circularity Gap Report. The newly published Circluarity Gap Report sets out in detail why that is so important for Scotland’s economy.

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Energy Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

World Hydrogen Leaders Expert Interview: Charley Rattan, Hydrogen & Green Molecules Expert For yours truly it's a busy time with engagements in Davos, Morocco, Brazil and Middle East being finalised as the nascent hydrogen economy gains global traction.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2020

Circular economy strategies essential as reuse of resources falls to 8.6%. The Circularity Gap Report 2020 finds that the world’s economy is now only 8.6% Circle Economy’s CEO, Harald Friedl, said: “We risk global disaster if we continue to treat the world’s resources as if they are limitless. are reused.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The sector currently generates 8% of global CO2 emissions: more than aviation and shipping combined. The challenge of increasing emissions is becoming more urgent as production of concrete and cement is increasing to meet global needs. Without efficiency gains, demand for cement is projected to increase by 50% by 2050.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2022

.” “Working within three of the UN Sustainability Goals (industry, innovation and infrastructure, responsible consumption and climate change), AnyWaste.Com is really focusing on making a positive impact not only in the waste industry, but also the global business and environmental sectors.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

By Jan Patrick Schulz, CEO of Landbell and initiator of Europe’s largest Circular Economy Prize, the Green Alley Award. As one of the early homes of solar energy and wind power, circular economy was also an idea that found early adoption in the continent. Europe has long been a welcoming home to sustainable minded companies.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

That’s why the waste industry should be talking more about landfill mining, says Chris Williams, founder and CEO of ISB Global, a UK-based software and solutions provider for the global waste management and recycling sector. If we are to work with the planet rather than against it, we need to transition to a circular economy.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Hydrogen can be used in innovative ways in industries like steel manufacturing (image credit: Zhang Sheng / Shutterstock.com) In a bid to elevate transparency and confidence in the UK’s low carbon hydrogen sector, the UK government has outlined plans for “a globally recognised low carbon hydrogen certification scheme.”

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 27, 2023

The UK has been ranked third amongst countries that have the potential to be global leaders in the new hydrogen economy. The Hydrogen Index ranks the 14 countries which had the most potential to develop advanced low-carbon hydrogen economies when the index launched in 2022.

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Impact Alpha

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The global economy is built on natural capital. Without an abundance of water, soil, and biological diversity, businesses and societies can’t function, much. The post Can the UK’s market for trading nature credits deliver ‘biodiversity net gain’? appeared first on ImpactAlpha.

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Planet Pulse

MAY 14, 2024

Planet, ERM, Salesforce, and NatureMetrics are pioneering this global alliance to transform how global corporations measure and manage their impact. ERM provides the sustainability consulting and global delivery capabilities to help organizations to integrate biodiversity into their business strategies and operations.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Demystifying the Hydrogen Business Model for Electrolysis The green hydrogen economy is early in its development, with 700MW electrolyser capacity installed globally in 2022. This is expected to grow significantly, reaching between 175-420GW by 2030.1

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Business Green

JANUARY 8, 2024

Climate transition plans will accelerate the growth of the global economy, while helping firms identify new business opportunities, writes WWF’s Karen Ellis

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EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Today’s global economy consumes 100 billion tons of materials, of which only 7.2 Around 45% of global emissions will still need to be addressed beyond the introduction of zero carbon energy, including through circular economy interventions across production and supply chains. What is Circularity?

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CleanTech Group

MARCH 28, 2023

Water is becoming an increasing global threat to people, businesses and the economy due to compounding risks of water scarcity, declining water quality.

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Energy Central

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The leading global platform for hydrogen business returns to the iconic Rotterdam Ahoy in 2023. – World Hydrogen 2023 will be doubling in size to keep up with surging demand, enabling twice as many companies to showcase, collaborate and do deals to advance the global hydrogen economy. View the 2023.

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E2 Environmental Entrepreneurs

AUGUST 17, 2023

Why we need strong vehicle and power standards for our economy to thrive in the face of climate change The first two weeks of July saw the hottest temperatures on Earth in recorded history. and other global economies are rising. Since these reports were released, the US economy has had to absorb a multitude of additional hits.

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Business Green

APRIL 17, 2024

But what is less clear is how this global warming will translate into increased weather extremes and how these extremes will then impact hugely complex human infrastructure, agricultural systems, and the economies they underpin. This corresponds to a 17 per cent reduction in global GDP."

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ThinkGeoEnergy

MAY 15, 2024

Global professional services firm StoneTurn has augmented its Energy Transition and Net Zero offerings through a new collaboration with Subterra Renewables (Subterra), a North America-based geothermal energy provider that offers clean energy solutions to large-scale developers.

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Solar Industry

JANUARY 23, 2024

. “Opening our new factory in Brazil demonstrates GameChange Solar’s commitment to the Brazilian solar economy,” says GCS international president Vikas Bansal. We are open for business and will start fulfilling orders immediately.” We are open for business and will start fulfilling orders immediately.”

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Actionable Insights for a Decarbonizing World Pathways to Net Zero – Circular Economy Strategies for Climate Action A circular economy is a regenerative system in which resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimized by slowing, closing, and narrowing energy and material loops. What is Circularity?

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Terra Infirma

DECEMBER 30, 2023

That’s not to say I wasn’t busy. As Net Zero is now the de facto global target, covering 90% of the world’s economy, we have been refocusing our services on helping our clients deliver on that goal. Launching the Net Zero Business Podcast with a series of brilliant interviews from the from line.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 16, 2024

As global leaders gather at Davos for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, those in attendance must push for the mobilisation of trillions of dollars from private money into sustainable investments to combat climate change. To confront this multifaceted crisis effectively, substantial resources are required.

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Business Green

MAY 15, 2024

It is also a finalist in this year's UK Green Business Awards. BusinessGreen : What parts of the green economy are you most excited about? Being purpose-driven sits at the heart of a flourishing green economy. What developments do you think are currently on the radar? Net z ero is clearly on the agenda, which is fantastic.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 6, 2021

SDGs are driving governments, individuals, universities, and businesses to adjust their practices to achieve benchmarks and secure a sustainable future by 2030. In order to incorporate SDG 8 into your business practices, you must understand the overview of the goal, specific targets, the business case, and best practices for implementation.

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Energy Central

APRIL 5, 2022

As the supply, reliability, and price of energy has become a global top-of-mind issue, America needs to evaluate how it views energy security for the future transition. Actions from both business and government can enhance our energy security, providing viable options while maintaining a vibrant economy and reducing emissions.

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Business Green

MARCH 27, 2024

Delegates can now register to attend this year's Net Zero Festival, which will take place in London on October 22-23 BusinessGreen has today officially launched the Net Zero Festival 2024 , which will take place on October 22nd and 23rd at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 29, 2020

By purchasing food and other goods that are produced locally, consumers help stimulate their regional economy, help create and retain valuable jobs, supports families and strengthen community and culture. It also offers businesses a special opportunity to support other fellow businesses within their own community.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Credibility and Transparency: Green Business Must Haves. Joining Green Business Bureau was a way for the company to validate their commitment to sustainability and share their efforts with its partners and community. An Outlook on Eco-friendly Products and the Greening Economy.

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