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Sustainability Guide For Software Companies: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

Companies that develop software also impact the environment and have a responsibility to run a sustainable business that minimizes both its own carbon footprint and the those of its customers. Tip #4: Maintain efficient plumbing, lighting, and HVAC. Tip #7: Use Carbon-neutral servers, hosting, and data centers.

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Sustainability Guide For Software Companies: Getting Started Guide

Green Business Bureau

Companies that develop software also impact the environment and have a responsibility to run a sustainable business that minimizes both its own carbon footprint and the those of its customers. Tip #4: Maintain efficient plumbing, lighting, and HVAC. Tip #7: Use Carbon-neutral servers, hosting, and data centers.

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The Biggest Sustainability Stories of 2019 (and what to watch for in 2020)

Andrew Winston

We learned we’re (1) changing the earth’s land so much that we threaten our food security and the land’s ability to capture carbon, (2) heading toward devastated oceans that are coral-free, and (3) not cutting emissions even remotely fast enough to avoid these outcomes. The costs are not theoretical any more.

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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. It is important that all global players are committed to implementing these measures in order to slow the impacts of climate change on our planet.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

48E: The clean electricity ITC becomes available in 2025 and features a high threshold for phase-out, likely extending its availability beyond 2032 Credit Overview Provision Description: Provides a technology-neutral tax credit for investment in facilities that generate clean electricity. Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95

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Sustainable eCommerce: Starting an Online Business With Waste Reduction in Mind

Green Business Bureau

From carbon emissions via the shipping, manufacturing, and order fulfillment processes, to excess packaging on the consumer end. What’s more, Tropic Skincare is certified as carbon neutral , and partners with United World Schools to help fund education in impoverished communities. We call this, sustainable eCommerce.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Building Energy Efficiency

EDF + Business

48E: The new ITC for clean electricity generation and storage that comes into effect in 2025 can also be used for building-related energy efficiency installations Credit Overview Provision Description: Provides a technology-neutral tax credit for investment in facilities that generate clean electricity.