Lego lays first bricks for $1B 'carbon neutral' toy factory in US
GreenBiz
APRIL 19, 2023
Toy manufacturer has begun construction of major new factory in Virginia which it claims will be fully 'carbon neutral' once it opens in 2025.
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GreenBiz
APRIL 19, 2023
Toy manufacturer has begun construction of major new factory in Virginia which it claims will be fully 'carbon neutral' once it opens in 2025.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 13, 2022
Join us to learn about opportunities across the construction value chain to achieve carbon neutrality for the future built environment. The cement and concrete industry recently charted a path to carbon neutrality and there will be a focus on how others within the value chain can collaborate to help reach this goal.
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GreenBiz
APRIL 19, 2023
Toy manufacturer has begun construction of major new factory in Virginia which it claims will be fully 'carbon neutral' once it opens in 2025.
GreenBiz
JULY 30, 2020
Electric boilers fuel Diageo’s carbon-neutral whiskey distillery dream. But Diageo’s new 72,000-square-foot distillery is designed to be completely carbon-neutral. But Diageo’s new 72,000-square-foot distillery is designed to be completely carbon-neutral. Jesse Klein. Thu, 07/30/2020 - 00:30.
Science Daily: Renewable Energy
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
To become carbon neutral by 2060, China will have to build eight to 10 times more wind and solar power installations than existed in 2022, according to a new study. Reaching carbon neutrality will also require major construction of transmission lines.
Business Green
APRIL 14, 2023
Toy manufacturer has begun construction of major new factory in Virginia which it claims will be fully 'carbon neutral' once it opens in 2025
Business Green
MAY 18, 2021
Global Cement and Concrete Association launches major new initiative to help catalyse development of low carbon technologies and techniques. Innovation will be crucial at every stage, from new cement and concrete chemistries to kiln technologies, clinker production, and carbon capture," she added.
FuelCellsWorks
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The company is accelerating the enhancement of its core competencies to lead the global clean energy market and to achieve carbon neutrality. By developing technology for clean energy sources and.
Smart Energy International
AUGUST 22, 2022
Australian blockchain pioneer Powerledger’s Montreal Commons project is set to be one of the world’s first carbon neutral apartment buildings. With 100% sustainably sourced power Montreal Commons is estimated to produce about 240t less carbon emissions a year, or about 6t per apartment.
Business Green
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
We began our sustainability journey over 25 years ago, and since then have made good progress, particularly in cutting carbon emissions. By 2030, Dow will reduce its net annual carbon emissions by five million metric tons versus its 2020 baseline. And by 2050, Dow intends to be carbon neutral. Our commitments.
Business Green
JULY 31, 2020
But Diageo's new 72,000-square-foot distillery is designed to be completely 'carbon-neutral'. According to Diageo, it should avoid more than 117,000 metric tons of annual carbon emissions by switching to renewable electricities compared to operating using a traditional natural gas facility.
Smart Energy International
AUGUST 30, 2022
Technology fund Andromeda – launched last May in Spain by Iberdrola, the ICO Next Tech Fund, Nortia Capital and Seaya – has begun to seed with an investment in construction company 011h, which designs and constructs carbon neutral buildings, becoming Andromeda’s first investment.
Business Green
AUGUST 19, 2021
Shipping giant Maersk has inked a deal with Danish renewable energy firm European Energy for the supply of low carbon methanol to fuel its first 'carbon-neutral' vessel, which aims to set sail in 2023. Deal with European Energy will see new facility built to produce 10,000 tonnes of e-methanol each year.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
In an apparent first of its kind within the UK, a pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Northumberland has been equipped with an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant to recycle waste solvents into low carbon gas, which is being injected into the national gas grid. It will also produce enough energy to power an equivalent of 6,000 homes.
Green Business Bureau
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Sustainable Construction. Sustainable construction is a strategic development that works to minimize the environmental impact of construction projects and rallies projects that support local communities and employees. Construction and buildings are responsible for 39% of carbon emissions globally.
Business Green
APRIL 5, 2022
Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution , with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as 'carbon neutral' featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
C target if urgent action is taken across all three groups of levers: 22% emissions reduction can be achieved on the demand side through efficiency improvements in construction and design reducing the volume of concrete needed without compromising safety or durability. ” Javier Durand of Peruvian cement giant Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.,
ThinkGeoEnergy
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts continues its work to build a geothermal system that will contribute to making the campus carbon-neutral by the end of the decade. The geothermal project is expected to be completed by 2028, towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
Green Business Bureau
JULY 13, 2022
Maddox Electric Company operates as a sustainable electrical construction service. Maddox Electric Company is a sustainable electrical construction service that aims to lead the industry with sustainable design and development. Providing commercial and industrial sustainable electrical construction services.
Business Green
MAY 25, 2022
New report sets out how policymakers could help accelerate the adoption of low carbon building technologies and practices. It is the first of its kind at EU scale to address the whole life carbon impact of the built environment, across multiple policy routes, WorldGBC said.
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 27, 2021
LEGO has signed an agreement to build its latest factory in Vietnam, and it will be carbon neutral. The LEGO factory will achieve carbon neutrality by including rooftop solar panels and nearby supplementary solar panels through VSIP. Construction will start in the latter half of 2022. Play on, LEGO.
AGreenLiving
JANUARY 13, 2022
Join us to learn about opportunities across the construction value chain to achieve carbon neutrality for the future built environment. The cement and concrete industry recently charted a path to carbon neutrality and there will be a focus on how others within the value chain can collaborate to help reach this goal.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR is introducing an innovative floating solar farm to overcome limited land resources as it pursues its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The planned construction period is about 18 months, commencing in Q1 2025.
AGreenLiving
APRIL 1, 2021
Vincent Callebaut Architectures has unveiled a bold vision to transform the heart of Lille, France into a carbon-neutral district capable of producing more energy than it uses. Vincent Callebaut envisions a carbon-neutral district for France. See the original post:Â .
Business Green
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Claims that tournament is 'carbon neutral' challenged, as criticism mounts from footballers and athletes over FIFA's questionable carbon accounting and use of offsets. As criticism mounts around shameful human rights violations in Qatar, carbon neutrality claims are being used as a distraction.
AGreenLiving
APRIL 23, 2020
The carbon-neutral Sartfell Restorative Rural Retreat is located on the Isle of Man, a self-governing island possession of the British Crown. The architects at Foster Lomas applied their previous experience using drystone construction in the design of this particular retreat. The entire site is carbon-neutral.
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
Implementing net zero-aligned circular economy approaches to infrastructure and construction could cut costs and boost resilience, according to AECOM. The report comes in the same week as the timber industry launched a new campaign to promote the climate benefits of using wood-based construction materials.
AGreenLiving
JULY 30, 2020
Electric boilers fuel Diageo’s carbon-neutral whiskey distillery dream Jesse Klein Thu, 07/30/2020 – 00:30 Even whiskey is going electric. But Diageo’s new 72,000-square-foot distillery is designed to be completely carbon-neutral. The facility is under construction, with completion slated by mid-2021.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 19, 2024
Energy-from-Waste (EfW) operator enfinium signed an agreement – on 19 March – with green technology company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) to install the UK’s first carbon capture pilot plant at an EfW facility. The aims of the pilot is to demonstrate the use of carbon capture technology at EfW facilities.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2020
Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products. As corporate interest in carbon removal options grows, Puro.earth , a startup from Finland, is offering a twist on carbon marketplaces. Gloria Oladipo. Mon, 08/31/2020 - 05:00.
Smart Energy International
MAY 10, 2022
Gravity-based energy storage developer Energy Vault has started construction on its first commercial-scale project. The project aims to support China’s goal of reaching a carbon peak in 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 29, 2023
No carbon-neutral, cost-competitive and easy-to-integrate solution currently exists. Buildings & Construction Hyperion Robotics Oy, Finland, [link] Hyperion Robotics designs, engineers and manufactures sustainable concrete structures, helping clients save time, money and embodied carbon.
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 15, 2022
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION. The industry is moving toward sustainable construction. If you are a General Contractor, it’s important you provide sustainable construction and renovation options to your customers. Sustainable Home Design and Sustainable Construction Materials. Energy Usage and Electricity. Recycled Steel.
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 1, 2024
This announcement is a testament to Honda’s dedication to leveraging clean energy sources and leading the way towards a carbon-neutral future. The company is preparing a proof-of-concept Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck in the US and is also considering the application of its fuel cell system to construction equipment.
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 12, 2021
The introduction of ‘ecotech’ is an innovative solution to decarbonization within the industry and aids the challenges faced by the construction, among other, industries.
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 15, 2022
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION. If you are a General Contractor, it’s important you provide sustainable construction and renovation options to your customers. Sustainable Home Design and Sustainable Construction Materials. Energy Usage and Electricity. Plumbing and Water Usage. Recycled Steel. Energy Efficiency and Electricity.
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Being delivered by HBD and Barings in joint venture partnership, Momentum will comprise four units and is designed to be a ‘carbon neutral, sustainable space that meets occupiers’ responsible business and environmental, social and governance obligations’. The contractor on the scheme is Readie Construction.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 9, 2023
Portland cement is by far the most widely used binder in modern construction. And the current handling of residual and waste materials, for example from construction projects, still has great potential in terms of recyclability. The resulting geopolymer is an alternative to conventional Portland cement-based concrete.
Solar Industry
MARCH 19, 2024
Project construction began in 2022, with pre-panel construction occurring from April 2022 to May 2023. I couldn’t be prouder that we’ve made such rapid, milestone progress toward carbon neutrality, not only for Penn but for the city of Philadelphia,” says UPenn’s J.
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The geothermal heating and cooling system progresses Bard College’s mission-driven focus on sustainability efforts and is aligned with the Office of Sustainability’s 2035 carbon-neutrality goals. It is the default for all new construction projects, and nearly 38% of the campus building area utilizes the technology.”
Fairsnape
JUNE 11, 2020
Embodied Carbon—the emissions released from materials during the construction of buildings and infrastructure—will be responsible for half of the carbon footprint of new structures between now and 2050.
ThinkGeoEnergy
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Endurant, an LS Power company, was selected by Hines to work with AECOM Tishman to provide the engineering, procurement, and construction of the development’s geothermal energy system utilizing the building’s foundations, to ensure alignment with NYS 2050 carbon neutral targets, setting the bar high for sustainable, forward-thinking development.
Greentown Labs
JANUARY 9, 2024
Carbon Upcycling Technologies (Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a circular-decarbonization solution for hard-to-abate industries–-utilizing low-purity industrial CO 2 and industrial byproducts to decarbonize cement. manufactures and distributes biobased building materials, including a low-embodied-carbon insulation.
Green Business Bureau
MARCH 29, 2023
Bernhard is committed to building an energy-efficient and low-carbon world Bernhard is one of the largest turnkey energy solutions companies in the United States with more than 2,000 employees and operating across 20 locations. Moving forward, offsets will be purchased annually to align with the business’s Carbon Offset policy.
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