Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

But just to refresh your memory, I’ll use the European Space Agency’s (ESA) recent definition: “When they photosynthesise, plants use sunlight to break apart water into hydrogen and oxygen, and then combine the resulting hydrogen with carbon dioxide from the air to create carbohydrates”. Our collective problems solved…. Have you read?

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Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The term “clean hydrogen” doesn’t have a specific official definition, but on the whole, it tends to refer to H2 that is produced in a way that doesn’t generate carbon emissions. Of course, there is also the question of what to do with carbon that has been captured.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 13, 2022

The reserchers noted that the COD measurement approach encompasses refractory organic matter, or RDOC, which needn’t be considered a pollutant and could be a potential carbon sink. million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, which amounts to the annual carbon sequestered by China’s wetlands.

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GreenTechMedia

DECEMBER 9, 2019

However, these varying definitions impact everything from the costs of making the transition to the future reliability of the power system as a whole. Power-to-gas involves using excess renewable power to manufacture carbon-neutral synthetic methane. and even more so for the myriad targets that have been adopted globally.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Companies need shared definitions if they understand what greenwashing actually is and how it can be tackled. Now more definitions of greenwashing are cropping up, in Europe in particular. These definitions, coupled with new anti-greenwashing laws , are meant to help suss out bad actors.

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Charged

JANUARY 12, 2023

Audi has announced a couple of definite (if rather timid) steps in that direction: the brand is beginning to prepare its global facilities for the production of EVs; it will only launch all-electric models as of 2026; and it will gradually phase out production of its combustion models by 2033.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Regenerative Agriculture Often accompanied with: carbon storage, no till, crop rotation With host country the UAE spearheading a new “Regenerative Landscapes” project in close partnership with the likes of Pepsico, Nestlé and fertilizer giant Yara, the term “ regenerative agriculture ” is likely to be a hot topic at COP28.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Under its current carbon emissions reduction trajectory, the fashion industry is projected to miss the 1.5 Digital technologies are opening up new ways for us to consume fashion without the waste or carbon footprint… . Going beyond neutrality, companies can embrace regenerative practices and the social benefits of a circular economy.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

Concrete production accounts for 8% of global annual carbon emissions – if it were a country, it would rank somewhere between the US and India in terms of its carbon footprint. Looking towards 2030 and beyond, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) through CO 2 mineralisation is an emerging solution.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The European Union has clearly laid out its position: Climate neutrality, the Council of the EU stated last month, will require “a global phase-out of unabated fossil fuels and a peak in their consumption in this decade.” We’re going into a COP where this is going to be a big topic, and we don’t really have a definition for it.”

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2022

New guide on how to ensure forest projects deliver promised benefits comes amidst soaring carbon offset prices and fresh calls for improved governance of natural capital projects. per tonne of carbon to around $14.40.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. The definition of fleet is evolving.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 25, 2022

A 2021 report by Natural Capital Partners analyzed carbon neutrality commitments made by the Fortune Global 500, finding that there’s been a three-fold increase in net-zero targets, which means a 50% increase in the number of companies that have either achieved carbon neutrality, or are targeting it by 2030.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Today, the ASA said it would carry out a six-month monitoring period after updating its guidance which would be particularly focused on the "carbon neutral" and "net zero" claims abounding in company advertising. But they urged the regulator to now move faster to crack down on misleading environmental marketing across the economy.

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The Environmental Blog

MARCH 4, 2020

While electricity allows these modes of transportation to be carbon-neutral, they still use a pretty significant amount of non-renewable energy resources , both in the manufacturing process and during regular charges. If choosing between a traditional car and an electric one, the latter is definitely going to be the better option.

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Business Green

MARCH 17, 2022

Recently formed Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market announces timetable for delivering Core Carbon Principles for fast-expanding offset markets. The definitive standards are then scheduled to be published in the third quarter of this year.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 31, 2020

Unfortunately, by failing to allow all carbon-free technologies to compete equally, leading states are on the brink of adopting policies that miss the opportunity to achieve all three objectives simultaneously. Some of the choices include coal and natural gas, but those resources emit carbon. California is in a similar position.

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Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2022

"The fundamental purpose of the taxonomy is to enable capital to be channelled towards economic activities that are fully compatible with the EU's commitment to climate neutrality by 2050 and reducing emissions by 55 per cent by 2030… Put simply, there is no remaining carbon budget for new investments in natural gas.".

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

Finance has a lot of power in advancing a clean and more just economy through providing the capital for companies in order to transition to the low-carbon economy. In regards to GreenFin, I was particularly impressed with the amount of times that carbon pricing was brought up. It is definitely something I will keep my eyes on.

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Business Green

MARCH 20, 2022

A seltzer brand part-owned by Ellie Goulding has announced it will roll out carbon footprint labelling across its range from next month. The company revealed it was using climate impact assessment platform CarbonCloud to analyse the carbon footprint of its drinks entire value chain.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2020

Terms such as climate change, climate crisis, carbon neutral, negative emissions, etc. The definition of zero waste varies widely, with various organizations defining zero waste differently, each with their own interpretation as to what it takes to get to “zero.”. Carbon Neutral vs. Zero Carbon – 1.5

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Business Green

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As this report highlights, JREDD credits provide a triple win - avoiding further emissions from tropical deforestation, protecting one of the world's most important carbon sinks, and preserving critical biodiversity and other ecosystem services we rely on for the global climate and economy to function.".

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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 27, 2021

On Thursday the 19 th of August, the Climate Council in partnership with the law firm Shearman & Sterling, hosted an intriguing panel to discuss a major topic in the energy industry: Will low-carbon hydrogen be the silver bullet in APAC? But the question remained, “how low carbon is low-carbon hydrogen?”

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Business Green

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As this report highlights, JREDD credits provide a triple win - avoiding further emissions from tropical deforestation, protecting one of the world's most important carbon sinks, and preserving critical biodiversity and other ecosystem services we rely on for the global climate and economy to function.".

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Business Green

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Canada Pensions Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) announced yesterday that it is already on course to achieve 'carbon neutrality' across its internal operations and business travel by the end of the 2023 fiscal year.

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GreenTechMedia

MARCH 9, 2021

That will allow its devices to convert from using natural gas, which emits carbon dioxide when converted into energy, to fuels that are carbon-neutral such as biomethane or hydrogen as they become more widely available, without significant changes in how they’re designed or operated.

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Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2022

After it was sidelined in UK government's zero carbon cluster funding plans, the Scottish government has moved to provide financial support to the country's flagship carbon capture project.

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Business Green

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Discussions around the framework of Article 6 are under strain at COP27 - and concerns are mounting the outcome could further undermine the credibility of voluntary carbon markets. is definitely an important one," he told BusinessGreen on the side-lines of COP27. "If This issue on the non-authorised units and 6.4

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 22, 2021

European airlines are fully committed to decarbonize air transport and accelerate their efforts to make Europe the world’s first carbon neutral continent by 2050,” the paper says. Our current fossil fuel economy has reached its limit,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press conference.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Ahead of tomorrow's Net Zero Festival, Toby Hill explores how carbon offset standards are evolving in a bid to assure clients and campaigners that promised carbon savings can be delivered. To find out more about the role of carbon offsets in the net zero transition, sign up now for a free pass to tomorrow's Net Zero Festival.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 4, 2021

Electricity industry executives are faced with the monumental task of balancing today’s energy needs while moving to tomorrow’s goal of net zero carbon emissions. About California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA): CESA is the definitive voice of energy storage in California. CESA is a 501c(6) membership-based advocacy group.

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Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Geologists at Ohio University are exploring the potential to turn abandoned coal mines into sources of carbon-free heating and cooling. The mine could “definitely” be a worthwhile source for energy, Madera-Martorell concluded. The university has already committed to becoming carbon neutral, but not until 2075.

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Business Green

JULY 10, 2020

Global real estate investor says it is "repositioning its business" to meet its new decarbonisation goals, which include reducing 'corporate emissions' to net zero by 2030 and carbon neutrality across its portfolio twenty years later.

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Clean Energy Canada

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Glasgow moved us a step closer to this goal, with almost 200 countries pledging to “phase down” unabated coal power in the final text (“unabated” refers to coal power without carbon capture and storage). And secondly, setting clear standards and definitions around what investments are in line with net zero.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 25, 2021

He also lectures on carbon accounting at Imperial College Business school. Capgemini promises to be carbon neutral by 2025 and net zero by 2030, and also offers to help its customers to become more sustainable, which is something we'll cover in a later interview. Is that less carbon intensive than commuting on the train?

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There’s a new kid on the block of sustainability claims being made by businesses: “plastic neutrality.” And, much like the market for carbon offsets, it’s messy. The new term “plastic neutrality” is being used to convey that a company has offset its “plastic footprint.”

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Business Green

JUNE 9, 2020

The blueprint, approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA's) board late last week, builds on an existing commitment to make the region carbon neutral by 2041. Announcing the new plans, the Mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street stressed the region's Covid-19 economic recovery efforts "must be green and inclusive". "We

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