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How behavioural science can boost the green transition

Smart Energy International

Taking the ‘human factor’ into consideration when designing and implementing energy policy is crucial to achieving energy transition goals, writes Dr Rosa Garcia-Verdugo. Have you read: PG&E implements behavioural Energy Efficiency Programme National Grid – Scaling demand response with behavioural outreach.

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Report: Firms must boost investment in tropical forests to keep 1.5C on track

Business Green

That is the conclusion of a new white paper published today by US non-profit Emergent, which provides an overview of emerging best practices for setting corporate climate and nature targets, and argues that investing in credible, high quality forest protection efforts and credits should form a crucial additional pillar of net zero strategies.

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Report: Firms must invest in tropical forests to keep 1.5C on track

Business Green

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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Sustainability Regulations for Business: A Brief Review

Green Business Bureau

that focus on some of the more visible, day-to-day sustainability and environmental problems like waste, pollution and carbon emissions. Many businesses have faced instability and uncertainty over the last few years from the combined impact of shifts in power, the U.K.’s that are worth monitoring for your success as a green business.