Google becomes retroactively carbon-neutral
Inhabitat - Innovation
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020
Google announced that it has now invested in enough high-quality carbon offsets to erase its carbon footprint.
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Multi-million pound investment needed in carbon capture technology to mitigate CO2 emissions, report finds
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2022
Multi-million-pound investment is urgently needed in technologies including direct air capture (DAC) if the UK is to make ‘green’ airports a reality in the future, research by Cranfield University seems to reveal. DAC works by capturing CO2 in the air and then either sequestrating it or using it to manufacture carbon neutral fuel.
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£80m boost to help UK businesses tackle carbon emissions
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 3, 2023
Projects include hydrogen-powered cornflake production and low-carbon Scottish whisky distillation. The company plans to use hydrogen to fuel their cereal making process in Manchester, backed by around £3 million of government investment. million government investment in new thermal heating technology.
Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products
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.
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An inside look at pricing in the forest carbon market
GreenBiz
MARCH 2, 2021
An inside look at pricing in the forest carbon market. In January 2020, Microsoft committed to invest $1 billion over the next four years as part of their Climate Innovation Fund. And on July 21, Apple committed to become 100 percent carbon neutral across its entire business, supply chain and product life cycle by 2030. .
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What’s the difference between net-zero and carbon-neutral policies?
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
As understanding of the climate crisis increases and the harm to ourselves, the environment, business, industry, and the economy that will follow, so a desire to not only reduce carbon but to be seen reducing carbon increases. In both cases, carbon offsetting removes CO 2 from the environment.
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'Carbon-neutral concrete': Industry issues Open Challenge to start-ups worldwide
Business Green
MAY 18, 2021
Global Cement and Concrete Association launches major new initiative to help catalyse development of low carbon technologies and techniques. Successful start-ups will receive expertise, facilities, and investment to develop their technologies and speed commercialisation through a 12-month scheme run by GCCA's innovation programme, Innovandi.
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Europe’s power system – vision for carbon neutrality
Smart Energy International
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The new vision document, which builds on the organisation’s ongoing network development plans and innovation roadmaps, states that three elements are key for the power system of the future. ENTSO.E’s vision for the future power system has electricity as the main and most efficient energy carrier and coupled with other energy sectors.
On the road to carbon neutrality
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.
First carbon neutral apartment building coming on blockchain
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.
Velux pledges to become 'lifetime carbon neutral' by 2041 centenary
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
New 20-year partnership with WWF aims to help roof window specialist offset 100 years of carbon emissions through global reforestation and afforestation projects. million tonnes of carbon dioxide - by investing in forest and biodiversity projects developed for Velux by WWF. Embracing a commitment aligned with a 1.5C
Maersk sets course for greener shipping with order of eight carbon-neutral vessels
Business Green
AUGUST 25, 2021
In a statement published on its website earlier this week, the world's largest shipping company said the ocean-going vessels, which can be powered by carbon neutral methanol or traditional bunker fuel, would generate roughly one million of annual CO2 savings by replacing older, more emissions-intensive ships.
Co-op vows all own-brand food and drink will be 'carbon neutral' by 2025
Business Green
MAY 4, 2021
The Co-op has announced its own-brand food and drink will be 'carbon neutral' by 2025, as it unveiled a new 10-point climate plan designed to help it achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. The firm said it had achieved carbon neutrality across its food, funeral care, insurance, and power businesses last month. "Now
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners: The quest for carbon neutral factories
Business Green
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is investing millions of pounds to transform its North London drinks bottling factory into a carbon neutral facility, where it is also now producing innovative ‘attached cap' soft drinks bottles designed to cut down on waste and boost recycling.
Iberdrola tech fund injects first capital in carbon neutral buildings developer
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.
Neste sets sights on 'carbon neutral' production
Business Green
MARCH 15, 2020
Leading developer of jet biofuels builds on emissions reduction target with new pledge to deliver 'carbon neutral' production by 2035. A leading manufacturer of biodiesels and low carbon jet fuels has committed to become 'carbon neutral' across its production activities by 2035.
Cement firm CEMEX pours investment into carbon-cutting 'upcycling' start-up
Business Green
APRIL 25, 2022
Processes developed by Carbon Upcycling Technologies promise to reduce emissions by up to 30 per cent. Global cement giant CEMEX has invested $6.5m in Carbon Upcycling Technologies, a Canadian start-up whose innovative processes could reduce the emissions associated with cement making by up to 30 per cent.
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Electrification of harbour crane moves Port of Tyne closer to carbon neutral goal
Business Green
JANUARY 5, 2021
Port selected to be maintenance base for massive Dogger Bank offshore wind farm cut 700 tonnes of carbon emissions in 2020 after electrifying its harbour crane and other key assets. Port of Tyne CEO Matt Beeton calculated the port, which is self-financing and run on a commercial basis, had invested £2m in clean energy projects to date.
'Why wait?' Grosvenor brings forward its carbon neutral goal by five years
Business Green
OCTOBER 11, 2021
The property giant says it is on track to achieve net zero by 2030 and aims to be carbon neutral by 2025. But it has also opted to expand its carbon offsetting strategy so as to take responsibility for all its emission "as fast as possible". And that means offsetting.".
Plug Power and MOL Group’s Collaborative H2 Plant Promises Immediate Environmental Triumphs
Hydrogen Fuel News
APRIL 15, 2024
A Leap into Sustainable Energy by MOL Group MOL Group’s investment in a €22 million green hydrogen plant represents a significant move toward sustainability. Furthermore, this pioneering project reflects MOL Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, aiming for over 25,000 tonnes of CO2 saved each year.
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'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity': EY to go 'carbon neutral' by end of 2020
Business Green
FEBRUARY 2, 2020
Accounting giant to both reduce and offset its carbon emissions as part of plans to 'drive long-term, sustainable growth'. Global accounting giant Ernst & Young (EY) is aiming to be 'carbon neutral' by the end of 2020 by both reducing and offsetting its carbon emissions, the company announced on Friday.
JPMorgan Chase wants to be the commercial bank for ‘green economy’ companies
GreenBiz
APRIL 12, 2021
That includes both existing clients, as well as new ones that could benefit from focused new financial innovations. "We The latter area might include, for example, carbon credit exchanges and marketplaces. The entire system needs to change, and dramatically, in order for us to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050," he said.
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Can carbon capture make gray H2 into clean hydrogen?
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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Portugal power-to-liquid project makes sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from municipal waste-derived CO2
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Deploying a seemingly innovative technology configuration and design, the group behind it, LIPOR, suggests it is set to revolutionize the waste-to-energy industry while simultaneously decarbonizing the aviation sector. One of the first synthetic eFuel production units in Europe could be implemented at an Energy Recovery Plant near Porto.
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Climate Neutral Certification labels products with minimized carbon footprints
AGreenLiving
DECEMBER 13, 2019
The idea of the Climate Neutral Certification is a simple one — give businesses the opportunity to identify their carbon emissions and then reduce them and pay for programs that offset them. Climate Neutral helps businesses measure their carbon footprint to meet a uniform standard.
Veolia launches biorefinery project to produce CO2-neutral biofuel from pulp production
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 14, 2022
Veolia has launched what it calls the world’s largest biorefinery project “producing CO2-neutral bio-methanol from a pulp mill, located in Finland” The project aims to unlock the potential of this alternative source of feedstock for biofuel that is almost completely unexplored to date.
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Vulcan Energy signs MOU with ABB for Germany geothermal lithium project
ThinkGeoEnergy
APRIL 29, 2024
Multi-industry technology company ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vulcan Energy to jointly establish design, engineering, execution, and operations plans for the latter’s Zero Carbon Lithium project in the Upper Rhine Region in Germany.
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Europe’s TSOs set out vision roadmap to 2025
Smart Energy International
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The roadmap is built around two pillars that are considered key, i.e. developing a power system fit for a carbon-neutral Europe while at the same time managing a secure and efficient power system for the region. ENTSO-E has set out a strategic roadmap for the development of Europe’s electricity system over the next two years.
T3 Transformation: A New Chapter for Net-zero Carbon Intelligent Campus
Smart Energy International
JUNE 13, 2022
T 3 transformation, which encompasses digital transformation, energy transformation and net-zero carbon transformation, is a new model for propelling today’s campuses into the future through systematic reformation and innovation. The world is consuming increasingly more energy, which causes higher carbon emissions.
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Honda, Isuzu, and GM: Pioneering Partnerships in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Development
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. This article explores these initiatives and Honda’s broader strategy for promoting carbon neutrality across various industries.
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Vestas Ventures Makes First Investment With Wooden Tower Stake
GreenTechMedia
FEBRUARY 18, 2021
Wind turbine market leader Vestas has revealed the first investment made by its venture fund with a stake in Swedish wooden wind tower start-up Modvion. If successfully commercialized, Modvion’s solution would solve the transport problem, while also replacing carbon intensive-steel with what could be a carbon-negative alternative.
How effective stakeholder engagement shaped Samsonite’s ESG strategy
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion.
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Hitachi Energy ramps up global transformer capacity with over $1.5bn
Smart Energy International
APRIL 24, 2024
Hitachi Energy has revealed investments of over $1.5 The investments will gradually expand the company’s global transformer capacity by 2027 and will be spread across their operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. The company’s transformer investments also aim to support their aim to become carbon-neutral by 2030.
Revolutionizing Heavy-Duty Mobility with H2 Powered Mining Vehicles
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 21, 2024
The first prototype of this innovative HYDROTEC-powered mining vehicle is expected to be tested in the mid-2020s at the Arizona Proving Grounds, Komatsu’s state-of-the-art research and development facility. On the other hand, GM has set a target to achieve full carbon neutrality in both its products and operations by 2040.
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Net Zero Finance: Financial innovation and how to bridge the green investment chasm
Business Green
MARCH 12, 2021
Mobilising billions of dollars of low carbon investment is a huge challenge, but it is also a massive opportunity for those financiers willing to innovate in pursuit of net zero emissions. Chief among them is the huge investment gap that must still be bridged before the destination of carbon neutrality can be reached.
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Greentown Go Build 2023 with Saint-Gobain Announces Startup Cohort
Greentown Labs
JANUARY 9, 2024
The accelerator will advance six startups’ climatetech solutions and foster potential development, investment, and commercial partnerships with Saint-Gobain Somerville, Mass. Innovation in the building sector is critical to achieving decarbonization, as the sector is responsible for 40 percent of global greenhouse-gas emissions.
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Energy storage helps truck dealerships to electrify
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 21, 2024
Two Volvo Truck & Bus dealers say they have found an innovative solution to overcome one of the biggest barriers the UK faces with the shift to zero emission transport. Connected Energy, a global leader in second-life battery energy storage systems, worked with each site to install their innovative 300kW E-STOR system.
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IGA calls for cooperation, public support for geothermal with Beijing Declaration
ThinkGeoEnergy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Among the several points outlined in the document, the IGA calls on the global geothermal sector to bring about technological innovation and high-quality geothermal development through cooperation. The full Beijing Declaration document is available via this link.
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A corporate water strategy manifesto: We can and will do better
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
We have decided to craft this brief manifesto to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, solve wicked water problems and achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, "Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.". Do you have a water replenishment/balance/neutrality/positive goal?
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Report details China’s complex energy landscape and its enormous green energy shift
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 25, 2024
China, already a leader in renewable energy investments, will more than quintuple renewable energy installations by 2050. Intense policy focus and technological innovation is transforming China into a green energy powerhouse” said Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO of DNV. of the total electricity supply in 2023.
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Boris Johnson promises to prioritise low carbon investment in UK Covid-19 recovery
Business Green
MAY 14, 2020
Aviation like every other sector must keep its carbon lower.". The comments come amid growing calls for state bailout packages for struggling high carbon industries to be contingent on companies agreeing to ambitious decarbonisation goals and stringent climate disclosure rules. we need to entrench those gains," Johnson said. "I
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? Fueling carbon-free transport
Climate Tech VC
AUGUST 3, 2023
Fuels are hydrocarbons, meaning they are long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms strung together (sometimes along with nitrogen or oxygen). While most fuels are long-chain hydrocarbons, the exact ratio and arrangement of the carbon and hydrogen varies, even within the same types of fuels. Biofuels Bust 1.0
South Pole adds Finnish biochar producer to its carbon offset portfolio
Business Green
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Deal between Carbo Culture and carbon credit specialist will enable companies to invest in biochar in order to offset their emissions. The partnership will allow South Pole's clients to purchase carbon credits that support the production of biochar, a carbon-rich charcoal that can sequester carbon for more than 1,000 years.
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Itron Inspire EMEA 2022: Utility best practices and innovation
Smart Energy International
APRIL 29, 2022
Have you read: Ed’s note: Innovation for utility challenges in a volatile world Dan Evans, Itron Senior Director of Smart Cities, on the Chicago smart lighting project NET2GRID joins Itron’s ecosystem of distributed intelligence applications. b) Synchronise data collected in the field as close as possible to real-time. On demand sessions.
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