The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

For example, the energy needed to keep website servers running, the materials used for packaging, and the fuel for shipping products all impact your carbon footprint as an online business. In this article, we will go over several ways that your online store can reduce its carbon footprint.

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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

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GreenBiz

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.". Consider carbon markets again.

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Business Green

APRIL 20, 2020

French firm says it has achieved goal set at Paris climate conference through offsetting and significant carbon reduction efforts across its design, production, shipping, and recycling operations. The resulting carbon neutral standard, PAS 2060, was awarded by British certification agency Carbon Trust.

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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.

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Business Green

MAY 14, 2020

Prime Minister says commitment to net zero transition is 'undiminished' and tells MPs the aviation sector should look to curb CO2 emissions once flights resume, as pressure mounts on EU for green stimulus package. Aviation like every other sector must keep its carbon lower.". To date, more than 1.2

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EDF + Business

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By Leanna Tang and Andrew Howell, CFA High-integrity carbon credits can play an important part in enhancing climate action, but their role in corporate sustainability strategies has come under scrutiny over the last year. When a buyer removes a credit from the market by retiring it, they can take credit for the emissions impact it represents.

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Business Green

MAY 15, 2020

It insists the Commission's forthcoming 'transformation and recovery fund' must be of $2tr in size, with investments directed to projects that comply with Europe's 2050 net zero and biodiversity ambitions, as well as the Paris Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The Environmental Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

To be classed as net zero, a company must achieve a balance between the carbon it emits into the atmosphere and the carbon it removes. The Rochdale based vinyl doors manufacturer are ready to reach their ambitious target by investing in clean technology and better energy efficiency. Coffee and TV.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

The project has been undertaken by CorrBoard Bioenergy (CB Bio), a joint venture between packaging and display trade specialist Swanline Group and paper-based packaging producer McLaren Packaging , and has required a £5.5M investment. ”

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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. Mon, 11/16/2020 - 01:00.

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Business Green

AUGUST 4, 2020

HelloFresh, the global provider of meal kits, has announced it will offset 100 per cent of its direct carbon emissions from its internal operations and offices, as well as all emissions from delivery to customers and corporate travel, as part of its long-term carbon reduction strategy.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 12, 2021

For the vast majority of countries, recovery spending has been relatively low and not particularly green, according to the report, with any benefits from the greener elements contained in stimulus packages often undermined by concurrent fossil fuel and consumer-focused spending program. billion has been spent on low-carbon transport, $28.9

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Sustainability consultancy Carbon Footprint debuts new challenge prize, as Boeing launches next phase of green R&D programme. The Freedom Flight Prize puts 100 per cent renewable flights right in the spotlight in order to address the climate emergency we face," said John Buckley, MD of Carbon Footprint.

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Business Green

MAY 27, 2020

The proposed stimulus package calls for a "renovation wave" of buildings and infrastructure in support of the Green Deal, as well as investments in circular economy efforts, renewable energy projects, clean hydrogen infrastructure, green transport networks, and an enhanced Just Transition Fund for workers.

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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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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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Business Green

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Stimulus packages aimed at supporting the recovery of G20 countries' energy industries are heavily weighted in favour of fossil fuels, marking a significant "missed opportunity" to accelerate the transition to renewable power in the wake of Covid-19, research today has found.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

CLG Europe brings together influential European businesses which share the aim of delivering climate neutrality through "progressive public policy". However, in joining the group Microsoft said it will step up its efforts to support the EU's goal "to become the world's first climate-neutral continent".

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Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2022

According to the survey of over 1,000 senior business decisionmakers, 29 per cent said UK businesses have a strategy for achieving carbon net zero. We need to see more industries commit to a robust strategy to reduce their environmental impact, whether that be through use of electric vehicles, cleaner energy supplies or reduced packaging.".

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Planet Pulse

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The winning startup wi ll receive a generous Planet data package worth 125k EUR, technical and business coaching, as well as an opportunity to travel to San Francisco to pitch their idea during Planet’s annual Explore Conference. . Winning the Planet Challenge is a real game-changer!

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Business Green

AUGUST 10, 2020

The Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), membership organisation CATCH, and a coalition of eight businesses submitted the joint proposal to Innovate UK as part of the government's Industrial Decarbonisation Challenge Fund scheme, which forms part of the £350m 'green recovery' package announced last month by Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

What we urgently need to see next is an ambitious implementation of the recovery package focussed on achieving a green and digital transition, with the European Green Deal at its core and an elevated short-term emissions reduction target in its sights," states the letter, which has been signed by 157 corporate leaders and 21 business networks.

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Business Green

JULY 22, 2020

As MEPs enter talks over EU Council's €1.8tr recovery package and budget deal, many key green questions remain. Indeed, the European Green Deal programme aimed at transitioning Europe to become the world's first climate neutral continent by 2050 has been a major driving force behind the pandemic recovery and budget agreement.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 28, 2023

By investing in window shades, such as double roller blinds or curtains made from insulating materials, we can reduce heat loss during winters and prevent heat gain during summers. When decorating your home, avoid decor items made from or packaged in plastic which can take centuries to biodegrade.

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Business Green

MARCH 6, 2020

Both Evian and Volvic also set to become 'carbon neutral' in the UK in 2020, claims the French food and drinks giant. Hugh Jones, managing director for advisory at the Carbon Trust, said Danone's efforts demonstrated "real commitment to achieving significant carbon reductions".

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The Environmental Blog

MAY 7, 2020

When it comes to implementing recyclable materials, it’s easy to switch to eco-friendly packaging and mailing supplies if your business hasn’t already done so. For example, installing solar panels requires a hefty upfront investment, but the government rewards those that go green with grants and tax rebates.

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Climate Tech VC

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The investment covers 40% of the Texas facility’s $1.3B project cost and is one of the largest DAC investments to date. Tech-enabled credits continue to constitute a big chunk of an anticipated $1T voluntary carbon market , and Oxy is on a development frenzy.

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Business Green

MARCH 30, 2021

EU economic and energy modelling could be overestimating the cost of achieving the Europe's 2030 climate goals, which risks undermining the scale and pace of green investment and decarbonisation required, fresh research by the European Corporate Leaders Group today warns.

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Business Green

MARCH 16, 2021

The announcement of the policy package is part of a new Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy that will be published later today, the government revealed. In the North East, the Zero Carbon Humber coalition has been granted £21m and the Humber Zero project £12m to develop hydrogen and CCUS infrastructure.

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Business Green

MARCH 11, 2020

Wide-ranging proposals for a new Industrial Strategy to help the EU lead "twin transitions towards climate neutrality and digital leadership" have been unveiled in Brussels, as the European Commission pushes forward with its flagship Green Deal vision.

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Business Green

OCTOBER 2, 2020

The university outlined a staggered approach to divestment through to 2030, and said it will invest instead in renewable energy. The University of Cambridge has committed to divest from all direct and indirect investments in fossil fuels by 2030, as the institution works towards its goal of reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2038.

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Business Green

JULY 21, 2020

The Prime Minister has marked his first year in office by unveiling a £350m green funding package today to support efforts to drive down carbon emissions from heavy industry, construction, space and transport, touting the move as a bid to "fuel a green, sustainable recovery" from the Covid-19 crisis.

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Business Green

APRIL 26, 2021

Last week, the UK government announced it will count emissions from international shipping and aviation in its carbon accounting from 2033, caving to long-running pressure from campaigners and climate experts.

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Business Green

JANUARY 27, 2020

The new strategy will see the company slash its use of plastic packaging, switch to zero emission logistics and delivery vehicles, install new green refrigeration technology, and drastically curb food waste, the company said. Progress against the target will be reported every six months.

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Business Green

JULY 3, 2020

It would therefore appear to be the first UK government support package to come with green conditions attached, following months of appeals from green groups for climate-conditional bailouts to help steer high-carbon industries towards a greener, net zero future.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It could also act as a springboard to securing investment in green growth and green infrastructure and deliver the long term aspiration of reconnect our city to the ancient Sherwood Forest landscape and we’re calling on people to back our vision.”.

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