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Elemental Excelerator to Fund 15 Climate Companies in 12th Cohort

Elemental Excelerator

Elemental Excelerator, a leading nonprofit investor in climate technology for deep community impact, introduced its latest cohort, bringing its total amount of investments to $79M. These 15 climate companies will join an existing portfolio of more than 150 investments. invested in Cohort 12, $7.2M Of the $12.5M

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The Green Business Certification Checklist: How To Prepare and Plan for Success 

Green Business Bureau

Are there opportunities to improve energy efficiency and upgrade lighting, insulation, heating and cooling? Products & Packaging – Do our products use sustainably sourced and eco-friendly materials? Is our packaging also safe for people and the planet? Regularly clean and inspect HVAC and refrigeration systems.

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How 10 key energy efficiency actions could save industry $437bn – report

Smart Energy International

Maintain efficient heat exchangers According to the Energy Efficiency Movement, heat exchangers, used widely in building heating and air conditioning, refrigeration, and data centre and fuel cell cooling, are rarely maintained adequately. Combining AI with a digital BMS can cut HVAC emissions by as much as 40% and reduce energy costs by 25%.

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15 Expert-Approved Earth Day Tips for Going Green at Home

Green Business Bureau

This includes reducing paper use, installing LED lighting, properly recycling office materials, and investing in energy-efficient office appliances. 7) Invest in energy-efficient appliances. Ask your supermarket manager if they will look to carrying fewer products packaged in plastic. – Green Business Bureau.

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Energy resilience: Why energy efficiency must be at the heart of the heat electrification agenda

Business Green

By building on existing initiatives, like the European Green Deal and the ‘Fit for 55' climate package, the plan is designed to also boost the EU economy and industry. There are, however, still areas where the full impact of investment in the skills base - such as in colleges and apprentice schemes - is not yet fully realised.

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Climate-Smart Agriculture

EDF + Business

Food Processors Beverage Companies Grocery Stores Wholesale Clubs Agricultural Producers Restaurants Packaged Food Companies Meat Producers On average, two-thirds of food sector companies’ emissions are generated by farm-level production, making on-farm sustainability critical for abatement. Key Takeaways IRA adds $4.95

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What is the Net-Zero Meaning in Business?

Green Business Bureau

Some examples of indirect emissions include: purchased electricity, purchased heating and cooling, employee travel and commute, vendor-produced emissions, etc. Investing in onsite renewable energy to power company vehicles, facility heating/cooling, and other facility processes. Follow regular maintenance procedures (i.e.