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'Circularity gap': How fostering a circular economy could slash global emissions by over a third

Business Green

Housing, including commercial and industrial buildings, generates around 13.5Gt of emissions every year, the report estimates, consuming vast quantities of virgin resources and relying on the abundant use of carbon-intensive materials such as cement and steel, while also creating significant emissions from heating and cooling.

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? CTVC’s guide to NYCW #163

Climate Tech VC

Deals of the Week (8/14-8/27) Venture Fundings 🔋 Northvolt , a Stockholm, Sweden-based lithium-ion batteries from recycled materials producer, raised $1.2B in Convertible notes from BlackRock, CPP Investments, OMERS, Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and other investors.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. It’s also investing in professional mentorship for minorities and backing communities through $6.5 and globally by 2040.

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Motorcycle parts from GPR Italia are recyclable

AGreenLiving

GPR’s Impact Zero Project focuses on creating high-quality products that are efficient, recyclable and manufactured to bring their carbon footprint down to zero. Their motorcycle parts are built from 51% to 71% recycled material, and up to 88% of the product weight is recyclable, according to a video GPR produced on its Impact Zero Project.

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? Africa’s inaugural climate summit #165

Climate Tech VC

Leaders sought to position the continent’s renewables potential and mineral resources as climate investment opportunities and get nations on the same page ahead of COP28. Battery recycling attracts another big check with a $542M Series D, and food recycling attracts $70M. Thanks for reading! Not a subscriber yet?

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

AGreenLiving

” The automaker’s sustainability goals include sourcing energy only from renewable sources and getting at least half the materials in its vehicles from recycled, bio-based or renewable origins — by 2030 in the U.S. It’s also investing in professional mentorship for minorities and backing communities through $6.5

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5 electric vehicle trends seen in 2022

Charged

According to SupplyChainDive , lithium prices don’t support the required mining investment. The ideal solution to these challenges is the creation of a self-sustaining supply chain that supports the recycling and rescue of battery waste. E-scooters are lightweight, carbon-efficient, and can maneuver easily through congested traffic.