Green Business Bureau

JUNE 9, 2022

ESG Definition. They are similar to metrics used in traditional financial analysis, however, ESG metrics incorporate non-financial data, such as the level of greenhouse gas emissions, amount of waste reduction, amount of water usage reduction, use of green energy and the number of health and safety incidents per year. ESG Framework.

Sustainability 147

Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Investment 147

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Active deterrent Fly-tipping, by its definition, is never ‘Accidental’ – nor a reasonable defence. Indeed, this can be just as costly a problem as clearing up the headline grabbing fly-tips undertaken by individuals who purport to be licensed waste disposal companies and then dump trusting householders’ goods in our lanes and woods.

Technology 166

Technology Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Recycling 166

Green Business Bureau

JULY 4, 2022

Sustainable fashion definition. Tip #2: Reduce textile waste. The fashion industry produces 92 million tons of textile waste annually. As a fashion brand, it’s important to limit how much waste you’re producing (you should not feel like you need to be producing brand new garments every week). Tip #3: Conserve water.

Fashion 148

Fashion Sustainability Biodegradable Packaging 148

GreenBiz

JUNE 15, 2020

The data seems to indicate that infections occur in dense inside areas with shared airspace, compounded by recirculating that air — the definition of a modern office building. . They will need to start stepping up into a more visible role as employees demand a better understanding of their office’s maintenance systems.

Sustainability 537

Sustainability Carbon-negative Energy Energy 537

DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Drillers are using ever-increasing amounts of water and sand in order to produce the same volume of gas, with a corresponding rise in the levels of solid and liquid waste created. But the definition of “responsibly sourced” is inconsistent across the 20 such initiatives that are currently available. But what does RSG really mean?

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Natural gas Waste Waste Methane 95

AGreenLiving

JULY 16, 2020

The electronic waste collection conundrum Heather Clancy Thu, 07/16/2020 – 01:15 The primary reason I started covering the business of sustainability during the 2008 financial crisis wasn’t just because I was laid off from my position as editor of a technology trade publication. First, some stats. and Samsung.

Waste 28

Waste Waste Recycling Recycling 28

Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 10, 2022

The old adage, “measure what you manage to get things done”, definitely applies in sustainability. All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste. Waste Management.

Business Energy Monitoring 158

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 158

Business Green

AUGUST 19, 2022

Let's start with definitions (because I really didn't know the difference between these three). There is also the legal definition of what kind of property each type of home is. As I've written previously , the construction industry is extremely wasteful. Exciting, amiright? combines to produce a tricky problem.

Construction 68

Construction Waste Waste North America 68

Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

As the most used building material globally, demand for concrete is significant, and growing, meaning that the concrete industry’s road to net zero will be critical to meeting global decarbonisation goals. Looking towards 2030 and beyond, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) through CO 2 mineralisation is an emerging solution.

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Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral Construction Carbon 100

Econaur

MAY 6, 2020

The “Green Building” approach ensures minimal negative impacts on the natural environment of the space as opposed to traditional construction that have been exploitative and wasteful. billion people, it is definitely not easy reaching sustainability targets. For a country with a population above 1.3 billion sq ft by the end of 2019.

Home Energy Monitoring 97

Home Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring Sustainability Business Energy Monitoring 97

Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

What kinds of solutions are in demand? and then it ends up being a waste of money. I always encourage the multinationals we work with to look at Africa, especially West Africa and Ghana, because growth will definitely come from there. What advice would you give to companies entering the African market for the first time?

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Africa Technology Pollution Asia 148

Envirotec Magazine

MAY 27, 2021

New research from the University of Sheffield suggests there is strong consumer demand for recycling flexible plastic with 95% of participants saying they would be willing to recycle their flexible plastics1. Unlike many other schemes, recyclers will only be paid if the plastic is definitely recycled.

Retail 147

Retail Plastics Recycling Recycling 147

Climate Tech VC

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In fact, many of us are flying more – air travel over Thanksgiving week in the US was the busiest ever , and annual demand for flights is growing rapidly in markets like India and China. Syngas is commonly sourced from municipal waste, industrial processes, or woody/cellulosic biomass. 

Aviation 61

Aviation Hydrogen Waste Waste 61

DeSmogBlog

JUNE 1, 2021

The intensity of logging has been increasing across Europe in recent years, correlating with a growing demand for forest biomass energy, and the same is happening elsewhere, including in the Southeastern US , the world’s biggest wood pellet producing region. But there’s an even more worrying side to the IEA’s approach to biomass.

Biodiversity 98

Biodiversity Fossil fuels North America Carbon 98

Clean Energy Canada

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

However, much work remains: coal still accounts for at least one-third of global electricity generation, and, in spite of the clear link between coal burning and higher temperatures, its use has increased in 2021 as economies reopened and energy demand shot up. Finance is shifting away from fossil fuels .

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Policy Fossil fuels Carbon-neutral Climate change 92

AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

There is no industry standard or definition WWF defines a plastic credit as a “transferable unit representing a specific quantity of plastic that has been collected and possibly recycled from the environment.” In other words, the whole point is to reduce or eliminate plastic waste, not offset it. Given that U.S.

Plastics 28

Plastics Carbon-neutral Recycling Recycling 28

Business Green

JULY 6, 2021

A major new survey published last week reiterated how consumers' expectations around sustainability are rapidly evolving, with a growing number demanding increased environmental benefits from their food and drink products. Moreover, it is an increasingly global phenomenon. The results are also skewed across demographics.

Sustainability 88

Sustainability Packaging Retail Demand 88

The Environmental Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2020

This should come as no surprise given that the increased use of solar reduces the demand for traditional energy sources such as coal, fossil fuels, and natural gas. That’s the simple yet definitive fact of the matter. That’s because the federal government encourages both individuals and businesses to install solar panels.

Solar Energy Monitor 195

Solar Energy Monitor Home Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 195

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The old adage, “measure what you manage to get things done”, definitely applies in sustainability. All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste. Waste Management.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Green Business Bureau

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The old adage, “measure what you manage to get things done”, definitely applies in sustainability. All of these disciplines can be improved via sustainable business practices, and can result in higher efficiency, less waste, and lower costs. Waste Reduction: recyclable materials and food waste. Waste Management.

Business Energy Monitoring 78

Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Sustainability Building Energy Monitoring 78

Charged

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

In an EV, while using the HVAC won’t detract from the maximum output of the traction motor, it does still demand energy from the battery, so there will be a hit to range. Furthermore, the heating system exacts no penalty on range for the ICE vehicle, but definitely increases energy consumption in an EV.

HVAC 124

HVAC COP Cooling Waste 124

Grist

MAY 18, 2021

The friends, all engineers by training, had designed a machine that could turn agricultural waste, like almond shells, into renewable hydrogen fuel. Strange as it may sound, demand for this service — a form of what’s called “ carbon removal ” — was just beginning to grow. For a while things had been looking up for Charm Industrial.

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Climate change Startups Building Energy Monitoring Carbon-negative 130

Business Green

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Consumer research published by the ASA today highlights the majority of consumers remain unsure about what precisely 'climate neutral' and 'net zero' means, with little consensus around their definition.

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Carbon-neutral Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Building Energy Monitoring 36

DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 4, 2024

In response to DeSmog’s findings, Ad Net Zero said its award entry forms ask for specific evidence of real-world impact from sustainability campaigns in areas such as food waste or greenhouse gas emissions, and that promoting such work could inspire change in the industry.

Fossil fuels 138

Fossil fuels Pollution Plastics Sustainability 138

Business Green

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

Sustainable consumption doesn't necessarily mean consuming less, but it definitely means consuming differently. With public services like recycling disrupted we are faced with excessive waste in our own homes. Gen Z employees are in high demand. It's made us think differently.

Sustainability 49

Sustainability Climate change Carbon-negative Packaging 49

Green Business Bureau

MARCH 10, 2020

These continuous changes result in increases in waste, emissions, resource depletion and high energy consumption. The problem we face today, is really the problems associated with population growth, consumption, waste and disposal. Business is constantly changing to meet consumer demands. Does zero waste really mean zero waste?

Global warming 99

Global warming Carbon-neutral Waste Waste 99

Business Green

AUGUST 7, 2023

There have been local referenda on air quality measures that the government in which Patel used to serve demanded. We've already faced extra levies on our energy bills and new rules on waste and recycling will hit consumers and businesses with extra costs. Not all these policies are perfect.

Policy 69

Policy Climate change Government Fossil fuels 69

Business Green

JANUARY 16, 2023

Currently over a quarter of renters live in fuel poverty, more than in any other housing type, while two-thirds of privately rented homes do not meet the government's proposed target energy efficiency level and almost a million rented properties would not meet the legal definition of a "decent home".

Government 40

Government Energy Energy Law 40

Latham's Clean Energy Law Report

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The Taxonomy utilises a “transition” category, acknowledging the unique challenges and needs of Asia’s shift towards a net zero economy amidst economic growth and increasing energy demands. Th announcement follows the final consultation paper that the Green Finance and Industry Taskforce released in February 2023.

Asia 52

Asia Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Climate change 52

Business Green

APRIL 20, 2021

Fashion, by definition, is among the fastest-moving industries and one that has presented many challenges for sustainable investors over the years. Last year's event, against a backdrop of the global pandemic, felt more relevant than ever in pushing for businesses to protect employees throughout their supply chains in times of stress.

Fashion 49

Fashion Retail Sustainability Investment 49

Green Technology

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Newly designed high-efficiency fixtures and systems provide the same comforts as their wasteful counterparts. HVAC and plumbing professionals can consider keeping their own items in their truck instead of using plastic items to reduce unnecessary waste. Conclusion. Again, it’s not too late.

HVAC 52

HVAC Recycling Recycling Education 52

Business Green

JUNE 6, 2022

Among the pieces in the 47-piece collection is a colourful romper suit made with fibre produced using a chemical process that binds upcycled cotton scraps with wood pulp, and a unisex jersey tee made from yarns made by mechanically breaking down post-consumer waste and offcuts.

Fashion 36

Fashion Retail Recycling Recycling 36

GreenTechMedia

APRIL 30, 2020

Is there a basic definition of community solar? Demand was so significant in Massachusetts that utility National Grid said the added generation could jam up its transmission and distribution system. Developers criticized that study, saying it wasted valuable time in getting projects built and operational.

Construction 130

Construction Electricity Energy Energy 130

Clean Energy Trust

OCTOBER 1, 2020

First, the physical, and often hazardous, waste generated in manufacturing the technologies of the future is not sustainable, and worse, disposing of it properly is expensive and convoluted. At the same time, metal resource demand will skyrocket to support technologies for the new energy economy. Q: What drives you and your team?

Startups 52

Startups Waste Waste Innovation 52

Climate Tech VC

JANUARY 5, 2024

Please see the bottom of this post for full methodology and climate vertical definitions. Our definition of climate tech comes with two filters: 1) climate impact and 2) climate vertical. State-owned enterprise funding) Non-dilutive funding (e.g.

Building Energy Monitoring 144

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring Solar Energy Monitor 144

Business Green

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Today, a new analysis from Imperial College London commissioned by energy giant Drax provides evidence of how this inaction appears to have had a tangible impact on UK gas demand compared to that of its European peers. In contrast, UK gas demand was down only fractionally, with much of the reduction attributed to a relatively warm autumn.

Government 36

Government Energy Energy Policy 36

Green Business Bureau

MAY 6, 2021

While this shift is promising, we are at a critical point where there is beginning to be slower growth, widening inequalities due to climate change, and not enough quality jobs to meet the demand. The period of 2010-2018 saw a 2.0% per capita GDP growth rate, which declined to 1.5% in 2019 pre pandemic. COVID-19 and SDG 8.

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Education Sustainability Innovation Climate change 120