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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability. Have you read?

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6 Straightforward Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Business

The Environmental Blog

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. One small yet effective way is to remove plastic cups and replace them with a reusable water bottle for each worker. Also, don’t overlook the power of incentivizing.

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

Green Business Bureau

Energy – How much energy do we use? Can we use less or adopt clean alternative energy sources? 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 it hazardous?

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? $32bn and 30% drop as market hits pause in 2023

Climate Tech VC

🚗 Vertical: Transportation and Energy investment declined, but remained on top.   The largest deals of 2023 were dominated by transport, in particular, batteries. Transportation accounted for 6 deals and slightly more than half the share of investment out of the top 10. 

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#Greentown10: Greentown Launch Propels Startup-corporate Partnerships to Commercialize Climatetech

Greentown Labs

Corporates unlock key opportunities for climatetech deployment at scale, due to their capital, purchasing power, and market access—especially given that climatetech is a largely B2B industry with high capital requirements. Sector: Electricity. Participating startups: WattGlass, QD Solar , ARL-D, HEE Solar , Tessolar.

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Managing a Remote Workforce: During and After Coronavirus

Sustainability Consulting

Assuming that the average worker travels 30 miles or less each day for work (7,839 miles per year), each telecommuter can reduce transportation-related carbon emissions by about 69% or 3.2 A study conducted by Sun Microsystems found that office energy use is nearly twice that of home energy use. Therefore, the 24.7

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Embracing Sustainable Living: A Guide to Establishing Eco-Friendly Practices in Canada

The Environmental Blog

Energy-Efficient Homes One of the most impactful steps towards eco-friendly living in Canada is ensuring that your home is energy-efficient. Start by investing in proper insulation, energy-efficient windows, and doors to regulate indoor temperatures, reducing the need for excessive heating or cooling.