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Brookfield Announces $1.5 Billion in Renewable Energy Acquisitions

ESG Today

Brookfield launched the fund last year, and in June 2022 announced its final close, raising $15 billion, making it the largest private equity fund raised to date dedicated to facilitating the global transition to a net-zero carbon economy. Standard Solar was founded in 2004, initially as a residential installer and regional EPC.

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Saint-Gobain Reveals the 5 Winners of the Global Architecture Student Contest

3BL Media

This edition of the Architecture Student Contest was special: launched in Serbia in 2004, this is its 20th year of existence. Every year, the projects have increased their focus on environmental aspects including for example Life Cycle Assessments, while responding to the functional and user needs.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. Gutierrez joined NRG from Dynegy in 2004 as an energy portfolio director.

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A Science-Based Determination: The Fastest Path to Decarbonizing Buildings Is a Digital Technology-First Approach

3BL Media

2004 standards across various climate zones and with varying grid emissions intensities. kg of CO2 per square meter per year of operational carbon emissions, as the baseline building prototype analyzed (like most existing buildings) relies on fossil fuels for heating and exhibits low rates of electrification and inefficient operations.

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How ski resorts are adapting to climate change

Corporate Knights

Scott says that the environmental impact of snowmaking can be lessened by improved technology, better water conservation and the conversion of electrical systems to renewable, lower- or zero-carbon grids. We started lobbying Washington for climate action in 2004, Schendler says.