Climate Positive, Net Zero and Waste

2020 was the year that…

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The issues are many, from the resources needed to grow cotton or produce synthetic fabrics, usually from petroleum feedstocks, to the waste that ends up in landfills, especially for inexpensive and trendy clothing items that often have a short useful life. Net-zero commitments found infinite potential. Help could be on the way.

Net Zero

Net Zero Supply Chain Supply Chains Regenerative

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

In Beck’s mind, too , forwarding-thinking companies should look at natural resources not just as consumables but as recyclable goods, and then design systems and products in a way that eliminates waste. Nearly a century ago, Ecolab sold dishwasher soap with a dispenser described as its first effort to reduce waste. million acres the 4.4

Supply Chain

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BCG Signs Sustainable Aviation Fuel Deal to Eliminate 100,000 Tons of CO2 Emissions

ESG Today

MAY 7, 2024

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and low carbon solutions provider World Energy announced today a new 5-year agreement for the purchase by BCG of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc) as part of the company’s efforts to achieve its net zero climate goals.

Net Zero

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Aberdeen City Council rolls out UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell waste truck

Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

What appears to be the UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle was revealed on 17 February in Aberdeen, seemingly running on green hydrogen from existing refuelling infrastructure in the city.

Waste

Waste Manufacturing Net Zero Zero Carbon

America’s Top 10 Companies for Environmental Performance in 2022

Just Capital

APRIL 22, 2022

The company’s climate commitment is a verified 1.5 degree Science Based Target , and is informed by its goal to reach net zero emissions by 2030 across its operations and supply chains and its analysis on the carbon impact of remote work. C Science Based Target Net zero by 2030 target. Verified 1.5°C

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BCG Buys Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from CO2 from Twelve

ESG Today

MAY 17, 2024

It uses an electrochemical reactor that takes in carbon dioxide from waste or captured directly from the air and uses a metal catalyst and electricity to split the CO2 and water and recombine the elements into different chemicals.

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Net Zero Chief Sustainability Officer Climate Positive Decarbonize

Here’s How You Remain Competitive: Optimization and Digitalization

3BL Media

MARCH 14, 2024

By mobilizing our ecosystem for a more climate positive world, we estimate our solutions will have saved and avoided 100 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year by 2025. Companies are now on the hunt for plastic waste. During one conference, BASF mentioned it secured plastic waste for the next six years.

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From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Meanwhile, sustainability professionals are helping thousands of communities and enterprises chart paths to Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions wherein countries, communities and enterprises commit to removing as much carbon from the atmosphere as they place into it. Fortunately, Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR

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Net Zero COP26 Climate Change Decarbonize

From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Meanwhile, sustainability professionals are helping thousands of communities and enterprises chart paths to Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions wherein countries, communities and enterprises commit to removing as much carbon from the atmosphere as they place into it. Fortunately, Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (SR

Net Zero

Net Zero COP26 Climate Change Decarbonize

Cultural Changemakers Have a Powerful Role in Promoting Climate Action

3BL Media

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In April, the Hawks’ home at State Farm Arena became the world’s first sports and entertainment venue to earn zero-waste certification. In less than two years, the arena went from diverting just 10 percent of all waste from landfills to diverting a minimum 90 percent of all waste from the roughly 175 events it hosts annually.

Waste

Waste Net Zero Climate Positive

Investing to reduce construction and demolition waste and boost Australia's circular economy

Sustainability Matters

JUNE 19, 2023

The challenge of Australia’s growing construction and demolition (C&D) waste stream is being addressed at a multimillion-dollar flagship facility in Queensland. Operated by Rino Recycling , the facility will showcase how Australia’s waste can be transformed into new products, cutting emissions and strengthening the circular economy.

Waste

Waste Net Zero Supply Chain Supply Chains

Stewardship a “Critical Component” of Border to Coast’s Climate Strategy

Chris Hall

AUGUST 22, 2024

Following its first year of climate direct engagement, UK scheme also emphasises partnership as helping asset owners act at scale. billion) of investments on behalf of 11 LGPS funds – released its latest Climate Change Report alongside its annual Responsible Investment (RI) and Stewardship Report. billion (US$68.8

Net Zero

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Singapore Finalises Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Chris Hall

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched the Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, which sets out detailed thresholds and criteria for defining green and transition activities that contribute to climate change mitigation across eight focus sectors.

Net Zero

Net Zero Green Bonds Banking Climate Positive

When it comes to water, are we stewards or security guards?

Sustainability Matters

MARCH 31, 2023

Net Zero by 2032 Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing our planet today, and it’s putting unprecedented pressure on our water supplies. After all, waste is only waste if it’s wasted! This is an ambitious target for a water utility. For more information, visit urbanu.com.au/wvsm.

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Sustainability Jargon Dictionary

Carlos Sanchez

MAY 7, 2020

Anthropogenic GHGs – Gasses emitted due to human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, land-use changes, livestock production, fertilization, waste management, and industrial processes. This model is also described as take-make-waste. This model is also described as reuse, repair and re-manufacture.

Climate Change

Climate Change Triple Bottom Line Net Zero Zero Carbon

Is 'net-zero' greenwash?

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Is 'net-zero' greenwash? This year, there has been much ado about zero. It’s becoming hard to read the green media, or even the mainstream media, without seeing new net-zero commitments from companies, governments, institutions and others. Now, net-zero is the flavor of the month. Joel Makower.

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2020 was the year that…

20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

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