6 lessons on zero-carbon energy systems from countries leading the way
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
From Brazil to Denmark and India to Turkey, nations around the world are strategizing to decarbonize.
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GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
From Brazil to Denmark and India to Turkey, nations around the world are strategizing to decarbonize.
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OCTOBER 13, 2022
would have to more than double its biofuel production to meet domestic aviation energy demand, despite being the global leader in biofuel production.
3BL Media
JUNE 13, 2024
for Zero Carbon, A Saint-Gobain Podcast About Saint-Gobain Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Listen here: Z. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 27, 2021
But in reality, with revenues and ticket sales way down, there's only so much commercial airlines actually will do to meet decarbonization goals. Infinium, spun out of another company called Greyrock Energy , says because the biofuel (dubbed an "electrofuel") is made with clean energy and CO2, it's a "net-zero carbon" fuel.
GreenBiz
JULY 8, 2020
Amazon's plans to decarbonize its shipping supply chain isn't just focused on electrifying its delivery vans. The move shows the efforts that Amazon is willing to go to eke out carbon emissions across its vast network of planes, vehicles and distribution centers that deliver on-demand goods across the globe. Katie Fehrenbacher.
3BL Media
JULY 22, 2022
The tool appraises Boeing's major paths to decarbonize aviation and their potential power to reduce emissions through: Airplane fleet renewal. We have to take a holistic view to decarbonization," said Raymond. We know it will take a 'SAF and' approach and not a 'SAF or' approach to achieving net-zero by 2050.".
3BL Media
APRIL 5, 2022
As we look towards the future of manufacturing, there is one area where all stakeholders are united: the critical importance of decarbonizing our industry,” Zendler writes.
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Cleantech startup AtmosZero announced that it has raised $21 million, with proceeds to be used to commercialize its solution to tackle industrial emissions by decarbonizing industrial steam. a modular electrified boiler that uses heat from the air to generate high-temperature steam with maximum efficiency and zero carbon emissions.
3BL Media
MAY 19, 2022
World’s largest cruise company is first in cruise sector to join research and development center committed to facilitating and accelerating decarbonization of the global shipping industry. DESCRIPTION: Carnival Corporation Joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. SOURCE: Carnival Corporation & plc.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Microplásticos announces goal of being Net-Zero in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Collaboration will support Schneider Electric’s Zero Carbon Project to decarbonize supply chain. To learn more about Schneider Electrics Zero Carbon Project, click here.
3BL Media
JULY 2, 2024
Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.
ESG Today
JANUARY 15, 2025
Amazon announced it plans to invest more than $1 billion to electrify and decarbonize its transportation network across Europe over the coming years. According to Amazon, the new order forms part of the companys Climate Pledge commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 28, 2020
The deal shows how companies are increasingly paying attention to ways to decarbonize transportation including buying more zero-emission commercial vehicles. Amazon plans eventually to have all of its shipments to customers become net-zero carbon, with 50 percent of all shipments net-zero by 2030.
3BL Media
MARCH 1, 2022
“Meritor is an industry leader, and the addition of their complementary strengths will help us address one of the most critical technology challenges of our age: developing economically viable zero-carbon solutions for commercial and industrial applications,” said Cummins Chairman and CEO Tom Linebarger.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
said decarbonization is a growth opportunity for the company. The decarbonization of our economy is critical to our way of life and our industry will play a key role in that effort," said Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO of Cummins. "The Fortunately, decarbonization is also a growth opportunity for Cummins.
GreenBiz
APRIL 20, 2021
Manufacturing is going electric, too, as companies ratchet up their net-zero-carbon goals. All of these represent the surest pathways toward decarbonizing the global economy, and all are ramping up to meet the commitments by governments to align with the goals of the Paris climate agreement. Surge protection. Pull Quote.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
Last year saw significant activity as governments, utilities, businesses and other entities zoned in on mitigating climate change by setting aggressive decarbonization goals in an effort to lower carbon emissions. Look for easy-to-decarbonize areas of your operations where you can make a difference right away.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2020
A coalition of oil and gas majors are eyeing up the potential to capture carbon dioxide emissions from ships out at sea, teaming up with global tanker owner and operator Stena Bulk to evaluate the feasibility of technology they claim could play a key role in decarbonizing the hard-to-abate sector.
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
is teaming up with a leading tractor manufacturer to integrate Cummins’ 15-liter hydrogen engines into farm equipment to lead the decarbonization of the agriculture market. Tweet me: Global power leader @Cummins to partner on effort to begin decarbonizing agriculture markets using hydrogen-fueled engines. Buhler Industries Inc.
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OCTOBER 12, 2022
But technological advances—and the need for a flexible zero-carbon power grid—have made fusion worth considering. Nuclear fusion has long been considered a near-impossible clean-energy solution.
ESG Today
JULY 11, 2024
Amazon announced that it has set climate-related expectations for key suppliers, including decarbonization plans, and that it will prioritize working with suppliers committed to reaching net zero, as part of the company’s efforts to tackle its value chain emissions.
ESG Today
MARCH 24, 2023
Transportation decarbonization-focused clean fuel tech startup Amogy announced that it has raised $139 million, with proceeds aimed at funding the commercialization of its emissions-free ammonia-to-power technology. We want to make sure Amogy has the resources it needs to make zero-emission shipping a reality.”
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
million) in a new funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the building and testing of its solutions to use renewable energy to produce zero-carbon industrial heat. German climate startup HyperHeat announced that it has raised €3.5 million (USD$3.7
3BL Media
AUGUST 3, 2022
The real estate industry must play a central role in enabling companies, communities, and cities to deliver their net zero goals. . office space, Net Zero, 2030, DEI, Green Building, JLL, GreenMoney Journal.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Despite significant progress, the report finds that long-term progress to reach a zero-carbon future hinges on targets expanding to include Scope 3, the indirect emissions from upstream and downstream of a company’s value chain. For more information and to download the 2024 Carbon Impact of Biotech & Pharma Report click here.
3BL Media
AUGUST 12, 2022
Throughout the project, findings will be integrated into Cascade, a model that provides real-time visualization of carbon emission reductions in aviation based on four decarbonization levers: fleet renewal, operational efficiencies, renewable energy sources, and advanced technologies. KEYWORDS: NYSE:BA, Boeing, MIT, decarbonization.
ESG Today
JUNE 28, 2024
Zero-carbon industrial heat solutions provider Rondo Energy announced that it has secured €75 million (USD$80 million) in funding, aimed at expanding its European presence by supporting three industrial decarbonization projects in the food, clean fuel, and chemical production industries.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Our growing portfolio of zero-carbon resources plays an integral role in helping us meet these objectives. Our greenhouse gas reduction goals are to achieve 50% reduction from 2007 levels by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050, consistent with the commitments of the Paris Agreement.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
With 37% of global CO2 emissions coming from buildings, it is crucial that buildings are decarbonized in the race to meet science-based climate targets. The most significant opportunity to accelerate carbon reduction in the building sector is to retrofit existing buildings. It’s the fastest path decarbonizing buildings.
3BL Media
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Decarbonization and Smart Logistics at DP World DP World has a clear vision for decarbonization, with ambitious goals to reduce emissions and lead the logistics industry toward a more sustainable future.
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2021
For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I There's been a lot of moves in the space right now.
3BL Media
MAY 31, 2022
DESCRIPTION: With buildings responsible for 40% of carbon emissions globally and our 7.1 In 2021, CBRE announced our commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the goal set by the Paris Agreement. We have set ambitious targets for the next two decades. . Workplace Strategy.
3BL Media
MARCH 29, 2022
Partnering with Black & Veatch will allow us to adapt global best practices to Asia’s requirements and contribute to the region’s zero-carbon future,” said Winnie Huynh, Founder & CEO, TGS. “The Green Solutions is committed to applying the most advanced technologies in the field of renewable energy in Vietnam.
ESG Today
MAY 20, 2024
Global spirits and beer company Diageo announced plans to invest over €100 million (USD$109 million) to decarbonize its flagship Guinness brewery, St. James’s Gate in Dublin, with a goal to transform the 264-year old site into one of the world’s most efficient breweries by 2030.
GreenBiz
JULY 15, 2020
Still, there is potential for clean — low- or zero-carbon — hydrogen to take off, energy experts believe. Combined with a push for decarbonization, these economics could drive demand, project energy experts. . Hydrogen from waste is an even smaller fish than hydrogen from renewable energy.
3BL Media
MAY 8, 2024
In line with the Challenge’s advanced technology specifications, these heat pumps will be designed to help organizations meet their energy efficiency needs and decarbonization goals. “As We are thrilled to work together on this important initiative to drive greater energy efficiency and decarbonization in our nation’s buildings.”
ESG Today
AUGUST 16, 2023
Zero-carbon industrial heat solutions provider Rondo Energy announced today that it has raised $60 million, with proceeds from the financing aimed at accelerating the global rollout of its industrial heat decarbonization product, the Rondo Heat Battery.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 20, 2020
Join us for a conversation about the power of companies (big and small) coming together to tackle the climate crisis, and hear why Global Optimism and Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge—a bold commitment to become net zero carbon by 2040—10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. .
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, we discuss how net-zero carbon is achievable. Having the first zero-carbon gypsum plant in North America is just the beginning.
ESG Today
JULY 18, 2022
Developed in consultation with leading universities, the new tool quantifies the ability of various strategies and fuels to reduce emissions, appraising multiple pathways to decarbonize aviation. The post Boeing Unveils Data Tool to Guide Aviation Decarbonization Strategies appeared first on ESG Today.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 17, 2020
The hydrogen required will significantly contribute to bringing down the cost of this zero-carbon fuel, which in turn can help the economy to address emissions from other sectors such as aviation or shipping. Indeed, in these locations zero-carbon steel can be competitive with blast furnaces completely without subsidies.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Microsoft announced the launch of a new pilot project with Irish state-owned energy company ESB testing the use of green hydrogen as part of the tech giant’s portfolio of clean energy solutions aimed at decarbonizing its growing data center footprint.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
Just this month, companies including PayPal, Walmart, Ford and Facebook have increased their level of climate commitment, announcing bold strategies to accelerate the zero-carbon transition. The company is not only aligning its own 2030 decarbonization pathway with the goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5
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