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Companies
Masco Corporation Sets Science-Based Target to Reduce Emissions by 50% by 2030
19 January 2023Masco Corporation announced on January 18, 2023 that it is setting an aspirational target to reduce its scope 1 and 2 absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by the year 2030 compared to 2020 emissions. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230118005253/en/Masco-Corporation-Sets-Science-Based-Target-to-Reduce-Emissions-by-50-by-2030
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Companies
Cornell to help boost US supply of critical energy minerals
19 January 2023A Cornell professor will play a major role in a new federally funded project to increase the domestic supply of critical minerals needed to boost green energy. https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2023/01/cornell-help-boost-us-supply-critical-energy-minerals
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Mobility
Do Deforestation Projects Really Reduce Carbon?
19 January 2023An investigation claimed that over 90% of its forest carbon credits likely don’t represent real emission reductions https://carboncredits.com/deforestation-projects-reduce-carbon/
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Environmental initiatives
Achieving Global Energy Security and Reducing Carbon Emissions Share Spotlight in Davos
19 January 2023Achieving geopolitical stability and global energy security shared the limelight this week as top business and government leaders made their annual trek to Davos, Switzerland. https://www.naturalgasintel.com/achieving-global-energy-security-and-reducing-carbon-emissions-share-spotlight-in-davos/
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Living
How to maximise savings from your home solar system and slash your power bills
19 January 2023Soaring electricity prices have made 15% of Aussies think about installing solar panels, a recent survey found. Another 6% were already weighing up the move, on top of the 28% who had panels. https://theconversation.com/how-to-maximise-savings-from-your-home-solar-system-and-slash-your-power-bills-197415
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Environmental initiatives
Sustainable Building Practices for the Net Zero ICONIC Home
19 January 2023With environmental sustainability as a key factor for the Net Zero ICONIC Home, we talked about the strategy behind sustainable building with Brad Leavitt of AFT Construction. https://iconiclife.com/environmental-sustainability-interview-sustainable-building-how-tos/
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Environmental initiatives
Telehealth Gave Orgs Economic Boost, Cut Carbon Footprint
19 January 2023Recent research found that telehealth led to the saving of over 53 million miles in travel distance and over $22 million in travel costs. https://mhealthintelligence.com/news/telehealth-gave-orgs-economic-boost-cut-carbon-footprint
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Plastic Pollution in the Ocean is prevented by using Biodigesters to Meet DOJ Requirements
19 January 2023Power Knot Ocean, the market leader for onboard organic waste management solutions in the marine environment, announced today that its solutions for environmentally responsible disposal of organic waste meet DOJ requirements to avoid plastic pollution. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/plastic-pollution-ocean-prevented-using-120000731.html
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Lifestyle
Reusable take-out food containers can reduce plastic waste, emissions, costs
19 January 2023In the effort to reduce plastic waste in the restaurant industry—single-use takeout containers, specifically—University of Michigan researchers compared the lifetime environmental impacts of single-use and reusable food containers. https://news.umich.edu/reusable-take-out-food-containers-can-reduce-plastic-waste-emissions-costs-u-m-study-finds/
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Companies
Save the earth with InfinityLab
18 January 2023Companies all over the world have started to make small steps toward attaining zero emission and applying green technology and procedures to create a sustainable environment by 2050. https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/17/public-square/save-the-earth-with-infinitylab/1874614
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Companies
DEWALT Launches ConcreteDNA to Reduce Carbon Emissions From Concrete at World of Concrete
18 January 2023DEWALT and Converge, a London-based construction technology company, have teamed up to create products designed to reduce the carbon emissions of concrete. https://www.forconstructionpros.com/concrete/equipment-products/product/22657506/dewalt-industrial-tool-co-dewalt-launches-concretedna-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-from-concrete
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Companies
Danone announces an ambitious plan to reduce its methane emissions
18 January 2023Danone targets a 30% absolute reduction in methane emissions from fresh milk used in its dairy products, the first food company to align targets with the Global Methane Pledge https://www.yahoo.com/now/danone-announces-ambitious-plan-reduce-060000208.html
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Companies
CAKE Is Going to Build the Cleanest Dirt Bike Ever
18 January 2023Embodied Carbon Emissions, or Upfront Carbon Emissions, as we prefer to call them, are greenhouse gases released during the making of a product before it is delivered to a customer. https://www.treehugger.com/cake-build-cleanest-dirt-bike-ever-7095571
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Living
A creative 89-year-old built his own Hobbit house and now lives off-grid
18 January 2023A woodcutter has built his own Hobbit-like cottage that even Bilbo Baggins would be proud of. https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/16/lord-of-the-rings-fans-will-love-this-mans-hobbit-house-18106255/
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Companies
Hilti commits to reducing carbon emissions
18 January 2023Liechtenstein-based tool specialist Hilti Group has committed to reducing carbon emissions outside of its own operations by joining the Science Based Targets initiative. https://www.construction-europe.com/news/hilti-commits-to-reducing-carbon-emissions/8025986.article
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Companies
Goodyear shows fuel-saving tire with 90% sustainable materials
18 January 2023Goodyear has developed a tire made from 90% sustainable materials that can also save fuel, but it’s not destined for production just yet. https://ktla.com/automotive/goodyear-shows-fuel-saving-tire-with-90-sustainable-materials/
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Environmental initiatives
Cement industry accounts for about 8% of CO2 emissions. One startup seeks to change that.
18 January 2023Cement industry is responsible for about 8% of planet-warming carbon dioxide emissions — far more than global carbon emissions from aviation. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cement-industry-co2-emissions-climate-change-brimstone/
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Environmental initiatives
UK scientists use solar energy to convert plastic and CO2 into sustainable fuels
18 January 2023Scientists have discovered a way of using solar energy to transform plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels. https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/uk-news/2023/01/16/uk-scientists-use-solar-energy-to-convert-plastic-and-co2-into-sustainable-fuels/
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Lifestyle
More couples are choosing 'green' weddings
18 January 2023According to The Knot 2021 Sustainability Survey, one of the top trends of how couples are incorporating sustainability into their weddings is through decor. https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/orange-county/environment/2023/01/13/more-couples-are-choosing--green--weddings
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Environmental initiatives
Jakarta aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050
17 January 2023According to Jakarta’s Transportation Transformation: Reviewing the Transport Sector’s Zero Emission Target by 2050, a new study by Greenpeace Indonesia and the Resilience Development Initiative (RDI) launched at the Goethe Institute Jakarta on Dec. 14, 2022. https://www.thejakartapost.com/culture/2023/01/17/jakarta-aims-to-achieve-net-zero-emissions-by-2050.html
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Environmental initiatives
Matter Unveils 6kWh Variant Of E-motorcycle, Showcases New Concept
17 January 2023Gujarat-based electric two-wheeler maker Matter has showcased next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) and EV concepts at the Auto Expo 2023. https://www.mobilityoutlook.com/news/matter-unveils-6kwh-variant-of-emotorcycle-showcases-new-concept/
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Environmental initiatives
How Cruise Lines Are Working to Make Trips at Sea More Sustainable
17 January 2023Cruise lines are stepping up their sustainability cred with furnishings and fittings made from ever-greener sources. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/cruise-lines-working-trips-sea-150000199.html
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Environmental initiatives
Global NGOs join forces to accelerate campaign to end plastic pollution
17 January 2023Global efforts to end plastic pollution took a step forward this week with the formation of a new knowledge exchange network from some of the world's leading NGOs, which is designed to ramp up calls for a new treaty to tackle plastic waste. https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4062716/global-ngos-join-forces-accelerate-campaign-end-plastic-pollution
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People
MENA needs to pivot towards sustainability during 2023.
17 January 2023MENA is at serious risk from the effects of the changing climate – warming at twice the global average. There is a strong case for climate action that will help MENA’s populations and businesses adapt to the growing climate realities and prepare for future shocks. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/mena-needs-to-pivot-towards-sustainability-during-2023-here-s-why-and-how/
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Environmental initiatives
Toilets Offer Eco-Friendly Fertilizer Alternatives
17 January 2023To tackle the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and pollution, humanity will need to move to a circular economy, where all resources are recycled https://www.miragenews.com/toilets-offer-eco-friendly-fertilizer-929339/
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Companies
How academia contributes to the world’s net zero ambitions
17 January 2023Universities can serve as “living labs” where investment in innovative energy solutions can be upscaled and tested in cooperation with industry. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/how-academia-contributes-to-the-world-s-net-zero-ambitions/
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Companies
Japanese airlines land deals for sustainable jet fuel from U.S. maker
17 January 2023Japan's two leading air carriers, All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines, have agreed to source sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from U.S. producer Raven in deals involving Tokyo-based trading house Itochu. https://asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Environment/Climate-Change/Japanese-airlines-land-deals-for-sustainable-jet-fuel-from-U.S.-maker
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Companies
Michigan Tech Awarded $2.5 Million to Unlock Net-Zero Emission Mineral Extraction Technologies in Mining Industries
17 January 2023A method that dramatically speeds up carbon dioxide sequestration and also aids in the extraction of critical minerals from mine tailings will make its way from a Michigan Technological University lab to regional mines. https://www.mtu.edu/news/2023/01/michigan-tech-awarded-25-million-to-unlock-netzero-emission-mineral-extraction-technologies-in-mining-industries.html
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People
Chang: We all should care about cataract surgery’s carbon footprint
17 January 2023David F. Chang, MD, was awarded the Philip M. Corboy, MD, Memorial Award and Lecture for Distinguished Service to Ophthalmology at Hawaiian Eye 2023. https://www.healio.com/news/ophthalmology/20230117/chang-we-all-should-care-about-cataract-surgerys-carbon-footprint
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Companies
Toyota says it plans to transform older cars into eco-friendly models to reduce carbon emissions
16 January 2023Toyota plans to convert older cars into eco-friendly models by updating parts, the AP reported. https://www.businessinsider.com/toyota-convert-older-cars-eco-friendly-models-curb-emissions-evs-2023-1
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Mobility
How carbon materials can improve solar power, green hydrogen and battery technology
16 January 2023Lithium-ion batteries are a cornerstone technology for decarbonisation. They will power our electric cars and help buffer renewable energy fluctuations in the grid. https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2023-01-16/carbon-materials-green-renewable-energy-solar-hydrogen-batteries/101839532
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Environmental initiatives
US climate envoy outlines carbon offset initiative for developing nations
16 January 2023US climate envoy John Kerry on Sunday outlined core principles for a "high-integrity" carbon offset plan meant to help developing nations speed their energy transition, and next steps including establishing a consultative group. https://en.prothomalo.com/environment/climate-change/75mtdtyb02
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Environmental initiatives
Pilot program addresses on–farm carbon emissions
16 January 2023FARMERS from all key agriculture industries across the state will have the chance to measure their on–farm carbon emissions and identify potential actions to manage and reduce them, thanks to the Victorian Government's On–Farm Emissions Action Plan Pilot Program. https://www.wangarattachronicle.com.au/rural-news/pilot-program-addresses-on-farm-carbon-emissions
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Companies
Converge and DEWALT Partner to Launch AI-Based Solutions and Sensors To Reduce Carbon Emissions From Concrete
16 January 2023Converge, a leading concrete material and operations optimisation company, and DEWALT, a leader in total jobsite solutions, announced on January 16, 2023 a strategic partnership to help decarbonise construction through Converge's revolutionary AI-based platform. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/converge-and-dewalt-partner-to-launch-ai-based-solutions-and-sensors-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-from-concrete-301721815.html
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Environmental initiatives
Sinopec Publishes "The Sinopec Green and Low-carbon Development White Paper 2022"
16 January 2023China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation published the "The Sinopec Green and Low-carbon Development White Paper 2022" on January 13, highlighting its vision and practices across the scopes of a strategic roadmap, institutional mechanism, clean energy initiatives and the economical utilization of resources. https://en.prnasia.com/releases/apac/sinopec-publishes-the-sinopec-green-and-low-carbon-development-white-paper-2022--390537.shtml
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Living
Sustainable living everyday at DMCI Homes Exclusive’s Fortis Residences
16 January 2023DMCI Homes Exclusive shares in this long-term goal as it invests heavily on green innovation. https://www.bworldonline.com/spotlight/2023/01/16/498525/sustainable-living-everyday-at-dmci-homes-exclusives-fortis-residences/
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Companies
World’s first fully compostable footwear on the way
16 January 2023Cinnamon-scented slides made from a novel flexible material are being tested by a company setting new standards in sustainable fashion. https://www.israel21c.org/worlds-first-fully-compostable-footwear-on-the-way/
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Mobility
Can digital health curb sector’s climate impact?
16 January 2023Health plays a big role in the urgent priority to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero; worldwide, the sector contributes 4.4 per cent of global emissions (large portions of this from wealthy countries like the US and Australia) and is estimated to triple by 2050. https://medicalrepublic.com.au/can-digital-health-curb-sectors-climate-impact/82724
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Environmental initiatives
Hand washing some of your clothes can reduce microplastics in the environment: study
16 January 2023An overwhelming 9.5 billion tonnes of plastic was produced by the world in 2019, according to the Global Change Data Lab, a U.K. non-profit. https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/hand-washing-some-of-your-clothes-can-reduce-microplastics-in-the-environment-study-1.6233118
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Companies
Computers that power self-driving cars could be a huge driver of global carbon emissions
13 January 2023Study shows that if autonomous vehicles are widely adopted, hardware efficiency will need to advance rapidly to keep computing-related emissions in check. https://news.mit.edu/2023/autonomous-vehicles-carbon-emissions-0113
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Environmental initiatives
Czarnikow’s VIVE Programme Launches Its New Climate Action Initiative to Reduce Carbon Emissions
13 January 2023The VIVE Programme, a sustainability programme based on continuous improvement for the food and beverage industry, strengthens its commitment to tackling the climate emergency by announcing its new Climate Action programme on January 11, 2023. https://foodindustryexecutive.com/2023/01/czarnikows-vive-programme-launches-its-new-climate-action-initiative-to-reduce-carbon-emissions-in-sugar-supply-chains-in-partnership-with-quantis/
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Mobility
Is pharma on track to reduce its carbon emissions?
13 January 2023Climate change has the potential to significantly impact human health, the environment, and the economy. By reporting greenhouse gas emissions, companies can demonstrate their commitment to reducing their environmental impact and mitigating the effects of climate change. https://www.iqvia.com/blogs/2023/01/is-pharma-on-track-to-reduce-carbon-emissions
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Companies
Xbox Update Aims to Help Console Owners Reduce Carbon Emissions
13 January 2023A new update being pushed to Xbox Insiders aims to help console owners participate in reducing carbon emissions while their consoles are turned off or performing scheduled updates and maintenance on January 11, 2023 https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-update-aims-to-help-console-owners-reduce-carbon-emissions
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Environmental initiatives
This startup plans to collect carbon pollution from buildings before it’s emitted
13 January 2023CarbonQuest's carbon capture system is being installed at five other locations after a successful pilot test. https://www.popsci.com/technology/carbonquest-building-carbon-capture/
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Companies
Advanced biofuels can play a key role in Delaware’s effort to reduce emissions |
13 January 2023Following California, Gov. John Carney took a major step to reduce Delaware’s carbon emissions when he directed state regulators to require that all new passenger vehicles sold in the state be electric by 2035. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/2023/01/13/delaware-emissions-can-be-lowered-by-using-advanced-biofuels/69802600007/
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Environmental initiatives
Is Offsetting Carbon Worth It?
13 January 2023We are all aware that the global temperature is rising, along with sea levels. The evidence for climate change cannot be argued, and human emissions have the biggest impact, contributing to 90% of all carbon dioxide emissions. https://carboncredits.com/is-offsetting-carbon-worth-it/
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Environmental initiatives
Reducing Your Packaging's Carbon Footprint to Lower Costs
13 January 2023When it comes to reducing your packaging portfolio’s carbon footprint, data is king and access to real-time data will allow you to make informed decisions at every stage of the process. https://www.sdcexec.com/sustainability/packaging/article/22618455/xds-brand-reducing-your-packagings-carbon-footprint-to-lower-costs
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Companies
Georgia Tech launches new program to grow more sustainability focused startups
13 January 2023Atlanta’s next big startup success could be a sustainability-focused venture, thanks in part to a new entrepreneurial program at Georgia Tech. https://hypepotamus.com/startup-news/sustainable-x-launches-ga-tech/
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Environmental initiatives
ExxonMobil scientists accurately predicted catastrophic fossil fuel-driven global warming nearly half a century ago
13 January 2023A study published this week in Science offers a new analysis of ExxonMobil’s global warming projections. https://www.ucsusa.org/about/news/exxonmobil-scientists-accurately-predicted-catastrophic-fossil-fuel-driven-global
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Environmental initiatives
Government agencies release ‘blueprint’ for decarbonizing transportation sector
12 January 2023Interagency plan will accelerate adoption of zero-emission vehicles and sustainable fuels on the way to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. https://www.supplychainquarterly.com/articles/7551-government-agencies-release-blueprint-for-decarbonizing-transportation-sector