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Mars claims palm oil is 'deforestation-free' after ditching hundreds of suppliers

GreenBiz

But while many food companies, including Mars, have pledged to reduce deforestation through their supply chain to net-zero by the end of this year through a 2010 commitment to the Consumer Goods Forum, environmental groups have warned the progress remains slow and the large majority of companies are on track to miss their target. Pull Quote.

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Drilling starts for geothermal heating at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

ThinkGeoEnergy

The doublet aims to tap into a 70 C geothermal resources at 1800 meters depth. When completed, the heat from the doublet will supply Terminal 1 of the airport with up to 80 GWh/year of sustainable and locally produced heat. Geothermal heating has been in place at the Paris-Orly Airport since 2010.

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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge

Envirotec Magazine

How is technology helping to address the challenges faced by power grids? According to the International Energy Agency, global electricity demand rose by more than 6% in 2021, the largest increase since the recovery from the financial crisis in 2010. The energy distribution model is becoming decentralised.

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Freedom Lawns: A Clear Leader In Sustainable Lawn Care

Green Business Bureau

Freedom Lawns has been a GBB member since 2010 and continues to add more green initiatives to their operations every year. They have gone to all electric sprayers as opposed to gas sprayers which most companies still use. Their commitment to sustainability is impressive and impactful. Long List of Green Initiatives.

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Advancing Sustainable Development with Planet, Part Two

Planet Pulse

Planet’s tools and technologies are powering a new generation of sustainable development and climate solutions. In Advancing Sustainable Development with Planet, Part One , we cover our work with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Many sustainability challenges may lurk in the supply chain.

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Hotel Sustainability & Waste Management: Reducing Food, Water and Plastic Waste

Green Business Bureau

Hotels require a vast amount of energy and resources in order to run, and with this comes an equally vast amount of waste generated. Monitor and Evaluate Waste Management Programs Regularly. Hydrofinity machines can limit water use by up to 80 percent and reduce energy use by up to 50 percent. Tools for Water Conservation.

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Majority of companies to miss net-zero targets, analysis shows

Envirotec Magazine

Many companies in carbon-intensive industries — such as oil and gas and chemicals — have set net-zero target dates of or close to 2050, while many in services sectors aim for around 2035. Solutions differ by industry and company, and all have different starting points, opportunities and challenges.