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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

These 20 C-suite executives have steered their companies forward through much disruption, providing inspiration for the possibilities of advancing sustainability, social responsibility and circular business models — sometimes all at once. In 2014, the electrical engineer and MBA became the first woman to lead a U.S.

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3 Industries That Need to Step Up Their Sustainability Initiatives in 2025

Hydrogen Fuel News

Its high time businesses step up and take responsibility. Streaming requires massive amounts of energy to store, process, and deliver content globally. Not surprisingly, most data centers still rely on non-renewable energy sources. Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are already buying electricity generated by wind and solar.

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Energy saving innovations dominate Scottish Environment Business Awards

Envirotec Magazine

There were 12 winners at the annual “VIBES – Scottish Environment Business Awards” in Glasgow on Tuesday 1 November, recognising innovations including a system for using treated wastewater to provide heating, and a solution that empowers homeowners in striving for net zero. Engaging Scotland Award – The Highland Council.

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First sustainability index published for the Drinks sector

Envirotec Magazine

The first Drinks Industry Sustainability Index – Trends Report 2020 analyses the extent to which the drinks industry is adopting sustainable strategies and practices for packaging, waste, water, emissions, energy, social impact and raw materials. Openly engaging with consumer concerns about plastic and packaging.

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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses, says study

Envirotec Magazine

Research published on 9 August appears to find that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for microbusinesses, with fewer than 10 employees. Image credit: Tool Dude8mm , CC BY 2.0

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How the utilities industry is building a sustainable future

Smart Energy International

The energy and utilities industries play a significant role in carbon emissions. In the US, 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from electricity generation. This is not surprising, with coal and natural gas representing about 60% of electrical supply. Energy Transition for Sustainability. Have you read?

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4 Ways Coal Might Advance the Energy Transition

GreenTechMedia

Coal power is on borrowed time. records for consecutive days without any coal power at all have been tumbling. A new report by the think tank Ember, found the global fleet of coal power plants is now running at a utilization rate of 47 percent. Phase-out dates for coal power are fast approaching across Europe.