Japan aims to be carbon-neutral by 2050
Inhabitat - Innovation
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Japan hopes to rely solely on renewable energy in the next 30 years.
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Princeton study shows possibility for a carbon-neutral US
Inhabitat - Innovation
DECEMBER 21, 2020
To hit net-zero carbon by 2050, the U.S. trillion and committed leadership. Oh, and we need to start implementing massive changes now.
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Is Honda Really All-In on Hydrogen?
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 28, 2024
Exploring Hondas Commitment to a Hydrogen-Powered Future Hydrogen technology is increasingly seen as a crucial element in reducing carbon emissions, and Honda is bringing its long-standing expertise into the spotlight. Honda has outlined ambitious goals to transform its entire product lineup toward zero emissions by 2050.
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Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products
GreenBiz
AUGUST 31, 2020
Carbon marketplace hawks credits in businesses that store CO2 with their products. As corporate interest in carbon removal options grows, Puro.earth , a startup from Finland, is offering a twist on carbon marketplaces. Gloria Oladipo. Mon, 08/31/2020 - 05:00.
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From Steel to Chemicals: Germany’s Massive Hydrogen Subsidy Explained
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 26, 2025
Germanys 5 Billion Hydrogen Subsidy Scheme Marks a Milestone in Green Energy Transition The European Union has given the green light to Germanys 5 billion subsidy scheme aimed at decarbonizing industrial production processes through hydrogen, carbon capture , and electrification.
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Hydrogen Aviation Takes Flight: Safran, Air Liquide, and Turbotech Showcase Engine Breakthrough
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Image Credit: Air Liquide Press Cutting-Edge Technology Fuels Innovation The aeroengine itself operates on a regenerative cycle, improving its thermal efficiency and performancecritical factors for lightweight aviation applications. Safran has been bolstering its hydrogen innovation roadmap through initiatives like the Explore H2 program.
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BofA, Goldman, JPMorgan, Wells Fargo launch center for climate-aligned finance
GreenBiz
JULY 9, 2020
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is banking on banks to get us over the carbon-neutral finish line by 2050. . The center will serve as a hub for cross-sector collaboration, bringing traditional financial instruments to innovative ideas to decarbonize the planet. . Jesse Klein. Thu, 07/09/2020 - 00:01.
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JPMorgan Chase wants to be the commercial bank for ‘green economy’ companies
GreenBiz
APRIL 12, 2021
That includes both existing clients, as well as new ones that could benefit from focused new financial innovations. "We The latter area might include, for example, carbon credit exchanges and marketplaces. The entire system needs to change, and dramatically, in order for us to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050," he said.
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Farmland water “battery” storage and leak-detecting broadband cables among winners in Ofwat innovation competition
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 16, 2023
Farmers could soon be reimbursed for creating water storage ponds or water “batteries” as part of an innovative drought-prevention project that has received funding (on 16 May) from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund. The winners also include the creation of the UK’s first ever, full-scale, carbon-neutral wastewater works.
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L’Oreal achieves carbon-neutrality across US operations
Renewable Energy World
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
French-headquartered beauty products company L’Oreal has reached carbon neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 emissions across its facilities in the US. Stéphane Rinderknech, President & CEO, L’Oréal USA, said: “…more than 2 out of every 3 products we sell in the United States are manufactured here.
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Floating solar farm is a solution to Hong Kong land challenges
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The Government of the Hong Kong SAR is introducing an innovative floating solar farm to overcome limited land resources as it pursues its plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The Floating solar farm at Plover Cove Reservoir: What it will look like on completion.
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BP and Iberdrola Collaborate with Imefy to Propel Spain’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant
Hydrogen Fuel News
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions at BPs Castelln refinery, ultimately transforming it into an integrated energy center. The centerpiece of this operationa three-phase power transformerwill be manufactured and supervised by Toledo-based Imefy, solidifying the projects commitment to Spanish industrial innovation.
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Portugal power-to-liquid project makes sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from municipal waste-derived CO2
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Deploying a seemingly innovative technology configuration and design, the group behind it, LIPOR, suggests it is set to revolutionize the waste-to-energy industry while simultaneously decarbonizing the aviation sector. One of the first synthetic eFuel production units in Europe could be implemented at an Energy Recovery Plant near Porto.
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The climate crisis needs climate leadership from businesses now
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
This means aligning corporate ambition with the best available climate science, setting a target to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, at the latest, and setting strong interim targets to get there through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Meanwhile, Amazon is taking action against its bold commitment to be carbon-neutral by 2040.
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New report says the building and construction sector can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. WorldGBC’s vision to fully decarbonise the sector requires eliminating both operational and embodied carbon emissions.
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Can Shell help pilot a new era of sustainable aviation?
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 14, 2020
One of the world’s largest oil and gas companies is betting that the future of flying is carbon-neutral. CORSIA applies only to international flights, which account for the majority of aviation’s carbon footprint and around 1.3 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to ICAO. Fuels rush in.
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'Carbon-neutral concrete': Industry issues Open Challenge to start-ups worldwide
Business Green
MAY 18, 2021
Global Cement and Concrete Association launches major new initiative to help catalyse development of low carbon technologies and techniques. Successful start-ups will receive expertise, facilities, and investment to develop their technologies and speed commercialisation through a 12-month scheme run by GCCA's innovation programme, Innovandi.
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GM To Make Only Electric Vehicles By 2035, Be Carbon Neutral By 2040
Forbes Green Tech
JANUARY 28, 2021
GM joins Volkswagen, Ford and others in pledging a move to carbon neutrality although the other automakers have announced a 2050 timeline while GM plans to achieve this goal by 2040.
GASCADE’s Role in Building Europe’s Hydrogen Highway, One Pipeline at a Time
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 18, 2025
Innovative Pipeline Technology: A Closer Look GASCADE’s transformation of existing natural gas pipelines into hydrogen-ready infrastructure is a testament to their engineering and technological expertise. Additionally, the AquaDuctus project demonstrates the company’s innovative approach.
Startup tackles decarbonizing industrial heat processes
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Even with decarbonizing the electric and transportation sector, to reach long-term goals of the Paris Agreement, the United States would need an 80 percent reduction from 2005 levels in economy-wide emissions by 2050. Interacting with the customer is especially important for the manufacturing industry, where production is profit, Gupta said.
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Multi-million pound investment needed in carbon capture technology to mitigate CO2 emissions, report finds
Envirotec Magazine
AUGUST 1, 2022
DAC works by capturing CO2 in the air and then either sequestrating it or using it to manufacture carbon neutral fuel. The report added that as part of the Government’s Net Zero 2050 roadmap, CCUS should be included alongside other air transport energy policies.
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Bearing and seal maker shares net-zero manufacturing journey
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Reaching Net Zero operations by 2050 will require huge changes in industrial practices – such as how we use energy and source raw materials – but despite all the challenges, the target is achievable writes Rob Jenkinson. As such, it has an ethical imperative to adopt practices that lead to carbon neutrality. New approach.
The top 25 most sustainable fleets
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. Media Authorship. Anheuser-Busch. Anheuser-Busch.
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Delta Air Lines sets 2030 'carbon neutral' goal backed by $1bn green investment plan
Business Green
FEBRUARY 17, 2020
Delta Air Lines has become the latest aviation setting set its sites on becoming 'carbon neutral', setting a target date of 2030 and pleding to invest $1bn in achieving the goal over the next ten years. The aviation industry accounts for roughly two per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions.
$136M Injection by DOE to Transform Heavy Industries with Clean Hydrogen
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 14, 2025
The roadmap identifies clean hydrogen as integral to achieving a carbon-free grid by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The $136 million funding supports this vision by focusing on innovation, cost reduction, and the development of secure, scalable hydrogen supply chains. National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap.
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Energy saving innovations dominate Scottish Environment Business Awards
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
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.
BP and Ørsted Launch Green Hydrogen Partnership
GreenTechMedia
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
By 2030 BP hopes to have 10 percent of the clean hydrogen market in “core hydrogen markets” as it chases carbon neutrality by 2050. That term incorporates hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture technology in place, or so-called blue hydrogen. The fund will distribute €10 billion ($11.8
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On the road to carbon neutrality
Business Green
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
We began our sustainability journey over 25 years ago, and since then have made good progress, particularly in cutting carbon emissions. By 2030, Dow will reduce its net annual carbon emissions by five million metric tons versus its 2020 baseline. And by 2050, Dow intends to be carbon neutral. Our commitments.
Hydrogen, Geothermal, and Nuclear: The Trio in Dan Jørgensen’s EU Energy Strategy
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
He pointed out that the efforts to reduce carbon emissions would simultaneously enhance the EU’s competitiveness and elevate living standards for its citizens. Embracing Technology Neutrality Jørgensen emphasized a technology-neutral strategy as essential for the EU’s energy future.
Making the UK’s net zero target real: Professional services firm comments on progress
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 22, 2019
Achieving the UK’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 will require an annual decarbonisation rate of 9.7%. This year the UK became the first major economy to set a legally binding commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The UK still leads the G20 in having the most rapid decarbonisation rate since 2000, at 3.7%.
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10-Year Deal to Shape Europe’s Hydrogen Economy—Inside the Major Partnership
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 7, 2025
Efforts are also underway to align these storage and shipping innovations with the European Hydrogen Backbone, a proposed trans-European hydrogen infrastructure. This integration is expected to facilitate distribution to industrial hubs and accelerate Europes transition towards a low-carbon economy.
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Key players in concrete and cement align around ‘real-world’ roadmap towards net zero-emissions
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Without efficiency gains, demand for cement is projected to increase by 50% by 2050. 53% of emissions can be reduced, eliminated or captured through a combination of fuel switch, power sector decarbonisation and carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS). ” Javier Durand of Peruvian cement giant Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A.,
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Small businesses contribute a third of UK emissions, but are laggards in the net zero race
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 20, 2021
The research report, “ Smaller businesses and the transition to net zero “, highlights the potential collective influence of UK smaller businesses and the considerable contribution they could make to wider net zero objectives if they all made changes to reduce their carbon footprint. The early stages of transition.
Smaller Ships, Bigger Impact: Kawasaki’s New Plan for Hydrogen
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 16, 2024
This initiative aligns with Japans ambitious target of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and Australia’s aspiration to become a major hydrogen exporter. Technological Innovations Despite the projects logistical hurdles, Kawasaki continues to make significant strides in hydrogen transportation technology.
How Panasonic is Breathing New Life Into Old Spaces
Hydrogen Fuel News
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Panasonic’s Cardiff RE100 Facility: Technological Advancements at the Cardiff Facility Panasonic’s newly launched RE100 facility in Cardiff, Wales, represents a bold leap in renewable energy innovation. These systems are managed by Panasonic’s advanced Energy Management System (EMS).
Local Leaders and mayors call for power shift to meet net zero
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 15, 2021
A report supported by Ofgem by Energy Systems Catapult found that local area planning “can provide sound foundations for effective and sustained local action to cut carbon emissions”. Our goal is to mobilise at least 1,000 cities ahead of COP26 to commit to achieve net zero by 2050.
Sponsored content: A greener supply chain for dust suppression
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 12, 2021
The introduction of ‘ecotech’ is an innovative solution to decarbonization within the industry and aids the challenges faced by the construction, among other, industries.
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Report details China’s complex energy landscape and its enormous green energy shift
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 25, 2024
On the other hand, DNV forecasts fossil fuels will still account for 40% of its energy mix in 2050. The power sector is decarbonizing quickly by replacing coal with domestically sourced renewable energy, and domestically produced coal will largely be sufficient for the remaining coal demand segments by 2050.
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Super-Hybrid: Dutch Offshore Wind Farm to Include Floating Solar, Batteries and Hydrogen
GreenTechMedia
JULY 29, 2020
Shell is chasing carbon neutrality by 2050 or sooner and the project in the Netherlands offers a glimpse of how it hopes to get there. “It will also be another important next step in our ambition to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 or sooner, in step with society.
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UN report: Ocean-based climate action could deliver a fifth of emissions cuts needed to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
An area of seagrass and rock on the seabed, Mediterranean sea, France: “Blue carbon” ecosystems could prevent approximately 1 gigatonne of CO2e from entering the atmosphere by 2050, says the report. Ocean-based climate action can play a much bigger role in shrinking the world’s carbon footprint than was previously thought.
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Alberta, Canada invests on test facility for advanced drilling technologies
ThinkGeoEnergy
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
It will support technologies across the spectrum of the energy industry including in oil and gas, geothermal, critical minerals, and carbon capture, utilization, and storage. Alberta has the resources and expertise to become a world leader in geothermal innovation.
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Bernhard: Leading the Transition To an Energy-Efficient World
Green Business Bureau
MARCH 29, 2023
Bernhard is committed to building an energy-efficient and low-carbon world Bernhard is one of the largest turnkey energy solutions companies in the United States with more than 2,000 employees and operating across 20 locations. Moving forward, offsets will be purchased annually to align with the business’s Carbon Offset policy.
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Plugging into electricity’s energy challenge
Envirotec Magazine
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Despite popular belief, electrification does not always lead to a reduction in carbon footprint. It may seem counterintuitive, but when we convert transportation systems from fossil fuel energy sources to electric systems carbon emissions may actually indirectly increase, as fossil fuels often generate the electricity required.
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If the world wants a green recovery, it must commit to innovation
Business Green
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
In the first months of the crisis alone, China reported a 25 per cent reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. In 2019, the government upgraded its target of an 80 per cent reduction of CO2 emissions from 1990 figures by 2050, to 100 per cent - a fully net zero emissions vision of the future. Work remains to be done. Going net negative.
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