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Siemens publishes advice for businesses on steps to decarbonise

Envirotec Magazine

Industry leaders have paved the way, with Google having been carbon-neutral since 2007 and Microsoft since 2012. To help businesses create their individual decarbonisation strategies, Siemens has published a new whitepaper suggesting a range of specific steps towards carbon neutrality. Shift to low-carbon heat.

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What is the Net-Zero Meaning in Business?

Green Business Bureau

In this article, we explain the net-zero meaning, what it takes to be a net-zero business, low/zero emissions business practices that you should know, and skepticism around carbon offsetting. The GHG Protocol developed three carbon emission scopes to help organizations map out their direct and indirect emissions.

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Next-gen building energy codes pilot in New York

Smart Energy International

In the US buildings use 75% of the nation’s electricity and 40% of its total energy, which accounts for 35% of the carbon emissions. Energy codes that result in more efficient buildings will play a key role in helping the city meet its goal to be carbon neutral by 2050. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed.

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Mercedes battery pack plant in Alabama will shorten supply chain, reduce emissions

Charged

With Envision AESC’s net-zero carbon solutions and battery technology, this new cooperation underlines our holistic approach regarding our sustainable value chain.”. Forklifts are powered by hydrogen.

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Sustainable eCommerce: Starting an Online Business With Waste Reduction in Mind

Green Business Bureau

From carbon emissions via the shipping, manufacturing, and order fulfillment processes, to excess packaging on the consumer end. What’s more, Tropic Skincare is certified as carbon neutral , and partners with United World Schools to help fund education in impoverished communities. We call this, sustainable eCommerce.

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ARENA and Shell Energy to demonstrate commercial flexibility in Australia

Smart Energy International

The project involves building a whole-of-site solution to optimise the energy system including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, electric vehicle (EV) charging control, and onsite solar PV and storage. On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced AUS$9.1

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Delta lifts off with $1 billion pledge to become carbon neutral

AGreenLiving

Read the original post: Delta lifts off with $1 billion pledge to become carbon neutral. The airline plans to invest in aircraft renewal, sustainable jet fuel, weight reduction, and CO2 offsetting and sequestration projects.