Business Green

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Bakery chain's first ever sustainability plan sets broad aim to become a 'carbon neutral, zero waste business'. The bakery chain - which has won plaudits for its plant-based food offerings , such as its vegan sausage rolls - today said its overarching goal was "to become a carbon neutral, zero waste business".

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 2, 2023

Following Impetus Digital’s sustainability story (successes and future goals) Impetus Digital has the ultimate goal of becoming a carbon-neutral and fully sustainable company. Being a 100% remote company and one that specializes in virtual meetings, Impetus Digital’s carbon footprint is already much lower than the average company.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion. Mon, 11/16/2020 - 01:00.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you’re a committed green business looking for eco-friendly ways to package your product, then you’ll be delighted to know the market is growing with boxing and shipping options that are reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, and made from recycled material. Eco-friendly Boxes Today: The Truth About Cardboard.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Porsche has announced that as a component of its overall effort to reduce its vehicle manufacturing emissions, it has signed a new deal with H2 Green Steel (H2GS) to supply carbon dioxide-reduced steel for the luxury automaker’s sportscars. According to H2GS, its product will have one of the lowest carbon footprints available.

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Green Business Bureau

JUNE 2, 2020

The data centers that they use have a multitude of eco-credentials – their electricity is backed by Renewable Energy Guarantees Origin Certificates, they provide carbon neutral cloud services through carbon offsetting, and they have won numerous awards for energy efficiency. Using GBB as a Guide.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 3, 2021

Renovating a building to reduce its energy consumption makes little sense if there is no control of the carbon-intensive materials and components used for the renovation, and if these are transported over long distances.”. Many building materials can be reused, recycled and recovered. The challenge, however, is huge. “75%

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 11, 2021

The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. No doubt those conversations will be at play in Starbucks’ 50th year.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 7, 2021

There are a lot of bright colors — particularly green — that will play nicely with bold or neutral outfits. The soles are made with recycled rubber, and the uppers are made with Primegreen technology, which uses recycled materials. ” Adidas is hoping to become carbon-neutral by 2050. .

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Smartphone manufacturers are showing signs of accountability through efforts to incorporate recycled materials into product design and work towards carbon neutrality. Apple and Microsoft have released similar plans, including the goal of achieving carbon neutral production in the next ten years.

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Business Green

DECEMBER 22, 2022

At a press conference just a few days ahead of the start of the 2022 Paris Motor Show, Renault Group announced the creation of a new business entity, The Future is NEUTRAL. One major focus for The Future is NEUTRAL is actualizing the "car-to-car" concept, where the car itself becomes the primary source of raw materials for future vehicles.

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Business Green

JANUARY 20, 2020

Metals giant to integrate all its aluminium assets into a single business committed to delivering carbon neutrality by 2030. It will be covered by GFG Alliance's company-wide pledge to become 'carbon neutral' by 2030.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Apple's big-ticket sustainability goals released this year for 2030 include becoming carbon-neutral and achieving a net-zero impact in all operations. Because those industries, those enterprises will say, 'OK, there are probably more people who want to buy recycled material as well' — and that's the circular economy.".

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2021

The #InTheLoop campaign has seen considerable success since its launch: an initiative in Swansea in 2019 saw a 89 per cent increase in the collection of recycled materials from the beginning to the end of the campaign. "We The campaign is aimed at those attending The Championships as well as local residents.

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Renewable Energy World

MAY 26, 2021

New York is on a path to achieve its mandated goal of a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, including 70% renewable energy generation by 2030, and to reach economy-wide carbon neutrality. NYPA is the largest state public power organization in the U.S.,

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AGreenLiving

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Often when products claim to be made from recycled materials , companies are only talking about the bulk of the item. Most of the backpack, such as the outer shell, side panels and webbing, is made from recycled PET bottles, but the rest comes from recycled textiles like nylon, fleece and felt. View original here:Â .

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 27, 2021

Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable material, with over 75% of all the aluminium ever produced still in use today. And yet craft brewers often feel they have no choice but to contaminate aluminium beverage cans with plastic labels or shrink sleeves.

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Green Business Bureau

DECEMBER 9, 2022

If you’re wondering what to get your favorite coworkers while keeping your carbon footprint low, then here’s a must-have guide on sustainable office gifts! Check out these eco-friendly resistance bands from MADFITT and plant-based Yoloha yoga mats and blocks made from 70% renewable materials. For the Organizers. For the Entrepreneurs.

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Business Green

MARCH 22, 2023

Under the proposed rules, which are now set to be debated by the European Parliament and 27 member states, claims such as "made from recycled materials" or "ocean-friendly" will need to be backed up by scientific evidence, verified by a third party, and regularly reviewed.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The fresh targets from ASOS come in the same week as rival fashion retailer Primark unveiled a new sustainability strategy , pledging to halve its carbon footprint to introduce more "durable" clothing that will last longer and prevent clothing going to waste.

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Green Business Bureau

AUGUST 20, 2024

If you’re wondering what to get your favorite coworkers while keeping your carbon footprint low, then here’s a must-have guide on sustainable office gifts! Check out these eco-friendly resistance bands from MADFITT and plant-based Yoloha yoga mats and blocks made from 70% renewable materials.

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Business Green

JULY 3, 2020

Pandora's 100 per cent recycled silver and gold commitment comes after the disclosure in January of its aspirational pledge to become carbon neutral in the company's own operations by 2025. Recycling metals uses fewer resources than mining new metals. But stakeholders in this work are trying to get to work.

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Business Green

JANUARY 19, 2022

We will not reach carbon neutrality without increasing our investment and development of new technologies and recycling opportunities," he said. "As As the demand for electric vehicles increases, we will need this facility - and more like it in the UK - to ensure we don't hit a resource crisis in the next decade.".

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Business Green

DECEMBER 8, 2020

So, in 2016, we set an ambition to have global climate neutral manufacturing operations by 2025. So , last year, at the launch of our first fully electric vehicle, XC40 Recharge, we stated our intention to become a climate neutral company by 2040. In short, climate action is critical to our future success.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 31, 2020

based startup company that is creating sustainable pet products made from recycled materials such as plastic, textiles and leather. This allows the leather scraps to be transformed into one single roll of material that is then handcrafted by Italian artisans into stylish leashes and collars. Project Blu is a U.K.-based

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 19, 2020

In addition to carefully selecting products that use eco- and human-friendly ingredients, the company is dedicated to reaching a zero carbon footprint when it comes to shipping. “We’re We’re combating waste by ensuring that our products are packaged and shipped with zero plastic or recycled materials,” Cocoanutty explained.

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This is typically available at the same price and is completely carbon neutral. Some easy starter initiatives to consider are: Purchase paper goods made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials. Purchase trash bins and liners made from 35-100% post-consumer recycled materials.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 29, 2020

All silver necklaces are also made from 100% recycled metal. The company maintained carbon neutrality throughout 2018 and 2019 with these decisions plus its commitment to carbon offsetting. Instead, Emma Aitchison uses gems from old jewelry, including pieces already owned by customers.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 7, 2021

KAJ Hotel technically has no footprint, perched over the edge of the harbor, but it also avoids a heavy carbon footprint with the use of reclaimed materials. Old railroad poles were used in the foundation, and recycled materials from a ship were used to build the stairs and gangway.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a company, Google claims to be carbon neutral since 2007 and has set a goal to be carbon-free by 2030. Carpet made from recycled materials and energy-efficient lighting illuminate the focus on eco-friendly interior design. Green Building Council.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Local sourcing, recycled materials and energy-efficient fixtures were all incorporated to help the school achieve LEED Silver while staying within a relatively modest construction budget. Eighteen classrooms were added to the new tower and five in the two-story annex to bring the school’s total to 35 classrooms.

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Business Green

MAY 10, 2021

Many of these sectors produce materials critical to the burgeoning green economy, yet they have also historically relied on carbon intensive, fossil fuel energy sources, and energy and resource inefficient processes. Brussels is already working on a new policy package designed to accelerate industrial decarbonisation across the bloc.

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Business Green

JUNE 9, 2020

Harit argues the company's recent success in achieving 'carbon neutral' status, awarded by the Carbon Trust in April, is an important stepping stone towards the firm reaching its longer-term '100 per cent circularity' pledge.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 14, 2021

Adidas accomplishes this by using recycled materials and PRIMEGREEN technology. While the use of recycled polyester demonstrates Adidas’s work toward its commitment to shift to recycled polyester in all products by 2024, the brand has additional environmental goals in sight. Adidas Images via Adidas.

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Green Business Bureau

MARCH 16, 2021

Many popular fruits and vegetables that stay in stock year-long like blueberries and kiwi are often shipped from other countries and contribute to tons of carbon emissions. Fruits and tree nuts require less land and water, making these foods a low-carbon option. Use 100% biodegradable, compostable and recyclable materials.

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Business Green

APRIL 5, 2022

Even toy cars are joining the electric vehicle (EV) revolution , with Mattel this week unveiling the first mass market toy line to be certified as 'carbon neutral' featuring zero emission toy cars and EV charging stations. Launch of Mega Bloks Green Town range aims to encourage sustainable behaviours in children from an early age.

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Business Green

JANUARY 13, 2021

If you look at the markets we operate in - whether it is the UK, Sweden or Norway - most of our markets have the most ambitious policies for carbon neutrality or net zero. Meanwhile, incentives for senior leadership are now based in part on carbon elimination progress.

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