Does the SEC climate rule really matter? Investors will still demand disclosure
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Attacks against ESG reporting have done little to dampen investors’ demand for consistent and comparable sustainability information.
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GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Attacks against ESG reporting have done little to dampen investors’ demand for consistent and comparable sustainability information.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
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GreenBiz
JUNE 8, 2020
How on-demand food delivery apps could encourage low-carbon food. Because the COVID-19 response has restricted restaurants to pick-up and delivery orders in many areas, business for on-demand food delivery apps such as DoorDash, Grubhub, Seamless and Uber Eats has increased dramatically. . Anna Zhang. Mon, 06/08/2020 - 02:00.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Seven ways to inform better decisions with TCFD reporting. Each can apply TCFD reporting intelligence to inform better decisions in different ways. There are many more examples of how TCFD reporting is helping organizations inform better decision-making and capture new opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy. .
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 26, 2022
ECA is urging electrotechnical contractors, designers and installers to prepare for a surge in demand for heat pumps, and a rapid shift towards the electrification of heat via low-carbon technologies. Luke Osborne, ECA Energy and Emerging Technologies Solutions Advisor, said, “The electrification of heat is finally gathering pace. “The
GreenBiz
MAY 4, 2022
A new relationship between Planet, an Earth imaging company, and financial services stalwart Moody’s aims to address the growing demand for information about ESG risk.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Among the factors driving the demand for ESG-savvy talent are a move to mandatory reporting, an increase in the amount of information that firms must disclose, and a need for data that’s robust, auditable, assured and standardized.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 21, 2020
When shopping online, consumers are able to see a lot of information about a product. A page for a bookshelf would have information about the dimensions. But even with so much information at the ready, it is still rare to see details about the impact the product has on the climate or the chemical makeup of an item.
GreenBiz
MARCH 24, 2021
This data is collected and transformed by a wide variety of actors in the sustainability information industry for use by stakeholders and, particularly, investors. But comparability requires the reduction to a minimum set of common information and its indicators, that risk losing relevance and reliability. Wed, 03/24/2021 - 01:14.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 11, 2021
Propelled by a crescendo of events, including heightened demand from investors, determined pressure from BlackRock’s prolific and influential CEO Larry Fink and political headwinds from a new ESG-friendly U.S. As demands for ESG risks and impact get louder, companies are starting to pivot to an investor-first approach to reporting.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 12, 2020
As a result, this data informs policy decisions, shapes more effective regulation and helps scientists and other experts understand trends and evaluate potential solutions. Increases revenue by meeting consumer demand. Reduces upstream emissions from generation. Lowers manufacturing costs. More fuel-efficient vehicles.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020
While the immediate cause is still being investigated, we do know that California’s grid was experiencing multiple, coincident stressors — high demand, generators not performing when called upon and energy imports not showing up. 15, resulted in an electric grid unable to meet customer demand. And not just in California.
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2021
While electrification and renewable energy are key to decarbonizing the economy, the growing demand for solar PV may be creating a new problem. Today's standard practices for solar manufacturing and disposal need close examination — especially as demands for the cheap, clean energy is set to increase. . Mon, 04/26/2021 - 00:30.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
These EDMs must provide information on the frequency and duration of storm overflow spills. The UK government has instructed all water and sewerage companies (WaSCs) operating in England, to install monitors on every storm overflow by the end of 2023. On average, each overflow spilled 23 times for an average of 5.8
Smart Energy International
MAY 6, 2024
The project is being called an Australian first, demonstrating aggregated flexible demand in residential settings. The project will pioneer the coordination of residential CER and smart appliances to better match energy use to supply and respond to market signals, shifting households’ energy use away from peak demand periods.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Despite higher demand for seafood and fish, world reserves have not kept up, and aquaculture is becoming more common as a result. Aquaculture uses techniques of breeding marine species in all types of water environments as a means to supplement seafood demand. But the idea is that it will help them to make better decisions," she said.
GreenBiz
APRIL 7, 2023
But with foods like meat and dairy at the center of heated debates about healthy diets and sustainable food systems, consumers are demanding more information than ever about how food choices align with their values. According to the 2023 Power of Meat report, 98% of American households purchase meat.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2021
That’s why American Forests and partners like Salesforce are pioneering climate-informed strategies to create resilient forests that will provide health, economic and climate benefits for years to come. . How society and the business world goes about restoring our burned landscapes could make all the difference in whether new forests last.
GreenBiz
JULY 12, 2020
Now, the two are in lockstep — baby steps for now — to help the customers of sustainability data "understand the similarities and differences in the information created from these standards," according to a joint briefing document. The time may be ripe for such a collaboration, for several reasons.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2024
This information is then processed by using state-of-the-art hydrological and hydrodynamic models to produce flood re-analysis and forecasts for different scenarios emerging from the digital twin. Near real-time and post-event estimation of financial risk associated with floods (QuantCube Technology).
GreenBiz
JANUARY 8, 2021
This intrinsically social process, the authors conclude, "demands cooperation that is in shorter supply than are brilliant scientific insights.". The early 1970s saw increasing consumer interest in healthy food, but packaged food sold in the United States didn’t then include reliable nutrition information. billion people every day.
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Replacing this gas use with fuel derived directly from the solvent recovery operation means the site is now saving 2,500 tonnes of carbon per year from its own energy demand. ” For more information visit www.veolia.co.uk.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 20, 2024
1 Water scarcity can be physical where there is insufficient water to meet demand but its often economic too, being exacerbated by a lack of investment in conservation and distribution. 2 This move to the cities goes hand in hand with increasing industrialization, which demands more water for manufacturing and generates more effluent.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Consumer demand for sustainability insights has reached a major tipping point: over 50% of global consumers now want environmental impact information available at the time of purchase. With this level of demand, how can companies efficiently incorporate sustainability data into their consumers' daily purchasing decisions?
Charged
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Charged recently chatted with Gerry Ellis from CHT to learn more about its silicone products designed to meet the rigorous demands of EV battery technology. For more information on their solutions, visit [link]. At the forefront of silicone innovation, the CHT Group offers advanced solutions that optimize EV battery performance.
GreenBiz
JUNE 4, 2021
The foundation says that 20 percent of electricity output will be consumed by information and communications technology by 2030. They’re also essential to our ever-connected world, and their energy demands are huge and expected to grow. Information Technology. Want more great analysis of the clean energy transition?
Charged
DECEMBER 20, 2024
ICF provides energy efficiency, electrification and demand management programs to over 60 utilities across North America, including Duke Energy, Con Edison and National Grid. The platform is designed to support informed decision-making on vehicle costs, maintenance schedules, grid impacts and community benefits.
GreenBiz
MAY 9, 2024
With solar and wind power projected to account for nearly 50% of capacity and 30% of electricity generation in Europe by 2025, staying informed about these rapidly growing sectors is crucial. Additionally, the increasing demand for low-carbon products presents both challenges and opportunities for manufacturers.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 23, 2023
Moderator: Jon Smieja, VP, Circularity, GreenBiz Group Speakers: Julia Salant, General Manager of Carbon Solutions, EcoVadis If you can't tune in live, please register and we will email you a link to access the webcast recording and resources, available to you on-demand after the live webcast.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 3, 2020
Founded in 2017, unspun is a denim company that specializes in customized, automated and on-demand manufacturing, designing out inventory altogether. We produce clothing after someone's purchased it — build it on-demand versus waiting for someone to show up. . Our software takes in body scan information — and not just measurements.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2025
The higher the volume, the more intrusive the noise becomes, leading to potential resistance from local communities, especially as demand for these systems continues to rise. As demand for these systems grows, its essential that noise concerns are addressed from the very beginning of the installation process.
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 9, 2023
The policy seeks to fine boiler manufacturers £5,000 for every gas boiler sold over a certain quota compared to their heat pump sales in an attempt to kickstart demand for heat pumps in the UK. Without this, there will simply be no demand for the units that the manufacturers are being implicated in producing by the Market Mechanism. “In
GreenBiz
JULY 16, 2020
The operative word being formally, because a lot of it gets handled in informal ways that can inflict serious human and environmental damage. One big wildcard is how the COVID-19 economic crisis — and potentially permanent new habits in remote working and education — might affect demand for personal computers and tablets. Pull Quote.
GreenBiz
MARCH 1, 2021
The advocacy group for immigrant workers did not receive information about the pandemic in Spanish or data about the impacts on the communities it serves until at least six weeks into the crisis, she added. For Chopra, real-time communication was key early in the pandemic, as information changed by the day or even the hour. Pull Quote.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023
They need the same level of precision and control with their carbon emissions data as they have with their financial information. Gathering accurate primary data and sharing it across suppliers remain significant obstacles.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 19, 2023
Massive IoT is an information system that uses cloud and edge computing, big data, and AI to make huge amounts of data more accessible for individuals as well as for businesses, and not least Energy and Utilities. Think smart thermostats, alarm and access control systems for the home, smart bulbs, smart meters – you see where this is going.
GreenTechMedia
APRIL 10, 2020
New York has closed all non-essential businesses to battle the country’s worst outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and the resulting effects on electricity demand are becoming starkly apparent. That means demand has weakened since the first week of the lockdown, as the chart below indicates.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 18, 2020
Bloom thinks Samsung is a good partner and information on what the company sees as a trend for more efficient transportation and heavy shipping," Preeti Pande, vice president of strategic market development for Bloom, told GreenBiz. Fuel cells] meet the demands for efficiency. Shipping is 80 percent of all trade.
GreenBiz
JUNE 22, 2021
Topics include: How corporations can efficiently leverage ESG rater data to benchmark and inform engagement strategy with shareholders and other stakeholders. If you can't tune in live, please register and we will email you a link to access the archived webcast footage and resources, available to you on-demand after the webcast.
GreenBiz
JUNE 23, 2020
The price of oil plunged below zero on some days, and customer demand remains at an all-time low. Cheap electricity also will drive synthetic biology — the intersection of information and biotechnologies, where Moore's Law meets Mendel , the father of genetics. This old playbook will not return us to a pre-COVID-19 "normal."
Envirotec Magazine
MAY 28, 2024
Natural England and Defra also lack all the relevant information they need to effectively evaluate the regime and determine whether it’s a success. For instance, they currently do not have a comprehensive source of information of habitat enhancement taking place on site.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 5, 2022
A proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world, informing the global response to a deepening biodiversity crisis, has been made available. Judy Kuszewski is Chair of the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), which is responsible for setting the GRI Standards.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Key changes identified by the Local Area Energy Plan are: Building efficiency Retrofitting insulation to over 75,000 homes at a cost of £300m would unlock savings of £50m per year and reduce annual electricity demand by 359GWh.
Charged
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