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Bearing and seal maker shares net-zero manufacturing journey

Envirotec Magazine

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. This is a tough challenge.

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UK project will use AI plus microbes to unlock higher biogas production

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It’s used to treat waste, reduce landfill emissions, and generate renewable energy through biogas. For example, more waste can be turned into valuable forms of energy and transportation can be reduced.” Microbes convert materials into soluble substances, which are then transformed into gases like methane.

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Fixing an inconvenient truth: A solution to unsustainable PCB metals extraction

Envirotec Magazine

However, their business customers along with lease finance providers need to be encouraged to accept and enable longer usage periods through regular maintenance programmes, refurbishment, resell and reuse. Furthermore, all concerned must pursue ethical and sustainable product end of life recycling practices.

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Geopolitical uncertainty, trade restrictions and divergence on AI ‘biggest risks’ to growth for global companies

Envirotec Magazine

The Energy and Natural Resources sector also recorded the lowest Financial Performance Index (FPI) score amongst all sectors, an indicator of under-performance and potential instability. Ethical and responsible AI deployment is crucial to maintain trust among stakeholders.

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Startups to watch: Innovate UK announces sustainability accelerator programme

Envirotec Magazine

The 13 companies are: Achelous Energy – Generating 100% carbon-free energy, 24-hours a day, from fast flowing rivers. ALP Technologies – Delivering cheaper, more efficient and more effective energy to developing and low income countries through intelligent batteries. Described by Google as ‘the next big unicorn.’.

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Carbon-capturing glasshouses grow greener tomatoes, says firm

Envirotec Magazine

An opportunity to invest in the project has just been launched by Abundance Investment, a UK-based ethical investment crowdfunding platform. The CO2 from the gas boiler is captured and used by the tomato plants for photosynthesis and it also helps with pest control, says the firm.

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Investors Challenge ‘Blind Spots’ in Climate-Friendly Ratings for Ad and PR Giants

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And DeSmog can also reveal that a growing group of ethical investors are demanding that ad and PR companies come clean about their true climate impact. million project for an oil and gas lobby called the Canadian Energy Centre. Yet, it has a top ESG rating from CDP. But Sustainalytics rates it as “low-risk.”