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How to Align Your Business With Net Zero Targets
Businesses across the board need to think about their Net Zero strategy to support international climate change efforts and optimize their business for the near future. In the coming years, we can expect more accountability for businesses from governments on their Net Zero strategy.
How to Expand Your Business and Minimize Your Carbon Footprint at the Same Time
Businesses are always looking for ways to expand and reach new customers, but it's important to do so in a way that is sustainable and doesn't damage the environment.
8 Ways You Can Become A Greener Restaurant
There are numerous restaurant sustainability trends you may follow right now, as a rising number of businesses recognise the importance of doing their part for the environment while remaining competitive in the industry.
The 'triangle of deceit' in climate conversations: ESG, net-zero and voluntary carbon markets
Amid the blizzard of corporate decarbonisation announcements, there has been some scepticism about how these ambitions will be realised, and what sort of solutions will be used to achieve them. Among the most outspoken of sceptics is Assaad Razzouk, a Singapore-based clean energy entrepreneur and host of the podcast Angry Clean Energy Guy.
Amazon begins the ‘huge’ lift to shrink the carbon footprint of its devices to reach climate goals
Amazon’s newest Echo Dot is sold in charcoal, glacier white and twilight blue. But behind the scenes, the smart speakers that deliver Alexa are newly greened.
The Seattle-based tech giant is working to shrink its carbon footprint to reach carbon neutrality by 2040, an ambitious target and one that Amazon has convinced more than 100 other companies to join through its Climate Pledge.
To fulfill its climate promise, Amazon needs to curb emissions generated in every aspect of its trillion dollar business — including the climate debt created in the production, use and disposal of its Echo Dots, Fire TV devices, Fire tablets, Kindles and other products.
Experts in the sustainability industry say it’s a significant, potentially costly initiative. And while other tech companies appear to be a few steps ahead, Amazon is in a good position to make a meaningful difference given its resources and dominance in the technology and retail sectors. The key is making sure these greener practices are widespread and permanent in their adoption, according to those both in and outside of the company.
Wisconsin Girl Scouts on a Mission to Educate an Industry
Girl Scout Troops 1477 and 1952 of the Wisconsin Badgerland Council decided they wanted to do a project to raise awareness about solutions to climate change. After looking into the biggest contributors to global warming, they were surprised to discover that embodied carbon of materials, especially concrete production, was a major factor. The Girl Scouts realized that among climate change topics, materials and concrete were less commonly discussed.
They also realized that as as Girl Scouts, they just might be able to reach a broader audience and have a material impact on a global challenge. The video they produced also turned out to be a wonderful opportunity for them to learn concepts in chemistry, engineering, architecture, planning, business, and policy, and to help them consider careers in these fields.
Why Sustainability is Important When Running A Business
For many people, particularly in the business world, sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Climate change continues to have an effect on our lives and the fate of the planet. Sustainable business practices are becoming increasingly important for business owners and other stakeholders, as well as the general public.
What’s Really Behind Corporate Promises on Climate Change?
Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals.