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The Shifting Times
The Corporate Energy Strategist’s Handbook
Framework, Energy Strategy, Energy Statements, Decision Making
The Corporate Energy Strategist’s Handbook
Framework, Energy Strategy, Energy Statements, Decision Making

In an era in which scientists say we are approaching a point of no return in terms of climate change, companies are looking for ways to improve productivity of innovations that reduce environmental footprints. This book presents a large selection of decision-making frameworks for strategy and sustainability management.

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Framework, Energy Strategy, Energy Statements, Decision Making
Driven by Demand: How Energy Gets Its Power
Electricity, District Heating, Transportation, CyberPhysical Security, Energy
Driven by Demand: How Energy Gets Its Power
Electricity, District Heating, Transportation, CyberPhysical Security, Energy

Energy plays a central role in shaping our society and infrastructure, making it increasingly important for today's leaders to understand the impact of energy decisions. Driven by Demand takes a fresh approach by exploring the emergence of energy systems, outcomes and priorities.

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Electricity, District Heating, Transportation, CyberPhysical Security, Energy

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Reflections on COP26
Jia Group, Climate Change
Jimmy Jia
Reflections on COP26
Jia Group, Climate Change
Jimmy Jia

There were moments of optimism and frustration about the conference. About 110 countries and about $14 billion of funds have been committed to stopping deforestation, which is fantastic. This is also the first time that the private sector has agreed to the commitment. But then, this is not the first time that countries have signed deforestation commitments. The 2014 commitment did not amount to much and there’s already signs of Indonesia having cold feet and positioning themselves to potentially withdrawing from this year’s commitment.

Jia Group, Climate Change
Jimmy Jia
The Case for Energy Statements
Jia Group, Ideas, Energy Strategy
Jimmy Jia
The Case for Energy Statements
Jia Group, Ideas, Energy Strategy
Jimmy Jia

It is a frequent saying among environmentalists that businesses need to value the environment more. They point to examples of pollution, global warming, deforestation. At the same time, the proliferation of climate metric systems, such as the triple bottom line, science-based targets, the GRIs, have been unable to put the brakes on seemingly wanton environmental destruction.

Jia Group, Ideas, Energy Strategy
Jimmy Jia
Opportunity Knocks: An Alignment of Finance and Climate Concerns.
Jia Group, Climate Change, Energy Strategy
Jimmy Jia
Opportunity Knocks: An Alignment of Finance and Climate Concerns.
Jia Group, Climate Change, Energy Strategy
Jimmy Jia

A major opportunity has appeared that capitalizes on a seemingly contradictory, but fantastic convergence – the need to invest in climate actions with a general underfunding of energy efficiency measures in companies. Why fantastic? Let me explain.

Jia Group, Climate Change, Energy Strategy
Jimmy Jia

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Tips on Fostering a More Carbon Neutral Production Line for Your Company
Contributed, Energy Strategy Carey Gersten Contributed, Energy Strategy Carey Gersten

Tips on Fostering a More Carbon Neutral Production Line for Your Company

The production of goods is a hugely polluting industry, and many people are looking for ways to be more environmentally friendly. One way that your company can become more carbon neutral is by going green with your production line. In this blog post, we will go over some tips on fostering a more carbon-neutral production line for your company to better serve the environment and its employees and managers.

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