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Reflections on COP26

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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.

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The Case for Energy Statements

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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.

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Jimmy Jia

Opportunity Knocks: An Alignment of Finance and Climate Concerns.

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Jimmy Jia

Opportunity Knocks: An Alignment of Finance and Climate Concerns.

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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.

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Jimmy Jia

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A Greener Lifestyle: The Best Ways You Can Encourage Your Employees

A greener lifestyle is vital for both the planet and our health. But unfortunately, not everyone is on board with making eco-friendly changes. This can be especially true for employees who are used to their old ways of living. As an employer, it's essential to encourage your team to live a more sustainable life. This blog post will discuss seven ways to boost your employees to go green!

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How To Be More Green With Your Money

Everyone can do their bit to help the planet. Even the way you bank, whether personally or for your business, can make a difference. Banks know that climate change is important to a lot of customers and you can do your part to help the environment through your banking choices.

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Areas to Optimize Your Business For Better Eco-Efficiency

Every day, companies all over the world strive to find green solutions. However, more often than not, these companies don’t go as far as they could. They might encourage recycling and they probably switch the lights off when they leave the office. But is there more they could be doing? Of course there is. Optimizing your business is a great way to achieve eco-efficiency, and here are the four most effective areas.

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The Technology Behind The Sustainable Smart Cities Of The Future

Attitudes towards sustainability are slowly improving and people are starting to think about the big picture instead of focusing on the small changes we can make at home. That’s where the concept of a smart city comes into play. New technology and innovative design methods are paving the way for sustainable cities that are completely self-sufficient.

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How To Go Green With Your Freight Shipping

When it comes to your business then, you should all you can to reduce your environmental impact. This should be something you do within all aspects of your business, including your freight shipping. By doing so, you will retain the loyalty of your customers and do your bit to save the planet!

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Renting Your Tech – A Greener Business Model

You might also have several ideas in place that can make your new business venture more sustainable. Maybe you’re reducing your original idea for office space, or opting to go paperless from the start. But, there’s something you may not have thought of yet – renting your technology.