Tag: carbon emissions

How you create green steel on a blockchain

The thing about raw materials is that once they are melted down, you can't prove the source of the material. Same is true with gold, cucumbers and even forged products that look the same as the real thing. When it comes to steel, and how we produce it, it has a massive carbon problem. What's happening in Japan right now could change how we think about heavy industry and climate action.

EPA May Repeal Key Climate Health Ruling — But Scientists Warn of Dire Consequences

The endangerment finding has been the scientific and legal backbone of US climate policy for more than a decade. Without it, the EPA loses its authority to regulate carbon emissions under the Clean Air Act.

Sustainable Banking: Dame Alison Rose’s Approach to Climate Change and Corporate Responsibility

When Dame Alison Rose assumed leadership of NatWest Group in 2019, she recognised that climate change represented not just an environmental challenge but "probably the biggest existential threat that we will face as a society." Her response was to position the bank at the forefront of sustainable finance, implementing what she describes as "a very clear strategy on climate" that would fundamentally reshape how NatWest operates and lends.

How To Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Your Supply Chain?

Managing your organization's carbon footprint has many environmental benefits. This approach also makes your operation cost-effective. 

From Meeting NatWest’s Emissions Goal to Managing CEO Responsibilities: Alison Rose on the Thinkin Podcast

As the former CEO of NatWest Group, Dame Alison Rose often inspires entrepreneurs by speaking about leadership challenges and her experiences overcoming these in the banking sector.

These environmentalists want people to go extinct to save the planet

About 25 years ago when the environment movement was becoming a thing, we heard the strangest idea: that people...

Tel Aviv gets an A- for sustainable city

The city of Tel Aviv on the Mediterranean Sea received the advanced grade A- in the ranking of the CDP, the largest international platform for measuring, managing and reporting the environmental data of companies and cities.

Upgrading China’s steel plants could save the world years of carbon emissions

Think about the business opportunities for engineers who can build retrofit solutions. Time for impact investors to start creating incentives for new technologies.

What Is Sustainability Recruitment and Why Does It Matter?

Is your bottom line being negatively affected by wasted resources and manpower? Sustainability recruitment has the potential to revolutionize business and help the planet at the same time.

3 of the Best 2021 Eco-Friendly Vehicles

If were living on Mars I'd probably have my eye on the Tesla Cybertruck. But since I am still on Planet Earth here are some more earth-grounded eco cars to look out for this year.

Building Back Better Practices with Industrial Decarbonization Strategies

Green buildings refer to a structure that is resource-efficient and environmentally responsible throughout a building’s life-cycle, right from planning to designing, construction, operation, maintenance and so on.

Smarties at Oxford says cycling impacts the planet

Cycling, e-biking or walking can help tackle the climate crisis – even if you swap the car for active transport just one day a week - according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Oxford’s Transport Studies Unit.