PNC Commits $20 Billion to Environmental Finance
The PNC Financial Services Group announced today it is committing $20 billion over five years in support of environmental finance.
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Carbon To Value Initiative Introduces First Cohort To Develop New Carbon Technologies
The Carbon to Value (C2V) Initiative has introduced its first cohort of companies aimed at commercializing carbon technologies (carbontech) that capture and convert CO2 into valuable end products or services. Carbontech has a market opportunity of $1 trillion in the U.S. and up to $6 trillion globally, according to Carbon180. ... Read more »
To Be a Truly Net Zero Organization, Focus on These Three Areas
There is a lot of talk around companies and organizations committing to becoming net zero within the next 30 years. But what does that really mean? Net zero, or carbon neutrality, is when a balance is achieved between emissions produced and emissions taken out of the ecosystem. Setting such sustainability goals and targets is an important step as…
Orbillion Bio Joins Alliance for Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Innovation To Advance Cell-Cultured Foods Industry
Orbillion Bio has become the eighth member of The Alliance for Meat, Poultry & Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation), a coalition of cell-cultured meat, poultry, and seafood companies aiming to build awareness about their industry and establish the market. Orbillon Bio joins BlueNalu, Finless Foods, Fork & Goode, Eat JUST, UPSIDE ... Read more »
Engineering Firm Worley And Princeton University Outline Feasible And Affordable Paths To Net Zero
Worley, an Australian engineering firm, in collaboration with Princeton University, has issued a detailed report that outlines the need and pathways for a rapid and transformative approach to energy infrastructure in order to achieve decarbonization in line with the UN Paris Agreement. “If we develop energy infrastructure the way we ... Read more »
Edenshaw Developments Partners With Diverso Energy on Geothermal Building in Canada
Edenshaw Developments, a Canadian real estate developer, is working with Diverso Energy to design a geothermal energy system for Alba, a 32-story, 48-unit condo building in the suburbs of Toronto, that will emit 80% less carbon than a similar building heated by natural gas, as reported by Toronto Star. Occupancy ... Read more »
Major German Corporate Group Partners With EIT Climate-KIC On Carbon Removal Program
A corporate insurance group, including Munich Re and ERGO, are investing in and partnering with EIT Climate-KIC, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), to support solutions for carbon removal via the newly launched EIT Climate-KIC ClimAccelerator program. Carbon capture, utilization and ... Read more »
Tackling Climate Change: Electric Boilers Are Suddenly in Vogue Again
Due to considerable advances in technology, electric boilers can match the capacity of large gas or oil-fired boilers in a much smaller footprint.
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Your Guide to Proactive Environmental Compliance: Eliminating the Risks of Non-Compliance
There are two principle truths of environmental compliance. First, non-compliance is not an option. The risks of inaccurate filings, late submissions and not fully understanding confusing regulations are never-ending. And potential consequences like Notices of Violation and six-figure fines are real.
Emerging Markets Offer Big Investment Opps for ESG-Focused Investors, Report Says
Another report touting the importance of ESG factors — including biodiversity and stewardship — in the valuation and the creation of value across asset classes, and their impact on investments and investment decisions, has been released. One key finding is that better environmental stewardship can unlock significant
GM Introduces New EV Charging Services For Fleets
General Motors (GM) and BrightDrop, a wholly owned subsidiary of GM focused on an all-electric future, have announced the new Ultium Charge 360 fleet charging service to streamline and accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption for commercial customers. Ultium Charge 360 is a comprehensive suite of fleet services, including fleet and ... Read more »
Carbonfact Launches To Build A Carbon Calculator For Every Product In The World
Founded by Marc Laurent, France-based Carbonfact has launched to establish a carbon listing for every product in the world. The company joins a rapidly growing number of startups and entrepreneurial ventures innovating to tackle climate change and other sustainability issues. Carbonfact’s idea is not unlike existing Energystar ratings on appliances ... Read more »