As we become increasingly aware of the impact our actions have on the environment, more and more people seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint. This approach is important both in our everyday routines and during the times when we deviate ― like when we’re on vacation. Fortunately, there are ways ...
Recently, the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change discussed taking action to deal with the looming climate crisis. As a result, industries across the board are slowly taking note of the situation and adopting more sustainable policies.One of the most significant factors behind the climate change crisis is the unmitigated ...
With shoppers becoming increasingly mindful of their consumption choices, businesses are facing heightened scrutiny and pressure to meet new sustainability standards and adapt to evolving shopping habits. This is driving retailers to rethink their business models to make circularity part of their mindset and operations. So, how are retailers that ...
Methanol is a ubiquitous chemical, used to make everything from paints and plastics to cosmetics and car parts. Increasingly, however, companies are eyeing a new purpose for the compound: a low-carbon fuel for cargo ships.Today, most ocean-crossing vessels burn petroleum products, including tar-like heavy fuel oil, in their massive diesel ...
The push to get a global green hydrogen industry off the ground is heating up, but not everyone agrees on what the building blocks should look like.Take the example of U.S.-based startups Electric Hydrogen and Ohmium. In the past week, both have announced major plans to ramp up their production ...
For years, every industry, from beauty to tech and fashion, has raised claims of being eco-friendly.But customers are starting to see through sustainability claims. They want to support sustainable brands and products, but confusion and deceit have caused them to question if companies are actually eco-friendly.A large part of delivering ...
The rapid pace of innovation brings forth new gadgets and devices almost every day. While these high-tech marvels have undoubtedly transformed the way we live, they also contribute significantly to the mounting problem of pollution in landfills. The accumulation of electronic waste, or e-waste, poses a grave threat to our ...
Community solar is a growing way to save money with solar energy, shaving between 5% and 15% off your electric bill without owning or leasing a rooftop system. You can reap savings even if you have a shaded roof or are a renter. How community solar worksPrivate energy companies build ...
What does the sustainable city of the future look like, and how do we get there? Federal and state officials, sustainability experts and a climate tech CEO speaking at a Washington Post Live event answered those questions. The “This Is Climate: Sustainable Cities” event left participants with the following takeaways:Equity ...
Sustainability is a top priority for all organisations today—for example, one-third of Europe’s largest companies have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, according to Accenture. Yet the firm also found that enterprises must significantly accelerate their efforts over the next decade, as just 9% of companies are currently on ...
As climate change poses an ever-growing threat, commercial businesses have started to prioritise sustainability in their practices and interior design.Using sustainable materials and creating net-zero buildings are key steps, as well as meeting global sustainability goals such as the United Nations' sustainable development goals. Additionally, employees increasingly expect companies to ...
Companies are quickly adapting and focusing on corporate social responsibility, notably when it comes to reducing their carbon footprint. A McKinsey report noted that almost two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies are working toward ambitious carbon reduction targets for 2050. These targets and goals are no longer just another metric to ...
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