Tag: emissions
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Oil Shocks Make Electrification a Business Imperative
The rise in global energy demand, particularly from renewables, underscores a shift towards clean energy due to geopolitical tensions, notably the conflict in the Middle East. While fossil fuels remain dominant, the increasing affordability of electric vehicles and solar technology highlights a strategic transition. This movement, while not complete, demonstrates the importance of electrification in…
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Scope 3 Is About to Redraw the Corporate Map: And Companies Serving Fossil Fuels Are Standing on a Fault Line
Scope 3 emissions reporting is expanding, challenging companies to recognise their broader climate impact and accountability.
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The Triad of Change: Technology, Policy, and Commerce in Crafting a Sustainable Future
In today’s evolving landscape, the race towards a sustainable future is more than just a goal—it’s an imperative. But how do we ensure that our journey is not only swift but also steady? If there’s one thing I’ve gleaned from my numerous conversations with thought leaders on the Climate Confident podcast, it’s that meaningful transformation…
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Revolutionizing the Supply Chain with Electric Vehicles
As the host of the Digital Supply Chain podcast, I’m always on the lookout for the latest and greatest in the world of supply chain and logistics. And today, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Mark Ang, CEO of GoBolt, a cutting-edge delivery company that’s changing the game when it comes to sustainability…
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3 Ways Electric Cars Are Changing More Than the Way We Drive
Part 1 of 3 on the Future of Transportation and the Internet of Things The world is moving away from cars based on the internal combustion engine (ICEs). The future is electric. With Tesla leading the way on what’s possible with electric vehicles, more traditional auto manufacturers are following suit. Volvo has announced that all…
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IBM to increase the amount of renewable electricity it procures
After returning from IBM’s InterConnect conference recently we chided IBM for their aping of Amazon’s radical opaqueness concerning their cloud emissions, and their lack of innovation concerning renewables. However, some better news emerged in the last few days. The Whitehouse last week hosted a roundtable of some of the largest Federal suppliers to discuss their…
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Use open source platforms to find cloud computing’s energy and emissions footprint
Regular GreenMonk readers will be very aware that I am deeply skeptical about claims that Cloud Computing is Green (or even energy efficient). And that I talk about the significant carbon, water and biodiversity effects cloud computing can have. One of the biggest issues with any claims of Cloud Computing being energy efficient, or…
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SAP’s 2011 Sustainability Report
SAP launched its 2011 Sustainability Report this week and in terms of aesthetics and social sharing, this is one of the best Sustainability Reports I have seen to-date. The site contains many videos with SAP staff – including one from co-CEO’s Jim Hagemann Snabe & Bill McDermott which is featured prominently on the home page.…