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Green Energy, Green Economy, Green Opportunities 🔋💸 By Nicholas Fordyce, Communications and Publications Manager at GreenCape The building blocks of any economy are the same: To power an economy, we need sources of energy. To grow our community, we must provide food and other resources. We need infrastructure to supply and distribute water and sanitation services. We require a waste management system which can capture, process and safely dispose of, or clean, the waste we generate. And for all of the above, we require modes of transportation. However, not all economies are built the same. For far too long people have pursued a form of economy, a linear “take-make-waste” model based on the extraction and consumption of limited fossil fuel resources. This has gradually plunged us into a number of crises including the global climate crisis, the 6th extinction, resource availability crises, landfill airspace short ages and significant widespread inequality. Globally, there is now an urgent trend towards transitioning to alternative ways of operating. Read the full article from the 7th edition of ESG: The Future of Sustainability here: https://hubs.la/Q02-W7zb0 #ThoughtLeadership #GreenEconomy #Environment #ESG #FutureOfSustainability #Publication #TopcoMedia

CSRD is not just about reporting; it’s a tool to align with the EU Green Deal. 🌍 Alignment might be challenging, but 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡. For each ESRS (E1-5), there are established frameworks, directives, and institutes that don’t just offer information—they provide structured insights, actionable steps, and KPIs to drive sustainability forward. Here’s what supports each ESRS: 🔹 𝐄𝐒𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝟏 - 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞: GHG Protocol, TCFD, IPCC, TPT, and SBTi offer powerful methodologies for tracking emissions and setting reduction targets. 🔹 𝐄𝐒𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝟐 - 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: The EU Industrial Emission Directive and the GHG Protocol enable companies to manage emissions and shift towards low-impact operations. 🔹 𝐄𝐒𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝟑 - 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬: EU UWWTD, EUWFD, World Resources Institute, GRI, and ISO water footprint standards are key frameworks for water efficiency and marine resource protection. 🔹 𝐄𝐒𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝟒 - 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: TNFD, the Convention on Biodiversity, and WWF resources help guide biodiversity integration into corporate strategies. 🔹 𝐄𝐒𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝟓 - 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: The Ecodesign Directive, the Right to Repair, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation emphasize resource efficiency from sustainable design to waste reduction. Each of these frameworks forms a roadmap—taking you from policy alignment to measurable action. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞; 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. ------------------------------------------------- Connect with me, Madeeha Anwar Husain Anwar Husain, for more valuable insights!! #linkedin #sustainability #climateaction #climatechange

🇪🇺 EU Sustainability Promises and Statements from von der Leyen's Political Guidelines Ursula von der Leyen, who has been re-elected as President of the European Commission, outlined several sustainability commitments and statements. Below is a summary of the key sustainability initiatives she proposed in her Political Guidelines: 🌳 Environment Commitment to the Green Deal: the promise to continue implementing the Green Deal’s existing legal framework for 2030. 90% Emissions Reduction by 2040: this target will be enshrined in the European Climate Law. European Oceans Pact: creating a new pact that will focus on the blue economy to promote the sustainability of ocean resources. Biodiversity Commitments: upholding international biodiversity commitments, such as the Kunming-Montreal Agreement. 💡 Technology and Energy Investment in Clean Tech: through the NextGenerationEU initiative, significant funds are planned to develop and deploy innovative clean technologies. Investments in Clean Energy: promise for increased funding for clean energy infrastructure and technologies to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources. 🏢 Business Streamlining Business Operations: aims to make business operations easier and faster with less bureaucratic reporting. This will be particularly interesting in light of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which require increased sustainability reporting. Clean Industrial Deal: plans for a new initiative to support competitive industries while transitioning to sustainable practices. Industrial Decarbonisation Accelerator Act: aimed at supporting companies in their journey towards decarbonisation. 🚃 Mobility Sustainable Mobility: plans to simplify the shift to sustainable travel options. Role of E-Fuels: a contentious statement about the importance of e-fuels in achieving climate goals and amending the 2035 ban on selling CO2-emitting cars to incorporate this technology. ⭕ Circular Economy Circular Economy Act: this new act will focus on creating market demand for secondary materials and establishing a single market for waste, promoting recycling and reuse. Chemicals Industry Package: an ambiguous statement about simplifying the REACH regulation to enhance competitiveness while protecting health and the environment, and “provide clarity on” forever chemicals. 👩🌾 Agriculture and Food Vision for Agriculture and Food: ensuring the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural sector by rewarding farmers who preserve biodiversity and work towards decarbonisation. 🌊 Climate Preparedness European Climate Adaptation Plan: developing comprehensive risk assessment and planning strategies to prepare for climate impacts. European Water Resilience Strategy: ensuring water security and resilience in response to climate change. ⏩ Are there any specific areas you believe need more focus or improvement? #Sustainability #GreenDeal #ClimateAction #CircularEconomy #EU

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WorldGBC says by prioritising sustainable built environment policies, a number of key issues across the EU could be resolved, including energy security. The building sector makes up 40% of Europe’s energy demand, 80% of which is from fossil fuels, but accelerating the energy efficient renovation of buildings would decrease reliance on fossil fuels while decreasing energy bills for millions of Europeans. #sustainable #hvac #healthybuilding #healthybuildings #decarbonisation #decarbonization #energytransition #energysecurity https://lnkd.in/e94TDxSp

Carbon market is projected to grow to $50 billion by 2030. Recently, Gaurav VK Singhvi, Manish Saboo, and I were in #singapore, where we had the opportunity to engage with a diverse group of stakeholders and companies at the forefront of the carbon market's evolution. Different types of #carboncredits are emerging to address various aspects of environmental impact, including: ➟ Plastic credits ➟ Renewable energy credits ➟ Forest conservation credits ➟ Blue carbon credits ➟ Soil carbon sequestration credits. Each type offers unique benefits and targets specific areas of carbon reduction and environmental stewardship. The global carbon credit market is experiencing rapid growth as businesses and governments strive to offset their emissions and meet climate goals. Key trends include: ➟ Increased corporate demand for high-quality credits ➟ Emergence of blockchain-based trading platforms ➟ Growing interest in nature-based solutions ➟ Standardization efforts to ensure credit integrity As the market matures, we are witnessing a shift towards more rigorous verification processes and a focus on credits that deliver co-benefits beyond carbon reduction, such as biodiversity protection and community development. Climate Detox can help you make an environmental transformation for the better, starting with a carbon footprint assessment to know how much carbon emissions your company produces. Connect with us to learn how we can help you reduce your carbon footprint! What are your thoughts on the role of carbon credits in addressing climate change? How can we ensure these markets deliver real, measurable impact?

Did you know that supply chains account for approximately 80% of a typical company's greenhouse gas emissions? What strategies are companies employing to tackle environmental challenges, and why? https://lnkd.in/gUrqBV_J Explore key sustainability trends and real-world case studies in our latest article. #RightAngle #EnvironmentalChallenges #Sustainability #CaseStudy

ICYMI – our #ESG report is here! We’re excited to showcase what we’ve been doing and what’s on the horizon as we continue to deliver #EcologicalTransformation. At the centre of our agenda is #GreenUp, an ambitious 2027 strategy that sees us accelerating sustainable solutions and futureproofing the health of our planet. Some of our targets include: 🌱 Halving our emissions by 2032 and achieving #NetZero by 2050 ♻️ Growing our waste, water, and industrial activities, so we can preserve and regenerate more than ever before ⚡ Increasing our energy business to provide more electricity to the grid Want to know more? Check out the full report here! https://lnkd.in/g4aiAzEz

What's your "carbon competence"? Take the quiz and find out. It's from a study that tested whether the average person knows enough about which actions can make a difference in reducing their carbon footprint to actually make the right choices. The results? Not good—which speaks to a lot of things, including the need for public education and reporting standards. See how you score (the link for the quiz is at the bottom of the article)... https://lnkd.in/enUQD4He #sustainability #climateaction #foodwaste