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The Altan Option agreement offers #EGT the opportunity to generate cash flow in a capital light manner by generating carbon credits. The market for voluntary carbon credits is projected to grow by a factor of 15 or more by 2030 as companies progress towards carbon-neutrality goals, and this agreement offers us an entry point into this high-growth market. Other European countries, particularly Scotland, already have a thriving carbon credit industry, generating credits from peatland sinks. For more see here: <LINK> #GreenTransition #Peatlands #CarbonCredits

Looking to learn the latest about the #environment sector in Canada? In this edition: introducing our new digital format, with a focus on #CleanEnergy projects and critical issues impacting the energy transition; legal experts from McMillan LLP advise on how companies can "plan for the ban" and related obligations under the federal #plastics registry; how the new Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) are going to turbocharge #cleantech development; the #BrowieAwards are calling for nominations to recognize outstanding #brownfield projects and leadership across Canada; upcoming industry events; and more! Environment and Climate Change Canada Ontario Environment Industry Association (ONEIA) Environmental Services Association of Alberta Recycle BC Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN) Canadian Brownfields Network (CBN) Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) Réseau Environnement Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association Actual Media Inc. https://lnkd.in/g3dyw_GN

🗣️“The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment welcomes the announcement from the First Minister to support the Acorn carbon capture scheme. Food and drink is one of Scotland’s biggest employer sectors, with more than 130,000 people directly employed and generating £8 billion in exports, but only with government support on major infrastructure investments like Acorn project, can we collectively reach Net Zero by 2045. “The Acorn project will provide a boost to the north east economy, which is home to our world-class seafood processing sector, and a key region for our distillers and primary producers. The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment welcomes The Scottish Government’s commitment to work constructively with the local community and businesses to ensure the sustainable growth of the food and drink sectors as part of its Acorn project funding.   “Businesses in Scotland’s food and drink industry are reducing their carbon emissions, but energy infrastructure has held us back so far. The acorn project is a positive step in Scotland’s Net Zero journey.” 🌍 - Iain Clunie, Programme Director. https://lnkd.in/ejMEd3p7 #NetZero #CarbonCapture #AcornProject #JustTransition #Sustainability #NetZero2045

TEM welcomes the continued focus on integrity of the Australian carbon market as part of its continual evolution as a key pillar of Australia’s decarbonisation pathway. A recently released study of human-induced regeneration projects is an important contribution to scrutiny of the market, and should be balanced in the context of recent independent reviews and the need to validate these claims with on-the-ground evidence. Read TEM’s response to the study below. At TEM, the carbon projects we undertake and invest in have undergone a rigorous due diligence process to guarantee quality, integrity, and measurable carbon abatement impact. No TEM-owned and/or managed projects were covered in this study as all were registered after 2018 and received their first issuance after June 2023.   We also go beyond Australian requirements for all our TEM-sourced, managed or owned HIR projects, including higher benchmarks for rainfall and permanence, and all our projects being registered under 100-year permanence. You can read our response here: https://lnkd.in/gYzveCuX   #carbonproject #carboncredits #carbonoffsetting #carbonintegrity #highqualitycarbon #Australiancarbon

🥳 We’re chuffed to share that our Advanced Thermal Conversion (ATC) Gasification project has been awarded £2.3m from Ofwat’s Innovation Fund as part of the Water Breakthrough Challenge. ✨ The aim of this innovative project is to prove that gasification of 100% of sewage sludge destroys contaminants such as microplastics and ‘forever chemicals’, preventing them from re-entering the environment, and creates biochar and syngas, which have multiple, environmentally sustainable uses. By converting sewage sludge at high temperatures, the ATC Gasification process not only aims to reduce harmful pollutants but also supports a circular economy by turning the by-products into valuable resources. These include using biochar as a soil improver and in brick manufacturing, and converting syngas into green electricity and even aviation fuel. We are proud to lead this initiative alongside our partners; Enertecgreen Ltd. (ETG), Queen's University Belfast, Carbon Trust, Thames Water, United Utilities, Anglian Water Services, Scottish Water, Uisce Éireann Irish Water, Northern Ireland Water, Southern Water and Wessex Water. 🥰 If you’d like to know more about this project, visit: https://ow.ly/P1Hg50RIbeo For more information about the Water Breakthrough Challenge, visit: https://ow.ly/QEue50RIbep

🌱 REAP Grant Benefits for Business Owners & Ranchers! Discover why the REAP grant is a game-changer: 💰 Cost Savings 🌍 Environmental Stewardship 🚀 Enhanced Competitiveness 💪 Resilience & Independence 🛠️ Job Creation & Economic Growth 💸 Access to Capital Ready to transform your business or ranch/farm? Learn more about #REAPGrant today! 🌟 #JkRenewables #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

We’re thrilled to celebrate the launch of the NABERS Embodied Carbon rating tool, a game-changer for the Australian built environment! 🏢🔥 This innovative tool, developed by NABERS, the National Australian Built Environment Rating System, in partnership with the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), enables new buildings and partial rebuilds to measure, verify, and compare upfront embodied carbon emissions. For the first time, Australia has a consistent, industry-agreed method to address embodied carbon emissions, helping achieve the 2050 net zero target.   As NABERS’ technical partner, thinkstep-anz provided expertise in life cycle assessment and industry consultation. We’re proud to have contributed to this milestone and look forward to its impact on a more sustainable built environment. ▶️ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gNGWUyti ▶️Find out more about the NABERS Embodied Carbon rating tool:  https://lnkd.in/gcW6k-9B #Sustainability #EmbodiedCarbon #NetZero #BuiltEnvironment James Elks Katie Eyles Carlos Flores Ivana Brown Joel Edwards Jeff Vickers Nicole Sullivan Edwin Chu Emily Moore Martina Steiner Tori Wouters

The three programs covering EPA's $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund are set to revolutionize green finance and renewable energy access in our country. But what should advocates, CBOs and project developers, state and local governments, and philanthropy be doing now to get ready? Check out some actionable ideas from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) below. The time is now to seize this opportunity to drive meaningful climate action and deliver tangible community benefits to all corners of the country. #GreenFinance #SolarEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability EPA's $20 billion green finance programs (NCIF and CCIA): https://lnkd.in/d3V55_Ti EPA's $7 billion Solar for All program: https://lnkd.in/drRrMEGw

Actionable insights here for local government and publicly owned utilities to prepare for the historic climate funding available. For example identifying projects and publicly owned sites, participating in workforce development and apprenticeship programs and identifying how to maximize the impact on historically marginalized groups through community engagement.

🌱💼 Embrace Sustainability with the IDA Sustainable Recovery Fund! 💰🌍 Apply for the Grant with Celtic Dynamics! 🔍🏢 Calling all eligible companies in Ireland! The IDA Sustainable Recovery Fund is your catalyst for environmental improvement projects that drive the transition to a low carbon and resource-efficient economy. 💡💚 This grant scheme empowers you to go beyond the minimum legal requirements and make a significant contribution to sustainability. With the Sustainable Recovery Fund, you can undertake projects in various environmental categories, including: ✅ Going beyond Union standards in the absence of Union standards ✅ Early adaptation to future Union standards ✅ Environmental studies ✅ Energy efficiency measures ✅ High-efficiency cogeneration ✅ District heating and cooling ✅ Renewable energy sources ✅ Waste management ✅ Remediation of contaminated sites ✅ Relocation of companies The grant covers a wide range of initiatives that will pave the way for a greener and more sustainable future for your business. 🌿🌍 To be eligible for the grant, ensure your business meets the following criteria: 📎 Be a registered business or public entity in Ireland 📑 Possess a valid tax clearance certificate 📊 Agree to provide feedback and data to IDA Ireland 🔒 Not have received any other public funding for the same project 💡 Comply with relevant EU and national environmental legislation and the 'Do no significant harm' Technical Guidance Don't miss this chance to drive your business towards a more sustainable future. Apply for the IDA Sustainable Recovery Fund with Celtic Dynamics today! 📞🌍 Together, let's create a resilient and sustainable economy for Ireland! #SustainableRecoveryFund #EnvironmentalImprovement #SustainableEconomy #CelticDynamics