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Pro Tip: If you want to know what is driving sustainable business trends but you don't have all day to comb the internet looking for stories, Trellis Group (formerly GreenBiz) puts out a daily briefing that is chockabolck full of interesting stories and data. And it is all in one place. Today's briefing features stories on ESG and M&A; EU corporate sustainability reporting requirements and a look at sunsetting coal in the U.S. Richard Martin Jill Metzger Vaibhav Kumar (he/him) Joel Makower

🗞️ "Europe’s steel industry is facing many challenges. But to weather this storm the sector must decarbonise with greater ambition and not follow in the footsteps of ArcelorMittal that has now backtracked on its green commitments." Read our Legal Manager, Kirsty Mitchell's response to ArcelorMittal putting on its decarbonisation plans on hold in today's Financial Times. 👇 📰 https://lnkd.in/g5HrJYbg 📰 SteelWatch | European Environmental Bureau | Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe | Carbon Market Watch | Reclaim Finance - ONG | BankTrack | Lead The Charge #EUSteel #GreenSteel #ClimateAction

Fascinated today by this news from Science Magazine about a carbon storage possibility provided by Mother Nature. In eastern Canada, a nearly perfectly preserved eastern red cedar log, buried for millennia, opens up new avenues for carbon storage strategies, particularly the concept of wood “vaults.” Why does this matter? As industries, including cement and concrete, push toward carbon neutrality, innovative solutions for carbon storage -- and capture and utilization (CCUS) -- are critical. CCUS is the heavyweight solution in the Portland Cement Association's Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, and it's essential to achieving net zero as an industry. We need the support of innovators -- as well as policymakers -- to make CCUS a reality for our industry. #Cement #Concrete #PCAroadmap #CarbonNeutrality #NetZero https://lnkd.in/e7n3WK8f

The #cement industry's outlook under a new presidential administration is mixed, says Global Cement. Deregulation could spur private-sector investment, but a new stance on fossil fuels & withdrawal from climate commitments could clash with the sector's green targets, making strategic planning & policy engagement crucial in the coming term. https://ow.ly/jIUs50UbaiJ

Demand for low-quality credits undermines the voluntary carbon market: Study https://lnkd.in/dA9tnvkf

57 companies account for 88% of carbon emissions that’s 251 gigatons of carbon dioxide that comes from oil and cement related industries. Read more here in this excellent new depressing report : https://lnkd.in/gNWGbpfh At Lunaria we’re helping consumers to reduce their individual carbon footprint, by being conscious consumers and to make smarter choices with alternative products and services. We can ALL make a difference.

We’ve just published a new blog exploring PT Saptaindra Sejati (Adaro Energy) controversial move to spin off its coal assets. Is this a genuine step towards aligning with climate goals, or just another case of greenwashing? Dive into the analysis and join the conversation about the implications for climate-conscious investors and the global fight against fossil fuels. 📖 Read the full blog: Adaro’s Coal Spin-Off: Growing a Climate Conscience or Simple Greenwashing? 💬 Share your thoughts in the comments or tag someone who should see this! #ToxicBonds #ClimateFinance #Greenwashing #FossilFuels Ekō BankTrack

Europe is making strides toward a greener future, with a strong focus on decarbonizing the cement industry, a significant contributor to carbon emissions. The European Green Deal targets a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, necessitating substantial changes in the cement sector. Key strategies include adopting alternative fuels, enhancing energy efficiency, and increasing the use of carbon capture technologies. Notably, the European cement industry aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, aligning with broader EU goals to combat climate change and foster sustainable development. The cement industry’s transition is supported by substantial investments and innovation. By 2022, the industry had already reduced its carbon intensity by 20% compared to 1990 levels, but further efforts are crucial. The roadmap for decarbonization includes developing new clinker types with lower carbon footprints and promoting circular economy principles, such as recycling and reusing waste materials. These measures are essential for meeting the ambitious targets set by the European Union, ensuring the cement industry plays a pivotal role in Europe's green transformation. . . Reference: https://lnkd.in/dEQAZ69z . . #GreenEurope #CementIndustry #Decarbonization #EuropeanGreenDeal #CarbonNeutrality #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange #CarbonCapture #AlternativeFuels #EnergyEfficiency #EUClimateGoals #CementDecarbonization #CircularEconomy #GreenTransformation #ClimateNeutral #SustainableBuilding #CarbonReduction #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenInnovation #Europe2050 #aceshipbrokers

"The things that stand out: 1) The requirement for cheap energy in very large amounts in order to produce the #hydrogen. 2) The high cost of capital and generally the high #cost of doing business in Australia's remote areas. That needs to be addressed and supported through, for example, infrastructure development but also through #regulatory declogging. 3) And we need a skilled workforce, so we need to open up the #immigration program, for example, to get the hordes of #engineers into the country." (Jotzo 2024) #COP29 #GreenIron #NetZero

Europe is making strides toward a greener future, with a strong focus on decarbonizing the cement industry, a significant contributor to carbon emissions. The European Green Deal targets a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, necessitating substantial changes in the cement sector. Key strategies include adopting alternative fuels, enhancing energy efficiency, and increasing the use of carbon capture technologies. Notably, the European cement industry aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, aligning with broader EU goals to combat climate change and foster sustainable development. The cement industry’s transition is supported by substantial investments and innovation. By 2022, the industry had already reduced its carbon intensity by 20% compared to 1990 levels, but further efforts are crucial. The roadmap for decarbonization includes developing new clinker types with lower carbon footprints and promoting circular economy principles, such as recycling and reusing waste materials. These measures are essential for meeting the ambitious targets set by the European Union, ensuring the cement industry plays a pivotal role in Europe's green transformation. . . Reference: https://lnkd.in/deB9TBMa . . #GreenEurope #CementIndustry #Decarbonization #EuropeanGreenDeal #CarbonNeutrality #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateChange #CarbonCapture #AlternativeFuels #EnergyEfficiency #EUClimateGoals #CementDecarbonization #CircularEconomy #GreenTransformation #ClimateNeutral #SustainableBuilding #CarbonReduction #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenInnovation #Europe2050 #aceshipbrokers