eco-shaper’s Post

This very interesting article by eco-shaper offers a compelling overview of the advancements in renewable energy and sustainability in 2024, presenting a mixture of optimism and urgency. It highlights some key milestones, such as the peak in global emissions and the growth in clean energy accessibility, while underscoring that much remains to be done to meet climate targets. Building on this, Gabriele Crescente, Editor at Internazionale, provides a sobering look at the state of international climate diplomacy in his recent article (" Un macigno sulla Cop29 - https://lnkd.in/dBKV42g2 "). Two main points stand out:  - Funding gaps in biodiversity conservation: the recent UN Biodiversity Conference in Colombia failed to secure the necessary $200 billion in annual funding to meet conservation goals set in Montreal in 2022. This significant shortfall highlights how financial commitments for biodiversity continue to lag behind global ambitions;  - Challenges in plastic pollution negotiations: crescente notes that upcoming negotiations in Busan on a treaty against plastic pollution could stall over disagreements on limiting plastic production—a critical measure if we are to reduce environmental damage effectively. Both articles remind us that while technological advancements and policy shifts are encouraging, the lack of cohesive, enforceable international agreements could hinder meaningful progress. Achieving true impact requires not only innovation and corporate pledges but also robust, globally coordinated policies with accountability measures in place. As we look ahead, these insights underscore the critical need for stronger commitments and a renewed focus on unified global action to address the complex and interconnected challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. #Sustainability #ClimateChange #RenewableEnergy #Biodiversity #PlasticPollution #EcoShaper #Internazionale #GabrieleCrescente #EnvironmentalDiplomacy #GlobalAction #SustainableFuture

Delighted to be involved with this event for the second time. Shannon Chamber have pulled together something that is pretty unique - a whole week of events relating to Sustainability – in all it’s facets. As an Energy Utility with assets in every townland in the Country there’s total alignment between the pillars of the Conference and what we are working on – Energy, Waste, Water and Biodiversity. On Wednesday I spoke about the journey from ‘Renewable energy’ to a much wider understanding of what it means to embrace Sustainability – our People, the Communities we work in, the materials we use and re-use and of course the Customers we are enabling to make their own transition to ‘net zero’.   This is a great opportunity for us all to get out and hear from people in sectors we may never get to hear from. It’s somehow reassuring to know that others too find the journey hard, and that nobody has all the answers. The key is to keep going – most important of all is that we actually do things. To borrow a quote that I heard from Owen Dignam in Microsoft last week – ‘don’t get ready – get started’. Let’s keep talking – and no better place than in the Banner county next week – where ESB started out almost 100 years ago as Ireland's first Clean Energy Startup. #SustainabilityWeek #NetZero #HydrogenPower #ESB  #CommunityPartnerships #SustainableFuture #Ardnacrusha

As part of our 2030 #Sustainability Targets, we at Bayer have set ourselves the goal of supporting 300 million people with health and nutrition while reducing our own ecological footprint. Mitigating and adapting to climate change are top priorities for #TeamBayer. That's why, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are committed to making our own operations climate-neutral by 2030. An important contribution to this is reducing our emissions by 42% and sourcing 100% of the electricity we purchase from renewable sources by 2030. Take a look at our progress compared to last year in the graphic below:

As part of our 2030 #Sustainability Targets, we at Bayer have set ourselves the goal of supporting 300 million people with health and nutrition while reducing our own ecological footprint. Mitigating and adapting to climate change are top priorities for #TeamBayer. That's why, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are committed to making our own operations climate-neutral by 2030. An important contribution to this is reducing our emissions by 42% and sourcing 100% of the electricity we purchase from renewable sources by 2030. Take a look at our progress compared to last year in the graphic below:

As part of our 2030 #Sustainability Targets, we at Bayer have set ourselves the goal of supporting 300 million people with health and nutrition while reducing our own ecological footprint. Mitigating and adapting to climate change are top priorities for #TeamBayer. That's why, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are committed to making our own operations climate-neutral by 2030. An important contribution to this is reducing our emissions by 42% and sourcing 100% of the electricity we purchase from renewable sources by 2030. Take a look at our progress compared to last year in the graphic below:

As part of our 2030 #Sustainability Targets, we at Bayer have set ourselves the goal of supporting 300 million people with health and nutrition while reducing our own ecological footprint. Mitigating and adapting to climate change are top priorities for #TeamBayer. That's why, in line with the Paris Climate Agreement and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we are committed to making our own operations climate-neutral by 2030. An important contribution to this is reducing our emissions by 42% and sourcing 100% of the electricity we purchase from renewable sources by 2030. Take a look at our progress compared to last year in the graphic below:

18/37 We need to play a key role in defining secure, sustainable, and affordable energy systems, ensuring just and inclusive clean energy transitions. We therefore commit to achieving concrete steps forward in strategic areas. Among these, we recognize the key role of renewables, including from sustainable biological origin, nuclear energy for those who opt to use it, including advanced and small modular reactors, energy efficiency, methane emissions reduction in line with the Global Methane Pledge, industrial de-carbonization, most innovative technologies such as renewable and zero-emission hydrogen, and carbon management technologies. We will pursue secure, resilient, affordable and sustainable supply chains for critical minerals and raw materials, including through the Minerals Security Partnership (MSP) and MSP Forum, and pursue implementation of the Five Point Plan for Critical Minerals Security adopted by G7 Climate Energy and Environment Ministers. We also underline the opportunities offered by circular economy, including recycling and resource efficiency, as well as innovative technologies. Investing in innovation should also help us in addressing the key topic of reducing GHG emissions in heavy-emitting sectors and promoting the development of a circular economy. Leveraging private sector financing as well as innovative financing mechanisms are important steps to support energy transitions in developing countries, increase resources for adaptation and resilience and enable actions for responding to loss and damage to assist developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, especially SIDS and LDCs. The transition to a net zero-emissions, sustainable, climate resilient and nature positive, pollution free and circular economy will necessarily need to involve all the members of society, to ensure just and inclusive transitions, leaving no one behind. Women, youth, and Indigenous Peoples s tend to bear the brunt of climate change-related disasters. In this context, we place particular emphasis on need to empower these societal sectors and include them in efforts to address climate change and environmental degradation. We highlight the importance of nature-based solutions in this context. Plastic pollution is a global problem that requires urgent attention. We look forward to an ambitious and effective global agreement to end plastic pollution. Biodiversity loss is an equally serious threat. Climate, biodiversity, and human health are interrelated and interdependent. We recall our commitment to implement the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework fully and swiftly and to achieve each of its goals and targets, which is the landmark plan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. We also underline the G7 role in advancing implementation of the CMA5 global effort halting and reversing deforestation and forest degradation by 2030.

🌍 #EnvironmentalDay🌍 At Boekestijn, we recognize the urgent need for climate action and are committed to minimizing our environmental impact. As part of our journey towards zero emissions, we strive to be your partner in achieving a zero-emission future. Here's how we're making a difference: 🔋 Adopting Alternative Fuels and Drive lines: We're leading the adoption of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and introducing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) to our fleet. 📊 Providing Emission Data Insights: Offering consistent and accurate data on our environmental footprint to monitor our progress and make informed decisions. 🌱 Climate Change Conversations: Engaging employees, stakeholders, and customers in discussions about climate change through our SDGs Ambassadors program and partnerships with universities. 🚛 Member of #ECTA: Proud to be part of the European Clean Trucking Alliance, accelerating the transition to zero-emission road freight in Europe. 🔄 Continuous Improvement: From solar panels and heat pumps to route optimization and eco-driving training, we continuously seek new opportunities to enhance our sustainability practices. Join us in celebrating Environmental Day by committing to sustainable actions and contributing to a greener future! #EnvironmentalDay2024 #Sustainability #ClimateAction #BoekestijnTransport #Trucking #Transport #SDG

We had the privilege of partnering with Clean Planet Energy to align their eco-plant with the EU Taxonomy, emphasising Climate Change Mitigation. This strategic alignment has paved the way for their inclusion in an Article 9 dark green fund, marking a major achievement in the realm of sustainable energy solutions. Clean Planet Energy’s commitment to adhering to the EU’s Article 9 sustainable regulations in their eco-plants is admirable. Their dedication to fostering a cleaner and greener planet is an inspiration to us all. Dive into the full case study to learn more about this impactful journey and the strides Clean Planet Energy is making towards sustainability. https://lnkd.in/eFxzvSrJ

Join the discussion on urgency to curb global emissions at the 4th annual Sustainability Week US. Gain insights from Jim Skea as he debates on how can we prepare for challenges like war, water scarcity, and mass migration. Register: http://econimpact.co/o3 #EconSustainability