Climate change policy

Yamaha Motor Reviews Environmental Plan 2050 Targets

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Monday, July 19, 2021
Sports, Hardware, Motor Sports, Motorcycles, Technology, Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Environment, Maritime, Transport, Automotive Manufacturing, Other Technology, Manufacturing, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, Renewable energy, Emissions reduction, Climate change policy, Climate change

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7272) announced today that it has reviewed the CO2 emission reduction targets in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050 (hereinafter referred to as Environmental Plan 2050) first formulated in 2018, and has set a new goal of aiming for carbon neutrality throughout all of its business activities, including across the life cycles of its products,* by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 7272) announced today that it has reviewed the CO2 emission reduction targets in the Yamaha Motor Group Environmental Plan 2050 (hereinafter referred to as Environmental Plan 2050) first formulated in 2018, and has set a new goal of aiming for carbon neutrality throughout all of its business activities, including across the life cycles of its products,* by 2050.
  • This review of the Environmental Plan 2050 resets the vision (goals) for the Yamaha Motor group to aim for by 2050 as well as the targets to meet by 2030 and 2035, respectively.
  • We will formulate a medium-term plan every three years and advance initiatives and activities toward these targets.
  • Toward realizing a carbon-neutral society in 2050, the Company will continue to offer new value by proposing new forms mobility unique to Yamaha Motor in addition to its signature motorcycles.

S&P Global Platts Analytics: China's Carbon Trading Provides Additional Tool for Decarbonization

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Friday, July 16, 2021
Articles, Service companies, Finance, S&P Global Platts, Climate change policy, Carbon finance, Emissions trading, S&P Global, Business intelligence, Carbon emission trading, Analytics

China's carbon market launch provides signals for new clean investment and an additional policy lever.

Key Points: 
  • China's carbon market launch provides signals for new clean investment and an additional policy lever.
  • Platts Analytics expects the program's initial impacts will be minimal, though it may pave the way for new carbon-neutral products development.
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SAI "Carbon Footprint" Report: When bitcoin meets "double carbon", SAI may be the answer.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Greenhouse gas emissions, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Energy, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Energy economics, Carbon footprint, Carbon offset, Bitcoin, Sustainable energy, Zero-energy building

This report is the first carbon footprint report for the bitcoin mining and supercomputing industry.

Key Points: 
  • This report is the first carbon footprint report for the bitcoin mining and supercomputing industry.
  • It is a benchmark and may become a template for carbon footprint reports for the clean energy computing industry.
  • It elaborated on strategies to reduce carbon emissions through renewable energy, thermal energy recovery, water management, carbon offsets, etc.
  • When bitcoin meets "double carbon", SAI may be the answer.

Abaxx Expands Carbon Market Investments with Base Carbon Corp. Formation, AirCarbon Follow-on Investment

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Carbon finance, Energy, Resource economics, Climate change policy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Emissions reduction, Low-carbon economy, Business action on climate change

Ltd., the Abaxx Commodity Exchange, and producer of the SmarterMarkets Podcast, is leading the formation of a new venture, Base Carbon Corp. (Base Carbon).

Key Points: 
  • Ltd., the Abaxx Commodity Exchange, and producer of the SmarterMarkets Podcast, is leading the formation of a new venture, Base Carbon Corp. (Base Carbon).
  • Expands Carbon investments with creation of Base Carbon Corp.
    Base Carbon platform is being assembled with experienced management, existing revenue streams, and a pipeline of future business.
  • The Base Carbon management team have decades of experience leading sourcing, management and financing carbon projects across the carbon and environmental market ecosystem.
  • Under the terms of the LOI announced on February 11, 2021 , Abaxx has completed a 2nd follow-on investment into AirCarbon Pte.

Dominion Energy Issues Updated, TCFD-Compliant Climate Report Consistent with 1.5-Degree Scenario, Paris Agreement on Climate Change

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Articles, Energy, Energy economics, Resource economics, Climate change policy, Emissions reduction, Climate change mitigation, Energy policy, Climate change, Sustainable energy, Low-carbon economy, Carbon neutrality

The report conforms to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework and is consistent with 1.5-degree scenario modeling as well as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Key Points: 
  • The report conforms to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework and is consistent with 1.5-degree scenario modeling as well as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
  • "Dominion Energy has been a leader in greenhouse emissions reductions over the past 15 years.
  • Our customers expect safe, affordable, reliable, and increasingly sustainable energy which is why decarbonization is at the center of our business strategy.
  • Today's report demonstrates our continued commitment to transparent progress toward our net zero ambitions."

Sustainable New Concrete Mix from AEEE to Reduce Cement's Global Carbon Footprint, Boosts Compressive Strength to Revolutionary 48,500 PSI While Reducing Total Costs Up to 47%

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Concrete, Building materials, Cement, Greenhouse gas emissions, Climate change policy

"Cement is one of the most consumed products on the planet.It represents 8% of the world's annual carbon emissions," says MJ Said, Chief Executive Officer of AEEE.

Key Points: 
  • "Cement is one of the most consumed products on the planet.It represents 8% of the world's annual carbon emissions," says MJ Said, Chief Executive Officer of AEEE.
  • The intrusive impact on the environment is lessened by the sharply reduced need for total cement and steel usage and reduced fossil-fuel energy consumption.
  • An overview of the e.construct peer review of AEEE's UHPC technology is available to qualified institutions upon request.
  • About AEEE Capital Holding & Advisory Group:
    AEEE is an International Construction Management, Mixed-Use Development and Holding firm.

Nucor Corporation Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity of Steel Mills to 77% Less Than Global Steelmaking Average

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
Climate variability and change, Pollution, Climate forcing, Greenhouse gas emissions, Emission intensity, Articles, Climate change policy, Carbon footprint

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction strategies that will lower its GHG emissions intensity of steel mills to 77% less than today's global average.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) announced today comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction strategies that will lower its GHG emissions intensity of steel mills to 77% less than today's global average.
  • This compares to a global average of 1.69 and an integrated steelmaking average of 2.15.
  • By 2030, Nucor's steel mill GHG emission intensity will be 0.38 tons of CO2 per ton of steel.
  • Beyond 2030, Nucor is committed to further reducing its GHG emissions to a goal of net zero emission steel at scale.

Enertopia Provides Corporate July Update #1

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Renewable energy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon offset, Carbon credit

By being able to quantify the increased clean energy output and offsetting CO2 credits we will be able to provide an update on the potential value of CO2 credits going forward.

Key Points: 
  • By being able to quantify the increased clean energy output and offsetting CO2 credits we will be able to provide an update on the potential value of CO2 credits going forward.
  • The company will be providing increased updates as information becomes available including updated QA and presentation on the ENERTOPIA HEAT EXTRACTORTM shortly.
  • "We recommend all stakeholders visit our investor pagefor an updated presentation on the exciting opportunity this next chapter brings as Enertopia continues to move forward."
  • There can be no assurance that patent #6,024,086 will have a positive impact on Enertopia.

 REsurety launches “Locational Marginal Emissions” data product to empower customers to measure and maximize how much carbon they cut through clean energy purchases

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Software, Utilities, Construction & Property, Environment, Alternative energy, Energy, Building Systems, Technology, Articles, Energy, Resource economics, Energy economics, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Greenhouse gas emissions, Climate change mitigation, Carbon footprint, Low-carbon economy, Sustainable energy

REsuretys patent-pending Locational Marginal Emissions technology calculates the carbon emissions at each node on an electric grid with hourly granularity.

Key Points: 
  • REsuretys patent-pending Locational Marginal Emissions technology calculates the carbon emissions at each node on an electric grid with hourly granularity.
  • This helps decision-makers understand how much each specific clean energy procurement, load-siting, or energy storage decision contributes to their decarbonization goals.
  • Locational Marginal Emissions solve the need for transparent and accurate carbon impact data, said Lee Taylor, CEO of REsurety.
  • REsuretys Locational Marginal Emissions data is available for projects in ERCOT and will be available for other U.S. markets later this year.

New Fortress Energy Commences Operations in Baja California Sur

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Articles, Climate change policy, Energy economics, Energy, Climate change mitigation, Emissions reduction, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Sustainable energy, La Paz Municipality, Natural gas, Baja California

The delivery of more affordable and cleaner-burning natural gas is a significant milestone for Baja California Sur, said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of NFE.

Key Points: 
  • The delivery of more affordable and cleaner-burning natural gas is a significant milestone for Baja California Sur, said Wes Edens, Chairman and CEO of NFE.
  • The introduction of natural gas into the Baja California Sur market will help enable more energy efficiency, cost savings and emissions reductions as it displaces fossil fuels.
  • Under the terms of an agreement signed in March, NFE will supply natural gas to the CTG La Paz and CTG Baja California Sur power plants in Baja California Sur through the Terminal.
  • New Fortress Energy is a global energy infrastructure company founded to help accelerate the worlds transition to clean energy.