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ACT Announces Minority Investment from Bridgepoint, Valuing the Environmental Markets Leader at Over $1 Billion

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Articles, Renewable energy, Carbon finance, Energy, Climate change policy, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Natural environment, Carbon offset, Emissions trading, Carbon footprint, Climate change policy of the United States

Bridgepoints investment moves ACT to a new level of leadership in the environmental markets.

Key Points: 
  • Bridgepoints investment moves ACT to a new level of leadership in the environmental markets.
  • Founded in 2009 and with offices in Amsterdam, New York, Shanghai, and Paris, ACT helps companies and organizations around the world reduce their carbon footprints.
  • As an enabler of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious.
  • Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, emission allowances and carbon offsets.

Carbon Streaming Expands Into Europe Trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Professional services, Environment, Finance, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Economy of Toronto, NEO Exchange, FSE, Stock exchange, Carbon credit, Carbon offset, Articles, Economy, Policy

Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (FSE: M2QA) (Carbon Streaming or the Company), one of the first publicly traded companies that provides investors with direct exposure to the expanding carbon credit markets, is pleased to announce that it has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the symbol M2QA.

Key Points: 
  • Carbon Streaming Corporation (NEO: NETZ) (FSE: M2QA) (Carbon Streaming or the Company), one of the first publicly traded companies that provides investors with direct exposure to the expanding carbon credit markets, is pleased to announce that it has listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FSE) under the symbol M2QA.
  • Carbon Streaming is among the first publicly traded carbon offset investment companies on any exchange and the Company is proud to provide our investors with unique global access to the carbon credit marketplace.
  • The Company recently listed on Canadas NEO Exchange, trading under the symbol NETZ (see news release dated July 26, 2021).
  • The Company intends to list on a U.S. stock exchange, such as NASDAQ or the New York Stock Exchange, prior to the end of the year.

ArcelorMittal publishes second group climate action report

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Climate change policy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Physical sciences, Companies, Renewable energy, Articles, Carbon dioxide, Carbon neutrality, ArcelorMittal, Climate change mitigation, Carbon offset

- Estimated cost of c. $10 billion

Key Points: 
  • - Estimated cost of c. $10 billion
    ArcelorMittal (the Company) has today published its second group climate action report, following the first group report published in May 2019 and the European climate action report published in May 2020.
  • In the new report, ArcelorMittal has for the first time announced a 2030 global carbon emissions intensity reduction target of 25%.
  • The new climate action report provides a roadmap that illustrates the Companys current thinking on the journey to net zero steelmaking.
  • For these emissions ArcelorMittal will buy high-quality offsets or launch projects to generate high-quality carbon credits.

CTX to debut cross-border trading of tokens backed by China's carbon credits

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Carbon finance, Greenhouse gas emissions, Renewable energy, Climate change policy, Emissions trading, CTX, Carbon neutrality, Carbon credit, CNTS, Carbon offset, Articles, Natural environment

SINGAPORE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberdyne Tech Exchange (CTX) said today that its digital exchange will soon debut cross-border trading of its proprietary Carbon Neutrality Tokens (CNTs) to be backed by the carbon credits of China, the world's largest carbon market.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cyberdyne Tech Exchange (CTX) said today that its digital exchange will soon debut cross-border trading of its proprietary Carbon Neutrality Tokens (CNTs) to be backed by the carbon credits of China, the world's largest carbon market.
  • CTX, backed by the US$2 billion Asia Green Fund, said its CNTs will pave the way for carbon credits to be transferred across international borders.
  • CTX's carbon neutrality token contains shared carbon information including emission records and tracing, carbon offsetting, carbon capture, storage, and reuse.
  • Dr Bai disclosed that CTX is also in talks with institutions in Europe and North America to issue tokens on its exchange.

Despite Global Pressures to Decrease Carbon Emissions in Retail, the Tracking, Measurement and Reporting on Emissions in the Last Mile Remain a Struggle

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Articles, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Environmental policy, Carbon footprint, Environmental economics, Emissions trading, Carbon offset

CHICAGO, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringg, the leading delivery and fulfillment cloud platform provider, today announced the availability of Sustainability in the Last Mile: A 2021 Snapshot. The commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Bringg outlines findings on how retailers and direct to consumer brands across North America and Europe measure their carbon emissions, how they communicate their sustainability options and successes to customers, who they see as responsible for tracking, reporting, and reducing emissions, and the technological capabilities they need to meet their net-zero goals for last mile delivery in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Retailers today are pressured by consumers and increasing governmental and international regulatory requirements to reduce their carbon footprint.
  • At the same time, they are challenged with the need to implement a proper framework for tracking, measuring, and reporting on emissions.
  • According to the commissioned study, 49% of respondents reported their firms struggle with accessing granular data and 45% said they struggle with measuring carbon emissions.
  • Additionally, the commissioned study provides logistics providers insight into what data retailers expect of them, in terms of both reducing carbon emissions and reporting on emissions data.

Despite Global Pressures to Decrease Carbon Emissions in Retail, the Tracking, Measurement and Reporting on Emissions in the Last Mile Remain a Struggle

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon finance, Climate change policy, Articles, Environmental impact of the energy industry, Environmental policy, Carbon footprint, Environmental economics, Emissions trading, Carbon offset

CHICAGO, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bringg, the leading delivery and fulfillment cloud platform provider, today announced the availability of Sustainability in the Last Mile: A 2021 Snapshot. The commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Bringg outlines findings on how retailers and direct to consumer brands across North America and Europe measure their carbon emissions, how they communicate their sustainability options and successes to customers, who they see as responsible for tracking, reporting, and reducing emissions, and the technological capabilities they need to meet their net-zero goals for last mile delivery in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Retailers today are pressured by consumers and increasing governmental and international regulatory requirements to reduce their carbon footprint.
  • At the same time, they are challenged with the need to implement a proper framework for tracking, measuring, and reporting on emissions.
  • According to the commissioned study, 49% of respondents reported their firms struggle with accessing granular data and 45% said they struggle with measuring carbon emissions.
  • Additionally, the commissioned study provides logistics providers insight into what data retailers expect of them, in terms of both reducing carbon emissions and reporting on emissions data.

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.

Brane Capital Commits to Carbon Neutrality, Contributing to Greening of Blockchain

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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"At Brane, we believe that blockchain technology can both be environmentally sustainable, and make ground-breaking contributions to the fight against climate change and other efforts to protect the environment," said Patrick McLaughlin, Brane's Founder.

Key Points: 
  • "At Brane, we believe that blockchain technology can both be environmentally sustainable, and make ground-breaking contributions to the fight against climate change and other efforts to protect the environment," said Patrick McLaughlin, Brane's Founder.
  • "With its commitment to reducing and offsetting emissions, Brane has an opportunity to lead the crypto custody space in support of a more sustainable future."
  • In addition to committing to net-zero emissions from electricity by 2030, Brane will collaborate with over 100 Accord signatories and supporters to advance the environmental sustainability of crypto and blockchain.
  • Brane is currently conducting an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operations, and expects to become carbon neutral certified later this year.

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.

Barings Announces 2030 Net Zero Target for Global Operations

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Renewable energy, Greenhouse gas emissions, Articles, Energy policy, Sustainable development, Energy, Carbon finance, Environmentalism, Carbon neutrality, Carbon offset, 100% renewable energy, Sustainability

With this announcement, it is setting out the path to achieve net zero in its global operations by 2030.

Key Points: 
  • With this announcement, it is setting out the path to achieve net zero in its global operations by 2030.
  • "While we will need to utilize carbon offsets to achieve neutrality in 2021, our true focus is on changing the behaviors of our employees and partners that will allow us to achieve our net zero target," said Sarah Munday, Barings Director of Sustainability.
  • Barings is working actively to support MassMutual's climate commitments of being operational net zero by 2030 and GIA net zero by 2050.
  • For instance, Barings Global Technology and Operations team has already reduced the firm's European data center footprint by 74% and the Barings London office operates on 100% renewable energy and green gas.