Climate change mitigation

This Week in Energy News: 11 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the energy and natural resources industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The BESS Consortium's initial 5 GW goal will help create a roadmap for achieving the rest by 2030, demonstrating a key mechanism for accelerating a just energy transition.
  • Linux Foundation Energy Adds Five New Open Source Projects, Expanding its Energy Infrastructure Tech Stack for Battery Storage, Grid Resilience, EV Charging, and More
    Additionally, LF Energy along with the Open Source Security Foundation have released a free whitepaper providing best practices for cybersecurity in energy infrastructure.
  • This new research and significant new technologies will help drive LF Energy and its mission of creating a technology ecosystem to support rapid decarbonization forward.
  • Honeywell to Help Decarbonization of U.S. Virgin Islands Through Battery Energy Storage
    When completed, the solar array and BESS will boost the islands' decarbonization efforts by fulfilling 30% of its energy consumption through renewable sources.

Context Labs recognized by Gartner® in 2023 Market Guide for Gas Emissions Management

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and AMSTERDAM, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Context Labs, a leading enterprise data fabric-based climate analytics company, in Cambridge, MA, and Amsterdam, has been covered across three Gartner publications: as a Representative Vendor in the Market Guide for Gas Emissions Management (9 October 2023) report, as a Sample Vendor in the Hype Cycle™ for Blockchain and Web3 (2 August 2023), and in the Hype Cycle™ for Open-Source Software (21 July 2023).

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  • Coverage supports COP28 goal for emissions reduction this decade Gartner covers Context Labs in 2023 reports-Market Guide for Gas Emissions Management, Blockchain and Web3, 2023, and Open-Source Software
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass.
  • Context Labs continues to push and define the Gas Emissions Management Solutions (GEMS) industry by offering industry proven emission tracking capabilities — data fabric, emissions visualizations, carbon accounting, modeling, and reporting.
  • Additionally, Context Labs is bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 with advances in Web 2.5 and authenticated provenance technologies.
  • "To us, it is energizing and affirming to receive this support and recognition from Gartner analysts for the work that Context Labs is achieving with our industry partners," shared Dan Harple, CEO of Context Labs.

Alpine Group Teams Up with TrusTrace, Apparel Impact Institute, Keel Labs, Black Pearl to Bring Fashion Industry Transformation to the Forefront of COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Panellists will explore innovative technologies, green processes and next-gen materials that can drive significant reductions in carbon emissions throughout the supply chain to inspire action.

Key Points: 
  • Panellists will explore innovative technologies, green processes and next-gen materials that can drive significant reductions in carbon emissions throughout the supply chain to inspire action.
  • Additionally, the panel will delve into the complex relationship between policy, regulation and consumer expectations amongst the growing concern of greenwashing in the fashion sector.
  • Hosting key industry experts is not just an opportunity; it's a collective commitment to addressing the challenges head-on and unveiling actionable solutions.
  • However, scalable solutions do exist to enable brands and suppliers to collaborate and to facilitate funding for sustainable transformation.

IAS Releases Inaugural Responsibility Report Illustrating Commitment to Trust, Transparency, and Responsible Business Practices

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Outsource Partners International, Carbon, Corporation, Smart TV, Media Rating Council, Sustainability accounting, Privacy, IAS, Peter Utzschneider, Contextual advertising, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, Trust, TrustArc, Transparency, Accreditation, Data collection, Digital, City Harvest, Certification, Integral Ad Science, African Americans, Biophysical environment, Silent Scope 2, Good-Loop, Climate change mitigation, Interactive Advertising Bureau, Connected, ESG, Sales, Social

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a leading global media measurement and optimization platform, today announced the release of its inaugural Responsibility Report outlining the tangible progress the company is making to strengthen its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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  • "We are excited to present our inaugural Responsibility Report demonstrating our intent to make a positive impact on our customers, shareholders, employees, and the broader global community," said Lisa Utzschneider, Chief Executive Officer, Integral Ad Science.
  • "The results of this report exemplify our unwavering dedication to innovation and ethical practices, our continual obsession for exceptional service for our customers, and our strong commitment to creating a great place to work and develop."
  • In May 2023, IAS received the industry's first accreditation for Connected TV video viewable impressions from the Media Rating Council.
  • "Our unwavering dedication to aligning ESG initiatives with our business practices is a fundamental principle at IAS," said Utzschneider.

11 Winners Recognised at Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony held during COP28 UAE

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, during a ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, during a ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai.
  • The Ceremony was attended by numerous heads of delegations participating in COP28, ministers, senior government officials, and Prize winners and finalists.
  • For over 15 years, through its 106 previous winners, the Prize has transformed the lives of 384 million people worldwide.
  • The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a tribute to the legacy of the late founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

11 Winners Recognised at Zayed Sustainability Prize Awards Ceremony held during COP28 UAE

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Saturday, December 2, 2023
Woman, Climate change, Northfleet Technology College, The Prize, Patient, ICC East Asia-Pacific, Electricity, Today, Water, Multimedia, Excellency, SME, Student, Biodiversity, International school, Ceremony, Economic development, Waxahachie Global High School, Highness, Climate change mitigation, Kelp, CO2, City, Jury, NPO, Republic, Environment, Tourism, Pharmaceutical industry, Renewable energy, Prize, Food, Energy, Health, COP28

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, during a ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today awarded the winners of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability and humanitarianism, during a ceremony held at COP28 UAE in Expo City Dubai.
  • The Ceremony was attended by numerous heads of delegations participating in COP28, ministers, senior government officials, and Prize winners and finalists.
  • For over 15 years, through its 106 previous winners, the Prize has transformed the lives of 384 million people worldwide.
  • The Zayed Sustainability Prize is a tribute to the legacy of the late founding father of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

COP28: OPEC Fund to expand partnerships and launch new initiatives to strengthen climate resilience and promote global food security

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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  • VIENNA, Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) is launching new initiatives and strengthening partnerships at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
  • During the two-week conference in Dubai the OPEC Fund will have a substantial presence at its own pavilion in the Blue Zone.
  • Aligned with its Climate Action Plan, the OPEC Fund is increasing climate adaptation, mitigation and resilience investments in energy, transport, agriculture, food, water and smart cities.
  • In 2022, the OPEC Fund launched a US$1 billion Food Security Action Plan in response to global supply chain disruption and in recognition of the impact of climate change on medium- and long-term food production.

DecarbHealthcare.com Unveils the Decarb Guidebook: A Comprehensive Resource for Decarbonizing Hospitals

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
World Health Organization, Carbon, California Energy Commission, Climate change, SAN, Air conditioning, Greenhouse gas, Guide book, WHO, Climate, ASHRAE, International Hospital Federation, Health, Healthcare engineering, Climate change mitigation, Hospital, Society, GHG, IOU, Optimism, Renewable energy, Management, Refrigeration, Ventilation, Heat, HVAC

The Decarb Guidebook, stemming from the collaboration of engineers, designers, and industry leaders, emphasizes optimism and action.

Key Points: 
  • The Decarb Guidebook, stemming from the collaboration of engineers, designers, and industry leaders, emphasizes optimism and action.
  • This interactive platform is intended to aid hospitals in the planning and design of retrofit projects to substantially reduce operating costs and meet organizational and/or state decarbonization goals.
  • Additionally, the Decarb Strategy Tool guides users, based on a specific facility and conditions, with a list of recommended technologies and implementation best practices.
  • By pooling resources, expertise, and passion, the Decarb Guidebook endeavors to be a "living" beacon for those in the healthcare sector looking for actionable solutions.

BE OPEN to present SDG-focused student competition programme at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference and SES 2023 in the UAE

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Nature, Engineering, Creativity, Developed country, UN, Climate, Adaptation, Climate change mitigation, SDG7, Student, Green Zone, SDG, Primary energy, SES, Conference, Summit, City, NYUAD, SDG2, Thought, Architecture, Tourism

The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
  • BE OPEN has also become a partner of the Student Energy Summit (SES 2023) that is taking place in Abu Dhabi between November 28 and December 1 at the NYUAD.
  • The competition is open to all students, graduates and young professionals who specialise in the fields of design, architecture, engineering and media globally.
  • Design has a crucial role to play as an instrument or vehicle for the implementation of the UN SDGs.

BE OPEN to present SDG-focused student competition programme at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference and SES 2023 in the UAE

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Nature, Engineering, Creativity, Developed country, UN, Climate, Adaptation, Climate change mitigation, SDG7, Student, Green Zone, SDG, Primary energy, SES, Conference, Summit, City, NYUAD, SDG2, Thought, Architecture, Tourism

The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.

Key Points: 
  • The programme aims to encourage creation of innovative solutions by younger creatives, for a more prosperous and sustainable future.
  • BE OPEN has also become a partner of the Student Energy Summit (SES 2023) that is taking place in Abu Dhabi between November 28 and December 1 at the NYUAD.
  • The competition is open to all students, graduates and young professionals who specialise in the fields of design, architecture, engineering and media globally.
  • Design has a crucial role to play as an instrument or vehicle for the implementation of the UN SDGs.