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COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 10, 2023

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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This collaborative effort aimed to raise the visibility of carbon pricing as a critical strategy in the global fight against climate change.

Key Points: 
  • This collaborative effort aimed to raise the visibility of carbon pricing as a critical strategy in the global fight against climate change.
  • Canada announced a major step forward at COP28 with the introduction of a draft fourth protocol under the Greenhouse Gas Offset Credit System.
  • Read 'Government of Canada announces new economic incentive to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle' for more information .
  • We are actually warming in Canada at twice the global rate, and northern communities in Canada are warming at three times the global rate.

Government of Canada announces new economic incentive to reduce methane emissions from beef cattle

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Sunday, December 10, 2023
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This new draft protocol, Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol), will incentivize farmers to implement changes that would reduce enteric methane emissions from their beef cattle operations with an opportunity to generate offset credits that they can sell.

Key Points: 
  • This new draft protocol, Reducing Enteric Methane Emissions from Beef Cattle (REME protocol), will incentivize farmers to implement changes that would reduce enteric methane emissions from their beef cattle operations with an opportunity to generate offset credits that they can sell.
  • The REME protocol will encourage beef cattle farms to reduce enteric methane emissions by improving animal diets, management, and other strategies that support more efficient animal growth.
  • This Challenge awards funding to innovators advancing low-cost and scalable practices, processes, and technologies designed to reduce enteric methane emissions produced by cattle.
  • The Agricultural Methane Reduction Challenge builds on the Government of Canada's actions to reduce methane emissions through Canada's Methane Strategy , in support of the Global Methane Pledge, the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan , and the Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.

Indigo Ag Expands Powerful Scope 3 Product to Full Suite of Solutions

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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BOSTON, Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Indigo Ag, an innovative leader and trusted partner in sustainable agriculture, is expanding its powerful Scope 3 product suite to better serve agribusinesses and consumer goods companies in achieving their sustainability goals. The Scope 3 product suite helps companies measure, reduce and report their Scope 3 emissions*, as well as other sustainability attributes like water use.

Key Points: 
  • The Scope 3 product suite helps companies measure, reduce and report their Scope 3 emissions*, as well as other sustainability attributes like water use.
  • Indigo Ag's expanded product suite supports companies taking action to reduce their emissions and is highly customizable.
  • Indigo Ag's full suite of Scope 3 solutions help companies to:
    Measure Footprint – Using field level data, Indigo Ag quantifies the emission factors for specific crops in the company's supply chain.
  • Propel Change – Indigo Ag collaborates with the company's supply chain to increase adoption of regenerative practices, delivering quantified Scope 3 impact and reporting.

Aluminium industry backs new greenhouse gas initiative

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Under the new initiative, the IAI is committed to the following:

Key Points: 
  • Under the new initiative, the IAI is committed to the following:
    Report total global greenhouse gas emissions of the aluminium industry; on a public and annual basis.
  • In March 2021 the IAI published a report, Aluminium Sector Greenhouse Gas Pathways to 2050, which set out three technology pathways to emission reductions, in line with the Paris Agreement goals.
  • IAI Secretary General Miles Prosser said "The aluminium industry is committed to rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and acknowledges that investment and action is required to achieve global goals.
  • Hiroshi Nakayama, General Manager of Aluminium Department Mitsubishi Corporation said: "As a member of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), we are pleased to join IAI's GHG Initiative, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the aluminium sector.

Ardent Mills Announces 'Nourish: Intention & Impact', New Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Strategy

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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DENVER, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, today announced the release of its fiscal year 2023 (FY23) ESG report. Aligned to Ardent Mills' ESG framework, Nourish: Intention & Impact, the report outlines new time-bound goals that cover all aspects of the business, as well as achievements and new programs from the last fiscal year.

Key Points: 
  • "At Ardent Mills, our core values of trust, serving, simplicity and safety guide our commitment to nourish what's next.
  • We progress towards this when we enact people-centered business practices," said Dan Dye, CEO, Ardent Mills.
  • "Our new ESG strategy underscores our continued dedication to intentional and impactful change – both within Ardent Mills and our surrounding communities.
  • The People pillar underscores Ardent Mills' initiatives to cultivate a workplace in which all people thrive personally and professionally.

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

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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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.

As Government reconsiders its position on mandatory food waste reporting, Olleco highlights the benefits it can bring

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Olleco, one of the UK's leading food waste collectors, is keen to support and highlight the benefits to businesses of self-policing this process and how measurement is the first step to reducing food waste.

Key Points: 
  • Olleco, one of the UK's leading food waste collectors, is keen to support and highlight the benefits to businesses of self-policing this process and how measurement is the first step to reducing food waste.
  • He explains: "We believe in giving our customers the tools to understand when and how much food waste they are producing.
  • It is easy to underestimate the true cost of food waste but, when you factor in the energy that goes into growing, transporting, storing and preparing our food, the environmental cost of food waste is huge.
  • When asked about the government U-turn on mandatory food waste reporting, Olleco's Adam Baisley said "I don't feel that the mandatory aspect of food waste reporting is what's most important.

LRQA Leadership Series in Dubai sets the stage for COP28 with a focus on sustainability, ESG and cyber assurance

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LRQA's recent Leadership Series in Dubai was a key precursor to COP28, addressing vital issues in sustainability, ESG trends, and cyber assurance in the Middle East.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LRQA's recent Leadership Series in Dubai was a key precursor to COP28, addressing vital issues in sustainability, ESG trends, and cyber assurance in the Middle East.
  • Another session performed a deep dive into DP World's Greenhouse Gas accounting and reporting strategy as another LRQA client.
  • Wrapping up the event, the president of cybersecurity accreditation body, CREST, Rowland Johnson, led discussions on cyber assurance in the Middle East.
  • LRQA's Leadership Series not only facilitated impactful conversations on sustainability, ESG and cyber assurance but also nurtured collaboration towards net-zero goals, contributing to a shared comprehension of challenges and opportunities in these crucial areas.

LRQA Leadership Series in Dubai sets the stage for COP28 with a focus on sustainability, ESG and cyber assurance

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LRQA's recent Leadership Series in Dubai was a key precursor to COP28, addressing vital issues in sustainability, ESG trends, and cyber assurance in the Middle East.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LRQA's recent Leadership Series in Dubai was a key precursor to COP28, addressing vital issues in sustainability, ESG trends, and cyber assurance in the Middle East.
  • Another session performed a deep dive into DP World's Greenhouse Gas accounting and reporting strategy as another LRQA client.
  • Wrapping up the event, the president of cybersecurity accreditation body, CREST, Rowland Johnson, led discussions on cyber assurance in the Middle East.
  • LRQA's Leadership Series not only facilitated impactful conversations on sustainability, ESG and cyber assurance but also nurtured collaboration towards net-zero goals, contributing to a shared comprehension of challenges and opportunities in these crucial areas.

Crimson Wine Group Takes Industry Leading Stance with Significant Glass Weight Reductions, Addressing the Top Contributor of Greenhouse Gas Emissions for the Wine Industry

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NAPA, Calif., Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crimson Wine Group (OTCQB: CWGL) has proudly announced its commitment to further reduce the glass bottle weight of its largest production wines. This initiative represents two-thirds of the company's total production and is a crucial step towards achieving its objective of reaching Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 as a signatory of the United Nation Road to Zero and a Silver Member of International Wineries for Climate Action.

Key Points: 
  • By reducing the weight of its bottles, Crimson aims to lower its environmental impact and contribute towards a more sustainable future.
  • Crimson recognizes that reducing bottle weight is critically important in the effort to lower Greenhouse Gases.
  • Additionally, Crimson Wine Group has made significant progress lowering the glass weight for their second largest brand by volume, Seghesio Family Vineyards, based in Healdsburg, CA.
  • By taking this proactive stance, we hope to inspire other companies in the wine industry to follow suit and prioritize sustainability."