The Wasabizawa geothermal power plant in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. It began operations in 2019, a first in 23 years for a geothermal power plant with an output of more than 10,000 kilowatts. (Provided by Yuzawa Geothermal Power Generation Co.) The central government is moving to clear away red tape for the energy sector to make […]
TCS targets net zero emissions by 2030
Tata Consultancy Services to leverage Vision 25×25, Renewable Energy, and Digital Technology to reduce carbon emissions by 70% by 2025, and become a Net Zero Emitter by 2030. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced its plans to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 70% by 2025 (over 2016 […]
Woodside Eyes Large-Scale Solar Plant Near Aussie LNG Hub
Australia’s Woodside is exploring the supply of 50 MW of solar energy to its Pluto liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on Western Australia’s Burrup Peninsular as part of its effort to reach net zero emissions. Woodside eyes large-scale solar power project Australia’s Woodside is exploring the supply of 50 MW of solar energy to […]
What is Carbon Lock-in and How Can We Avoid It?
Put yourself in the shoes of a government planner, power company executive, school superintendent, manufacturer or homeowner. You need to buy an expensive piece of equipment that could be used for decades to come. Spending on projects like power plants, boilers, buildings, vehicles and other types of infrastructure is always an exercise in current budget […]
DMG Blockchain Solutions and Argo Blockchain Sign Crypto Climate Accord
Eco-Forward Blockchain Companies to Support CCA through Implementation of Carbon-Neutral Initiatives and CCA Green Hash Rate Working Group VANCOUVER, British Columbia : DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. (TSXV: DMGI) (DMGGF: OTCQB) (FSE: 6AX) (“DMG” or the “Company”) a vertically integrated blockchain and cryptocurrency technology company, and Argo Blockchain Plc (OTCQB US: ARBKF), a UK-based global cryptocurrency […]
How BlackRock and Vanguard Can Advance the Net-zero Emissions Movement
The movement to achieve net-zero global greenhouse gas emissions is gaining traction and coherence, especially in the world of finance. In late March, BlackRock and Vanguard — the two largest asset managers on the planet — joined a growing coalition of investors in the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative (NZAM). The initiative outlines key requirements […]
ANALYSIS-Africa shrugs off net-zero emissions push without finance to follow
Of its 54 countries, only South Africa has set a net-zero aim – and failure to revamp policies to benefit from a global low-carbon shift may mean Africa misses out on investment LONDON: As more countries, cities, investors and businesses set net-zero emissions goals, they now cover about half of the world’s economy – but […]
Lear Climate Change Strategy Aims for Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Company targets 2030 to convert to 100% renewable energy and cut carbon emissions by 50% SOUTHFIELD, Mich.: Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today expanded its sustainability efforts by announcing several new environmental goals, including achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Lear further plans by 2030 to use […]
