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The 2024 Veolia Triple Net Zero Industry Progress Report offers a comprehensive look at global corporate sustainability efforts. While 98% of companies recognize sustainability’s importance, only 11% view it as both urgent and critical. As businesses strive to meet net-zero deadlines, many are stuck in the “sticky middle” of implementation. Key takeaways include: ✅ Decarbonization leads the charge with energy efficiency, electrification, and renewables at the forefront. 🚱 Water management is progressing, but waste management efforts are lagging. ⚖️ Regulatory and financial barriers hinder faster progress, while knowledge gaps remain prevalent. 🤝 Collaboration and outsourcing are becoming essential to overcome challenges. The report highlights the need for urgency, innovation, and partnerships to close the gap between ambition and action. As the climate crisis intensifies, will companies walk or run toward their sustainability goals? 🚀 #Sustainability #NetZero #CorporateResponsibility #ClimateAction #Decarbonization #TripleNetZero #ClimateTech #BusinessStrategy

🌱 Equinix Takes a Major Step Towards Sustainability with €1.15 Billion Green Bond Issuance 🌍 Equinix has issued €1.15 billion in green bonds, pushing its total green bond issuance to an impressive $6.9 billion. This positions the company among the top 5 U.S. investment-grade green bond issuers. They have currently already achieved 96% renewable energy usage globally and continues to lead in energy efficiency. The company has earned recognition on the CDP Climate Change A List for two consecutive years—a testament to its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. Katrina Rymill, SVP of Corporate Finance & Sustainability at Equinix, shared, “Our green bonds demonstrate Equinix’s continued commitment to design, build, and deliver the most reliable, secure, and sustainable data center and digital infrastructure possible to benefit our customers, investors, and communities.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/efjNjK7B #Sustainability #GreenBonds #RenewableEnergy #EnergyEfficiency #Equinix #ClimateLeadership

🌍 We’re excited to share that Climate Insider has been named one of the Top 5 Platforms for Tracking Climate Technologies and Industry News, as featured in an article by Anamta Shehzad (Sawiara Khan ) on TechBullion. The article highlights our role in providing insights into climate tech trends, emerging innovations, and key industry players. We're grateful to be a resource for those navigating the evolving world of climate technology and sustainability. A big thank you to Anamta and Tech Bullion for the feature! https://lnkd.in/e4f6M4NM #ClimateTech #Sustainability #ClimateInnovation #GreenEconomy

🌍 Preserving Ontario's Natural Heritage 🌳 The Nature Conservancy of Canada/Conservation de la nature Canada (NCC) has achieved a monumental victory in the fight to preserve biodiversity and combat climate change. The 970-hectare Morrison Lake Nature Reserve in northeastern Ontario is now protected, ensuring the survival of vital species like the midland painted turtle, Canada warbler, and monarch butterfly. 🌱 💡 Key Highlights: 👉 The Morrison Lake reserve supports diverse ecosystems, including forests, wetlands, and lakes. 👉 The project bolsters habitat connectivity for wide-ranging wildlife, from moose to monarch butterflies. 👉 Backed by the Natural Heritage Conservation Program and Greenlands Conservation Partnership. 🗣️ Carolyn Davies, Program Director at NCC, highlights, "By expanding existing protected areas, NCC’s essential work is contributing meaningfully to habitat connectivity and ecological resiliency." 🗣️ Minister Steven Guilbeault also notes, "Canada is on a mission to conserve 30% of land and water by 2030, and the Natural Heritage Conservation Program is driving this mission forward." #Conservation #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #NCC #Ontario #NatureReserve #Sustainability #ClimateChange #EcosystemServices

💡 Today's Climate Insider Daily Newsletter is here! 🌍 📜 Today’s Highlights:  🔝Top Story: Equinix Boosts Sustainability Leadership with €1.15 Billion Green Bond Issuance. 💲Investment: HyperHeat raised €3.5M for zero-carbon heat, etalytics secured €8M for global expansion, and The World Bank urges Albania to invest $6B in climate adaptation. 🔬 Innovation: Monash University developed a high-energy, low-cost lithium-sulfur battery, and the UN-Habitat's 2024 report stresses climate-focused urban planning for 2 billion city-dwellers by 2040. 🔄 Integration: HYGENCO - The Hydrogen Company and Topsoe are building a $280M green ammonia plant, Hong Kong and Sinopec advance hydrogen energy, and Wärtsilä explores the Argon Power Cycle. 💡 Intelligence: Top 10 Solar Energy Companies in USA (2024). More news, investment insights, innovation updates & intelligence 📊 🌎 #Climatetech #Sustainability #Innovation #ExecutiveBriefing #ClimateAction

The University of Toronto and SiemensCanada have announced a multi-year partnership to modernize Canada’s energy grid. The collaboration will focus on leveraging AI and sustainable technologies to support Canada’s goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The partnership aims to advance smart grid technology, improve energy distribution efficiency, and address key cybersecurity challenges related to integrating green technologies. Leah Cowen, U of T’s Vice-President of Research and Innovation, noted, “This framework agreement will generate broad and deep mutual value enabling both Siemens and U of T to build a green future together.” Faisal Kazi , ICD.D, President and CEO of Siemens Canada, added, “Today marks not just another step but the continuation of a collaborative journey we’ve nurtured over many years. I look forward to seeing continued leadership and innovation.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJXKN8Ra #EnergyInnovation #NetZero #Sustainability #AI #SmartGrid #FutureOfEnergy

💡 Today's Climate Insider Daily Newsletter is here! 🌍 📜 Today’s Highlights:  🔝Top Story: Australia's First Horticulture-Specific VC Fund Launches with $60M Backing for AgriTech Startups. 💲Investment: Kilter, MediSun Energy, and Watercycle Technologies raised funds to advance sustainable farming, osmotic energy, and mineral recovery solutions. 🔬 Innovation: Rum and Sargassum and Siemens-UT partnerships drive biofuel innovation and grid modernization toward net-zero goals. 🔄 Integration: Türkiye, ADIB - Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, and global regulators advance industrial decarbonization, emissions targets, and net-zero transition plans. 💡 Intelligence: Multilateral Development Banks Drive Global Momentum for the Circular Economy. More news, investment insights, innovation updates & intelligence 📊 🌎 #Climatetech #Sustainability #Innovation #ExecutiveBriefing #ClimateAction

How can we transform global economies to operate within our planet’s limits? 🌏 At COP29 in Baku, Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) unveiled their first-ever joint report on the circular economy: The Circular Economy in Motion. This landmark publication showcases 20 impactful projects—from plastics to textiles to e-waste—highlighting how circular practices are gaining momentum globally, particularly in developing nations. As Valerie Hickey from the World Bank noted: “We can no longer maintain a livable planet with linear economies that grow now and clean up later.” The transition to circularity is critical for creating jobs, competitiveness, and sustainable growth. The report underscores the power of collaboration among MDBs and their commitment to fostering bold partnerships, innovation, and actionable solutions that address the triple planetary crises of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. Explore the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ehCDXXwP #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #COP29 #ClimateAction #MDBs

☀️ After years of setbacks, the U.S. solar industry is on the rise again. Once a global leader, it fell behind due to market challenges and international competition. Now, with 210 GW of installed capacity, it stands as the third-largest market globally, driven by climate concerns, policy incentives, and cost reductions. 🇺🇸 But the road ahead is far from smooth. Despite significant progress, industry players must navigate policy shifts, rising interest rates, and global competition. Here are 10 companies leading the charge in shaping the future of solar energy in the U.S.: ➖ NextEra Energy, Inc. ➖ First Solar ➖ Cypress Creek Renewables ➖ Recurrent Energy ➖ Sunrun ➖ Freedom Forever ➖ Tesla ➖ Trinity Solar ➖ Arcadia ➖ Nexamp #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #USClimateChange

📣 The Gulf Coast H2Hub and Midwest H2Hub have secured federal agreements with the DOE, finalizing $2.2 billion in funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. These are the fourth and fifth Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs to receive funding, contributing to the $7 billion allocated for scaling clean hydrogen production. The Gulf Coast Hub, backed by Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Ørsted, received $1.2 billion to support Houston’s industrial sector. Together, the seven H2Hubs aim to produce three million metric tons of clean hydrogen annually, achieving 30% of the U.S. 2030 target while cutting emissions by the equivalent of 5.5 million vehicles. https://lnkd.in/eqmPcFUu #CleanEnergy #Hydrogen #Sustainability #Emissions