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Energy companies focus on a comparatively large number of material topics in their 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 but 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 their 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 to set a benchmark for other sectors to follow. Our sector special on “𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗦𝗚 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴” discussed these topics and more. Check out our 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 for more insights and stay up to date with all the 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 about our next sustainability webinars here: https://lnkd.in/d-N4AC84 https://lnkd.in/eTKiavPU   #ESG #Nachhaltigkeit #Sustainability #cometis #GlobalESGMonitor #ESRS #NachhaltigkeitsReporting #ESGReporting #ImpactChallengerDays #Webinars

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Exciting developments in sustainability reporting for Singapore! From FY2025, all listed companies are mandated to disclose climate-related information, aligning with international standards. This move not only enhances transparency but also prepares businesses for the green transition, offering access to new markets and financing opportunities. A pivotal step for corporate responsibility and environmental stewardship. Let's gear up for a sustainable future! Jimmy Lim Alvin Tee #Sustainability #ClimateReporting #SingaporeBusiness #GreenTransition

PHAs, the unsung heroes of the bioplastic world! Your article was a delightful read and a commendable nod to R&D scene in the US, thank you. But, commercial PHA production is old news. RWDC Industries has been prod. PHAs from food waste for several years now. Newlight Technologies, Inc. / AIRCARBON is using greenhouse gases CO2/methane into PHA bioplastics. And that's just a taste of what the material can do. Imagine: Sunscreen in a PHA tube that you can rinse, compost, or accidentally left on the beach without any environmental guilt. A beverage bottle caps, the third most collected trash on US beaches, simply biodegrading without adding to the microplastic mess. And wouldn't it nice to ditch those soggy paper straws for sturdy, compostable PHA ones that won’t end up as a sea mammal’s nose ring? These are available as we speak: Beyond Plastic LLC Consumers are ready for this bioplastic revolution that could replace 40% of all petroleum-based plastics. Yet, we’re stuck in endless recycling or industrial composting debates, thinking they are the silver bullet for our plastic woes. Hint: It will never be. The industry needs consumer support, and regulatory (State & Fed). And awareness thanks to these articles. Cost will come down with adoption and demand.

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Green Humans News – Shaping a Sustainable Future! This week, we’re witnessing some truly groundbreaking innovations that are paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow. PUMA is leading the fashion industry with eco-friendly leather alternatives made from mushrooms, apples, and algae, proving that style and sustainability can go hand in hand. In Denmark, visionary flood protection strategies—including high-tech stormwater tunnels and eco-friendly "sponge parks"—are making cities more resilient to climate change. Over in Finland, the world is watching as the sand battery promises to revolutionize energy storage, offering a sustainable solution for renewable energy grids. And in Singapore, a creative approach to water scarcity sees wastewater being turned into beer, showcasing the power of innovation in solving global challenges. With historic climate finance deals, AI-powered fishing technologies, and more, it’s clear that green innovation is leading the charge in tackling climate change and shaping a better, more sustainable future. Let’s continue to stay ahead of the curve and support these bold efforts for a cleaner planet. #GreenHumans #Sustainability #Innovation #ClimateAction #SustainableEnergy #EcoFashion #CircularEconomy #ClimateFinance #GreenTech #ClimateChange #SustainabilityNews @GreenHumansNews #FutureOfEnergy #GreenInnovation #SustainableFuture https://lnkd.in/gPKSbp3n

This week, the EnvironQuiz is about saving your hearing, in honour of Save Your Heading Day! Go to this link to complete the quiz!

Let's talk more about waste. At a superficial level, recycling appears a better option than incineration. However, what happens to the increasing number of plastic items that cannot be recycled, and what of our efforts to diligently recycle the plastics that we can in our yellow bins each week? A disturbing amount goes straight to landfill as there are no buyers. What can be sold is usually shipped to somewhere like the Philippines, with resulting carbon emissions from shipping. What then happens to that plastic? Is it actually recycled or are we just turning a blind eye and hoping for the best. How much of that plastic ends up in the water and consequently in our food supply? With my passion for waste minimisation , I think a lot about what is happening after our rubbish and recycling leaves our house and workshop. Our landfills are filling faster than anticipated and suggestions are that Kate Valley may only have 10-years left before it is full. I personally believe that a high efficiency waste to energy plant is in fact the most sustainable option for waste management. It diverts waste from landfill and away from shipping it to countries where we have no control over what ultimately happens to it. Why not harvest energy from that waste rather than trying to manage the environmental impacts for generations to come. Lets not forget though that the best option is to remove plastic wherever possible. #ihateplasticmilkbottles! https://lnkd.in/gyZj7c8w

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