Cleantech
The latest products, services and cleantech applications and how they are tackling some of our most pressing social and environmental issues.
Porsche, Tesla Partner with Materials Suppliers to Increase Sustainability of EV Batteries
Cross-Posted from Supply Chain. BHP will now supply some of the world’s lowest-carbon nickel to Tesla, while BASF will supply Porsche with high-energy cathode active materials and recycle battery-production waste to close the loop.
All Porsche Parts Will Now Be Made with Renewable Energy
Cross-Posted from Supply Chain. Porsche has announced it is taking further steps to achieve its sustainability goals: The high-performance car maker is calling for its roughly 1,300 series suppliers to use exclusively renewable energy in the manufacture of Porsche components, starting this month.
MGM’s Mega Solar Array Now Powering 13 LV Strip Resorts
The new mega solar array is the hospitality industry's largest directly sourced renewable electricity project worldwide. MGM Resorts aims to source 100% renewable electricity in US and 80% globally by 2030.
GM Launches $60B 'Equitable Climate Action' Plan
Cross-Posted from The Next Economy. A new, $25 billion climate-equity-focused philanthropic fund will complement GM's $35 billion investment in EV and AV programs globally through 2025.
Vermont Family Farm Raises a Crop of Energy and Teaches Us a Lesson
The anaerobic digester at Goodrich Farm turns cow manure and food waste into carbon-negative, renewable natural gas that benefits much more than the farm. And the family’s journey is highly replicable.
Jaguar Land Rover, Google Partner to Track Air Quality in Dublin
The latest installment of Google’s Project Air View outfits Jaguar’s new, electric I-PACE with Google Street View technology and mobile air sensors to monitor Dublin’s street-level air quality for the next year.
HSBC, WRI, WWF Partner to Scale Next-Generation Climate Solutions
The US$100M initiative builds on the organizations’ individual efforts to accelerate a shift to a net-zero global economy.
As Travel Resumes, So Does Focus on Decarbonization of Aviation
Cross-Posted from Product, Service & Design Innovation. After a lengthy pause, tourism stands on the precipice of restarting again. But even as many travelers prepare to take to the open skies, aviation continues to grapple with its oversized carbon footprint compared with the rest of the industry.
Alaska Airlines Outlines Path to Net Zero by 2040
In one of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize, Alaska has set forth its plan to greatly reduce its carbon, waste and water impacts by 2025; and eliminate its carbon emissions altogether by 2040.
Budweiser Is Turning All Beer ‘Green’ on St. Patrick’s Day, Calling on Industry to Do the Same
Cross-Posted from Marketing and Comms. On March 17, Budweiser will purchase renewable energy credits equivalent to the estimated electricity needed to brew every beer in the US in a single day.
4 Key Reasons to Embed Renewables Throughout Your Supply Chain
It can be challenging to drive sustainable change in a supply chain, but the impact of action far outweighs the risks of inaction. Here's why adopting renewables through your supply chain is the pathway to climate leadership.
From Coal Mine to Clean Energy: How One Company Can Make a Difference
Talking about climate change didn’t resonate with the Koch team. But when we talked about capturing and monetizing wasted resources, their ears perked up. We’ve been transparent with the economics of this project, so that others may imitate it — which would give us all a chance to help avert climate disaster.
The Role of Renewable Natural Gas in the Decarbonization of Our Economy
The potential of renewable natural gas in the decarbonization landscape is examined in this Q&A with Johannes Escudero, CEO and ED of the Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas (RNG Coalition).
Starbucks, Unilever, Dairy Farmers of America on Their Food-Waste-to-Energy Alliance
The three founding members of the Farm Powered Strategic Alliance discuss how the pioneering partnership is propelling their individual sustainability strategies.
Chicago-Area Communities See Benefits of Biodiesel
Biodiesel blends of 20%, also known as B20, are growing in popularity. Here are stories of three suburban Chicago communities that have committed to B20, and the many benefits they’ve received.
New Farm Powered Strategic Alliance Highlights Circular Solution to Food Waste, GHG Reduction
Unilever, Starbucks and Dairy Farmers of America have joined the historic alliance, which calls on the food industry to embrace the simple, circular relationship between food waste and its potential to reduce greenhouse gases.
Brewed Responsibly: How Smart Craft Brewers Are Cleaning Up Our Favorite Beverage
Cross-Posted from Waste Not. The immediate future offers a financial challenge for most brewers and distributors; but everyone from craft brewers to large factories can increase sustainability and protect their bottom lines through process efficiencies, more nimble supply chains and smart recycling solutions.
Busting Myths About Biodiesel’s Environmental Impact
Debate about whether biofuels are environmentally friendly goes on — especially around land use. At issue is whether the amount of land available for agricultural production can support the growing global population’s demand for both food and fuel.
The Moment of Truth for Urban Mobility Decarbonization Is Upon Us
Cross-Posted from The Next Economy. Urban mobility has continued to evolve along with humans’ changing need for transport. Here are a few emerging technologies, public-private partnerships and city design initiatives fueling the transition to a sustainable future for urban mobility.
Corporate-Backed Tech Accelerator's Innovation Ecosystem to Foster Climate Solutions
Backed by 9 corporate giants representing $3T in market cap and 9 investor partners with $2B in assets, the D3 tech accelerator will help commercialize and scale an inaugural cohort of almost 50 climate-innovation startups.
