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🏦 🌎 Is It Time to Reevaluate Where You Bank? Leading private banks have invested a staggering $6.9 trillion in fossil fuel companies since the Paris Agreement's adoption. Despite these gloomy figures, some positive steps are being taken. The World Bank plans to allocate 45% of its annual financing to climate-related projects, amounting to $40 billion. The Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) is helping banks set and achieve net-zero targets by 2030. What steps can banks take in the right direction? 1. Divest from Fossil Fuels: Redirect investments away from fossil fuel projects to prevent further environmental damage. 2. Invest in Renewable Energy: Support solar, wind, and other clean technologies to drive the transition to greener energy sources. 3. Sustainable Infrastructure: Upgrade existing buildings with energy-efficient systems and clean energy sources. Are your bank's actions aligning with your values? Full Read Below: https://lnkd.in/gqtmvieN #SustainableFinance #ClimateAction #GreenBanking #customerchoice

🌿 At Loam, we are committed to building a greener future and believe young leaders play a critical role in it's formation. With that, we're thrilled to welcome our summer intern for the second year, Synomi Gardi, an incoming freshman at #BostonCollege this Fall. 🎉 Welcome to the team, Synomi Gardi  Let's make this summer memorable and impactful. #summerIntern2024 #sustainability

Buckle up, Sustain360 Subscribers—get ready for a ride through the latest in sustainability! 🛫 Climate change isn't just shaking up the weather; it's also causing some uncommon airplane turbulence. 🔌 Meanwhile, the US energy grid is in for a revamp, ensuring a brighter, greener future. 🚘 But that's not all—317 million tires are getting a second chance at life, thanks to innovative recycling efforts. 🛍 Plus, the European Union is cracking down on fashion waste, forcing brands to reckon with the 594,000 tonnes of textiles destroyed yearly. Full Article: https://lnkd.in/g3kmziPU #Airlines #energygrid #Fashion #EU #cars #manufacturing

🔌 💡Ever wondered about the brainpower and processes behind your utility bill? ⛰ Join us for an insightful conversation with Jessie Ciulla, a Commission Advisor at Colorado Public Utilities Commission where we learn about intricate details behind what goes on behind the scenes how they keep the lights smoothly, and the challenges and opportunities for public and private to build a sustainable future of energy. Full Episode https://lnkd.in/gjECb5ZF #EnergyTransformation #colorado #sustainably #innovation #episode

👷🏼♂️🚧From rising insurance premiums to property damage, climate change is leaving its mark on real estate. 💡🌦But where there are challenges, there are also opportunities. Dive into our latest article for insights on navigating this new terrain and building a more sustainable tomorrow. #ClimateChange #RealEstate #Sustainability Full Article Below: https://lnkd.in/dxVGanMy

📫 In this week's newsletter... Catch the full article below: https://lnkd.in/gSE4k4Vv #cpg #sports #economy #sustainability

The #zara and #H&M's of the world have some stiff competition - not from other fast fashion brands. From thrift stores. Sporting second-hand garments is back in style and it comes with making its dent in the fight against #climatechange. Read ahead to explore the ills and wills of the fashion industry and how global legislations give hope in fighting fast-fashion trends and single-wear culture. #fashion #material #sustainability https://lnkd.in/g5kXNg-d

In this week's newsletter, we dive into... ⏳ Dubai's unexpected rainy day adventure, where luxury cars turned into makeshift boats and highways became aquatic playgrounds. 🍫 Uncover the world's first cacao-less chocolate. 💎 Pandora turns trash into treasure, recycling its gold and silver. 🏭 Tax incentives that have contributed to transportation being the largest source of carbon emissions. —click the link to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/gVdWCsrH #innovation #Dubai #Jewleryindustry #Foodandbev #global

🖼 🗿 Museums are both culprits and victims of #climatechange. Who knew? Lack of measurement and assessment tools, financing #sustainable transitions, and consideration during #policymaking make it difficult for #museums to do their bit. But what are museums doing in their limited capacity, and what are other proposed solutions to help them in their journey to provide us with a greener museum-going experience? 🔍 All that and more in this piece! #culture #tourism https://lnkd.in/eKTEBvWc

🌎 🌳 🌊 Happy #earthday from all of us at Loam! #Sustainability #climatetech #esg