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Hot off the press! Our (Oz Sahin, Russell Richards) edited issue on implementing sustainable development in the context of interdisciplinary, unified, and practical approaches. This collection of works brings together fifteen selected papers presented during the 2022 SDEWES Conference, with papers addressing a broad range of topics, from circular governance models to education-related to sustainable practices, and the impacts of current legislative frameworks targeting energy efficiency, built environment energy performance, bio-based industrial applications, transport and sustainable energy services, production, supply, and infrastructure maintenance strategies. Please enjoy the read!

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The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for funding to support efforts to report and reduce climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials and products. EIMA has been selected for a $2.189M grant. With 38 selectees selected for $160M in total funding, these transformative awards stem from the US Congress and The White House's Inflation Reduction Act, which is the largest climate investment in history. The grants are aimed at reducing climate pollution by helping businesses measure the carbon emissions associated with extracting, transporting and manufacturing their products. EIMA’s grant will help the #EIFS industry develop #LCAs and robust #EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) for EIFS products, producing a combination of industry-wide and facility-based EPDs. EIMA intends to contract with a reputable LCA provider with a goal of working with 100% of American EIFS manufacturers (including non-EIMA members) to develop 77 EPDs, covering as many as 1,350 EIFS variations. More information can be read on EPA's press release here https://lnkd.in/gmTdcSjE This ambitious and timely effort would not have happened without the support of #EIMA's Board members, including President Steve Smithwick of Master Wall Inc., Vice - President Jose Berlingeri of Sto Corp., Vanessa Henley (Feldkamp) of Dryvit Systems, Eric Hindson of Sika USA, Rafaël Bao of ADEX Systems Inc., Chuck Robitaille of Dow, Nathan Katz of Saint-Gobain ADFORS, Chip Blome of L&W Supply, Darryl Little of Gypsum Management and Supply and Mike Chaney of James River Exteriors With continuous #insulation integrated into a singular wall system, there has never been a better time to consider #EIFS for a #newconstruction or #retrofit project. Learn more at www.eima.com . #climatechange #modernbuildingmaterials #engineeredsolutions #ghgemissions #grant #epa #DOE

📣 On April 9th, the Science Based Targets initiative Board of Trustees signaled approval in a statement regarding the use of environmental attribute certificates, encompassing voluntary carbon markets, for abatement purposes specifically within scope 3. However, #SBTi intends to release a preliminary draft outlining fundamental rules, thresholds, and safeguards for potential utilization of environmental attribute certificates in mitigating scope 3 emissions by July 2024. Since then, 💥 heated discussions have ignited on the linked feed. Feeling compelled to speak out, especially with ongoing attacks on VCM, I believe it's imperative that we prioritize action over conflict. Our focus must be on #CombatingTheClimateCrisis, utilizing every available tool effectively. Carbon credits should adhere to the #MitigationHierarchy. High quality and well- designed & verified credits must be used by companies in addtion to- not instead of- decarbonisation as part of their net zero transition. Additionally, #scope3 emissions pose a significant challenge, with many companies still grappling with establishing their value chain maps. We must channel our energy into transforming our work methods rather than competing solely on the decarbonization pathway. Hence, an effective consultation process stands as the cornerstone for establishing a robust implementation concerning the utilization of environmental attribute certificates. Will see what happens by July... 💚 🍀

Last spaces available for our 7th February Carbon Footprinting and Reporting course! Inspired by our former Carbon Management course, this new and improved one-day Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment (IEMA) certified course provides delegates with the tools and information needed for measuring, managing and routes to reporting an organisation’s Carbon Footprint. The new course incorporates delegate feedback to focus on the areas important to you, spending more time diving into detailed Carbon Footprinting methodology, Scope 3 Emissions reporting and more. Book today! https://lnkd.in/ebnNuDYs #GEPEnv #CarbonFootprintingandReporting #IEMA

🌍 Are you ready for a decarbonization challenge? Share your innovative ideas with us, and you could receive funding of up to $10,000! We are excited to continue the ASHRAE 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝, a year-long competitive program offering $1,000-$10,000 to support decarbonization projects within local chapters. This initiative aligns with this year’s presidential theme and is implemented through the YEA committee with grassroots outreach via the YEA chairs/committees at each chapter. If you have a project or idea that can help decarbonize your community, approach your local ASHRAE chapter and submit your proposal by 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 15, 2024. Check out sample projects and last year’s winners and their projects here: https://lnkd.in/e5uaPxxU ASHRAE UK Chapter ASHRAE Region XIV #DecarbonizationChallenge #Sustainability #Innovation #ASHRAE #YEA #EnvironmentalImpact #GreenInitiatives

It is possible to address the challenge of #decarbonization of Mediterranean Islands? Meeting in Comune di Siena we tried to answer this question. 🎥 Watch the video to discover more about CO2 Pacman project! Be a part of CO2 PACMAN community, work for #climateneutrality! Università di Siena Interreg Euro-MED Programme #Green Industry Innovation and Technology Transfer Geoimaging Ltd CEEI Valencia (Centro Europeo de Empresas e Innovación de Valencia) Renewable & Sustainable Energy Laboratory, TU Crete & Sustainable Energy Lab GeoImaging Ltd Università degli Studi di Firenze #SDEWES #SDC EPLO European Public Law Organization Interreg Euro-MED Green Living Areas

Environmental and societal project financing instrument We need to create a new kind of instrument where the proceeds go into environmental and societal projects and the returns would be in form of positive environmental and societal indicators, not cashflow. The instrument would remain unimpaired so long as the predetermined indicators are in the positive territory. Viable? This will make investors putting money where their mouths are. Got this idea while listening to conversations at the JC3 Journey to Zero Conference 2023

Small Business Funding Opportunity! The EPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is calling for small businesses to apply for Phase I awards of up to $100,000 to support eligible small businesses in the development and commercialization of innovative environmental technologies, with additional funding of up to $400,000 available in Phase II. If you have a business that addresses any of the following environmental topics, you may be able to apply for this funding. The EPA is hosting an informational webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT. Register at the link below. Funding Opportunities and Webinar Topics include: CLEAN AND SAFE WATER: Nature-based Solutions for Water Reuse, Technologies for the Treatment of PFAS, Treatment for Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water. AIR QUALITY & CLIMATE: Technologies to Monitor and Reduce Air Toxics Exposures, Air Pollution Control Technologies for Small Sources. HOMELAND SECURITY: Scenario-Based Training for Disaster Response CIRCULAR ECONOMY/SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS: Preventing and Recycling Food Waste, Source Reduction and Reuse, Lowering Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment. SAFER CHEMICALS: Rubber Anti-Degradants, and Next Generation Fertilizers. https://lnkd.in/d5m3TWqn

Small Business Funding Opportunity! The EPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is calling for small businesses to apply for Phase I awards of up to $100,000 to support eligible small businesses in the development and commercialization of innovative environmental technologies, with additional funding of up to $400,000 available in Phase II. If you have a business that addresses any of the following environmental topics, you may be able to apply for this funding. The EPA is hosting an informational webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5, from 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm EDT. Register at the link below. Funding Opportunities and Webinar Topics include: CLEAN AND SAFE WATER: Nature-based Solutions for Water Reuse, Technologies for the Treatment of PFAS, Treatment for Cyanobacteria and Cyanotoxins in Drinking Water. AIR QUALITY & CLIMATE: Technologies to Monitor and Reduce Air Toxics Exposures, Air Pollution Control Technologies for Small Sources. HOMELAND SECURITY: Scenario-Based Training for Disaster Response CIRCULAR ECONOMY/SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS: Preventing and Recycling Food Waste, Source Reduction and Reuse, Lowering Embodied Carbon in the Built Environment. SAFER CHEMICALS: Rubber Anti-Degradants, and Next Generation Fertilizers. https://lnkd.in/d5m3TWqn