Why #Carbon Footprint Is Increasing? The increasing carbon footprint of our planet is a pressing concern, significantly impacting the environment and human well-being. While natural causes contribute, human activities remain the dominant force behind rising #greenhousegas (#GHG) #emissions. Here, we explore the primary factors fueling this surge: 1️⃣ Population Growth: A burgeoning global population drives the need for more goods and services, leading to increased industrial activity. This surge, especially in nations like China and the United States, contributes substantial CO2 emissions, intensifying the problem. 2️⃣ Energy Consumption: As the population grows, the demand for energy escalates. Our reliance on electricity, primarily from thermal power plants burning fossil fuels, significantly adds to the expanding carbon footprint. 3️⃣ #Transportation: Modern transportation, powered by fossil fuels, contributes significantly to carbon emissions. Vehicles, railways, aircraft, and ships release substantial CO2 into the atmosphere, amplifying environmental impacts. 4️⃣ #Agriculture and Cattle Farming: Increasing food demand drives agricultural expansion, often leading to deforestation. Clearing forests for agriculture and grazing releases stored carbon dioxide, contributing to greenhouse gas concentrations. Agricultural practices like fertilizer use can also indirectly contribute to emissions. 5️⃣ #Industrialization: Industrial activities, especially in energy production, steel manufacturing, oil refineries, and chemical industries, contribute nearly half of global greenhouse gas emissions. Fossil fuel combustion and industrial waste gases significantly add to the surging carbon footprint. Understanding these contributors is pivotal in formulating effective strategies to curb emissions and mitigate the impact on our environment. #CarbonFootprint #GreenhouseGas #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalImpact #EmissionsFactors #GlobalWarming #Sustainability #PopulationGrowth #EnergyConsumption #CattleFarming #Deforestation #FossilFuels #Sustainability #ClimateAction #NetZero #Decarbonization Follow me (Harshal) for exciting #ESG and #Zerocarbon trivia. If you find this post useful, please repost 🔁 so more people can learn from it.
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Understanding Scope 1,2 and 3 can be at times a bit of a muddle! I have discussed with a wide group of people covering many industries the need for change. Often met with the response; “ If we make changes how can we achieve the goals in time and how will it impact our bottom line?” The answer to that is more of an ethical one than a financial, and that is the wall many of us are coming up against. Is everything always down to money or is investment in ethical practices and talking about them through honest #PR #communications and #marketing the answer? I stand by the fact that #ESG and #sustainability are important for any business, shareholders, potential investors and even those looking to buy will look at your footprint, your social responsibility and those investing in the future. If you are not looking forward, are not being honest and are not considering change, things will not be easy in the future, those making changes now I believe will have a future. #manufacturingindustry #sustainable #sustainablepr #sustainableprojects #footprint
5 Climate Facts Everyone Should Know About GHG Emissions 1. Energy Reigns Supreme: A whopping 76% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from the energy sector! Power plants, transportation, and industries guzzling fossil fuels are the prime culprits. Investing in renewables and building energy-efficient buildings are crucial steps towards a cleaner future. 2. Food Matters (A Lot!): Did you know the food system generates 11% of global emissions? Agriculture, livestock, and deforestation all play a role. Reducing food waste, opting for sustainable farming practices, and embracing plant-based meals are smart choices for both your health and the planet. 3. Not All Emissions Are Created Equal: While CO2 is the headline star, methane from livestock and nitrous oxide from fertilizers pack a much bigger punch per molecule. Addressing these sources can yield significant climate benefits with targeted action. 4. Inequality Fuels the Flames: Developed countries historically emitted the most, and still contribute disproportionately. However, developing nations are now facing the brunt of climate impacts. Ensuring a just transition towards a low-carbon future requires global cooperation and support for vulnerable communities. 5. We're Not Powerless: Every action counts! From using public transport to switching to green energy providers, individual choices ripple out. And advocating for climate-friendly policies can make a systemic difference. Remember, collective action is the most powerful tool in our arsenal. #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #GreenhouseGases #EmissionsReduction #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFood #ClimateJustice #IndividualAction #PolicyChange #Sustainability #CleanTech #ClimateTech #CorporateSocialResponsibility #SustainableSupplyChains #ClimateResilience #FutureOfWork Follow me (Harshal) for exciting #ESG and #Zerocarbon trivia. If you find this post useful, please repost 🔁 so more people can learn from it. Image Source: https://lnkd.in/gFchiCWk Article to read further: https://lnkd.in/gUhhzRYA
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Human activities have thrown the earth’s carbon cycle out of balance. 🌱 Our planet naturally absorbs and emits approximately 100 billion tons of carbon dioxide through this natural cycle every year. This total dwarfs humanity’s contribution, amounting to ten times as much CO2 as produced through human activities. 🌏 So, what’s the problem? The problem is that humanity's extra chunk of carbon emissions has tipped out of equilibrium in what was once a balanced cycle. We are adding carbon to the air faster than the planet’s sinks can absorb it. Learn more about this process and carbon sequestration here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g4WAdHtg #EuropeanGreenDeal #BiologicalOrganisms #MineralNutrition #NewZealandGrowers #GrowBetter #RegenerativeAgriculture
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Did you know that combating climate change involves sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? Enter Biochar…🌱 The Biochar Advantage: Carbon Sequestration: When agricultural waste is transformed into charcoal, forming biochar, the carbon is permanently fixed in a solid form. Look at Terra preta in the Amazon, it remains black and productive after several thousand years - biochar is highly stable. Permanent Impact: 1 ton of carbon locked in biochar = ~3 tons of CO₂e permanently removed from the atmosphere. Curious about the science behind biochar? #JoinTheHyve to explore more, stay tuned! 🌿🌐 Abdulaziz Bin Redha, Samsurin Welch, PhD, Eva Morales, Dr Harjit Singh #biochar #biocharinnovation #sustainability #climatechange #CDR #carbon
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🚀 Potentially a trillion dollar market 🔔 Not long ago the Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) market was forecast to reach tens of billions by 2050, now BCG predict the CDR market could scale from $4Bn last year to $940 billion annually by 2050 as the realities of what’s needed to combat climate change hits home. It’s great to be a part this rapidly growing industry, Bio-Logical's proud to be one of the biggest producers in the Global South. We're committed to leveraging biochar's potential for environmental and economic benefits, helping to build a more resilient and sustainable future. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible in CDR! #Sustainability #Biochar #ClimateAction
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Curious about how carbon sequestration works and its impact? Carbon sequestration is a game-changer in our fight against climate change. It's all about capturing and storing carbon dioxide to stabilize our environment and reduce our carbon footprint. Here are the main types: 1. Biological Carbon Sequestration: Nature's way of storing CO2 in plants, soils, and oceans, boosted by human efforts like carbon farming. 2. Geological Carbon Sequestration: Safely tucking away CO2 underground in rock formations, essential for reducing emissions from industries. 3. Technological Carbon Sequestration: Innovative methods to convert CO2 into minerals or store it in oceans, pushing boundaries in sustainable solutions. These approaches not only promise cleaner air but also support sustainable development. Dive deeper into carbon sequestration and join us in shaping a greener future! Curious to learn more? Reach out to us at 981126365 or contact@prozerocarbon.com to discover how your organization can reduce carbon emissions and become ESG compliant. #CarbonSequestration #ClimateAction #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience #CarbonCapture #GeologicalSequestration #BiologicalSequestration #TechnologicalInnovation #ESGGoals Charu Dhyani Shantanu Sharma HARIPRIYA BANDARU Mantasha Khan
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NONWOVENS AT THE CUTTING EDGE In this era where the effects of climate change and pollution are ever-more tangible, the need for increased circularity of renewable resources and the elimination of harmful substances during the production process are constantly front-of-mind. For more inspiration and further examples of the contribution nonwovens are making to our future, read our latest newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eUAA5f2x And don’t miss INDEX™26 in Geneva, from April 21 to 24, 2026. #INDEXNonwovens #INDEX26 #Nonwovens #Circularity #Innovations
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🌍Last week, the World Economic Forum (WEF) released its Global Risks Report 2024, which provides insights into the risks that we face today and in the future. ⛈️The report highlights the top risks in the next 2 and 10 years, with extreme weather, natural resource shortages, and pollution being among the top 10 risks. It is important however to read the report from the perspective of ‘taking care’ rather than ‘causing scare. ♻️ Waste-to-Energy technology can help reduce these risks in several ways: 1. It can reduce methane emissions from landfills, which contribute to extreme weather events. 2. When combined with carbon capture, Waste-to-Energy can deliver negative CO2 emissions, helping to fight against climate change. 3. By enabling the partial recycling of non-recyclable waste, Waste-to-Energy is a vital partner to recycling and helps to reuse materials instead of depleting natural resources. 4. By diverting non-recyclable waste from landfills, waste-to-energy stops water, soil, and air pollution linked to landfilling. 💚 By adopting Waste-to-Energy technology, we can help reduce the risks highlighted in the Global Risks Report 2024 and create a more sustainable future for ourselves and future generations. https://wllw.co/EiJHmFraj #wastetoenergy #wastemanagement #circulareconomy #Keppelseghers
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This presentation sheds light on a crucial issue, and we need to act now! Thank you for bringing attention to this topic. Let's come together and take action towards a sustainable future. Check out the presentation here: https://lnkd.in/dkrngPDe #climatechange #netzero
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𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐇 Greenhouse gas #emissions continue to be a 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭. Take a look at this video that illustrates the physical concentration of emissions on a global scale – it's a sobering reminder of the severity of the problem we are facing! 𝑾𝑯𝑨𝑻 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑴𝑶𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑴𝑷𝑶𝑹𝑻𝑨𝑵𝑻 𝑺𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑪𝑬𝑺 𝑶𝑭 𝑬𝑴𝑰𝑺𝑺𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺? ➡️ 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Cars, trucks, trains, airplanes & ships all contribute significant amounts of carbon emissions. By reducing our reliance on #fossilfuels & #transition to clean #energy alternatives, we can significantly decrease transportation-related emissions. ➡️ 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Most of the world's #electricity is generated using fossil fuels, such as coal, natural gas & oil. By transitioning to #renewableenergy sources like solar & wind power, we can reduce emissions from electricity generation. ➡️ 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Livestock & fertilizer production are significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. By reducing #foodwaste, promoting plant-based diets & improving agricultural practices, we can reduce emissions from the agricultural sector. 𝑨𝑵𝑫 𝑾𝑯𝑨𝑻’𝑺 𝑵𝑬𝑿𝑻? With continued 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 & 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, the demand for energy and the overall #climatechange (#globalwarming) problem has only increased in the past few decades. To address this issue, we need to work together to find #sustainable solutions that 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. It is important to note that the video shows the emissions where those are generated instead of where the products associated with the emissions are consumed, that is why we see enormous amounts in e.g., Asian countries while much lower amounts in Europe and North America. 𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! -- Follow me on LinkedIn for a daily post about interesting reports on #sustainability: Zsuzsanna Tajti PhD, CFA, FRM, PRM, CIA, SCR 🌱
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Absolute carbon emission reductions must be the goal for all of us. We’re proud to announce a 65% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2020 which is down to very hard work across the business in multiple areas. It may sound obvious, but the only way to achieve these significant reductions is to be very clear on where emissions lie so that we can target efforts accordingly. However Scope 3 emissions are our biggest source of emissions and are proving much more difficult to reduce, given our reliance on suppliers of raw materials to provide us lower carbon options. We are starting to see progress here which is very encouraging, and this is reflected in the three LEC (lower embodied carbon) products that we launched this year. There will be many more to come as we keep moving forward. Lots done, and lots to do!
As the climate change crisis intensifies, our mission to accelerate a net-zero emissions future built environment has never been more important. Reflecting on our journey to-date as we launch our fourth annual Planet Passionate sustainability report, we are incredibly proud of what our dedicated team achieved in 2023 and since the programme began. We have made considerable progress towards our climate-related targets since 2020 base year, including: 💠A 65% absolute reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions since 2020 (base year) [1] 💠A further 40% absolute reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2023 alone [2] 💠Solar PV systems installed across 49.6% of all wholly-owned Kingspan sites 💠In 2023, we launched three lower embodied carbon solutions and introduced our first bio-based hemp insulation product, HemKor While we still have work to do, the unwavering commitment of our talented team will be critical in accelerating progress towards our net-zero ambitions as the Planet Passionate initiative enters its fifth year. Discover more highlights below and in our 2023 Planet Passionate report here ➡ https://lnkd.in/ejM7_gyA #PlanetPassionate #WeArePlanetPassionate #Kingspan #Decarbonisation #NetZeroBuiltEnvironment [1] Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. Excluding biogenic emissions. Scope 2 GHG emissions calculated using market-based methodology. [2] Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions. Excluding biogenic emissions. Scope 2 GHG emissions calculated using market-based methodology.
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Comment: To solve the climate crisis, we need to live in a less material world. Anders Wijkman on the toll the 106 billion tonnes per year of global material use is taking on the planet. International Resource Panel (IRP) #materialextraction #climatecrisis #consumerism #overconsumption #fossilfuels #materialfootprint #globalresources #foodwaste #fastfashion #electronics Terry Slavin, Liam Dowd, Ed Long https://lnkd.in/d8qbV4ZS
Comment: To solve the climate crisis, we need to live in a less material world
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