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Like with Paris 2024, sustainability is a core focus of the Brisbane 2032 Legacy Strategy. Initiatives include: > Renewable Energy Projects: Developing solar and wind projects to power the Games sustainably. For example, the Darling Downs Solar Farm and the Coopers Gap Wind Farm are key projects contributing to Queensland's renewable energy targets > Resilient Rivers Program: Improving water quality and river health across Southeast Queensland, benefiting local environments and communities. This initiative aims to restore natural habitats and enhance biodiversity > SEQ Waste Management Plan: Elevating waste management practices to reduce environmental impact. This includes new recycling facilities and waste-to-energy projects These measures aim to reduce the environmental footprint of the Games and create a model for future large-scale events. Regions like the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast will benefit from enhanced waste management systems and expanded green spaces, contributing to a healthier environment.

In today’s world, sustainability is more than just a trend; it’s a critical commitment to our planet and future generations. We're inspired by the innovative and impactful sustainability initiatives undertaken by various companies. Leading the way in renewable energy, industries have to transfer 50 % of its energy consumption to solar and wind power, significantly cutting down on carbon emissions. With a focus on zero-waste production, There is a need to developed advanced recycling systems that repurpose tons of waste annually, contributing to a circular economy. These initiatives will demonstrate that a commitment to sustainability is both achievable and impactful. Let’s continue to support and learn from each other as we work towards a greener future. Together, we can make a significant difference! 🌳 #Sustainability #CorporateResponsibility #GreenInitiatives #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction #SustainableFuture

TIME & Statista Reveal Top Sustainable Companies for 2024! 🌱 I am really proud that #SchneiderElectric has been named as the World's Most Sustainable Company. Leaders in sustainability have been recognized for: -Aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative's 1.5°C goal. -Scoring high with CDP for transparent carbon reporting. -Excelling in managing and reducing Scope 1 & 2 emissions. -Increasing renewable energy use in operations. These companies are not just promising a greener future; they're actively shaping it by embedding sustainability into their business models. #SustainabilityLeaders #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #CorporateResponsibility #Innovation

🌍 Taking Action for a Sustainable Future 🌿 In today's global landscape, organizations are placing significant emphasis on environmental stewardship. Consider the following key strategies: - Transition to Renewable Energy: Implement solar, wind, or hydropower solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and achieve cost savings. - Optimize Waste Management: Establish initiatives for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling to minimize environmental impact. - Embrace Advanced Environmental Monitoring: Utilize technological advancements for impact assessment, compliance assurance, and data-informed decision-making. - Champion Sustainable Practices: Integrate eco-friendly policies such as transitioning to paperless offices and developing energy-efficient structures. It is vital for all organizations to actively engage in sustainability initiatives. Let us collectively adopt and apply these practices to create a positive and lasting impact on our planet.

https://lnkd.in/dpMaSetq A Ranking of World's most Sustainable Companies in terms of helping environment with trackable commitments (in public) for the planet primarily in terms of Emission Reduction and Consumption of Renewable Energy. Expectedly most companies are from services and consulting industries but there are still many from manufacturing. *ESG Agenda has to take precedence both from Business Continuity and Employer Branding perspectives if this planet has to remain a going concern.* Anything otherwise would be curtains for our only home in this Universe.

Sustainability – a top priority at Candor. Beyond having set the highest demands for ourselves on clean waste, we have now taken another step in our constant strife towards sustainability by working with renewable energy solutions. The investment in solar energy for our site is one of many steps in the journey to become as sustainable and environmentally friendly as we possibly can.

Exploring the State of Sustainability pt. 1 A significant shift of recent years has seen sustainability become more than a corporate buzzword – transitioning to a critical component of ensuring ongoing power supply, water security, and social responsibility in the face of climate change and resource scarcity. Businesses and governments are recognising how important environmental consciousness is to our ongoing survival – placing greater emphasis on sustainable ways of generating energy and ensuring commerce can continue in a way that minimises environmental impact. This longer-term view of how to run industries and nations gives many of hope that we can maintain elements of we live without sacrificing the wellbeing of future generations. The pursuit of profit needn’t be at the price of our planet, particularly as new technology developments illustrate how we can address pervasive climate issues, embedding purpose in private and public sectors that goes beyond the bottom line. Innovations in Carbon Reduction Finland is set to launch an industrial scale 'sand battery' with 1MW power and 100MWh thermal energy capacity. Developed by Polar Night Energy, the sand battery consists of a steel silo filled with sand, heated via a central heat exchanger using excess electricity from the grid. The stored thermal energy can last for months with minimal loss, mainly used for heating rather than converting back to electricity. In Finland's cold climate, the heat is fed into the local district heating system, providing hot water and steam for community use. The project is expected to reduce district heating CO2 emissions by 160 tonnes annually, a 70% reduction. Furthermore, it uses sustainable materials like crushed soapstone, a byproduct from local industry, which conducts heat better than regular sand. While primarily useful in district heating, sand batteries could also complement other grid-scale storage technologies. Meanwhile, Iceland is home to the largest direct air capture (DAC) plant, which sucks in air and strips out carbon using chemicals. The carbon is then injected underground, reused, or transformed into solid products. While in its embryonic stage, the DAC plant’s current cost of carbon removal is close to $1,000 per ton. However, it aims reduce cost to $300-$350 per ton by 2030 and $100 per ton by 2050. It also aims to scale up to 1 million tons of carbon removal annually by 2030 and 1 billion tons by 2050. Next time, I’ll look at the use of sodium-ion as a battery alternative, exploring different sodium-based solutions that are helping us transition towards cleaner energy generation and storage. #sustainability #carbon #green

We need #sustainable #jobs to meet the sustainable #future. "In recent years, the concept of ‘green jobs’ has entered the sustainability discourse, with an emphasis on re-oriented roles and businesses in view of achieving climate-neutral economies through the expansion of renewable energy and eco-friendly practices. (...) Many countries have made steps towards creating ‘greener’ jobs, by investing in renewable energy and transport electrification and promoting the integration of environmental considerations into industries, but there is still a long way to go." https://shorturl.at/bAtdc

Laying the Foundation for Sustainability: In-Depth Network Analysis for Our Upcoming Solar Project

Sustainable Environment Management: Environmental sustainability is the ability to maintain an ecological balance in our planet's natural environment and conserve natural resources to support the wellbeing of current and future generations. Examples of Sustainable Environment : Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass, are examples of sustainable practices. Six key factors of sustainability are: Optimize your current use of fossil fuels. Eliminate waste. Recycle. Recover energy. Save time. Reduce Pollution. Any manufacturing organization should focus on wastages reduction in operations to ensure sustainable environment and cost control. Also should ensure ETP/STP plant for treatment of waste and waste water