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During the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Temple University's greenhouse gas emissions plummeted by 18% compared to the previous year, with a 36% reduction from the 2006-2007 baseline. The decrease is attributed to the university's Main Campus closure, which led to reduced commuting, university-financed travel, and solid waste.
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Wintershall Dea's Sustainability Report 2020 provides an overview of the company's commitment to climate and environmental protection, social affairs, and transparent corporate governance. As Europe's leading independent gas and oil company, Wintershall Dea supports the European Union's goal of achieving carbon neutrality
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A comprehensive guide released by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) explores the advantages of using both GRI and SASB standards together for sustainability reporting needs. The guide, "A Practical Guide to Sustainability Reporting Using GRI and SASB Standards," is based on
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OMV, an integrated international oil, gas, and chemicals company, has published its 16th sustainability report, emphasizing its commitment to producing and marketing oil, gas, and chemical products in a responsible manner. The report highlights OMV's contributions to the energy transition, circular economy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development
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Research conducted at Qatar University has shed light on the environmental and economic impacts of applying circular economy principles in the construction of the Education City Stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The study aimed to conduct an environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) of the stadium's construction,
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The UK Government has announced £300 million in extra funding for green home upgrades, bringing the total spending on energy efficiency measures to £1.3 billion. The new funding will be delivered through local authorities in England, focusing on energy saving upgrades and low carbon heating schemes for low-income households.
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As the UK prepares to host the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, the Government has outlined its comprehensive plan to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The new Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy sets ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions in the manufacturing and construction sectors, while the Public Sector Decarbonisation
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The UK's housebuilding industry is shifting its focus towards sustainability, driven by advances in technology, climate change, and the national target of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. A recent report 'Building and Buying Better Homes' conducted by Gowling WLG brings together the views of
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Research published in a recent study has identified the critical role of exascale computing and explainable artificial intelligence in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable agriculture. The study, conducted at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, highlights the need for diverse and highly skilled research groups to integrate
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Signet Jewelers, the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, has taken a significant step towards achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals by joining the United Nations Global Compact. This move cements the company's purpose-driven growth strategy, which emphasizes the importance of environmental, social, and
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Bridgestone Americas, a leader in sustainable mobility solutions, has announced the installation of a new solar array at its Aiken County Passenger/Light Truck Tire Plant in Graniteville, South Carolina. The solar array spans approximately 8 acres, generating 2 megawatts of energy while reducing 1,400 metric tons of CO2
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The African Development Bank's Board of Directors has approved a $27.2 million loan to finance the design, construction, and operation of a 200 MW photovoltaic solar power plant at Kom Ombo, Upper Egypt. The project aims to reduce electricity costs for businesses and residences, lower greenhouse gas
