Podcasts about decarbonising

E3 at Trinity College Dublin is proud to host European Supply Chain Day 2025, a global gathering of experts, innovators, and leaders in the field of supply chain management. This online conference will focus on the critical theme: "Building Resilient and Sustainable Global Supply Chains: Navigating Disruption in a Digital Era." Taking place on Thursday, 10th April 2025, this fully virtual event offers attendees a unique opportunity to hear from world-renowned speakers who are shaping the future of supply chains. From cutting-edge technology and digital transformation to sustainability, resilience, and emerging global trends - this conference will cover it all. Each session is designed to give participants practical insights, future-proof strategies, and valuable networking opportunities. Here's a preview of the exceptional lineup of speakers and presentations: *Please note you must register for each presentation/talk/panel discussion separately. 08:30 - 09:00 | Opening Remarks & Keynote Address Speaker: Michael Lynham, E3 Marketing Manager, Trinity College Dublin Special Guest: Minister Seán Canney, Minister of State at the Department of Transport Start the day with insights from Minister Canney, who will address the evolving role of supply chains in Ireland's economic development and the importance of sustainability and resilience in shaping future policies. 09:00 - 09:30 | Heineken: Winning in the Digital Age Speakers: Wilko Sierksma & Chuvasen Govender, Heineken Explore how Heineken uses global tech to enhance local operations, blending efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability into a winning supply chain strategy. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__uqoOCNWRaec8Yo1ySPAmQ#/registration 09:30 - 10:00 | Creating the Future We Want for Global Supply Chains Speaker: Prof. Jan Godsell, Dean, Loughborough Business School Prof. Godsell will present her forward-thinking vision for inclusive, resilient, and sustainable supply chains built to withstand global disruptions. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jDedR80HR3iNlgTG6Q_dag#/registration 10:10 - 10:40 | Resilience & Sustainability in a Disrupted World Speaker: Dr. Eoin Plant-O'Toole, Edinburgh Napier University Learn how future supply chains can balance innovation, resilience, and sustainability to thrive in an unpredictable global climate. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nH9Jf8GiQlu7JesCj02KAg#/registration 11:00 - 11:30 | Decarbonising Irish Freight Sector - A Microscopic Approach Speaker: Prof. Bidisha Ghosh, School of Engineering The presentation titled Decarbonising the Irish Freight Sector - A Microscopic Approach explores the intricate, detailed measures required to reduce carbon emissions in Ireland's freight industry. Focusing on smaller, localised strategies rather than broad, generalised solutions, the approach examines the unique challenges faced by different sectors within the freight system, from road transport to rail and maritime. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__cgXBVmJQq2mHDdIWWEKAw 11:45 - 12:15 | Navigating Supply Chains in an Uncertain Climate Speaker: Dr. Omera Khan, Global Head of Strategy & Planning, AP Møller Maersk Dr. Khan will dive into the latest trends, challenges, and strategies for building adaptive, sustainable supply chains in today's volatile world. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZVTzcmYVSJysd5txAhkKSg#/registration 13:00 - 13:30 | Trends Reshaping Supply Chain & Procurement Speaker: Philip Ideson, Managing Director, Art of Procurement Discover the game-changing trends transforming procurement and supply chain strategy, and how leaders can stay ahead of the curve. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_E1zWwo5hRrOZVLly8BPmSA#/ 13:30 - 14:00 | The 3Ds: Decarbonation, Digitalisation & De-globalisation Speaker: Hervé Legenvre, European Institute of Purchasing Management (EIPM) This dynamic pres...

Can Nigeria Reverse Its Carbon Footprint? Fossil fuels power our economy, but at what cost? Engr. Chibueze Ekeh, CEO of CEESOLAR Energy Limited, joins Francis Jakpor, ANIPR to discuss Nigeria's clean #energytransition and the road to net zero by 2060.

In this episode of Logistics Business Conversations, host Peter McLeod speaks with Colm Gallagher, Chief Data Scientist at Hitachi Zero Carbon, about the Electric Freight Way initiative—an ambitious project tackling the decarbonization of the UK's HGV sector. With heavy goods vehicles responsible for 20% of UK transport emissions, the initiative aims to roll out electric HGVs alongside essential charging infrastructure. Colin discusses the economic and logistical challenges of electrification, the role of data in optimizing fleet operations, and how smart charging solutions can reduce costs. Tune in to discover how this initiative is shaping the future of sustainable logistics. Subscribe today for free at https://www.logisticsbusiness.com/logistics-business-magazine-subscribe/ https://plus.acast.com/s/logistics-business-conversations-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Decarbonising the power system by 2030 and accelerating to net zero is one of Labour's five key missions. But this extremely ambitious target means moving much faster than the previous government managed. So how much progress has the Labour government already made, and what more could it do to speed up delivery? The government's first weeks in office saw it remove restrictions on onshore wind farms and put GB Energy and the National Wealth Fund into motion. So what impact have these actions had? What other steps could the government take to accelerate its missions?  And with controversial announcements such as a third runway at Heathrow, what are the potential pitfalls to look out for, both to achieving the clean power mission and then accelerating to net zero? To answer these questions and more, this IfG event brought together an expert panel, including: Rosa Hodgkin, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Fintan Slye, CEO of the National Energy System Operator Chris Stark, Head of Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 Dhara Vyas, CEO of Energy UK The event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decarbonising the power system by 2030 and accelerating to net zero is one of Labour's five key missions. But this extremely ambitious target means moving much faster than the previous government managed. So how much progress has the Labour government already made, and what more could it do to speed up delivery? The government's first weeks in office saw it remove restrictions on onshore wind farms and put GB Energy and the National Wealth Fund into motion. So what impact have these actions had? What other steps could the government take to accelerate its missions? And with controversial announcements such as a third runway at Heathrow, what are the potential pitfalls to look out for, both to achieving the clean power mission and then accelerating to net zero? To answer these questions and more, this IfG event brought together an expert panel, including: Rosa Hodgkin, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government Fintan Slye, CEO of the National Energy System Operator Chris Stark, Head of Mission Control for Clean Power 2030 Dhara Vyas, CEO of Energy UK The event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. This event is part of a research project supported by a grant from the European Climate Foundation.

In this episode, Saif Hameed is joined by Colin Browne, CEO of Cascale and former COO of Under Armour, for a no-nonsense conversation on the apparel industry's sustainability shift. Colin shares key leadership and collaboration strategies for driving this change.What you'll learn:Effective leadership principles: Tips for preparing to meet with your CEO on sustainability — what to consider and how to get buy-in.Decarbonise manufacturing: The optimal brand partnership approach to accelerate decarbonisation with manufacturers, without bogging them down with excessive audits.The new supply chain: How to rethink sourcing and supply chain design with smart, sustainability-driven criteria, like renewable energy reliability.Monetise sustainability: Easy ways to turn decarbonisation into a business opportunity, enhancing brand equity and capturing market share.

The Textile Innovation Podcast speaks to Monica Buchan-NG, head of knowledge exchange (sustainability) at Centre for Sustainable Fashion. Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) is a research, education and knowledge exchange centre of the University of the Arts London (UAL) based at London College of Fashion (LCF). Recently it was announced Kering has teamed up with CSF for a new three-year programme called Governance for Tomorrow. Marking the 10th anniversary between the Gucci owner and LCF, the new programme is aimed at addressing governance in the luxury fashion sector, an industry that lacks examined means for leading sustainable transformation, according to CSF. During the three years, the programme will aspire to use creativity as a tool to dissolve barriers and convene experts from across academia, luxury fashion and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to foster new alternative governance models. In episode 107 of WTiN's Textile Innovation Podcast, we speak to Monica Buchan-NG, head of knowledge exchange (sustainability) at Centre for Sustainable Fashion about the partnership and the need for more action at senior management level to action environmental and social change. We explore how the relationship between industry and academia has developed. Buchan-NG also emphasises why change needs to be imminent as fashion lags behind other industries on key sustainability concerns such as responsible production and consumption, decarbonising supply chains and ensuring living wages for garment workers. If you would like to learn more, please visit sustainable-fashion.com. You can listen to the episode above, or via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. To discuss any of our topics, get in touch by following @wtincomment and @abi_wtin on X, formerly Twitter, or email aturner@wtin.com directly. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please email sales@wtin.com.

CapitaLand sustainability chiefs Vinamra Srivastava and Giovanni Cossu tell the Eco-Business Podcast that there is a viable path to net zero for the world's fastest growing cities. Tune in as we discuss: Where is Asia Pacific on the road to a net zero built environment? CapitaLand's net zero progress The embodied carbon conundrum Decarbonising an Asian multinational Built environment low-carbon solutions – what works? Isn't the only real decarbonisation solution to build less?

Hear from the entrepreneur on a mission to decarbonise one of the dirtiest industries on the planet.Scottish Mortgage manager Tom Slater welcomes Gaurab Chakrabarti, Co-Founder and CEO of Solugen onto the Invest in Progress podcast. Join them as they delve into the $6trn chemicals industry, a foundation of modern civilisation yet one of the most polluting sectors in the world.Solugen is rewriting the rules by producing chemicals in a sustainable way: by combining biology and nature.What started as a homemade reactor made out of pipes bought from Home Depot, is now a business attracting industry giants and the US Department of Energy.Tune in to Invest in Progress to discover how this company not only paves the way for a more sustainable future, but could make chemical production a high-growth industry again. Check the podcast description to ensure this content is suitable for you. Your capital is at risk. Presenter: Claire ShawExecutive Producer: Niamh KiddLine Producer: Jessica RooneyBroadcast Technician: Samual O'HareEditors: Rhona Taylor-Craig, An Phan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we dive into the latest developments shaping the energy landscape in 2025.  We unpack Scotland's ambitious battery energy storage projects, including two major new initiatives by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. We delve into the evolving role of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the race for net-zero air travel and explore how the UK and EU SAF mandates are driving innovation.Also in this episode, we look at the latest UK government contracts in carbon capture and hydrogen production. Breaking down the recently signed agreements under the East Coast Cluster, the innovative financial models being deployed to support these projects, and the implications for decarbonising industrial regions. Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of Data AnalysisAishwarya Harsure - Analyst Natalie Bannerman - Senior ReporterReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2024 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

Part 1 of the episode. Don't miss Claudia Senik's interview in Part 2.What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he delves into the dynamics of happiness economics and the pursuit of genuine well-being in today's globalized world. Kokou questions the conventional metrics of success and prosperity, pondering whether the path to true happiness lies beyond material wealth and economic growth. Could sustainability, ESG principles, and ethical finance pave the way for a more meaningful existence, transcending traditional measures of prosperity?Through an engaging discussion with esteemed guest Claudia Senik, professor at the Paris School of Economics, Kokou confronts the pressing issues of intergenerational equity, societal well-being, and the imperative to balance present gratification with future sustainability.Delving into the Bhutanese philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), we discover a holistic approach to societal progress that transcends mere economic indicators, emphasizing the importance of cultural, environmental, and psychological well-being. As we contemplate the future landscape of happiness amidst the challenges of climate change and socio-economic disparities, we seek to redefine prosperity in terms of collective welfare and sustainable flourishing.Ultimately, this episode serves as a poignant reminder that true happiness is not merely a fleeting emotion but a conscious pursuit of harmony, purpose, and interconnectedness. Join us to unlock the keys to lasting fulfillment.About this showWelcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050's challenging global sustainability targets.In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there's certainly something for everyone.Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And subscribe now to stay informed!Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.CreditsPresenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Part 2 of the episode. We recommend you listen to Part 1 if you haven't already.What really drives happiness in the 21st century? The UN designates March 20 as “International Day of Happiness” to celebrate the importance of happiness and well-being as “universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings worldwide and in public policy objectives".Join Kokou Agbo-Bloua as he delves into the dynamics of happiness economics and the pursuit of genuine well-being in today's globalized world. Kokou questions the conventional metrics of success and prosperity, pondering whether the path to true happiness lies beyond material wealth and economic growth. Could sustainability, ESG principles, and ethical finance pave the way for a more meaningful existence, transcending traditional measures of prosperity?Through an engaging discussion with esteemed guest Claudia Senik, professor at the Paris School of Economics, Kokou confronts the pressing issues of intergenerational equity, societal well-being, and the imperative to balance present gratification with future sustainability.Delving into the Bhutanese philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH), we discover a holistic approach to societal progress that transcends mere economic indicators, emphasizing the importance of cultural, environmental, and psychological well-being. As we contemplate the future landscape of happiness amidst the challenges of climate change and socio-economic disparities, we seek to redefine prosperity in terms of collective welfare and sustainable flourishing.Ultimately, this episode serves as a poignant reminder that true happiness is not merely a fleeting emotion but a conscious pursuit of harmony, purpose, and interconnectedness. Join us to unlock the keys to lasting fulfillment.About this showWelcome to 2050 Investors your monthly guide to understanding the intricate connections between finance, globalisation, and ESG.Join host Kokou Agbo-Bloua, Head of Economics, Cross-Asset & Quant Research at Societe Generale, for an investigation of the economic and market megatrends shaping the present and future, and how these trends might influence our progress to meeting 2050's challenging global sustainability targets.In each episode, Kokou deep dives into the events impacting the economy, financial markets, the planet, and society. Through a magical blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research and narratives overlaid with music, sound effects, and pop culture references, there's certainly something for everyone.Kokou also interviews industry-leading experts, personalities, entrepreneurs and even Nobel prize winners! You will learn from the best on a wide range of subjects on current affairs, market shifts, and economic developments.If you like 2050 Investors, please leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your support will help us spread the word and reach new audiences. If you're seeking a brief and entertaining overview of market-related topics and their business and societal implications, subscribe now to stay informed!Previous episodes of 2050 Investors have explored ESG-influenced financial assets, climate change, AI, greenflation, smart cities, globalization, plastic pollution, food, health care, biodiversity, the energy transition, and more.CreditsPresenter & Writer: Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Editor: Vincent Nickelsen, Jovaney Ashman. Production Designer: Emmanuel Minelle, Radio K7 Creative. Executive Producer : Fanny Giniès. Sound Director: Marc Valenduc. Music: Rone. Graphic Design: Cédric Cazaly.Whilst the following podcast discusses the financial markets, it does not recommend any particular investment decision. If you are unsure of the merits of any investment decision, please seek professional advice. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

"At the theoretical level, the discipline of resilience is very human-centric, and I think the discipline of sustainability is more nature-centric." Are you interested in the difference between sustainability and resilience professionals? What will you answer to your grandkids when they ask what you did against climate change? How can we ensure ecosystem services? Interview with Hudson Worsley, co-founder and director of Presync. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, ecosystem services, nature as infrastructure, answering to the next generation, and many more. Hudson Worsley is a co-founder and director of Presync, a sustainability consultancy and certified B Corp, and the Chair of MECLA, the Materials & Embodied Carbon Leaders' Alliance. Hudson works with organisations on their transition to the zero-carbon economy and adaptation to the changing climate. He supports organisations by identifying opportunities for energy efficiency and the adoption of renewables, both on-site and through the grid via renewable power purchase agreements. Hudson's consultancy, Presync has many years of relevant experience behind their integrated approach to climate change – both adaptation to changes that are now unavoidable, and mitigation to prevent further changes that are unimaginable. Presync is small and nimble with deep professional experience in energy, innovation, property development, sustainability, emission reduction and climate change. Find out more about Hudson through these links: Hudson Worsley on LinkedIn Presync website Presync on LinkedIn MECLA website MECLA on LinkedIn MECLA on YouTube Hudson Worsley on the People Planet Profit podcast Hudson Worsley at the Decarbonising the Building Industry forum Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.208 - Interview with Professor Rudolf Giffinger about the sustainability principles No.214 - Interview with Anders Sandberg about risk multiplication No.216 - Interview with Sara Stace about the public living room No.220 - Interview with Simon Burt about the importance of bees No.279R - How ecosystems services drive urban growth: Integrating nature-based solutions What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Steel ProductionGlobally, 1.9 billion metric tons of crude steel were produced in 2022. Over the past 15 years, the global demand for steel production has nearly doubled, as this versatile product can be found in nearly all modern infrastructure such as buildings, ships, vehicles, machines, and appliances. Conventionally, steel is made from iron ore (the world's third most produced commodity by volume), which is a compound derived from iron, oxygen, and other minerals. Through a blast or electric furnace, in which electricity is used to create high-temperature environments to melt the reactants, the final product of steel is generated following a molting refining process. Unfortunately, steel production is extremely energy-intensive and accelerates air pollution through the release of nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. On average, 1.83 tons of CO2 is emitted for every ton of steel that is produced. Steel production accounts for nearly 7-11% of total global greenhouse gas emissions emitted annually. Steel production not only has harmful environmental impacts, but can negatively impact human health leading to respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and cancer. What is Green Steel?To mitigate the harmful environmental and health effects of conventional steel production, many researchers  are working on green steel as an alternative. Green steel is a form of steel production that is powered by hydrogen or renewable energy, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and minimize waste. Green steel can be accomplished through various methods, whether by reducing carbon-based agents, moving from blast to electric furnaces, or decreasing reliance on fossil-fuel based inputs. In traditional steel production, CO2 emissions generally arise from the use of coal and coke to remove oxygen from iron ore. Green steel utilizes hydrogen rather than coal or coke. When burned, hydrogen emits only water, so this phase of manufacturing is free of carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, water is the only byproduct which can then be used to produce more hydrogen, forming a closed loop system. Throughout production, green steel utilizes either wind, solar or hydro to power the furnaces instead of fossil power. Scrap materials of used steel can also be utilized, reducing the need for extracting additional primary materials. The Future of Green SteelGreen steel production is on the forefront of innovative design in equipping regions like the Rust Belt with strategies to significantly revitalize their current operations. Last March the Biden-Harris Administration announced a $6 billion funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries like steel production. Such  investments aim to spearhead the transition to renewable energy sources, focus on investment in new carbon technologies, enable markets to build cleaner products, and benefit local communities. Additionally, a transition to hydrogen-based electric manufacturing could increase jobs in the steel and energy industries by 43 percent. Overall, green steel can conserve resources, promote economic growth, and assist in decarbonization. Scaling Up the Technology is Proving TroublesomeSteel has posed to be one of the most challenging industries to decarbonize. On a large scale, clean hydrogen production will require billions of dollars in investment to achieve a full transition. Currently, the cost of production of green steel is higher than conventional steel due to the high investment and electricity costs required. Labor, finance, and advanced technology will be essential in scaling up green steel production.About the Guest Adam Rauwerdink is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Boston Metal, a Massachusetts based start-up working towards decarbonizing steelmaking and advancing efficient, sustainable metal production. Boston Metal utilizes Molten Oxide Electrolysis, a technology platform powered by electricity. In order to effectively scale up green steel production.ResourcesBoston Metal website​​Decarbonising the steel industry with new fossil-free production methods (AFRY AB, 2024)Environmental impact of steel production (TheWorldCounts, 2024)Mozaffari et al., Effects of occupational exposures on respiratory health in steel factory workers (Frontiers in Public Health, 2023)Myers, Steel built the Rust Belt. Green steel could help rebuild it. (Grist, 2023)Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications (Xometry, 2023)Rossi, The Race to Produce Green Steel (Undark, 2022)For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/advancing-sustainable-steel-production-with-adam-rauwerdink/

Rosa Rotko discusses the survey of large energy users and their attitudes towards energy prices and decarbonisation in the UK   Read the full article here.  Read the full report here.

In this podcast episode Camilla and Ruth are joined by David Metcalfe, a Director of the Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT). Camilla, Ruth and David discuss embodied carbon in relation to facades, the technical challenges, the facades in relation to the building safety regime, and success stories.

Mat Langley, Global Procurement Head, Sustainability at CBRE, discusses the pressing challenge of decarbonising supply chains, particularly the complexities around emissions, supplier engagement, and carbon accounting.

Rachel and Charlie speak to John Hartley, CEO of Levidian, a decarbonisation tech company, founded and based in UK. https://www.levidian.com/ Their tech deals with the issue, so frequently discussed, of methane production by cattle and is already in place at Worthy Farm, Somerset. Is this the answer to decarbonising agriculture while maintaining a viable business model for farmers?

The next big hurdle on Britain's path towards a green economy is decarbonising every-day travel. Emissions from getting around – from cars, vans, buses, trains and planes – make up the greatest share of the country's carbon footprint, and have hardly shrunk in the past decade. So, if we want to go green, we need to overhaul the ways in which families get from A to B. Moving from polluting petrol to cheaper electric vehicles (EVs), ensuring lower income families can access EVs or affordable public transport, and that flying pays its way, are vital if the transition is to achieve widespread public consent and support. How can we support lower-income families to access EVs which are more expensive at the point of purchase, but cheaper to run? Will public transport continue to get more expensive relative to driving in the future, and if so how can we support families who don't or can't drive? And with high emissions flights bouncing back after the pandemic, how can we ensure that frequent flyers pay their way in the net zero transition?  

The U.S Military is going green. But what does that mean? Decarbonised bases, hybrid vehicles, micro electricity grids, recycling methane gas. In fact, the U.S military is doing what climate activists are crying out for governments to do—everything, that is, except changing their overarching strategy. In a mind-bending example of how climate action can be taken when the purpose fits the status quo, the U.S military is ahead of the curve when it comes to taking this problem seriously. I'm joined by Sherri Goodman, Secretary General of the International Military Council on Climate and the U.S first ever Under Secretary of Defence (Environmental Security) to discuss how the military is approaching the climate crisis. She explains what happens when a climate-denying administration disagrees with the military's prognosis, the steps they're taking to decarbonise, and the purported necessity for defence during times of resource scarcity. We then debate the reality of the big picture: Is such action truly sustainable if we're not addressing the big picture drivers which create the conditions for violence and conflict?Planet: Critical is 100% independent and community-powered. If you value it, and have the means, become a paid subscriber today! Get full access to Planet: Critical at www.planetcritical.com/subscribe

In this episode Camilla ter Haar and Ruth Keating talk to Lewis Barlow, Trustee, carbon and climate at ICE. Lewis was a member of both the PAS2080:2023 (Carbon Management in Buildings and Infrastructure) steering group and its Technical Advisory Panel and was featured in the 2024 ENDS report Power List 2024 which names the 100 UK environmental professionals who have made the greatest impact in the past two years. In this episode Camilla, Ruth and Lewis discuss PAS2080: 2023, its updates and aims.

Get the latest insights from the AAMBITION Podcast delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe HERE.++++Episode 34 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Marylin Bastin (EUROCONTROL) is out!Talking Points•⁠ ⁠Eurocontrol's Mission: Discover the vital role Eurocontrol plays in shaping the future of aviation, as they bridge the gap between industry leaders and policymakers in the push for greener skies.•⁠ ⁠‘Sustainable' Fuels Dilemma: Can the aviation sector achieve a balance between sustainability and the limited supply of biomass for alternative fuels? We explore the possibilities—and the tough choices ahead.•⁠ ⁠The Energy Investment Hurdle: As society pivots away from fossil fuels, we dig into the financial challenge of meeting aviation's energy demands while striving for a cleaner, more sustainable future.•⁠ ⁠Tackling Contrail Management: How do you roll out contrail management strategies across entire fleets or even regions? We unpack the logistical hurdles and the potential for impact.•⁠ ⁠Growth vs. Sustainability: Aviation is currently built on increasing passenger numbers, but can sustainability be woven into the industry's DNA just as deeply as safety? We discuss how the sector can balance these seemingly opposing priorities.GuestMarylin Bastin is the head of aviation sustainability at EUROCONTROL. An engineer by training, she has worked in ATM for over 20 years: first in the Belgian ANSP (Skeyes) and since 2020 at EUROCONTROL. Her experience in the UN's Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) makes for an exciting discussion on energy's pivotal role in aviation's future. In our conversation, we dive into strategies and technologies that will help aviation move away from fossil kerosene.Relevant Studies1.⁠ ⁠“Flying on Electricity and Hydrogen in Europe” by the Alliance for Zero Emissions Aviation (AZEA) from June 20242.⁠ ⁠“Long-haul Flight Decarbonisation: When Can Cutting-Edge Energies & Technologies Make a Difference?” by Eurocontrol (Think paper #21) from September 20233.⁠ ⁠“Five years to Chart a New Future for Aviation” by the University of Cambridge's Aviation Impact Accelerator from September 2024

Decarbonising the power system by 2030 and accelerating to net zero is one of Labour's five missions. But achieving this goal means moving faster than the previous government and overcoming barriers like the availability of skilled workers while engaging with distributional questions to ensure a just transition. Building on recent IfG research, this event looked at what the new government has done so far - and what other actions it could take to accelerate delivery while avoiding any unintended consequences for the wider transition to net zero.    Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy at Greater London Authority Clem Cowton, Director of External Affairs at Octopus Energy Ed Cox, Executive Director for Strategy, Economy & Net Zero at West Midlands Combined Authority Rosa Hodgkin, Researcher at the Institute for Government Professor Karl Whittle, Professor of Zero Carbon and Nuclear Energy at the University of Liverpool This event was chaired by Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. This event was in partnership with The Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, Practice and Place, University of Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Decarbonising power by 2030 is one of the flagship policies for Keir Starmer's government. Whether this is achievable and how we go about the green transition will impact ten of thousands of jobs and everybody's energy bills. So just how do they plan on reaching this ambitious target? Gary Smith, general secretary of the GMB, argues that there is a fundamental dishonesty about the route to net zero, with communities being hollowed out and the working class left behind. All of this has resulted in fertile ground for the far right.   The Spectator's editor Fraser Nelson sat down with Gary Smith at Labour conference last week, to give an alternative take on the net zero debate. 

In this latest podcast, Michal Meidan talks to Belinda Schäpe about the challenges and prospects of steel sector decarbonisation in China. They discuss the key takeaways from Belinda's paper “Decarbonising China's Steel Sector: Challenges and Opportunities” such as: the challenges to shifting toward greener steel production including overcapacity in the sector, coal dependence, and economic uncertainty. […] The post OIES Podcast – Decarbonising China’s Steel Sector appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

How to decarbonise buildings? That's an important topic because that sector accounts for 37% of all emissions, making it one of the three pillars of decarbonisation next to electricity generation and transportation.Progress has been mixed. If lighting is an incredible success, heating and cooling remain a complex proposition with certain countries adopting new technologies much faster than others. Energy efficiency is sometimes a hard sell, as pay back periods can be counted in decades. Energy efficiency can be active, passive, “behind the meter” or at system's level. Laurent and Gerard wander though that landscape with Vincent Petit, who runs Schneider Electric Sustainability Research Institute. Vincent has overseen the company's prospective on the Climate and Energy Transition since 2017. Digital and behind the meter (solar, batteries) open new horizons even if regulators get confused between sticks and carrots.Furthermore, the famous “Jevons Paradox” seems to indicate that energy efficiency gains trigger a rise in energy consumption. We discuss options to decarbonise buildings, a long and winding road, but nevertheless critical to solving climate change. We debate about the value of sticks and carrots and the efficiency of public policy support. Is there a winning formula?We thank Amundi for supporting the showTranscripts available here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/redefining-energy--3170008

The Hearing Architecture podcast, proudly sponsored by Brickworks, presents Again and Again and Again, a mini-series hosted by Hilary Duff. Each week we bring you interviews and conversations as we seek better ways to understand, harness and deploy the expertise and knowledge of professionals currently within the design community, at home and abroad. Our guests are all experts on circularity within the building industry and share the aim to display that waste is not an accident, but the consequence of decisions made at the design stage. Here is our opportunity. We as designers have an opportunity to do better. The construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings account for almost 30% of the globe's carbon emissions and 40% of global energy consumption. This current way of practice is unacceptable, unsustainable, and misaligned with climate reduction targets. Our current model of architecture makes these problems worse.  However, it also gives the architectural community a huge opportunity for impact and with a significant portion of new construction taking place in urban environments, cities have a role to play in encouraging sustainable construction methods and creating a market demand for low-carbon and bio-based materials. Enter this week's guest; Peter Vangsbo, Associate Director for Climate and Sustainable Services at Arup. Peter leads the Circular Cities Services the Arup Copenhagen office. As part of the Nordic leadership team, he provides deep expertise in the areas of circular systems, decarbonisation, resilience, and climate change.  His home city of Copenhagen is a locale often touted as being a hotbed of progressive, sustainable thinking, and of wide-spread design understanding and appreciation. This is something I saw and experienced first-hand during my visit, where an average apartment was just as likely to feature an PH5 Henningsen lamp as they are an Ikea piece. It's a city where city residents can swim in the harbour within the centre of the city, and visit, hike up or even ski down the envelope of the infrastructure facility that processes their household waste (Google CopenHill by BIG if you don't know what I am talking about). The urban setting of Copenhagen is like no other. Peter has experience working on large urban and infrastructure projects and has experienced success in championing low-carbon construction, efficient reuse of resources, and the specification of biobased materials. I was interested in speaking with Peter to understand when working on large-scale and vital city infrastructure, how public and private sectors can interact and how he has managed to focus conversations and processes around these green and self-proclaimed ‘radical' initiatives. We discuss aspects of business model innovation, finance and funding, governance and policy, locality-based sustainability goals, and how to use data to prove the benefit of sustainability against the feasibility targets so often aimed for in business.  We query the market barriers to accelerating the use of biobased building materials and how low-carbon construction needs to invest more in alternative building materials and we call upon industry leaders and city policymakers to make tackling embodied emissions a priority. This has been Again&Again&Again, a mini-series of Hearing Architecture, proudly sponsored by Brickworks, and made possible with the support of the Alastair Swayn Foundation. This episode was recorded during a period of residency with the Danish Arts Association in Copenhagen. Thank you so much for listening and thank you to our international guest Peter Vangsbo of Arup, Denmark for your advocacy and expertise and engagement of policymakers and key players across the public and private sector, as we continue to work towards sustainable cities and carbon-positive future. Our sponsor Brickworks also produces architecture podcasts hosted by Tim Ross. You can find ‘The Art of Living', ‘Architects Abroad, and ‘The Power of Two', at brickworks.com.au or your favourite podcast platform. If you'd like to show your support please rate, review, and subscribe to Hearing Architecture in your favourite podcast app. If you want to know more about what the Australian Institute of Architects is doing to support architects and the community please visit architecture.com.au This is a production by the   Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. The miniseries Again&Again&Again is proudly supported by the Alastair Swayn Foundation. The Institute production team was Madelynn Jenkins, and Claudia McCarthy, and the EmAGN production team was Hilary Duff and Daniel Moore. This content is brought to you by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. This content does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. This content does not constitute legal, financial, insurance, or other types of advice. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in circumstances where loss or damage may result. The Institute endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or will become inaccurate over time. Supported by: State Workshops We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia where this podcast was produced, as the first storytellers, the first communities and the first creators of Australian culture. I extend that respect to the Traditional Custodians of country throughout the multiple places abroad where this podcast was recorded.  We thank Traditional Custodians for caring for Country for thousands of generations.  and recognise their profound connection to land, water, and skies.

SAF. Future Fuels. Hydrogen. Electric. Hybrid. Aviation contributes approx 2-3% of global CO2 emissions, with the majority being from aircraft movements. But how bad could it get? And what steps are being taken - and how quickly - by governments, regulators, airlines, aircraft manufacturers and airports to reduce emissions at scale? To address these big issues, Gary welcomes back to the show Shantanu Gangakedkhar, Senior Consultant, Aerospace & Defense, at Frost & Sullivan. Shantanu recently wrote a White Paper called Sustainable Technologies in Aviation, and speaks at aviation conferences worldwide. Decarbonising our skies is complex, and will require an entire turnaround of the airline and airport sectors. It will also incur costs that will be passed onto travellers. But how quickly can governments and regulators push through mandates to speed up progress? And, the big question, is Net Zero by 2050 actually achievable? A fascinating deep dive into the critical issues around air travel, air pollution and climate impact.     

In this episode, we talk to Ali Warrington, Senior Campaigner at Possible, a UK-based climate charity that enables people to take practical action on climate change. Possible has been at the forefront of climate action and has been instrumental in lodging formal complaints against airlines like Virgin Atlantic and British Airways for their greenwashing claims. The charity, along with other climate groups has also taken the  UK government to court over its Jet Zero strategy.Warrington believes that the aviation industry's current approach to sustainability is dramatically insufficient. She points out the limitations of the current decarbonisation solutions – including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), hydrogen, and electric aircraft – and expresses scepticism about their scalability and effectiveness. She also expresses concern about the enormity of resources, both natural and monetary, that would be needed to make these solutions a reality. Ultimately, Warrington states, demand reduction is the only pragmatic way to cut aviation's share of emissions.Warrington also points out the inequality in air travel in the UK – just 15% of people take 70% of flights annually, with half the population not taking any flights at all. She supports the idea of a frequent flyer levy, to progressively tax individuals on the number of flights they take. She also emphasises the need for a systemic change in global travel infrastructure, and advocates for a shift towards train travel or other low-carbon transportation options, whenever possible. If you LOVED this episode, you'll also love the conversation we had with Hiske Arts, Campaigner at Fossil Free Netherlands (Fossielvrij NL), who discusses the climate activists' scepticism about the aviation industry's commitment to addressing climate concerns. Check it out here. Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Possible - Inspiring climate actionOur formal complaint against airline greenwash - Possible Climate groups taking government to court over “dangerous” aviation strategy - Possible Net zero aviation fuels: resource requirements and environmental impacts - Royal Society Can climate activists and the aviation industry ever get along? - SimpliFlying 

Today's guest is Clara Barby. She's been a central player in the impact investment sector for decades. Early on she worked at Acumen, she then moved on to Bridges Fund Management, and she's currently Senior Partner at Just Climate which was spun-out of Generation Investment Management, the sustainable investment firm launched by none other than Al Gore. Along the way she's also helped develop standard setting organisations like the Impact Management Project (the IMP) and the global sustainability accounting body, the ISSB. Clara's resume really is quite staggering. There were lots of avenues and tangents that we could have gone down, so we really just scratched the surface today. We speak about the advancements in the world of ‘Climate-impact investing' in terms of both the climate-tech companies that are creating disruptive new industrial technologies. But we also get really practical as we explore the emissions measurement models they use at JustClimate to look forward, and forecast, the ‘emissions avoidance' potential of a company. This moves beyond the typical approach of relying on backward looking measures of scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. It represents important progress in GHG accounting, and has huge potential as a driver of returns as it unearths exciting new leaders in the new climate-led industrial revolution. You can find all the show notes and links on the website at www.Johntreadgold.com Plus, that's where you can sign up to my newsletter, your regular feed of impact investing and climate-finance news, as well as fresh startups and investment deals. Sign up, and follow along. Enjoy!

The green transition will not succeed unless industrial sectors also manage to decarbonise production processes. Sweden has experienced problems with long-term power purchase deals, with many companies facing a very tough financial environment amid price volatility and oversupply. Listen to a discussion on the lessons learnt for Europe and one company's ambitious plans to massively reduce its carbon footprint.  Host: Snjólfur Richard Sverrisson, Editor-in-Chief, MontelGuest: Mia Bodin, Partner, Bodecker Partners; Arne Österlind, Energy Portfolio Director, H2 Green Steel. 

Adam Maguire discusses drinks maker Diageo announcing plans to invest €100 million as it aims to decarbonise its St James' Gate Brewery in Dublin.

Support us on Patreon... Tennant, Luke and Frankie are calling all Summerupperers to come join the expanded LMSU universe and support our Patreon! Sign up today for access to coveted BoCo like our just-dropped bonus episode on the Federal Budget! Other savoury morsels include our notes on papers read, alternate paper titles and so so many custom memes. Head on over to https://www.patreon.com/LetMeSumUp.—Your intrepid hosts turn their gaze stateside for a gander at the recently published rules from the US EPA which will slash emissions and other pollutants from coal and gas generators. We reckon these are a BIG DEAL. With coal generators needing to cut emissions by 90% if they plan on operating post 2039, it's effectively CCS or die!   Our main paperThe Grattan Institute's latest offering, Keeping the Lights On, makes for a grumpy read in which no government, market body or stakeholder group escapes the ire of authors Tony Wood, Alison Reeve and Richard Yan over the state of the energy transition. This report is serving a healthy dose of realism (the coal closure era is just gonna be messy, deal with it) and a side of optimism on reforms for the post coal era! And the LMSU crew, as always, are here for it.One more thingsLuke's One More Thing is unpacking some thoughtful listener mail from friend of the pod and Super Summerupperer Dylan McConnell on the history and context of the GSOO. This valiant effort did move your intrepid hosts however – we still reckon the GSOO is in need of a serious makeover!Frankie's One More Thing is the recently published Decarbonising the US Economy by 2050: A National Blueprint for the Buildings Sector following a chat with the paper's authors from US Department of Energy and Department of Housing and Urban Development. TLDR: reform across the federation is so much harder when you have 50 states. Good thing the HURRICANE of IRA carrots is there. Mmmm, carrots.Tennant's One More Thing is a recent collab between two humongous titans whose subject could doom the world - or save it. No, it's not the highly anticipated King Kong x Godzilla cinematic spectacle, but rather a recent episode of Volts where David Roberts is joined by Michael Liebreich to talk energy transition superheroes vs supervillians.And that's all from us Summerupperers! Support our Patreon at patreon.com/LetMeSumUp, send your hot tips and suggestions for papers to us at mailbag@letmesumup.net and check out our back catalogue at letmesumup.net.

TradeWinds technology editor Craig Eason talks to Hing Chao, executive chairman of Wah Kwong the dry bulk owner about the company's strategy and which technologies he thinks will work for his fleet. Also why he is such a keen supporter of ZESTAs the zero emissions ship technology association.

 By 2035, global fossil fuel use must be reduced to 50% of 2020 levels - or else we will face uncertain and serious consequences. But the fossil fuel industry keeps forging ahead, making billions at the expense of all of us, through attempts to re-brand fossil gas as a clean energy alternative, using disinformation narratives to delay and deceive, and advocating for the building of new fossil fuel infrastructure. One way to combat these actions of the fossil fuel industry is to collate and make available existing fossil fuel infrastructure. In other words, to map it. Photo by Zaptec on UnsplashFeatured guests:Faye Holder is a Program Manager at InfluenceMap, a think tank which produces data-driven analysis on how business and finance are impacting the climate crisis. Faye manages InfluenceMap's workstreams on 'Oil and Gas' and 'Digital Media and Advertising', and has carried out vital work on exposing The International Gas Union's Climate Strategy in a wide-ranging report. Faye has also worked in partnership with C40 to create resources for mayors, cities and youth in order to debunk the myths and false claims made by the fossil gas industry and to demystify fossil fuel disinformation. Ted Nace is the founder and Executive Director of Global Energy Monitor, which develops and analyzes data on energy infrastructure, resources, and uses, and provides open access to information that is essential to building a sustainable energy future. Ted is also the co-founder of computer book publisher Peachpit Press and is the author of Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy and Climate Hope: On the Front Lines of the Fight Against Coal. LinksThe cost of fossil gas: The health, economic and environmental implications for cities - C40 Knowledge HubDisinformation Thrives in Times of Crisis - Cities 1.5Lobbymap.org Reality Check: US Renewable Energy Portfolios Can Outcompete New Gas Plants - Rocky Mountain InstituteDivesting from Fossil Fuels, Investing in Our Future: If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website: https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Cities 1.5 is a podcast by University of Toronto Press and is produced in association with the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy. Our executive producers are Dali Carmichael and Peggy Whitfield.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Music is by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

 In this episode, we explore key developments across the transport and energy sectors, from the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure to pioneering zero-emission aviation. We also discuss the evolving roles of batteries, new data centres, and an intriguing debt consolidation. In this episode, we look at the recent uptick in the electric vehicle charging market, highlighting moves from Macquarie Capital and Italian forecourt owner IP. We also explore the innovative financing models reshaping public transport, with a focus on Rock Rail and Aviva Capital Partners' initiative, Rock Road making moves into zero-emission busses.In addition, we examine the significant role of batteries in the global energy transition, focusing on the shift from traditional lithium-ion batteries to alternative technologies like solid-state and sodium-ion.In the realm of aviation, we assess the potential of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs) to mitigate the environmental impact of air travel. With insights into the integration of SAFs with existing fuel systems and the pivotal role of government and private investments.Finally, the spotlight falls on Amazon Web Services' venture into establishing a hyperscale data centre in Ennis, Ireland. And we wrap up by taking a close look at Neoen's strategic consolidation of its debt across various renewable assets in Australia. Submissions are now open for the Europe Energy Transition Awards 2024. The deadline for submission is 4 May. Find out more about our next industry event: Financing European Renewables, 16 May. Hosted by:Oliver Carr - Head of  Data AnalysisMaya Chavvakula - News Editor  Dila Cebeci Smith - Senior AnalystReach out to us at: podcasts@inspiratia.comFind all of our latest news and analysis by subscribing to inspiratiaListen to all our episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other providers. Music credit: NDA/Show You instrumental/Tribe of Noise©2024 inspiratia. All rights reserved.This content is protected by copyright. Please respect the author's rights and do not copy or reproduce it without permission.

In this episode, we talk to Rachel Gardner-Poole, who chairs the Zero Emission Flight (ZEF) Delivery Group within the UK's Jet Zero Council. Established in 2020, the Jet Zero Council is a collaborative effort between the government, industry, and academia to achieve net zero emissions in UK aviation by 2050.Gardner-Poole discusses the UK Government's multi-departmental involvement in the Jet Zero Council, highlighting the importance of cross-departmental collaboration in achieving net zero emissions. The conversation centers on the various strategies and technologies being explored to decarbonise UK aviation. Gardner-Poole emphasises the crucial role of SAF in the UK's decarbonisation strategy, with a target of 10% SAF by 2030. She also discusses the potential of hydrogen and electric aircraft, particularly for short-haul flights and smaller aircraft, while acknowledging the longer timeline for their widespread adoption.Gardner-Poole touches upon the challenges associated with developing the necessary infrastructure for hydrogen and electric aircraft, as well as the importance of international cooperation in making zero-emission flight viable on a global scale. She also addresses the Jet Zero Council's focus on non-CO2 emissions and contrails, and the ongoing research in this area.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President Sustainability & Chief Economist at the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on the integration of sustainability and economics within the aviation sector. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book 'Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More: Jet Zero Council - GOV.UK Jet Zero Council announces two-year plan for UK aviation decarbonisation - Airport TechnologyUK Jet Zero Council details plans to accelerate SAF production - Biodiesel MagazineUK Proposes Revenue Scheme to Support Sustainable Fuel Industry - Aviation Week Network Australia in Lock-step with UK on Net Zero - Australian Flying 

Steel ProductionGlobally, 1.9 billion metric tons of crude steel were produced in 2022. Over the past 15 years, the global demand for steel production has nearly doubled, as this versatile product can be found in nearly all modern infrastructure such as buildings, ships, vehicles, machines, and appliances. Conventionally, steel is made from iron ore (the world's third most produced commodity by volume), which is a compound derived from iron, oxygen, and other minerals. Through a blast or electric furnace, in which electricity is used to create high-temperature environments to melt the reactants, the final product of steel is generated following a molting refining process. Unfortunately, steel production is extremely energy-intensive and accelerates air pollution through the release of nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide. On average, 1.83 tons of CO2 is emitted for every ton of steel that is produced. Steel production accounts for nearly 7-11% of total global greenhouse gas emissions emitted annually. Steel production not only has harmful environmental impacts, but can negatively impact human health leading to respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and cancer. What is Green Steel?To mitigate the harmful environmental and health effects of conventional steel production, many researchers  are working on green steel as an alternative. Green steel is a form of steel production that is powered by hydrogen or renewable energy, which can reduce carbon dioxide emissions and minimize waste. Green steel can be accomplished through various methods, whether by reducing carbon-based agents, moving from blast to electric furnaces, or decreasing reliance on fossil-fuel based inputs. In traditional steel production, CO2 emissions generally arise from the use of coal and coke to remove oxygen from iron ore. Green steel utilizes hydrogen rather than coal or coke. When burned, hydrogen emits only water, so this phase of manufacturing is free of carbon dioxide emissions. As a result, water is the only byproduct which can then be used to produce more hydrogen, forming a closed loop system. Throughout production, green steel utilizes either wind, solar or hydro to power the furnaces instead of fossil power. Scrap materials of used steel can also be utilized, reducing the need for extracting additional primary materials. The Future of Green SteelGreen steel production is on the forefront of innovative design in equipping regions like the Rust Belt with strategies to significantly revitalize their current operations. Last March the Biden-Harris Administration announced a $6 billion funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to accelerate decarbonization projects in energy-intensive industries like steel production. Such  investments aim to spearhead the transition to renewable energy sources, focus on investment in new carbon technologies, enable markets to build cleaner products, and benefit local communities. Additionally, a transition to hydrogen-based electric manufacturing could increase jobs in the steel and energy industries by 43 percent. Overall, green steel can conserve resources, promote economic growth, and assist in decarbonization. Scaling Up the Technology is Proving TroublesomeSteel has posed to be one of the most challenging industries to decarbonize. On a large scale, clean hydrogen production will require billions of dollars in investment to achieve a full transition. Currently, the cost of production of green steel is higher than conventional steel due to the high investment and electricity costs required. Labor, finance, and advanced technology will be essential in scaling up green steel production.About the Guest Adam Rauwerdink is the Senior Vice President of Business Development for Boston Metal, a Massachusetts based start-up working towards decarbonizing steelmaking and advancing efficient, sustainable metal production. Boston Metal utilizes Molten Oxide Electrolysis, a technology platform powered by electricity. In order to effectively scale up green steel production.ResourcesBoston Metal website​​Decarbonising the steel industry with new fossil-free production methods (AFRY AB, 2024)Environmental impact of steel production (TheWorldCounts, 2024)Mozaffari et al., Effects of occupational exposures on respiratory health in steel factory workers (Frontiers in Public Health, 2023)Myers, Steel built the Rust Belt. Green steel could help rebuild it. (Grist, 2023)Steel: Definition, Composition, Types, Properties, and Applications (Xometry, 2023)Rossi, The Race to Produce Green Steel (Undark, 2022)For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/advancing-sustainable-steel-production-with-adam-rauwerdink/

On this episode of the Core Report's Weekend Edition, we dive into the world of LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) trucking and its potential to revolutionize sustainable transportation. Financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Anand Mimani, the founder of GreenLine, a company focused on decarbonising road logistics through LNG-powered trucks, joins the conversation to shed light on this exciting development. Through this conversation you'll learn about the advantages of LNG trucks (Environmentally Friendly, cost-effective and energy efficiency), GreenLine's current coverage and scale, and more technical aspects of LNG trucks (Payload capacity and Engine conversion). Watch the full episode to delve deeper into the world of LNG trucks and their potential to reshape the future of sustainable logistics!For more of our coverage check out thecore.inThe Core Report: Weekend Edition ft Anand Mimani (Video)--Support the Core Report--Head to www.indiaenergyweek.comJoin and Interact anonymously on our whatsapp channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube

In this episode of "In Between Charges," Mike and Kevin engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Andreas Piepenbrink from E3/DC and the Hager Group, who shares his transition from the automotive industry to leading the charge in home energy management. The discussion illuminates the progress and potential of renewable energy, the role of electric vehicles in energy systems, and the dream of a carbon-neutral home. This episode is packed with insights into the evolving landscape of sustainable energy, highlighting innovations and the impact of technology like bi-directional charging in our energy ecosystem. Join us for a journey into the future of energy, where homes and vehicles play a critical role in a greener world.And as always, happy charging!

How can glass bottles be made more carbon friendly and what are the alternatives to gas to power glass furnaces?

In this episode, we talk to Andrew Chen, Principal for Aviation Decarbonisation at RMI. Founded in 1982 as Rocky Mountain Institute, RMI is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit that seeks to transform the global energy system to ensure a clean, zero-carbon future.   Chen discusses RMI's multi-faceted approach to aviation decarbonisation, which includes stimulating demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and addressing aviation's non-CO2 emissions – specifically, the environmental impacts of contrails. He also touches upon RMI's broader mission concerning the decarbonisation of heavy industry and transportation sectors.Central to the conversation is the pivotal role of SAF in reducing aviation's carbon footprint. Chen discusses how RMI, through initiatives like the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA), is working to overcome the challenges posed by the current "green premium" associated with SAF. This involves mobilising corporate demand and leveraging technologies such as blockchain for the traceability of SAF certificates, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability in SAF transactions.Furthermore, Chen highlights the significant investments required to scale SAF production and the necessity of collaborative efforts across the aviation value chain for sustainable growth. He reflects on his experiences at Heathrow Airport, emphasising the critical role airports play in SAF adoption and the need for industry-wide collaboration.If you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversation we had with Elena Schmidt, Executive Director of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), about the journey of RSB in fostering sustainability, especially in the aviation and travel industries. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Decarbonizing Aviation - RMI SABA announces collective purchase of SAF certificates - Biofuels International MagazineClean Energy 101: Book and Claim - RMIContrail Mitigation: A Milestone Year for Advancing Industry Understanding and Experience - RMIFlight100: Virgin Atlantic and RMI test new ways to reduce aviation's climate impact - Virgin How the RSB is nudging aviation towards a bio-circular economy - SimpliFlying 

Jeffrey Rissman is Senior Director at Energy Innovation, where he leads the company's work on technologies and policies to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from the industry sector. He is the author of Zero-Carbon Industry: Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity (2024) and coauthor of Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy (2018).We discuss decarbonisation pathways for concrete and steel and what urbanists can do to drive down industrial emissions.Check out Jeff's book: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/zero-carbon-industry/9780231204200Thanks for listening!Join the Green Urbanist Weekly newsletter: SubstackSupport the Podcast by Donation Contact Ross Website Linkedin Twitter Instagram

The UK Investor Magazine was thrilled to be joined by Stephen Crosher, CEO and Co-Founder of RheEnergise, to discuss the company's long-duration power storage technology designed to enhance and stabilise the distribution of renewable power.RheEnergise is revolutionising pumped hydro energy storage which turns small hills into giant batteries. RheEnergise has developed a high-density, low-viscosity liquid that enables the storage of power to be released in times of high energy demand.Stephen provides comparisons against other power storage methods including lithium batteries and traditional pumped hydro.RheEnergise are engaged with major players in the power industry and has a number of early facilities planned for 2024.The company is currently raising funds on Crowdcube as part of a wider funding round to scale the business in line with growth in power storage demand.Find out more on Crowdcube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The energy transition is taking place in a complex world of ongoing historic geopolitical tensions and financial divides between countries. Lisa Fischer from climate think tank E3G joins the Watt Matters team to discuss decarbonisation policymaking in a complicated and adversarial world.The world needs to decarbonise if it is to limit drastic global warming. However, this is happening in the context of growing conflicts and a varying list of priorities and ideologies.With 2030 targets now just around the corner, richer nations need to show that the energy transition is possible and help make finance available to enable global change. All the while they need to ensure that they don't get bogged down in overdependence on fuels, unreliable supply chains and stranded assets.This requires a carefully planned approach to the energy transition that brings everyone along for the ride. In this episode, Lisa Fischer, programme lead at climate think tank E3G, joins the Watt Matters team to discuss navigating the decarbonisation pathway in a complex world.Enjoy the show.Want a free trial? Sign up, download the award-winning app, and enjoy complimentary access to all exclusive features for one month. Click here to access.If you have any thoughts or questions about anything that has been discussed in this week's episode, add your contribution belowFollow us on Twitter at @WattMattersPod or email us at show@wattmatterspodcast.com You can also find FORESIGHT Climate & Energy on LinkedIn.Illustration: Masha Krasnova-ShabaevaShow notes: Read the E3G report Lisa mentioned on gas demand reduction numbers here.What Caught My Eye:Lisa's pick: Numbers showing Germany's heat pump market grew by 50% in 2023David's picks: White House Said to Delay Decision on Enormous Natural Gas Export TerminalHinkley Point C delay deals blow to UK energy strategyMichaela's pick: Charting Europe's path towards an ambitious 2040 climate goalJan's pick: Flex-ability for all: Pursuing socially inclusive demand-side flexibility in Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are in Dover, south-east England, to meet the people trying to bring sustainable solutions to one of the world's most important sectors: shipping. In this episode, we look at the shipping industry as a case study to see just how much has to be taken into consideration on so many levels, in order to work towards a carbon neutral future. What are the enormous challenges currently being faced, and what goes into building the ship of the future? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Labour shortages have long been a problem for agricultural businesses, but there may be some light at the end of the tunnel - with an unexpected rise in the number of teenage girls opting for farming as a career choice. Rural colleges in Scotland are reporting that around half of all agricultural students are now girls. We meet some of the latest intake.Farmers and food processors are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint, in the face of climate change. Pilgrims, which produces nearly 30 percent of all UK pork on more than 300 farms, says it's made significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions in its processing factories, while increasing sustainability on its farms. Anna Hill talks to the company's head of sustainability to find out what they've been doing to decarbonise the operation.A Lake District tweed is being made using wool from the flock of sheep at the RSPB's Wild Haweswater site. The design was inspired by a ‘re-wiggled' river.Presented by Anna Hill and produced by Emma Campbell

As one major US airline makes headline news announcing its move to takeover its rival US carrier, Dan and Alex discuss what the impact will be for passengers around the world. Plus, it's already December, and the duo dive into travelling during the festive period; snowstorms closing European airports, Disneyland, Delta trading cards, Premium Economy, and much more. ------------------------Please send us your questions, topics, or opinions via direct message on Instagram below.Follow Nonstop Dan on YouTube and Instagram.Follow Alex Macheras on X (Twitter) and Instagram.Contact for sponsorship: collabs@nonstopdan.com------------------------- It's December!- Ultra-long haul vs stopovers - Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines – what now?!- Hawaiian Airlines' strong brand- JetBlue and Spirit tie-up in the US courts- Airline consolidation: good or bad for us?- Snowstorm closes European airport hubs.- Is Heathrow the airport of Christmas?- Advice for the upcoming festive season- Delta trading cards - Dan has never been to Disney (WTF?)- Social media - Q&A: Decarbonising aviation – will carbon offsets work?- Q&A: Premium Economy over Business Class during a daytime flight?- Q&A: Bringing gifts for the crew?

Dr Forbes McGain and Dr Cristina Richie join Lancet editors Chloe Wilson and John Carson to discuss the whys, the hows, and the ethics of decarbonising global healthcare. You can see all of our Spotlight content relating to health and climate change here:https://www.thelancet.com/lancet-200/health-climate-change?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_lancet200_hccFind out more about how The Lancet is marking its 200th anniversary with a series of important spotlights here:https://www.thelancet.com/lancet-200?dgcid=buzzsprout_tlv_podcast_lancet200_hccContinue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://twitter.com/thelancethttps://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

We all know the climate and ecological tipping points are terrifyingly close. What can we do - as individuals and collectively? Simon Oldridge has ideas that answer both of these.  Simon first joined us back in episode #182 when he joined his colleague Anthea Simmons and they spoke eloquently about the strategies of the South Devon Primary group which are aimed at raising one progressive candidate in borderline constituencies in the UK, so that the hard right doesn't swan through the middle on a minority of the votes because the anti-Tory vote has been split (again).  Getting progressive politicians into power is their primary aim, but they also want to make sure the candidates who become MPs understand the concerns of their constituents and are prepared to act as independent-minded individuals in the House of Commons, not simply lobby fodder.  So that was a fun and sparky conversation, but it seemed to me at the time that we could have delved down a lot more deeply into SImon's broader work to find politically viable ways to address the climate and ecological emergency, particularly his work with Zero Hour, the campaign for the Climate and Ecology Bill and which has produced a number of detailed and fascinating reports, including one about the Ambition Gap we have as we head for Net Zero and another entitled, 'Creating a Nature-Rich UK'.  Hence, we came back for another conversation  - because apart from anything else, it's so enlivening to talk with someone else who spends their entire life thinking about these things: and if I can't have fun on the podcast, what's the point? I am well aware that many of you listening are not in the UK  - and that politics is a very siloed space: we all have our own rules to work within and our own levels of bureaucracy and kleptocracy masquerading as democracy that we're trying to reform.  So I hope that some of the ideas we explore, particularly the bigger ones of global power systems and routes to net zero and nature-based solutions strike home far outside the boundaries of this island.  And yes, I still have Covid, so I apologise in advance for the state of my voice.  Target Seats suitable for replicating South Devon Primary https://www.politicalprimary.org/target-mapSouth Devon Primary on Twitter https://twitter.com/sdevonprimarySouth Devon Primary on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/sdevonprimary/Simon on Twitter https://twitter.com/SiOldridgeSimon on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-oldridge-17207a206/Zero Hour:  https://www.zerohour.uk/Zero Hour Reports https://www.zerohour.uk/reports/Zero Hour on Twitter https://twitter.com/@CEBill_nowCREDS - https://low-energy.creds.ac.uk/ Stanford study: https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/3539703-no-miracle-tech-needed-how-to-switch-to-renewables-now-and-lower-costs-doing-it/ Oxford study on how Decarbonising the Energy system could save $Trillions https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2022-09-14-decarbonising-energy-system-2050-could-save-trillions-oxford-studyClimate and Ecology Bill:https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/2943Episode 182: South Devon Primary https://accidentalgods.life/primary-strategy-growing-a-new-voting-paradigm-in-the-south-devon-primary/