5 ways to remove carbon and tackle the climate crisis
2023年9月27日 · Carbon removal is increasingly viewed as a key step on the road to achieving net zero by 2050. Using trees, soil, farming techniques, the ocean and direct air capture can all reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and help achieve climate goals.
How to optimize AI while minimizing its carbon footprint
2024年1月18日 · Minimize AI’s carbon footprint through modern, energy-efficient servers and storage devices and environmentally responsible cooling methods, while powering data centres with renewable energy. Use PCs and other hardware that deliver energy efficiency and include sustainable materials, such as recycled, ocean-bound or bio-based plastics, low ...
How to build smart, zero carbon buildings | World Economic Forum
2021年9月8日 · There are four crucial trends driving zero carbon buildings: decarbonization, electrification, efficiency and digitalization. These four good “DEEDS” work in combination to reduce the carbon emissions and overall cost of building operations and supporting infrastructure. Buildings can achieve zero carbon (or zero carbon ready) performance ...
How 4 leading companies are tackling supply chain emissions
2022年11月2日 · ZF supplies systems for the automotive industry and has been working to reduce its carbon footprint. Since ZF directly and indirectly processes around 1.5 million tons of steel per year worldwide, one key lever to achieve this …
Here's how healthcare can reduce its carbon footprint
2022年10月24日 · Reduce indirect emissions through sustainable use of materials and circular economy Some 40-50% of global CO2 emissions are attributable to materials extraction, supply, and the manufacture of equipment; this is often referred to as “embedded carbon”.
The risks and benefits for companies going net zero
2022年2月28日 · Leakage: Attempts to reduce emissions in one location may shift emissions to another where they are uncontrolled or uncounted. For example, a carbon offset programme that safeguards an area of rainforest in the Amazon from clear-cutting may result in the clear-cutting of an area of rainforest in the Congo Basin.
How carbon-smart farming can feed us and fight climate change
2020年8月3日 · Carbon-smart farming yields comprehensive soil intelligence, which can help farmers and farm advisors “read their soil”, make the right decisions for maximising profits, and reduce waste. This information can help us better understand what the soil needs to feed our planet while continuing to sequester carbon. “
Digital technologies can cut global emissions by 20%. Here's how
2022年5月23日 · If brought to scale, digital technologies could reduce emissions by 20% by 2050 in the three highest-emitting sectors: energy, materials, and mobility. These industries can already reduce emissions by 4-10% by 2030 by accelerating the adoption of digital technologies.
The future of automobiles depends on carbon control | World …
2021年5月20日 · To reduce the environmental footprint of automobiles, automakers need to focus on aspects that span the production, use and end-of-life phases; improve fuel efficiency; reduce SOx, NOx, CO2 and particulate emissions; extend the life of vehicles and components; and recover, recycle and reuse metals as well as other materials.
Which climate action really reduces carbon emissions?
2021年5月4日 · The third best way to cut your carbon footprint is avoiding one long-distance flight lasting six hours or more, which would save 1.6 tonnes of carbon a year. 21% of people surveyed saw this as a carbon-cutting opportunity.