This decision is set to reduce Shell’s retail footprint by 2.1% from its current tally of 47,000 locations worldwide underscores Shell’s proactive approach to redefining its retail network in alignment with the accelerating energy transition.
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IKEA, Mer to Launch Major EV Charging Network in Germany
In a significant move to bolster EV infrastructure, Mer will collaborate with IKEA to develop one of the largest retail-based EV charging networks in Germany.
Hydrogen-Source Heat Pumps Role in the United Kingdom’s Quest for Carbon Neutrality
Through meticulous supply chain analysis, a study presents the case for green hydrogen as an energy source and shows a strategic pivot away from traditional energy sources to address the need to counteract rising energy prices, mitigate pollution, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Urban Carbon Challenges: The Role of Trees in Global City Landscapes
AI platform Picterra analyzed external data to estimate the carbon emissions of 25 of the world’s largest cities and the number of trees plus the amount of space that would be required to offset the equivalent carbon.
Qcells, Solarcycle to Recycle Solar Panels
The partnership will leverage Solarcycle’s technology to extract more than 95% of the value from a solar panel module, and recycle the materials from Qcells’ panels.
IKEA Touts 22% Reduction in Climate Footprint
IKEA reported a 12% drop in its climate footprint in FY23 compared to the previous year.
Revolutionizing Business Spaces: Embracing the Circular Workplace
A number of Fortune 100 companies are already publishing annual sustainability reports, with 58% mentioning circularity, according to a report by Green Standards, but more can be done to improve circularity in the workplace, including addressing furniture, fixtures, equipment, and the buildings themselves.
Major Companies Team Up to ask COP28 to Phase Out Fossil Fuels
The letter, signed by the likes of Bayer, Ikea, Nesté, Unilever, Volvo, comes just after the European Council called for carbon neutrality by phasing out fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy capacity.
Phononic, Halton Team for Sustainable Commercial HVAC
The platform uses the Peltier effect, which has been identified as a sustainable alternative to conventional refrigerant-dependent cooling systems.
California Senate Approves Major Climate Bill, Requires Companies to Report Carbon Footprint
The bill would require public and private companies with $1 billion or more in revenue to report their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, eventually also requiring Scope 3 emissions tracking as well.