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Green building is the future? - It pays to go green!

Green building is the future?
There are more than 7.7 billion people on Earth. By 2050, we are expected to number almost 10 billion. Regardless of gender, race, origin or other features, everybody needs a place to live permanently or at least temporarily. Construction investments of all kinds are therefore vital for the environment. While striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one should remember the opportunities offered by the green building.
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Global warming: another year hits record - It pays to go green!

Global warming: another year hits record
2021 has ranked as by far the warmest year on record. Scientists from recognised organisations are presenting data that no longer leaves any doubt - global warming is a fact. It results in extreme weather events that people can feel worldwide.
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Biodiversity means life! - It pays to go green!

Biodiversity means life!
We are all connected to each other, in a circle, in a hoop, that never ends… Sounds familiar? Even if it doesn’t, fret not. All you have to do is... come run the hidden pine trails of the forest. This way, you will quickly learn what biodiversity is and why preserving it is crucial for life on Earth. A short visit to Belize will help! We will show you where TerGo is developing an agroforestry project in close cooperation with the local community. We will also look at Polish peatlands with the UNEP/GRID-Warsaw Centre. Let’s hit the road!
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EU Taxonomy - It pays to go green!

EU Taxonomy
It cannot be produced or transferred. Nor can it be shared so that everyone can take care of their piece. Not even the most powerful companies own it. It is... the climate! That is why it is essential that all parties – including businesses – protect it and mitigate its changes. Global action will benefit everyone. We're about to see this in black and white, as the EU taxonomy became mandatory for major companies from 1 January 2022. Find out what this means in practice.
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Seeing the pandemic through green-tinted glasses: GHGs in Japan - It pays to go green!

Seeing the pandemic through green-tinted glasses: GHGs in Japan
On Friday, the Japanese government released its greenhouse gas emissions report for the fiscal year 2020, which ended in March this year. According to the figures presented, levels of GHGs in Japan fell by as much as 5.1%. However, the country owes this record drop mainly to the pandemic.
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Decarbonization – hydrogen gives hope - It pays to go green!

Decarbonization – hydrogen gives hope
The European Hydrogen Week is taking place until the end of this week. It’s an event dedicated to exploring the opportunities offered by the use of hydrogen in industry. Yesterday’s opening speech by Frans Timmermans, European Union climate policy chief, gives high hopes for a carbon-free future.
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IOSCO report – the end of free interpretation in ESG ratings? - It pays to go green!

IOSCO report – the end of free interpretation in ESG ratings?
Companies providing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings can expect some changes in the near future. On Tuesday, November 23, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) announced the need for improved standards for ESG reporting. As an organization that regulates 95% of the global securities market, IOSCO's recommendations could strongly influence the future of ESG reporting around the world.
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10 Best Environmental Podcasts in 2023 - It pays to go green!

10 Best Environmental Podcasts in 2023
Over the past few years, podcasts’ popularity has grown enormously. On the streaming platforms, you will find plenty of interesting materials about ecology, climate change, and environmental protection in the broadest sense.
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The difference between CO2 and CO2e - It pays to go green!

The difference between CO2 and CO2e
Imagine you are going on a trip abroad. You have some money saved from previous trips in different currencies that you want to exchange for your destination country's currency. Keep this in mind for a while. It will help you understand the differences between CO2 and CO2e. The abbreviations, although they sound similar, actually have different meanings!
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Methane – Greenhouse gases - It pays to go green!

Methane – Greenhouse gases
When thinking of climate change measures, we most often associate them with reducing carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Yes, CO2 has the most significant impact on climate change. However, other gases are also exacerbating global warming. This is especially true since the amount of methane reached a record high in the history of measurements last year. Find out what methane is and where its emissions come from.
3 min read
Green building is the future? - It pays to go green!

Green building is the future?
There are more than 7.7 billion people on Earth. By 2050, we are expected to number almost 10 billion. Regardless of gender, race, origin or other features, everybody needs a place to live permanently or at least temporarily. Construction investments of all kinds are therefore vital for the environment. While striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, one should remember the opportunities offered by the green building.
3 min read