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COP29: a new chapter for climate finance
- 27 November 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy transition
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The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with a pivotal breakthrough: a renewed commitment to strengthening climate finance for developing nations.
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Spotlight on ESG: tackling plastics in everyday choices
- 22 November 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy transition
Plastics have become a significant issue, not just for consumers but for companies, spanning production, recycling, and environmental impacts. While we can’t eliminate plastics entirely, it’s critical to limit their use to essential applications and eliminate unnecessary items,
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Comparing USA & China CO2 emissions
- 14 May 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy transition
Robert Bryce has published an interesting review on actual trends in world energy consumption and I make no apologies for using one of his informative charts to start my short article.
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Plenty of CO2 emissions in the UK
- 6 May 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy transition
We are hearing quite a lot nowadays about the significant amounts of CO2 that it’s planned will be tackled by Carbon Capture & Storage – around 10 million tonnes per year per project seems like a common number.
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Wasting methane from waste
- 30 April 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy excellence
It’s well known that Waste Management – which includes landfills, anaerobic digesters and water treatment – is a large source of methane emissions.
Thanks to Climate Trace, we now have compilations of what’s been Reported by year in this sector. -
Why I’m not buying an electric car: debunking the green myth
- 25 April 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy excellence
For the past three years, my trusty VW Passat has been my faithful companion on the roads. It’s comfortable, a joy to drive, and has served me well. But lately, I’ve been contemplating a change. As I consider my next car, the allure of electric vehicles (EVs) beckons.
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Flaring is not a ‘victimless act’!
- 19 April 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy transition
CATF reports that oil and gas imports to the European Union expose nearly 10 million people to the avoidable practice of flaring, which is known to release high levels of harmful chemicals. Through a strong methane import standard, the EU can dent global flaring emissions and decrease the health risk of nearby populations.
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What’s in a Board?
- 5 April 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy excellence
Experienced boards can bring valuable levels of industry expertise to a company but they can also carry the baggage of outdated ideas. Selecting and training a balanced, future-thinking board is key to a company’s triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit.
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Bringing out the best in your Board
- 28 March 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy excellence
The rise of ESG in the last decade only solidifies the importance to companies of assembling strong boards, putting in place responsibilities and benchmarks, and reporting on their practices.
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Unveiling Britain’s climate paradox: the hidden carbon emissions undermining the net zero goal
- 15 March 2024
- Posted by: Mikki Hall
- Category: energy transition
Britain’s journey towards net zero is a narrative rich with milestones and declarations of environmental leadership.