UN Sustainable Development Goals – A Primer
Posted: September 19th, 2023
In 2015, the United Nations (UN) proposed 17 goals based on various topics, with the aim of improving quality of life and the environment around the world. These 17 “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs) were created to replace the outdated Millennium […]
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Equity in Virginia Permitting: A Focus on Environmental Justice
Posted: September 13th, 2023
The Commonwealth of Virginia (VA or Commonwealth) enacted the Virginia Environmental Justice (EJ) Act (Act) in 2020, making a VA policy to, “… promote environmental justice and ensure that it is carried out throughout the Commonwealth, with a focus on […]
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Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons and Its Impacts
Posted: September 7th, 2023
What are the impacts of an expanding population? As industries continue to grow and expand to meet the needs of the growing population, more and more emissions are released into the atmosphere as a by-product of production processes in which […]
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From Compliance to Competitive Advantage: Embracing Double Materiality in ESG Reporting
Posted: September 6th, 2023
Sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern for businesses worldwide. With growing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pressures, companies are facing increasing scrutiny to align their operations with sustainable practices. One essential concept gaining prominence in this area is double […]
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Life Cycle Assessment
Posted: August 29th, 2023
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a powerful tool used to assess the environmental impact of a product, process, or service throughout its entire life cycle. It considers the environmental impact of various stages of the product’s life, including raw material […]
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U.S. EPA Issues New Emissions Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Both New and Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units
Posted: August 21st, 2023
On May 11, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) proposed regulations addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from fossil fuel-fired electric generating units (EGUs). The rulemaking includes changes to the current New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Greenhouse Gas […]
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Circular Economy – Waste to Renewable Natural Gas
Posted: August 2nd, 2023
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) uses renewable natural gas (RNG) as a term to describe the biogas that has been upgraded for use to replace fossil fuel natural gas. RNG can be produced from a variety of […]
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Unlocking a Sustainable Future: How ISSB’s Game-Changing Standards Revolutionize ESG Reporting
Posted: July 19th, 2023
In today’s rapidly changing and interconnected world, reliable and transparent data is crucial for informed business and investment decisions. To address this need, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation has made a significant effort to establish global standards that […]
Read articleSustainable Aviation Fuels
Posted: June 7th, 2023
With growing interest in carbon neutrality from industry, government, and consumers, the aviation industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) offer a potential solution by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, decreasing dependence on […]
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Scope 1 & 2, and Sometimes Scope 3 GHG Emissions Disclosures Are Becoming Required for Many Market Actors
Posted: May 17th, 2023
Here are some answers to questions we hear the most from our clients. What does Scope 1, 2 & 3 mean? The GHG Protocol was developed by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) […]
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