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CO2 emissions calculations: explaining concepts and methodologies
There are several methods for accounting for carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The European Environment Agency (EEA) explains the key characteristics of different emissions accounting methods, highlighting the need for methodological improvements as well as better data coverage and quality. The EEA report, European Union CO2 emissions: different accounting perspectives, explains the concepts and ...
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EFT 10.1 update for EMIT
Version 10.1 is the latest version of the Emissions Factors Toolkit (EFT) released by the UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Devolved Administrations. Details of the changes for this version are given on page 5 of the EFT user guide. We have processed the new EFT and published an update for EMIT on the Other downloads page of our User Area. If you are registered, you ...
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Greenstone appointed to DECC advisory forum
The Government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has launched a Quality Assurance accreditation scheme for carbon offsets. The scheme is intended to enable consumers to quickly recognise a high quality offset and avoid some of the potential pitfalls involved in offsetting carbon emissions. To achieve the Government assured status, the offsets provided must adhere to a certain ...
By Greenstone+
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UN launches global greenhouse gas emissions calculator
The United Nations launched the first common system of calculating the amount of greenhouse gases produced in a given city and by specific sector or time, allowing cities to compare their performances and analyse differences. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP), UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) and the World Bank jointly launched the Global Greenhouse Gas Standard for cities at the ...
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New 2010 building regulations part L
Part L Regulations 2006 is being superceeded and the proposed key revisions are: Acceptable Air Tightness target remains at 10m3/h.m2 at 50 Pascals; 25% Carbon Emissions improvement required over 2006 Part L Regulations – assessed on a flat approach for dwellings and aggregate approach for non-dwellings; CO2 Emission calculations (BER and TER) to be submitted to the Local Authority ...
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Version 5 of IMMISem / IMMISair available
Version 5 of IMMISem/air, the model for road traffic emissions and air quality screening, now features an English user interface. Emission calculation is based on and in accordance with the current European Handbook for Emission factors (HBEFA 3.1). Major adjustments where necessary in IMMISem in order to reflect the new concept for the traffic situations. A model for calculating levels of ...
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New tool calculates air pollution from shipping
Shipping emits considerable amounts of air pollutants which affect the climate, the natural environment and human health. In collaboration with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA), SMHI has developed a new system for calculating emissions from shipping. Knowledge of these has previously been very limited. Shipping is undoubtedly the most significant source of sulphur emissions, as well as ...
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Chateau LDAR Database Update
Chateau Features Fixed or Improved: Attempts: Switched order of Inspection and Attempts processing in Chateau Mobile to automatically resolve closed Leaks with Attempt and passing Inspection not working when performed in the same session. Porches: MOC Porch processing improved to allow Users to approve multiple edits to a single Component simultaneously. Leaks: New option for ...
By LDARtools
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PepsiCo Supports New Research that Models Carbon Footprint of Beverage Products
SOURCE: PepsiCo DESCRIPTION:The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER), a coalition of leading global beverage companies collaborating to advance environmental sustainability within the beverage industry, announced yesterday that it has published new research on the carbon footprints of drink products across the European and North American markets. The research, presented in reports ...
By 3BL Media
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Make your driving ‘carbon neutral’!
Carbon Neutral are launching their vehicle focused Turn your car’s emissions into trees campaign throughout June 2013. The campaign encourages environmentally conscious individuals and businesses to offset their car emissions by making a donation to plant native trees. Supporters will receive a striking, colorful sticker which they can proudly display in their car window and a tax receipt ...
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Defra Launches New LAQM Web Pages
Defra has added new Local Air Quality Management webpages to its main website. The new site, http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/quality/air/airquality/local/index.htm, replaces three older, separate websites: http://www.airquality.co.uk/laqm/laqm.php, http://www.uwe.ac.uk/aqm/review/and http://www.laqmsupport.org.uk/. Defra has provided the following links to help re-direct those who used the ...
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Drive environmental sustainability and maximize savings with Think Green Initiative (TGI)
As consumers become more educated about the overall environmental footprint of the products they buy, businesses are looking for innovative ways to incorporate green practices while realizing cost and operational efficiencies. Do you have a solution in place that will enable you to: Quickly gain market competitiveness while improving supply chain energy efficiency and reducing carbon and water ...
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CSM 4.14 has been released
CSM 4.14 has been released. Please read the release notes below and contact sales@tofuture.eu for further information about CSM features. During 2013 Tofuture will publish 2 CSM releases, stay tuned for further information about the content! Sustainability Accounting and Reporting Executive Report: More freedom in defining the report output, groupings, look & feel and distribution of the ...
By Tofuture Oy
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Calculating emissions from shipping
Shipping is a significant source of atmospheric pollutants, which contribute to climate change and have negative effects on human health and the environment. A new study has applied detailed methods to estimate global fuel consumption from international shipping, including for the first time, an estimation of emissions from the global fleet while in port. Developing appropriate policies to ...
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PEFC to Develop Mechanism for the Transfer of GHG Emission Data
The use of the PEFC framework to transfer Green House Gas (GHG) emission related data along the supply chain has been the subject of increasing interest among the bioenergy sector and other industry sectors processing forest-based materials in recent years. Key to this rising interest is the growing demand from governmental and private customers, particularly in Europe, that biomass used for ...
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Eco-tourism: Carbon `offsets`, a good idea that`s not working
Top airlines and tour operators keen to shore up their green credentials nowadays offer customers carbon 'offsets' to compensate holiday pollution. The problem is that few tourists seem eager to write off their green guilt. The idea is simple enough: 'offsets' are schemes by which a tourist when paying his ticket can also buy into a project elsewhere that will compensate for the amount of carbon ...
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Calculating carbon emissions
Refrigerant Gas & Fugitive Emissions Compliance Includes CO2 Calculations If you manage a facility using a refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) system or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC-R) system, it’s time to comply with federal and state environmental laws regarding carbon emissions. To help reduce greenhouse gases, the law requires calculating carbon emissions. This ...
By Accruent
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EPA Celebrates Earth Day; Agency encourages Americans to take action on climate change
This Earth Week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is empowering Americans across the country to act on climate change through simple actions to reduce carbon pollution in their daily lives. Across the country, EPA will be holding events to talk about common-sense action to reduce carbon pollution and promote a cleaner energy economy while ensuring that all Americans have the ...
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GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool, Version 2.0 Released
Noblis is pleased to report that its client, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), has released the second version of its popular GSA Sustainable Facilities Tool (SFTool). Noblis has been the prime contractor conducting development of the SFTool since its inception. Initially launched in 2011, SFTool.gov has expanded into an immersive online environment that ...
By Noblis, Inc.
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Sec Proposed Rule: Kairos Aerospace Joins Coalition Of Methane Measurement Companies Sharing Feedback
Earlier this spring, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a proposed rule aimed at strengthening climate-related disclosure requirements for businesses. The rule is designed to give investors greater insight into the risks posed by climate change to businesses, as well as their greenhouse gas (GHG) footprints. As the SEC Chair Gary Gensler put it, “Today, investors ...
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