The recently released “AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023” reinforces evidence on climate change impacts, underscoring the urgency of investing in a climate resilient future.
All scenarios modelled by the International Energy Agency (IEA) for the future of energy supply and demand that are consistent with international climate goals feature a rapid decline in global coal emissions.
December 19, 2022
All scenarios modelled by the International Energy Agency (IEA) for the future of energy supply and demand that are consistent with international climate goals feature a rapid decline in global coal emissions.
Even with the new COP27 agreements adopted last week, emission reductions, including those of the building and construction sector that account for 40% of energy-based carbon emissions, are not on track to reach net zero by 2050.
Even with the new COP27 agreements adopted last week, emission reductions, including those of the building and construction sector that account for 40% of energy-based carbon emissions, are not on track to reach net zero by 2050.
To meaningfully contribute to meeting the administration’s goal of achieving a 50%-52% reduction from 2005 greenhouse gas emission levels by 2030, and a net-zero emissions economy by 2050, the department of the treasury should align with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and affirm the most recent version of the standard, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019, as the reference building standard.
The addition of Washington, D.C.-based firm specializing in advising on climate-aligned investment enhances WSP’s commitment to providing clients with sustainable and resilient solutions.
Utilities spend $8 billion annually on energy efficiency, often without knowing whether they are helping or hurting the balance of supply and demand on the electric grid.