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Implement circularity in value chains to reduce emissions Action

Implement circularity in value chains to reduce emissions

Circular economy approaches in the value chain address inputs, product design, production, and end-of-life activities to increase reuse and recycling of raw materials and products

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Business model
  • Circular Economy
  • Operational policies
  • Product Life Cycle
Last updated: 13/09/2023
Maintain and enhance forest carbon sinks with silviculture Case Study

Maintain and enhance forest carbon sinks with silviculture

The impacts of climate change on forest health and productivity are constantly evolving. Weyerhaeuser manages their forests to ensure they remain part of the climate solution

Applied by Weyerhaeuser Company Weyerhaeuser Company
  • AFOLU sector
  • Business model
  • Silviculture
Last updated: 13/09/2023
Finance climate action with green bonds Action

Finance climate action with green bonds

Green bonds is a broad term for the raising and use of debt specifically for decarbonization or sustainability-related efforts

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Decision Making
  • Finance
  • Investment strategy
Last updated: 12/09/2023
Collaborate with peers to set and meet supplier targets Action

Collaborate with peers to set and meet supplier targets

Decarbonize supply chains by collaborating with peers to set industry-wide supplier targets (e.g., for renewable energy) and help suppliers achieve these by aggregating demand

Explained by BCG BCG
  • Operational policies
  • Partnerships
  • Supplier engagement
  • Supply chain
Last updated: 12/09/2023
Decarbonize low-temperature industrial heat with heat pumps Action

Decarbonize low-temperature industrial heat with heat pumps

Industrial heat pumps generate low-temperature process heat with higher efficiency and lower GHG emissions than conventional fossil fuel heating options.

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Heat pumps
  • Industry heating
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 05/09/2023
Decarbonize low-temperature heating using heat as a service Action

Decarbonize low-temperature heating using heat as a service

Heat as a service (HaaS) enables companies to source sustainable heat through a long-term contract without the need for upfront investment.

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Industry heating
  • Operational policies
  • Partnerships
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 05/09/2023
Source renewable electricity with PPA Action

Source renewable electricity with PPA

Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) enable companies to source renewable electricity and achieve operational cost savings without upfront investments.

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Decision Making
  • Energy demand
  • Investment strategy
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 18/05/2023
Use nature-based solutions as part of Net Zero action Action

Use nature-based solutions as part of Net Zero action

Companies can both decarbonize land use sector activities and contribute to global Net Zero through investing in nature-based solutions

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Investment strategy
  • NbS
  • Operational policies
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Opt for electric medium temperature heating systems Action

Opt for electric medium temperature heating systems

Electrifying medium temperature heating systems within industry player’s operations allows for lower operating costs, higher efficiency and lower CO2 emissions

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electric heating
  • Industry heating
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Harness green hydrogen for ammonia generation Case Study

Harness green hydrogen for ammonia generation

Green hydrogen as an efficient and economically viable decarbonization solution for industrial use, reducing natural gas requirements and GHG emissions

Applied by Iberdrola Iberdrola
  • Business model
  • Partnership
  • Renewable Energy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Shift from gas or coal to electric industrial furnaces Action

Shift from gas or coal to electric industrial furnaces

The decreased cost of electrical equipment and increased energy efficiency grows opportunites for electrictrifying industries, enabling a reduction in GHG emissions

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Industrial furnaces
  • Industry heating
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Move from gas to electric low temperature heating systems Action

Move from gas to electric low temperature heating systems

Electrifying low temperature heating processes offers higher energy efficiency, lower investment while significantly reducing operational GHG emissions

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electric heating
  • Industry heating
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022