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Decarbonize transport with fuel cell electric vehicles Action

Decarbonize transport with fuel cell electric vehicles

Switching to fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) is an alternative to internal combustion engines (ICEs) to reduce direct fuel combustion emissions from fossil fuels

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electric cars
  • FCEV
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Retrofit buildings with insulation Action

Retrofit buildings with insulation

Retrofitting buildings (residential or commercial) with insulation systems can reduce associated lifecycle emissions and save annual utility payments

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Building insulation
  • Energy demand
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Improve product environmental footprint with eco-design Case Study

Improve product environmental footprint with eco-design

Eco-design requirements for energy efficiency and circularity while avoiding the use of hazardous substances and scarce resources in products

Applied by Philips Philips
  • Ecodesign
  • Product Life Cycle
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Harness PPA for renewable electricity Case Study

Harness PPA for renewable electricity

Using Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to achieve 100% renewable electricity goal, through collective efforts with other businesses to support renewable projects

Applied by Philips Philips
  • Electricity
  • Partnership
  • Procurement policy
  • Renewable Energy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Design and implement SF6-free solutions for the grid Case Study

Design and implement SF6-free solutions for the grid

Decrease SF6 emissions by establishing cross-sector partnerships to identify, design, develop and implement SF6-free assets

Applied by National Grid National Grid
  • Operational policies
  • Partnerships
  • Product design
  • SF6
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Optimize chiller efficiency with artificial intelligence Case Study

Optimize chiller efficiency with artificial intelligence

Improved chiller efficiency at the Olympian City 3 shopping mall in Hong Kong by harnessing artificial intelligence (AI), reducing energy used and related costs

Applied by CLP Holdings Limited CLP Holdings Limited
  • AI
  • Business model
  • Chiller plant
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Switch from diesel to electric in rail transportation Action

Switch from diesel to electric in rail transportation

Switching from diesel-powered to electricity-based rail transport can reduce direct fuel combustion emissions from diesel

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electric transport
  • Freight
  • Product design
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Decarbonize road freight with battery electric trucks Action

Decarbonize road freight with battery electric trucks

A switch from ICE to BEV trucks in transportation, using electric motors, can reduce direct fuel combustions emissions from fossil fuels

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Freight
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Switch to solar energy with rooftop photovoltaics Action

Switch to solar energy with rooftop photovoltaics

A shift in the power mix from coal- and gas-based electricity generation to photovoltaics can substantially reduce related lifecycle emissions

Explained by WBCSD WBCSD
  • Electricity
  • Investment strategy
  • Photovoltaics
  • Procurement policy
Last updated: 01/11/2022
Set sustainable energy management standards Case Study

Set sustainable energy management standards

Setting sustainable energy management standards to drive the implementation of renewable energy strategies all over the company's operations

Applied by Philips Philips
  • Business Strategy
  • Operational policies
  • Renewable Energy
Last updated: 31/10/2022
Use biofuel (ethanol) in light vehicles Case Study

Use biofuel (ethanol) in light vehicles

With the aim of reducing its GHG emissions related to logistics activities, Iguá sought to use biofuels in the fleet

Applied by Iguá Saneamento Iguá Saneamento
  • Low-carbon fuel
  • Procurement policy
  • Renewable fuels
Last updated: 24/11/2016