SustainCase newsletter – wk37, September 2024
Could these ‘motionless’ turbines solve wind energy’s noise and wildlife problems?
The UK’s first “motionless” wind energy system has been installed on a roof in Oxford. When we think of wind energy, wind turbines naturally spring to mind – elegant blades spinning to drive an electricity generator. But as the renewable energy revolution surges forward, more and more technologies are being developed to fit various niches and help wean the world off fossil fuels faster.
BMW to Launch Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Partnership with Toyota
BMW Group announced that it plans to launch its first-ever series production hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028. BMW has set a goal to reduce CO2 emissions per vehicle over the full lifecycle – including supply chain, production and product use – by at least 40% by 2030, and to transition to battery electric vehicles, with a plan for 50% of company-wide sales to be EVs by 2030.
Case study: How Compartamos Banco works with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices
September 10, 2024 – Compartamos Banco is a financial institution with over 31 years of experience, providing microentrepreneurs and entrepreneurs in Mexico with access to working capital, savings, insurance, and payment solutions. Compartamos Banco is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB) and is, accordingly, working with its clients and customers to encourage sustainable practices and enable sustainable economic activities. Read more.
Case study: How CP creates economic value for its stakeholders
September 9, 2024 – CP provides rail and intermodal transportation services across a 13,000-mile network, servicing major centres in Canada and the U.S. CP seeks to provide superior service to its customers while benefiting communities and the economy, generating sustainable value for all its stakeholders. Read more.