SustainCase newsletter – wk50, December 2021
The exact link between tornadoes and climate change is hard to draw. Here’s why
Biggest ever renewable energy support scheme opens
The biggest ever round of the UK government’s flagship renewable energy support scheme opened to applications on Monday, 13 December, with £285 million available a year for building the next generation of Great Britain’s green energy projects. The fourth round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme aims to secure 12GW of electricity capacity.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/biggest-ever-renewable-energy-support-scheme-opens
Australian Tech Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes Saving The Planet Through Philanthropy, Investments
Australian tech billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes, 42, one of Australia’s richest people with a $20-plus billion fortune, seeks to help save the planet by pledging more than $350 million in personal funds to philanthropies fighting climate change, and investing several billion more into sustainable companies and green technologies.
Industry Perspectives: Lighting up Africa with renewable power projects
Africa is rich in renewable energy sources and has an opportunity to leap ahead in the shift to clean energy, with its vast solar, wind and hydropower assets. The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI), a pan-African institution offering political risk and trade credit insurance to companies, investors and lenders doing business in Africa, supports the power sector in enabling economies to unleash their potential in renewables. Obbie Banda, underwriter at ATI, discusses why it is crucial for players in trade to invest in clean energy in African markets, and how the energy landscape is changing across Africa.
Case study: How REA Group promotes sustainability across its supply chain
December 13, 2021 – Headquartered in Richmond VIC, Australia, REA Group is a multinational digital advertising business specialising in property. Promoting local sourcing, supplier diversity and supplier compliance with laws is a top priority for REA Group. Read more.
Case study: How Parex promotes ethical business conduct
December 10, 2021 – Parex Resources Inc. (Parex) is a publicly traded company that focuses on oil exploration, development and production. Building and maintaining the trust of stakeholders is a priority for Parex, and it is only possible through the ethical and transparent behaviours of the company’s employees and value chain. Read more.
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