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Energy is at the heart of the climate challenge. To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, we need to reduce emissions by almost 50% by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. Renewable energy can help us get there. It’s clean, accessible, affordable, sustainable, and reliable. And even better: renewable energy sources are plentiful and all around us. At Fugro, we support renewable energy projects around the world. Throughout the complete life cycle, from end to end. We do so by providing the data and services needed for safe, sustainable, and efficient activities. Together, we can create a safe, more liveable world.
Brian Bell
Industry Lead - Renewable Energy
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What is renewable energy?
Renewable energy is derived from natural resources that are replenished on a human timescale, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. Common renewable energy sources include tidal and wave, solar, wind, hydropower, biomass and geothermal energy. These sources are vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change.
One of the human activities contributing to the current rise on global temperatures is the use of fossil fuels. Renewable energy is considered environmentally friendly because it produces little, or no greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. Therefore, it plays a crucial role in reducing human's dependence on non-renewable resources and environmental impact.
Renewable energy, biodiversity and natural habitats
To reduce the impact of climate change and support global sustainability goals environmentally sustainable energy is pivotal. This means considerations are needed in addressing its impacts on ecosystems. Care planning and managing renewable energy projects, as well as monitoring data, is vital to balance the need for clean energy with preservation of biodiversity and natural habitats.
What is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investment?
ESG investment is when a company will consider how they impact society, the environment and how its governed when making investment decisions.
Here are some examples of potential ESG factors companies may consider including in a sustainability report:
Environmental: energy efficiency, ecological footprint, biodiversity protection, environmental compliance and more.
Social: diversity & inclusivity, human rights & modern slavery, health & safety, wellbeing, culture, training & development and more.
Governance: board diversity, shareholder rights, anti-corruption policies, whistle-blower protection, internal controls, corporate accountability and more.
ESG investing can combat biodiversity losses by directing capital towards companies and projects that prioritise implementing sustainability and emission reduction in the energy sector.
How do we support reaching United Nation's net zero emission by 2050?
We monitor and provide the data and services needed on sustainable energy projects and we can support ecosystem services and renewable energy projects around the world. For example, we support green energy wind projects using geo-data and potential future wind turbine power stations. This support is needed to achieve net-zero target set by the United Nation.
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Fugro’s Geo-data supports development of UK’s first flexible power station with carbon capture technology
Fugro's Geo-data aids in the creation of UK's initial adaptable power station with carbon capture technology.
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Smart and scalable – the transition to remote operations
As the global offshore wind energy market continues to mature, smart new ways to boost operational efficiency are emerging. One of the most extraordinary is a transition to remote operations using technology which just a few years ago would have been considered a futuristic dream.
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Floating wind’s environmental potential
In this episode we hear that by sitting out in deep waters floating wind could not only become a viable solution to the energy transition, it can also be a hub for marine life and also a major producer of green hydrogen.
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Leveraging India’s offshore wind potential: a holistic approach
The Indian Government has set an ambitious target of quadrupling renewable electricity capacity by 2030. India’s vast coastline offers enormous potential for offshore wind power generation. Bibhu Nayak, Fugro Country Manager India, explains why extensive research, meticulous planning and long-term asset management will be key to harnessing this energy cost-effectively.
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Brian Bell
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