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Uncertainty hobbles industry in race to net-zero

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If Canada’s heavy industry is going to make the massive investments required to get anywhere close to net-zero, it will need more ambitious and predictable policies from government. Hydro-Québec is a key player in the province’s drive to its 2050 net-zero goal. Companies need to balance those competing pressures, he said.

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2025 Global 100 list: World's most sustainable companies are still betting on a greener world

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president will be taking aim at legislation that resulted in nearly US$300 billion in private-sector investments in clean energy, battery manufacturing and clean power generation, most business leaders recognize that concerns about a worsening climate crisis will grow regardless of shifting political winds. While the new U.S.

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Canada can’t hit its net-zero goals without phasing out gas-guzzling vehicles

Corporate Knights

Should Canada fall short of transitioning to zero-emission vehicles at the pace needed, we will fail to reduce national emissions by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030. By 2026, for instance, 20% of total vehicle sales by a manufacturer or importer should be electric. It cannot be overstated how much is at stake.

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The Global 100 list: How the world’s most sustainable corporations are driving the green transition

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When we launched the Global 100 in 2005, the green economy was a quaint idea. When we launched this ranking in 2005, the green economy was a quaint idea. C, SBTi 3 2 Vestas Wind Systems A/S Aarhus, Denmark Machinery manufacturing $ 141,969 19% 70:1 42% 100% 100% A 1.5°C, C, SBTi 13 Clean Harbors Inc Norwell, U.S.

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Whirlpool Corp. Outlines Progress on Net Zero Targets as Part of Long-term Commitment to Sustainability

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DESCRIPTION: Whirlpool Corporation today issued an update on progress towards achieving Net Zero targets the company first announced in May of 2021. Continuous improvements as part of the World Class Manufacturing process have been rolled out in plants and operations across the manufacturing process and supply chain.

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Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: Reduced Environmental Impact

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In 2021, new and updated sustainability targets were adopted, that included a commitment to achieve net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050. The most important areas have been identified for the Science Based Targets 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. Key action areas.

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Who wants to be India’s greenest billionaire?

Corporate Knights

Speaking at RIL’s annual general meeting on August 29, chairman Mukesh Ambani, now India’s second-richest man, said the oil-to-chemicals major may double its investment in clean-energy hardware manufacturing once its current plans are achieved. billion to boost local manufacturing of solar modules to cut imports from China.?

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