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Aviation is plotting a sustainable course

GreenBiz

The pandemic led ICAO to scale back the program, CORSIA (for Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation), to make it easier for airlines to comply. The sooner that the costs of carbon control are included in the costs of doing business, the sooner new technologies will be developed. Pull Quote.

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Analyzing Carbon Offset Markets’ role in our journey to a net-zero world

Carlos Sanchez

Carbon offset markets have always been complex and controversial instruments to fight climate change. Reading this article, you will better understand the carbon offsets market, carbon offsets controversy and the key initiatives to follow. Carbon Offsets Markets size. Introduction.

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Using Carbon Markets To Fuel the Energy Transition

3BL Media

Governments are taking steps to realize their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) by enforcing mandatory emission targets, introducing a carbon tax, or both. The carbon finance options defined in Article 6 can drive down the cost of cutting emissions, offering a clear path forward. Instrument 2—Sustainable Development Mechanism.

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CIRCON Environmental Recognizes MPC With 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award

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We greatly value the partnership we’ve built for more than 10 years,” said Gary Higgenbotham, chief sustainability officer and senior vice president of Business Development for CIRCON. Working together to convert hazardous waste into fuel for cement kilns is a conscious decision to reduce waste and displace higher-emitting fuels.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

Rosalind Brewer is the first African-American and woman to steer the company’s Americas operations as well its global supply chain, product and store development. In the past decade, Natura has planted several hundred million dollars toward rainforest protection and sustainable development. Company profile. million acres the 4.4

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AllianceBernstein: Nurturing Nature - Why Investors Should Care About Biodiversity

3BL Media

Similarly, in our view, awareness of the links between biodiversity and climate risks may help investors develop valuable insights and investable opportunities for their portfolios through carbon credits, agricultural solutions, ecotourism, water management, green infrastructure and other nature-based solutions, to name just a few.

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ICYMI Fifth Third's New Operational Sustainability Goals

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Fifth Third has been carbon neutral for these emissions since 2020 with the purchase of 100% renewable power and verified carbon offsets for the remaining emissions. Since 2014, Fifth Third has reduced its location-based Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by more than 50%.