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DESCRIPTION: One of 44 global signatories to pledge to WorldGBC’s Net ZeroCarbon Buildings Commitment covering a whole life carbon emissions approach. Raised Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 63% from new baseline year 2016, validated by Science Based Targets initiative. SOURCE: 3BL Alerts.
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