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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

GreenBiz

HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century. HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. Cecilia Keating.

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SAP’s Journey to Net Zero 2030

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That is why SAP has committed to achieve net-zero emissions across our value chain by 2030. What Does Net Zero Mean? Net zero is a state where the greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by removal out of the atmosphere. In 2019, SAP raised its commitment and adopted a 1.5°C

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Italy hits a diesel-fueled traffic jam in the race to net-zero

Corporate Knights

That’s the good news; the bad is that Italy is decidedly middle of the pack in making progress toward net-zero goals. The green component will be a big part of this package, boding well for the country’s net-zero ambitions in spite of a lacklustre start. Both scores were the highest in the survey.

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[Podcast] Beyond the Scope of Net-Zero Buildings

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This episode reveals the answer to that question through the shared expertise of Sumit Bose , journalist and founder of future Net Zero , Remi Paccou , Director of Sustainability Research at Schneider Electric, and Victoria Burrows , Director of Advancing Net-Zero at the World Green Building Council.

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Burberry’s Net Zero Emissions Goals Approved by SBTi

ESG Today

Burberry is the first luxury fashion brand to receive approval by the initiative for its net zero emissions target. Last year, the organization launched its Net Zero Standard , setting stringent criteria which it uses to assess and certify corporate commitments to achieve net zero emissions.

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How Meta Is Approaching Net Zero

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Increasing ambition on the road to net zero. In 2018, Meta committed to cutting operational GHG emissions by 75 percent from 2017 levels and using 100 percent renewable energy, both by 2020. It further pledged to achieve net zero GHG emissions for its global operations every year going forward.

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Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Climate Action

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DESCRIPTION: Through the dedication of everyone at Expedia Group – and a combination of internal emission reductions, renewable energy credits (RECs), and verified carbon offsets – we achieved carbon neutral status in 2017. Now, we are looking further, exploring opportunities to align our business with a Net Zero future.

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