Remove 2023 Remove Embodied Carbon Remove Supply Chains
article thumbnail

Microsoft to Require Key Suppliers to Use 100% Carbon-Free Electricity as Supply Chain Emissions Jump

ESG Today

While Microsoft has set a goal to reduce Scope 3 emissions by more than half by 2030 compared to 2020, the company reported that Scope 3 emissions in 2023 were actually more than 30% higher than in 2020.

article thumbnail

Sustainability program launched across steel supply chain

Sustainability Matters

More sustainable building products need to be identified and steel suppliers need certification to ensure products are sustainable and sourced through responsible and ethical supply chains. Image credit: iStock.com/schwartstock

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Mercedes-Benz Signs Deal for Low Carbon Steel with Nucor

ESG Today

Steel manufacturer Nucor Corporation announced today that it has signed an agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply low-embodied carbon steel for the automaker’s production plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The plant produced approximately 295,000 vehicles in 2023.

article thumbnail

Wood You Believe: Mass Timber Leading a Renaissance in Modern Construction

3BL Media

The premiums seem to come from limited delocalized supply chain, a lack of standards in member sizes, connections, delivery method and installation trade responsibility, uncertainties in building officials’ responses to new systems. Reducing Embodied Carbon. To view the firm’s Embodied Carbon Action Plan, click here. [To

article thumbnail

Trane Technologies Champions Decarbonization, Sustainable Cooling and Climate Policies at COP29

3BL Media

18, 10:00am AZT Catalysts for Change – Transforming Food Supply Chains for Reduced Waste and Sustainable Production: Nov. Trane Technologies recently announced its industry-first commitment to reduce embodied carbon by 40% by 2030 , furthering its leadership in sourcing more sustainable solutions.

article thumbnail

SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production

GreenBiz

According to Joshua Davies, sustainability manager for Multiplex Europe, 42 percent of his company’s overall 2019 footprint came from embodied carbon from its suppliers. What we will probably do is make it more uncompetitive, so they will have to come along with us." .

article thumbnail

Trane Technologies Calls for Accelerated Climate Action, Increased Transparency at COP28

3BL Media

SWORDS, Ireland, November 30, 2023 /3BL/ - Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, will underscore the critical need for adoption of new and existing solutions at scale, accelerated climate policy and transparent emissions reporting during COP28 in Dubai, November 30 – December 12.