ESG Today

APRIL 24, 2023

Beauty and wellness products manufacturer and retailer L’Occitane Group announced today the publication of its Climate Strategy, outlining its roadmap of targets and initiatives to achieve its climate goals, including the company’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.

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Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2023

Speaking at ESG Investor’s inaugural Stewardship Summit, UNEP FI’s Carlin says transition finance flows to developing economies are too low to meet net zero targets. The post New Investment Models Needed for Net Zero Goals Warns UN Climate Risk Chief appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2023

Speaking at ESG Investor’s inaugural Stewardship Summit, UNEP FI’s Head of Climate Risk says transition finance flows to developing economies are too low to meet net zero targets. The post New Investment Models Needed for Net Zero Goals Warns UNEP FI’s Carlin appeared first on ESG Investor.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 31, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include the passing of key climate legislation in Australia and the EU. Net Zero Economy EU legislators reached an agreement on new climate legislation this week to double the share of renewables in the bloc’s electricity mix by 2030.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

The House also voted to pass a new law establishing a new Net Zero Economy Authority, responsible for guiding the country’s economic transformation to net zero emissions, including reskilling workers for the energy transition, and coordinating with industry and investors on transformation opportunities.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The agreement follows the release earlier this year by Maersk of goals to reduce emissions across its operations and supply chain, and the achievement by the company of validation of its goal to achieve net zero by 2040 by the Science Based Targets Network. Production will begin in 2026 and the deal will extend into the 2030s.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Supplying 460 GWh of power per year, the VPPA will cover approximately 30% of Ahold Delhaize’s total electricity demands in its European operations, contributing to the company’s climate goals , including its target to reach net-zero carbon emissions in its operations no later than 2040.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 21, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include EU reforms of its carbon market and deforestation laws, and a $1 billion wind project in Laos. The post Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: April 21, 2023 appeared first on We Mean Business Coalition.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 28, 2023

The Venture Capital Alliance, made up of firms with a combined portfolio worth over $60 billion, has the backing of the UN’s Race to Zero campaign and the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero. The new seven-year supply agreement with Bilstein is set to begin deliveries in 2026.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Moller – Maersk announced today a major fuel purchase agreement with China-based clean energy company Goldwind, for the offtake of 500,000 tonnes per year of green methanol, beginning in 2026. Moller – Maersk aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 across its business.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Microplásticos announces goal of being Net-Zero in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Collaboration will support Schneider Electric’s Zero Carbon Project to decarbonize supply chain. To learn more about Schneider Electrics Zero Carbon Project, click here. SOURCE: Schneider Electric.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Ed Miliband, UK Secretary of State for the Department for Net Zero and Energy Security, said: “We are almost halfway through the decisive decade to halt climate change.

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ESG Today

MARCH 20, 2024

Mining giant Glencore announced today the release of its second Climate Action Transition Plan for 2024 to 2026, including the introduction of a new climate goal for the company to reduce Scope 1, 2 and 3 industrial CO2e emissions 25% by 2030, compared to 2019. And 15% by 2026.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As part of our transition to net zero, we have announced a series of innovative partnerships which are decarbonising our operations, expanding access to renewable energy and contributing to the circular economy. We are on track to reduce GHG emissions from our global operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 98% by 2026.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 13, 2024

Chris Skidmore, former MP and author of the net zero review, talks about what the next UK government should do to get the country’s net zero commitments back on track. “I cannot vote for the [Offshore Petroleum Licensing] bill next week. In May, a High Court ruling ordered it publish a revised net zero strategy.

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Impakter

DECEMBER 20, 2022

In 2019, Formula One announced its plan to become Net Zero by 2030, promising to reduce its carbon footprint throughout its operations, such as the sport’s commitment to developing a 100% sustainable fuel that will be used in their cars beginning in 2026.

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ESG Today

JULY 26, 2024

This deal with Endesa will play a significant role in supporting Spain and the wider EU in meeting their net-zero ambitions.” According to Enel, the deal aligns with its “Partnership” business model, unveiled in November 2023 as part of the company’s 2024-2026 strategy, with proceeds from the transaction used to reduce debt.

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Steven van Rijswijk, CEO of ING, said: “In the past year, we’ve taken several important steps to sharpen the way we engage with clients on their transition towards net-zero. ING’s new ESG.X ING said that it has already used ESG.X The bank added that it aims to expand the kinds of data captured by ESG.X,

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Sustainability Matters

AUGUST 29, 2024

Gamuda Land ’s $90 million Fareham development , designed by architecture firm BayleyWard, is focused on achieving net zero in operations and a minimum 8-star average NatHERS rating. Fareham is currently under construction and is due for completion in 2026. Top image caption: Artist’s impression of Fareham.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

sites with 100% renewable electricity by 2026 as it works to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, and last year announced a deal with Enel for the delivery of renewable energy equal to half of its U.S. The company has also unveiled plans to power all of its U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 28, 2024

The vessel, ‘Viking Energy’, which is on contract to energy major Equinor, is scheduled for conversion in early 2026 and is expected to start operating on ammonia in the first half of 2026, becoming the world’s first ammonia-fuelled in-service ship. A service agreement, covering maintenance, is a highly essential part of the deal.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Canada has set national climate goals including commitments to cut GHG emissions by 40% – 45% by 2030 , and to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The sector is also a major employer in Canada, supporting approximately 400,000 jobs.

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3BL Media

JULY 16, 2024

The projects are expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026. The facilities will be developed, owned and operated by energyRe, subject to local and state approvals. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear.

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ESG Today

JULY 4, 2023

The UK ETS Authority also announced that new sectors will be added to the ETS, including the domestic maritime transport sector from 2026, and the waste incineration and waste from energy sectors from 2028. The post UK Tightens Emissions Caps for Aviation, Power Sectors Beginning 2024 first appeared on ESG Today.

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3BL Media

MAY 22, 2024

Phase II is expected to achieve commercial operation in the second quarter of 2026. Cisco, Juniper Networks, IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Cadence, Bio-Rad, PTC and a large healthcare company, with support from Sustainability Roundtable Inc.,

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

SB 253 requires all businesses with revenues exceeding $1 billion operating in California to annually disclose their Scope 1 and 2 emissions, starting in 2026. Under SB 253, Scope 1 and 2 emissions will initially be subject to limited assurance from the first year of disclosure in 2026 and reasonable assurance starting in 2030.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Under the new agreement, LyondellBasell will secure 149 MW of capacity from Lightsource bp’s solar project in Spain, beginning in 2026, with the energy delivered roughly equal to the annual electricity consumption of approximately 78,000 European homes.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Other indicators are still under consideration by ASCOR, including the question of whether a country’s net zero target is enshrined in national climate law. The TSP outlines how the 86 alliance members, with a collective US$11 trillion in assets, can align their sub-portfolio decarbonisation targets with net zero.

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ESG Today

JUNE 7, 2024

Rio Tinto has set climate goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2025 and 50% by 2030, and to achieve net zero by 2050. Fabrication of the equipment will begin this year, with commissioning expected in 2026. Steelmaking accounts for nearly 70% of the company’s Scope 3 emissions.

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3BL Media

APRIL 20, 2022

Company commits to achieving net zero in its own operations by 2040, lays out plans to eliminate food waste going to landfill, increase workforce diversity, and help lead the fight against food insecurity. Engage top suppliers to set science-based carbon reduction targets by 2026. SOURCE: Albertsons Companies.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2023

PD Ports in Teesside, who will use hydrogen to replace diesel in their vehicle fleet, decarbonising port operations from 2026. This will be essential to achieving our net zero targets, and will benefit people across the UK with the job and investment opportunities that this funding will bring.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Singapore plans to submit a more ambitious emissions reduction goal at the upcoming COP27 climate conference in November, according to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, as part of a strengthened commitment to achieve net zero by 2050. Wong said: “As you can see, our net zero path is not an easy one.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The certificates, to be delivered over four years, will be available from 2026. DAC technology, listed by the IEA as a key carbon removal option in the transition to a net-zero energy system, extracts CO2 directly from the atmosphere for use as a raw material or permanently removed when combined with storage.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The industry has set a goal for net-zero emissions by 2050, largely through carbon capture and sustainable aviation fuel. easyJet released its net zero roadmap in 2022 , outlining the company’s plan to address its climate impact and achieve net zero emissions flying by 2050.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 8, 2023

In 2021 , the PE industry reached more than US$5 trillion in assets under management, with expectations to grow well beyond $11 trillion by 2026. As of May 2022, the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (an international group of asset managers committed to net-zero) had grown to 273 investors who collectively manage US$61.3

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ESG Today

MAY 17, 2024

According to the companies, the new agreement will run from 2026 to 2029, and is expected to deliver more than 4,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions reductions. We are excited to partner with BCG via the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance and leverage the SAFc Registry to accelerate the roadmap toward net zero emissions.”

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3BL Media

MAY 11, 2022

Such deals, alongside other SAF introductions in the DHL network in San Francisco, East Midlands and Amsterdam, will exceed half of DHL Express’s target of reaching 10 per cent SAF blending for all air transport by 2026. SAF is a cornerstone of the aviation industry’s efforts to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

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