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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

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The global shipping industry's decarbonization efforts once again face stormy seas. The frontrunning proposal, sponsored by France, Germany and Japan, has come under fire due to a recommendation that stringent enforcement of operational efficiency regulations is introduced no earlier than 2029. Cecilia Keating. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 00:15.

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Canada Launches Regulation Requiring 35% Emissions Reduction from Oil & Gas Companies

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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 oil and gas sector is the largest source of GHG pollution in Canada, accounting for more than 30% of national emissions.

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Lenovo Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2050

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Computer manufacturer Lenovo announced today a goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The commitment, covering the companies’ full value chain, and has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with its net zero standard.

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Dow to Build $6.5 Billion Net Zero Chemical Plant in Canada

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billion project to build the world’s first net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions ethylene plant in Alberta, Canada. The project will see Dow build a new ethylene cracker and increasing polyethylene capacity by 2 million metric tons annually (MTA), as well as retrofitting an existing cracker to net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

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GRESB Launches Transition Risk Analytics Solution for Asset Managers

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Our goal is to empower these institutions with the data and insights they need to protect their investments and decarbonize their portfolios from the bottom up.” This helps asset managers strategically allocate capital and manage future transition risks.

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EU Proposes Rules Requiring All New Buildings to be Zero Emission by 2030

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The European Council announced today that its member states have agreed on stricter energy performance rules aimed at decarbonizing buildings as part of “Fit for 55,” the EU initiative to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

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BCG Buys Sustainable Aviation Fuel Made from CO2 from Twelve

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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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