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Lyft plans to electrify all of its cars by 2030

GreenBiz

JUNE 17, 2020

Lyft plans to electrify all of its cars by 2030. In an unprecedented move, the ride-hailing company Lyft revealed Wednesday it plans to electrify every car on its platform — those owned by Lyft and rented to drivers as well as cars owned by drivers — by 2030. Katie Fehrenbacher. Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:00. Transportation & Mobility.

Carbon Offsets

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal

GreenBiz

MARCH 16, 2021

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I They call for: a 50 percent absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, including Etsy's office operations and purchased energy.

Net Zero

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Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

German economy minister says sourcing 80% of electricity from renewables by 2030 is very much achievable if current positive trends persist. The post Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global wind capacity set to double by 2030, but will fall short of COP28 climate goals

Renew Economy

AUGUST 7, 2024

Global wind energy capacity expected to more than double by 2030, but is not on track for COP28 targets. The post Global wind capacity set to double by 2030, but will fall short of COP28 climate goals appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia amongst a host of countries falling short.

Smart meters for all? New reforms could put 2030 target in reach

Renew Economy

APRIL 3, 2024

New reforms could put 2030 target in reach appeared first on RenewEconomy. AEMC makes good on promise to fast-track universal smart meter uptake, with draft determination it says will help put consumers at the forefront of the shift to net zero. The post Smart meters for all?

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New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The post New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy. New tender for 6 GW for wind and solar opens, as Climate Authority calls for CIS to be expanded, for more use of local networks, faster planning approvals and more solar and battery hybrids.

Global energy storage market to grow 15-fold by 2030, says BNEF

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Favourable policies in the EU and US have given a boost to the 2030 energy storage outlook of Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The post Global energy storage market to grow 15-fold by 2030, says BNEF appeared first on RenewEconomy.

German energy giant RWE boosts renewable ambition to 65GW by 2030

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

A company that was once one of Europe’s dirtiest has announced plans to invest €55 billion in renewables, batteries and hydrogen by 2030. The post German energy giant RWE boosts renewable ambition to 65GW by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Solar power will grow four-fold by 2030, overtaking nuclear, hydro and gas, and then coal by 2033. The post Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies appeared first on RenewEconomy. By 2050, it will produce more than all these technologies combined.

“No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero

Renew Economy

MARCH 26, 2024

Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035. The post “No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Net Zero

Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps

Renew Economy

MAY 8, 2023

Germany outlines plan to add 150GW of solar by 2030, including agri and floating PV. The post Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps appeared first on RenewEconomy. Meanwhile, gas use slumps by nearly one quarter in a year.

UK Labour to double onshore wind, triple solar power, and quadruple offshore wind by 2030

Renew Economy

JULY 7, 2024

The post UK Labour to double onshore wind, triple solar power, and quadruple offshore wind by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. What he didn't mention is that its wind and solar plans are even more ambitious than Australia's Labor government.

Victoria urged to aim for 100 pct renewables by 2030 after glowing parliamentary report

Renew Economy

MAY 25, 2022

A Victoria parliamentary report says Victoria has sufficient resources to go 100 per cent renewables, and the government is being urged to do this by 2030. The post Victoria urged to aim for 100 pct renewables by 2030 after glowing parliamentary report appeared first on RenewEconomy.

World must spend $A18 trillion in renewables and grids by 2030 to meet climate targets

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The post World must spend $A18 trillion in renewables and grids by 2030 to meet climate targets appeared first on RenewEconomy. World must spend at least $A18 trillion on renewables and the grid to meet climate targets, and most can come from scrapping fossil fuel plans.

Australia signs up to COP pledge to triple renewables by 2030, double efficiency

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Australia and 117 other countries sign pledge at COP28 to triple renewables by 2030 and double energy efficiency. The post Australia signs up to COP pledge to triple renewables by 2030, double efficiency appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia will miss its weak 2030 emissions reduction targets, new data shows

Renew Economy

APRIL 21, 2022

The post Australia will miss its weak 2030 emissions reduction targets, new data shows appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia set to fall short of its weak Paris Agreement target for emissions, thanks to the lack of meaningful federal policy.

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Solar panel recycling market to be worth billions by 2030, say researchers

Renew Economy

JULY 6, 2022

The post Solar panel recycling market to be worth billions by 2030, say researchers appeared first on RenewEconomy. As solar PV waste grows to tens of millions tonnes a year by 2040, researchers say the recycling market will boom – as will demand for recycled components.

Waste

“Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Rather, the world needs to add 11,000GW of new renewables by 2030 and electrify everything. The post “Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. New IEA report warns there is no slow route to net zero emissions.

Net Zero

Australia issued “stark warning” by IEA as fossil fuel demand tipped to plummet by 2030

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IEA, for first time, says demand for oil, gas and coal will all peak by 2030, but must fall sharply before then if agreed climate targets are to be met. The post Australia issued “stark warning” by IEA as fossil fuel demand tipped to plummet by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Barossa “carbon factory” cleared as Teals lay down gauntlet on 2030 emissions target

Renew Economy

JANUARY 16, 2024

The post Barossa “carbon factory” cleared as Teals lay down gauntlet on 2030 emissions target appeared first on RenewEconomy. Barossa gas project is terrible news for the climate and Tiwi Islanders. It goes ahead against record warming and calls for more ambitious emissions targets.

North Sea countries co-ordinate plans to seek 100 GW of offshore wind by 2030

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Nine countries bordering the North Sea announce plans to synchronise offshore wind tenders, wiht auctions for around 15GW each year, up to almost 100GW by 2030. The post North Sea countries co-ordinate plans to seek 100 GW of offshore wind by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Global energy transition “off-track” and needs $US35 trillion by 2030

Renew Economy

MARCH 28, 2023

IRENA declares global energy transition “off-track” and in need of massive investment by 2030 to be successful. The post Global energy transition “off-track” and needs $US35 trillion by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. "The stakes could not be higher."

Want to fight climate change? Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Governments shouldn't coast using fat wind and solar pipelines when they could achieve so much more, says a new report. The post Want to fight climate change?

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Australia urged to go harder on emissions after wind, solar and EVs put 2030 target back on track

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Bowen says renewables and EV policies are bringing Australia close to its 2030 target, but is being urged for a dramatic boost in ambition for 2035. The post Australia urged to go harder on emissions after wind, solar and EVs put 2030 target back on track appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Australia can slash emissions 81 pct by 2030 using six existing technologies, report says

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The post Australia can slash emissions 81 pct by 2030 using six existing technologies, report says appeared first on RenewEconomy. BZE says Australia can't afford to wait for new inventions and doesn’t need to, with off-the-shelf technologies ready and able to "eliminate" emissions.

UK maps out pathways to clean grid by 2030: Three-fold increase in wind and solar, and no new nuclear

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The post UK maps out pathways to clean grid by 2030: Three-fold increase in wind and solar, and no new nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy. New pathways to clean power outlined by UK grid operator including three fold increase in wind and solar, and a reduction in nuclear.

Australia must slash emissions by 68 pct by 2030, quit coal five years later to meet 1.5°C target

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

C, but only if much of the heavy lifting is done by 2030. The post Australia must slash emissions by 68 pct by 2030, quit coal five years later to meet 1.5°C New modelling from Climateworks shows Australia can stay aligned with the Paris target of limiting warming to 1.5°C, C target appeared first on RenewEconomy.

EU agrees to lift renewables target to 42.5 pct of overall energy use by 2030

Renew Economy

MARCH 30, 2023

per cent renewables by 2030 - a share of overall energy use, not just the grid. pct of overall energy use by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. EU agrees to set new target of 42.5 The post EU agrees to lift renewables target to 42.5

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Circular Economy

3BL Media

JULY 2, 2024

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. Introducing a new series highlighting the lessons we are learning on our journey to be the leader in light and sustainable construction. On this episode of our series, we look at creating a circular economy in manufacturing.

Supply Chain

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Rio’s gigawatt scale wind and solar deals shrink generation gap for 2030 renewable target

Renew Economy

MAY 15, 2024

The post Rio’s gigawatt scale wind and solar deals shrink generation gap for 2030 renewable target appeared first on RenewEconomy. New data shows the mining giant's huge wind and solar deals have slashed the "generation gap" for Australia's renewable energy target.

NSW now has roadmap to close coal by 2030. But will Labor run with it?

Renew Economy

MAY 24, 2023

The post NSW now has roadmap to close coal by 2030. NSW now has a roadmap to exit coal by the end of the decade. But it requires a commitment from the state government. Will Labor run with it? But will Labor run with it? appeared first on RenewEconomy.

“Tidal wave” of big batteries and record solar and wind put 2030 renewables target within reach

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A "tidal wave" of big batteries and record amounts of new solar and wind are driving down prices and will help deliver 82 pct renewables by 2030, but only if momentum can be maintained. The post “Tidal wave” of big batteries and record solar and wind put 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Finkel: Australia can still reach its 82 pct renewables target by 2030

Renew Economy

JUNE 22, 2023

The post Finkel: Australia can still reach its 82 pct renewables target by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Alan Finkel says Australia can still reach its 82 per cent renewable target. "If If I was betting with dollars, I would say yes. If I was betting with my life, I'd be hesitant."

Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The economy ministry says the goal of completing Germany's coal phase-out “ideally” by 2030 remains unaffected by the decision, as do climate targets. The post Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains appeared first on RenewEconomy.

Pact including Coca-Cola, Nestlé moves 2025 plastic reduction goals to 2030

GreenBiz

JUNE 13, 2024

The absence of federal standards is hindering the progress of the U.S. Plastics Pact, according to the group.

Malaysia oil giant aims for up to 8GW of renewables and batteries in Australia by 2030

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The post Malaysia oil giant aims for up to 8GW of renewables and batteries in Australia by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Gentari, the renewables arm of Malaysian oil giant Petronas, unveils huge renewable and storage plans for Australia after buying and rebranding Wirsol Energy.

No space for Eraring, but Bowen will need more wind and solar to meet 2030 target

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post No space for Eraring, but Bowen will need more wind and solar to meet 2030 target appeared first on RenewEconomy. IEEFA report says first round of CIS battery projects will leave no space for Eraring, but Chris Bowen will need a lot more wind and solar than he is planning now to reach his 82 pct renewables target.

Germany outlines step to reach 30GW of offshore wind by 2030

Renew Economy

JANUARY 23, 2023

German outlines key steps to get to 30GW of offshore wind by 2030 and offshore electricity grid. The post Germany outlines step to reach 30GW of offshore wind by 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

UN says Australia must quit coal by 2030, reach net zero by 2040, no new coal or gas

Renew Economy

MARCH 20, 2023

The post UN says Australia must quit coal by 2030, reach net zero by 2040, no new coal or gas appeared first on RenewEconomy. In case they missed the message from the IPCC, UN chief delivers the cold hard facts on climate and fossil fuels. Will Australia respond?

Net Zero

How EV maker Rivian plans to halve the carbon footprint of its vehicles by 2030

GreenBiz

JANUARY 16, 2024

The company has published its strategy for ‘zero materials waste and zero pollution.’

Waste

Here's a 'significant step' to halve food waste by 2030

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

New data from the Consumer Goods Forum is designed to help tackle the industry's food waste mountain.

Waste

Zara owner announces commitment to halve emissions by 2030

GreenBiz

JULY 18, 2023

Spanish fashion group Inditex said it will turn to recycling and regenerative farming to help meet ambitious new sustainability targets.

Regenerative

How construction products giant CRH plans to cut emissions 30% by 2030

GreenBiz

MAY 31, 2024

Last year, the company recycled 43.9 million metric tons of byproducts and waste from other industries into raw materials and fuels for its own products.

Waste

Why AI is vital in the race to meet the SDGs

GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2022

Artificial intelligence can accelerate progress of the Sustainable Development Goals and help us get back on track to reaching them by 2030, but the devil's in the ethics details.

Development

Lyft plans to electrify all of its cars by 2030

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal

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Germany’s target of 80 pct renewable electricity by 2030 well within reach, says minister

Global wind capacity set to double by 2030, but will fall short of COP28 climate goals

Smart meters for all? New reforms could put 2030 target in reach

New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach

Global energy storage market to grow 15-fold by 2030, says BNEF

German energy giant RWE boosts renewable ambition to 65GW by 2030

Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies

“No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero

Germany unveils plans to add 150GW of solar by 2030, as gas use slumps

UK Labour to double onshore wind, triple solar power, and quadruple offshore wind by 2030

Victoria urged to aim for 100 pct renewables by 2030 after glowing parliamentary report

World must spend $A18 trillion in renewables and grids by 2030 to meet climate targets

Australia signs up to COP pledge to triple renewables by 2030, double efficiency

Australia will miss its weak 2030 emissions reduction targets, new data shows

Solar panel recycling market to be worth billions by 2030, say researchers

“Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030

Australia issued “stark warning” by IEA as fossil fuel demand tipped to plummet by 2030

Barossa “carbon factory” cleared as Teals lay down gauntlet on 2030 emissions target

North Sea countries co-ordinate plans to seek 100 GW of offshore wind by 2030

Global energy transition “off-track” and needs $US35 trillion by 2030

Want to fight climate change? Triple global renewables target to 11TW by 2030

Australia urged to go harder on emissions after wind, solar and EVs put 2030 target back on track

Australia can slash emissions 81 pct by 2030 using six existing technologies, report says

UK maps out pathways to clean grid by 2030: Three-fold increase in wind and solar, and no new nuclear

Australia must slash emissions by 68 pct by 2030, quit coal five years later to meet 1.5°C target

EU agrees to lift renewables target to 42.5 pct of overall energy use by 2030

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Circular Economy

Rio’s gigawatt scale wind and solar deals shrink generation gap for 2030 renewable target

NSW now has roadmap to close coal by 2030. But will Labor run with it?

“Tidal wave” of big batteries and record solar and wind put 2030 renewables target within reach

Finkel: Australia can still reach its 82 pct renewables target by 2030

Lignite plants allowed back in Germany to cover for gas, but 2030 coal phase-out remains

Pact including Coca-Cola, Nestlé moves 2025 plastic reduction goals to 2030

Malaysia oil giant aims for up to 8GW of renewables and batteries in Australia by 2030

No space for Eraring, but Bowen will need more wind and solar to meet 2030 target

Germany outlines step to reach 30GW of offshore wind by 2030

UN says Australia must quit coal by 2030, reach net zero by 2040, no new coal or gas

How EV maker Rivian plans to halve the carbon footprint of its vehicles by 2030

Here's a 'significant step' to halve food waste by 2030

Zara owner announces commitment to halve emissions by 2030

How construction products giant CRH plans to cut emissions 30% by 2030

Why AI is vital in the race to meet the SDGs

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