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

GreenBiz

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. Deonna Anderson.

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America’s Zero Carbon Action Plan – Spotlight Blog

Sustainable Development Network

That vision led me to engage in SDSN USA’s Zero Carbon Action Plan (ZCAP) development process in 2020. Engaging and supporting local communities should be an integral part of policies and planning to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In writing this blog post, I spoke with one of my former students, Geena Peyton.

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Amazon gets into offshore wind via 380-MW PPA with Shell and Eneco

Renewable Energy World

“Our investment further enables the development of this large-scale, innovative wind project,” Amazon wrote in a blog post. It will move the company closer to its pledge to become net-zero carbon across its business by 2040 and continue its path to power its operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 – five years ahead of its 2030 target.

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FedEx Supports New Project Mapping Charging Needs and Grid Readiness in the GTHA

3BL Media

However, the adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is at risk of stalling largely because the deployment of charging infrastructure has not kept pace. Utilities and energy regulators are only now beginning to make planning decisions that will address the steep increase in energy demand from zero-carbon road transportation.

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Amazon Cuts Shipping Emissions with 50% Increase in Rail and Sea Transport in Europe

ESG Today

Amazon revealed that it has grown its use of rail and sea transportation by 50% in 2023 in Europe, resulting in significant reductions in carbon emissions, as well as speeding up customer deliveries and inventory transfers, according to the company. Amazon has set a goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040 across its value chain.

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Smarter building management will get you ahead of government net zero policies

CIM

Environmental policy has shifted from a fringe issue into a major electoral concern with policies about mining, deforestation, electric vehicles and alternative energy all being wrapped up in a global movement towards Net Zero carbon emissions. What we don’t know is the regulatory timeline. But it’s not all about hardware.

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Amazon to Require Suppliers to Report Emissions, Set Climate Goals

ESG Today

The new requirements form part of Amazon’s initiatives to reach its goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Amazon revealed in the report that its total carbon footprint declined in 2022 by 0.4%, including a 0.7% decrease in Scope 3 emissions, despite the company’s 9% revenue growth during the year.