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3 big trends headlining a tumultuous year in food

GreenBiz

When experts at CDP, a nonprofit that tracks sustainability commitments, surveyed 479 food and ag companies , only 75 reported having emissions commitments in line with the Paris Agreement. Around half of companies that source soy told CDP that they can track their purchases to the country of origin and no further.

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Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040

3BL Media

While the Paris Agreement sets out to achieve net-zero by 2050, we have always been a Company that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and believe we can get there sooner. Why 2040 vs 2050? Why set interim goals? Why commit to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)?

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NETSTREIT's ESG Journey Supported by Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

3BL Media

The SBTi is a partnership between CDP, which runs the global environmental disclosures system; United Nations Global Compact; World Resources Institute; and the World Wide Fund for Nature. SBTi does not allow companies to lean on carbon offsets in achieving their science-based target.

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Carbon Credits Have Role to Play in Corporates’ Climate Transition

Chris Hall

Fewer than 35% of companies’ emission reductions targets are credible, climate disclosure platform CDP revealed this week, based on an analysis of 13,000+ companies reporting last year. To minimise those risks and justify the use of carbon credits, companies should demonstrate to investors that they have a 1.5°C-aligned

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Listen to the Science

Chris Hall

This steep growth marks SBTi as a focal point of corporate climate action, said Guy Turner, Head of Carbon Markets at MSCI. “It But SBTi’s status as the gold standard for companies serious about decarbonising in line with the Paris Agreement took a serious hit last month after a highly public spat between staff and executives.

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From Wild West to Law of the Jungle

Chris Hall

New sheriffs have set up shop and are drawing up rules on both the supply and demand side of voluntary markets, which may eventually be reinforced by regulation introduced by policymakers in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. . “At Climate capital .

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UNFCCC Tightens the Screw on Net Zero

Chris Hall

The draft implementation plan will outline specific objectives, deliverables and timelines to enhance the integrity of voluntary commitments and their contributions to the Paris Agreement, identify systemic barriers faced by non-Party stakeholders, and improve transparency regarding the systemic impact of those who have not made or are failing to deliver (..)