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Fifth Third Bank Makes BLINK Festival Carbon Neutral in Cincinnati

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29 that is measuring the carbon impact and providing verified carbon offsets for the lighting installations at BLINK, Illuminated by ArtsWave, in Cincinnati. BLINK is one of the nation’s largest outdoor light and art festivals and is known for its immersive exhibits and experiences. It will return to Cincinnati Oct. 13-16, 2022.

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

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Below, Angela Baker, Qualcomm’s Chief Sustainability Officer, discusses our commitment to reach net-zero GHG emissions by 2040, why the Company has made this a priority, and the roadmap to achieve our goals. What does it mean to achieve net-zero? How can Qualcomm technologies be used to address the climate crisis?

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Microsoft signs one of the largest ever carbon removal deals; Deloitte survey finds over 40% of Gen Z & Millennials would switch jobs over climate concerns; EU Parliament proposes ban on green claims based only on carbon offsetting; Morgan Stanley raises $500 million for climate solutions fund; most companies planning to (..)

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

This week in ESG news: Deloitte study finds over 70% of companies have abandoned M&A deals over ESG concerns; CDP launches new sustainability reporting platform; EU regulators call for action on greenwashing in financial sector; H&M warns against use of carbon credits in corporate net zero plans; Climeworks unveils carbon removal tech breakthrough; (..)

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Telstra Ends Use of Carbon Credits to Increase Focus on Decarbonization Projects

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In addition to moving away from offsetting, Telstra also announced an increase in its decarbonization goals, raising its scope 1 and 2 carbon emission reduction target to 70% by 2030, from its prior 50% goal, while keeping its 2030 target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 50% in place.

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CIRCON Environmental Recognizes MPC With 2022 Sustainability Leadership Award

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At a ceremony last week, CIRCON presented MPC with its inaugural Sustainability Leadership Award, recognizing MPC for a decade of commitment to improving the environment through the program. “We Working together to convert hazardous waste into fuel for cement kilns is a conscious decision to reduce waste and displace higher-emitting fuels.

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Rio Tinto, BHP, Qantas Invest $53 Million in New Nature-Based Carbon Credit Fund

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Andrew Parker, Chief Sustainability Officer at Qantas, said: “For hard to abate sectors, such as aviation, high-integrity carbon offsets will play an important role in achieving climate targets.