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Japan looks to reboot nuclear power to decarbonize its grid

Corporate Knights

Decarbonizing the grid will be a large part of reaching that 2050 target while cutting national emissions by 46% by 2030. While hybrids are included in that definition, they are no longer eligible for subsidies. The post Japan looks to reboot nuclear power to decarbonize its grid appeared first on Corporate Knights.

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

GreenBiz

I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. We're gonna double down on advocating for the decarbonization of the logistics sector. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I There's been a lot of moves in the space right now.

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The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases The Decarbonization Playbook for Small and Medium Suppliers

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DESCRIPTION: February 21, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In response to a world progressively seeking to move towards low carbon economies, the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has published The Decarbonization Playbook for Small and Medium Suppliers. A decarbonization roadmap to setting climate targets for your company.

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Is the sun setting on America's oil refineries?

Corporate Knights

Analysts blame pandemic market conditions for the closures, as lockdowns slowed demand for oil, but also the energy transition, as some energy companies look to decarbonize their portfolios. . “My In the meantime, chalk one up for decarbonization. . My personal view is there will never be another new refinery built” on U.S.

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Global Electronics Council Significantly Raises Sustainability Standards for Electronics

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It cements EPEAT as the definitive global electronics ecolabel, helping thousands of purchasers significantly reduce costs while safeguarding human and environmental well-being. PORTLAND, Ore., February 24, 2025 /3BL/ - The Global Electronics Council (GEC) is proud to announce the completion and release of its updated EPEAT criteria.

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Five ways that sustainable finance can deliver the future that Canadians want

Corporate Knights

Adopt a green and transition taxonomy In October, the federal government announced its plan to develop a green and transition “taxonomy” to provide a clear definition for a green or transition investment, helping eliminate confusion and prevent misleading claims about environmental benefits.

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EU Pledges “Far-Reaching Simplification” in Sustainability Reporting in New Competitiveness Roadmap

ESG Today

The plan for the proposal was first introduced by von der Leyen in July 2024, with a goal to help direct investment towards infrastructure and industry, particularly in energy intensive sectors, in order to support the EUs industrial decarbonization, growth and competitiveness goals.