Environmental News Bits

JANUARY 26, 2023

Download the report. The collective experience of the 505 organizational leaders in our 2023 Net Zero Report drills down on the most significant implementation barriers organizations are facing, and the approaches they are taking to overcome these challenges.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

With 37% of global CO2 emissions coming from buildings, it is crucial that buildings are decarbonized in the race to meet science-based climate targets. It’s the fastest path decarbonizing buildings. C, we must halve emissions by the end of this decade and reach net zero by 2050. Technology-first retrofits.

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3BL Media

JULY 9, 2024

The critical question: Where are water utilities in their sustainability and decarbonization journeys? Advancing sustainability and decarbonization initiatives often is a matter of money — or the relative lack thereof. For instance, they may be putting solar power to use, just not under the auspices of a formal decarbonization plan.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Backed by the IPCC, Science Based Target Initiative and the United Nations’ Race to Zero Campaign, carbon removals pose a huge opportunity to meet the crucial 1.5 degree or less global warming trajectory. For the voluntary carbon markets to meet the growing demand for carbon removals, rapid progress must be made to expand the supply.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A recently published World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper – “The 'No-Excuse' Opportunities to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions in Manufacturing and Value Chains” – serves as a practical roadmap for businesses navigating the intricate terrain of Scope 3 decarbonization and accelerating their contributions to global climate efforts.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

With today’s climate crisis looming large, the energy industry is at a critical juncture and must rapidly evolve its approach to catalyze change and accelerate decarbonization. As countries commit to net-zero emissions goals, the need for hydrogen is becoming clear. Download today.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Last year saw significant activity as governments, utilities, businesses and other entities zoned in on mitigating climate change by setting aggressive decarbonization goals in an effort to lower carbon emissions. Look for easy-to-decarbonize areas of your operations where you can make a difference right away. Accept uncertainty.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2022

Decarbonizing the grid will be a large part of reaching that 2050 target while cutting national emissions by 46% by 2030. DOWNLOAD EARTH INDEX REPORT. The post Japan looks to reboot nuclear power to decarbonize its grid appeared first on Corporate Knights. Roughly 40% of Japan’s emissions come from the power sector.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 12, 2022

SUMMARY: Leading utilities show how water sector could become one of the fastest to decarbonize using existing technologies at low cost. DESCRIPTION: WASHINGTON, October 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ – More than 80 water and wastewater utilities worldwide have set net-zero and climate-neutrality targets.

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Sphera

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

As the race to net zero intensifies, businesses face growing pressure from investors, customers and policymakers to publicize environmental performance and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Download the e-book. The post EPDs as Building Blocks of the Decarbonization Strategy appeared first on Sphera.

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3BL Media

MAY 30, 2024

As Essity is impacting the environment along the full supply chain, we aim to minimize that impact by decarbonizing our business and maintaining healthy eco-systems, while contributing to a more inclusive society. That is why we are called Essity.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Digitalization will also help these sectors deliver on the decarbonization strategies required by regulations, many of which have been introduced in support of the UN’s 2050 net zero target.”

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 22, 2022

But all else is not equal: per dollar of GDP, BRICS emissions are nearly four times higher than in the EU and G7 economies, reinforcing the strategic links between economic development, energy productivity and decarbonization. DOWNLOAD EARTH INDEX REPORT. China and India together make up 82% of BRICS emissions.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Meta believes access to cutting-edge AI can unlock potential for individuals around the world, and is proud to report that its models have been downloaded more than 170 million times since release. Report Highlights The theme of this year’s report is unlocking potential.

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3BL Media

JULY 22, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Supply chain decarbonization is critical to achieving Yum China’s stated net zero ambitions, including reaching net zero value chain emissions by 2050. All the participating suppliers at the workshop committed to pursuing Yum China’s target goal of reaching net zero value chain emissions by 2050.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Recognizing the need for ambitious yet practicable actions to impact the environment, the company has expanded its net-zero emissions goals and is committing to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1 and 2 as well as Scope 3 by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

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3BL Media

JUNE 15, 2022

McKinsey’s fourth annual report shares progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities and efforts to catalyze decarbonization, build inclusive communities and workforces, and set the standard for our profession. Link to download report: [link]. SOURCE: McKinsey & Company. C-degree pathway.

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Environmental News Bits

APRIL 9, 2024

Download the paper. Many industries in California are difficult to decarbonize, making carbon capture and storage (CCS) essential to reach net zero. California has committed to deliver an enormous 100 thousand tons per year of carbon storage by 2045.

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3BL Media

MARCH 10, 2022

March 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Unprecedented amounts of renewable energy are being integrated onto the grid, but with intermittency a major barrier to large-scale decarbonization, the world needs cost-effective long-duration energy storage. Editor’s Notes: Download your free copy of Hydrogen 2022: The Road to Energy Storage.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 19, 2022

Analysis Shows a New Phase of Supply Chain Decarbonization Efforts Accelerating Among Rated Companies of All Sizes Across the Globe. The Carbon Action Module is a comprehensive solution that empowers organizations to drive climate action at scale by engaging their value chain trading partners in a decarbonization journey.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 21, 2022

Being almost half flour and half milk and butter, the humble pastry is also at the heart of the challenge France faces in meeting its 2030 climate targets, let alone getting to net-zero emissions by 2050. Decarbonizing agriculture means overhauling a massive industry. DOWNLOAD EARTH INDEX REPORT.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 20, 2024

This Ceres report presents avoided emissions as an additional metric that complements investor decarbonization efforts and adds value to investment decision-making. Download our full analysis here. About Ceres Ceres is a nonprofit advocacy organization working to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more just, and sustainable world.

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Sphera

JUNE 6, 2022

This is why businesses need to develop a profound climate strategy through deep decarbonization and transform business strategies accordingly to achieve science-based net zero targets. Register to download the infographic. The climate crisis puts the financial performance of companies at risk.

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Sphera

JUNE 14, 2023

Sphera’s expert consultants act as trusted advisors and bring deep knowledge about sector-specific requirements for sustainability topics: decarbonization, net zero roadmap, Scope 3, corporate carbon footprint (CCF), life cycle assessment (LCA), double materiality assessment – and more.

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3BL Media

JUNE 19, 2024

Workiva Carbon simplifies the management of net zero targets that thousands of organizations have established voluntarily to meet international guidelines, respond to stakeholder demands for transparency, and better compete in the global economy.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Hosted by the Harbor Trucking Association, the Zero-Emission Ride & Drive event brings together leading transportation companies, suppliers, and vehicle manufacturers that are actively working to combat the growing climate crisis by promoting the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles. Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

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3BL Media

MARCH 25, 2022

As well as our commitment to achieve net zero emissions across our value chain by 2040, we have the potential to accelerate decarbonization through our professional design and advisory services. Download the WSP 2021 TCFD Report. The scale and diversity of our business mean that our impact can be substantial.

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Sphera

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Many companies have devised strategies to reduce their environmental impact and achieve net-zero emissions. Eighty-five percent of companies have strategies to reach net zero, according to Sphera’s survey of 300 operations managers working in industrial sectors in the U.S., and Germany.

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Sphera

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Many companies have devised strategies to reduce their environmental impact and achieve net-zero emissions. Eighty-five percent of companies have strategies to reach net zero, according to Sphera’s survey of 300 operations managers working in industrial sectors in the U.S., and Germany.

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Sphera

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Members of the SCC must commit to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, as well as meeting the 1.5-degree Semiconductors will be key to enabling the clean energy technology that will be instrumental to transitioning to a net-zero future. To achieve net zero emissions by 2050, we’ll need guidelines on how to get there.

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Sustainable Development Network

JULY 18, 2023

Co-chaired by Jeffrey Sachs, the Council continued its discussions as to how the global energy sector will achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, as set forth by the Paris Climate Agreement. These discussions focused on how different regions and technologies play a part in the transition toward a net-zero economy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 24, 2024

Built-in design benefits prioritize energy, water and resource efficiency, cut operational costs, slash carbon footprints and speed corporate decarbonization. Stay ahead of the net-zero curve by planning and designing sustainable infrastructure for a future-ready data center. Download the eBook

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Sphera

JUNE 6, 2022

So, how can companies account for the environmental impact of internet services to quantify their corporate emissions baseline holistically and inform their decarbonization and net-zero strategies? The Carbon Footprint of a Download. The first internet service in question is the download of a file from a cloud server.

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3BL Media

MAY 27, 2022

Net Zero by 2040 commitment . 3,235 energy efficient and decarbonization projects 272,000 metric tons CO2 reduced (GWS). . $2B 3,235 energy efficient and decarbonization projects 272,000 metric tons CO2 reduced (GWS). Read the Full 2021 CSR Report Download PDF. charitable giving (incl. employee donations) .

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We Mean Business Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Download: Carbon markets must be a transparent, high integrity part of broader corporate climate action (pdf) The recent synthesis report from the Global Stocktake is a stark reminder: the world continues to veer dangerously off course from the long-term objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement.

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3BL Media

JULY 18, 2022

Our goals —to reduce carbon dioxide equivalent emissions by 50% by 2025 from our current 2014 baseline and to achieve net zero by 2050 – were certified by the Science Based Targets initiative as consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5 As always, we welcome your feedback on our reporting and how it can be further improved.

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Sphera

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Many companies have devised strategies to reduce their environmental impact and achieve net-zero emissions. Eighty-five percent of companies have strategies to reach net zero, according to Sphera’s survey of 300 operations managers working in industrial sectors in the U.S., and Germany.

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