Corporate Knights

MARCH 22, 2023

Our new report, produced in collaboration with the Ottawa-based Smart Prosperity Institute and funded by the Trottier Family Foundation, finds that pension managers’ support for the green transition is growing but still nowhere near the pace required to meet global net-zero-carbon targets. 79000 0.14

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3BL Media

MAY 6, 2022

Duke Energy’s nuclear plants are operating even more reliably and efficiently because employees are using new technology while producing carbon-free energy 24 hours a day. Nuclear power is a key component as Duke Energy works toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

1 Seventy percent of investors in full- or part-time jobs would probably or definitely include sustainable funds in their 401(k)s if offered by their employers’ plans. Net-zero carbon goals are now expected, and the emphasis is on what companies are doing to get there.”. Continuing growth for sustainability bonds.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Non-profit organisation’s report describes actions that would gear the buildings and construction sector towards a net zero future, through elimination of embodied carbon emissions. It is only then the industry will shift its approach, and we can move towards net zero carbon emissions.

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3BL Media

JUNE 21, 2022

Definition. Bill MacDonald , Energy Transition Leader for Antea Group USA, offers a concise definition of energy transition: “A period of energy transition is defined by the adoption of a new primary energy system. Low-Carbon. Definition. Definition. Definition. Energy Transition. Decarbonization.

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

With ESG gaining more attention and more companies committing to reaching net-zero emissions in the coming decades or otherwise pledging to do better by people and the planet, it’s inevitable that the next generation of professionals in the field will define the future of sustainable finance. Deonna Anderson. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 01:30.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

We’re building on our progress in reducing our end-to-end carbon footprint and working toward our long-term goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Joining the Race to Net Zero. We've also joined the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign to help build momentum towards a decarbonized economy.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The definition of fleet is evolving. But in early 2019, Amazon announced an industry-first for a delivery company: It pledged that half of all of its shipments would be net-zero carbon by 2030. The entire company (including transportation) will be net-zero carbon by 2040.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Its broader sustainability targets include getting to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. . The producer of coffee, candy and cocoa also created a nearly $260 million venture fund in support of planet-friendly packaging technologies. However, there’s going to be a lead-up time to building up the scale for new, circular models.

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3BL Media

MARCH 29, 2022

Duke Energy has operated nuclear plants for more than 50 years and intends to renew the operating licenses of its 11 nuclear units for an additional 20 years to support a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The company’s six nuclear plants generate about half its electricity in the Carolinas. These semesters at N.C.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

It sets out a plan to deliver the 40GW of operational capacity needed by the end of the decade for the UK to remain on track for a net zero carbon economy, according to the Climate Change Committee. Trebling the UK’s solar energy capacity by 2030 could cut total UK carbon emissions by 21.2 of the UK’s emissions in 2019.

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3BL Media

JUNE 26, 2024

One key aspect of this program is the Net Zero Certification, specifically targeting net zero energy use in buildings. Unlike some green building programs, these Net Zero Certification prohibits fossil fuel use and verifies performance through third-party audits.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

From zero carbon offices in London and climate-ready schools in Lagos, to well-ventilated homes in Vancouver and healthy hospitals in Victoria – the case for green, healthy buildings is clear across the world. Now to deliver a net zero building is embedded in the cost of doing business.

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3BL Media

JULY 12, 2023

This is especially true if you aim for ambitious sustainability goals, like saving millions of gallons of water per year or achieving a net-zero carbon facility. And what are net zero carbon emissions? What is sustainability?

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

The list includes the company's first virtual power purchase agreement for 22 megawatts, a move made in pursuit of its 2020 net-zero carbon emission goal. While it hasn't changed the direction, it's definitely accelerated. We hit net zero early. For instance, our climate work.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

The list includes the company's first virtual power purchase agreement for 22 megawatts, a move made in pursuit of its 2020 net-zero carbon emission goal. While it hasn't changed the direction, it's definitely accelerated. It feels like directionally we're headed in the right way. For instance, our climate work.

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3BL Media

MARCH 22, 2022

As part of its goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions , Duke Energy will invest $2 billion in 5 million solar panels in Florida by 2024 and $100 million in battery storage by the end of this year. When you work with 20 to 30 people and the pace is so fast, I think as a young graduate you feel lost.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

Unreliable data is responsible for variances of up to 2000% in forecasting carbon usage, prompting an urgent call for common data standards, reporting structures and changes in asset design. The authors say the result is a lack of understanding, obscuring the true impact of infrastructure projects on carbon emissions.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2022

Also, environmental topics evolved from, let's say, noticing local odors and smells around the brewery to environmental reporting at a time when the definitions were not very clear between brewers. By 2030 we will have all our breweries and malting plants on a net zero carbon emission level , which is a huge challenge.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Carbon: The race to zero. Eaton is driving actions to reduce global emissions and advance a net-zero future. C, and reaching net-zero global carbon emissions by 2050. On-site renewables are an important element of our carbon reduction strategy.

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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Heavy industrial emissions remain a significant sticking point for global net-zero efforts, as our consumption habits demand the need for ammonia, steel, power, aviation, shipping and the like. This provides the foundations for a blue hydrogen economy to be initiated and to develop demand for greener hydrogen to come to the fore.

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Renewable Energy World

JUNE 4, 2021

Electricity industry executives are faced with the monumental task of balancing today’s energy needs while moving to tomorrow’s goal of net zero carbon emissions. About California Energy Storage Alliance (CESA): CESA is the definitive voice of energy storage in California.

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3BL Media

APRIL 24, 2024

Its definition is still largely associated with "green construction": directly linked to the energy efficiency of buildings (42%) and to achieving carbon neutrality in construction (33%). This degree of urgency is clearly shared by all players, regardless of geographic region.

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3BL Media

APRIL 24, 2024

Its definition is still largely associated with "green construction": directly linked to the energy efficiency of buildings (42%) and to achieving carbon neutrality in construction (33%). This degree of urgency is clearly shared by all players, regardless of geographic region.

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3BL Media

MAY 6, 2025

A definition still largely associated with the environment, but resilience is gaining ground, while well-being remains in the background While stakeholders claim to better understand the concept, they still associate sustainable construction primarily with environmental issues.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 20, 2022

Having common definitions and language will mean we can better align on action and solutions. From the audience that is coming together, I am hopeful they are already aware of the water industry’s role in achieving net-zero carbon. It will also allow us to explore our vision of regeneration.

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Carlos Sanchez

MAY 7, 2020

Offseting – Is a way to compensate for your emissions by funding a project that reduces an equivalent carbon dioxide saving elsewhere. Climate change.

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Sense and Sustainability

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

India’s climate commitment: Prime Minister Modi announced a major new climate commitment for India, with a target of a 45% reduction in the carbon intensity of the economy by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2070. It should also help put aviation on a flightpath to net zero by 2050. Let’s keep going.

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Chris Hall

JULY 21, 2022

If the UK stands any chance of minimising further dangerous heatwaves, it must take the necessary steps to realise its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050; an ambition that needs £2.7 trillion of investment over the next 15 years. The insurer is setting high expectations for its asset manager partners.

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3BL Media

JULY 11, 2023

As the market moves toward net-zero, carbon-free and low-carbon fuels infrastructure projects (fueled by the promise of tax credits) are key for realizing decarbonization goals. These semi-large infrastructure projects will need to navigate through the air permitting waters prior to the start of construction.

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Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 13, 2021

While there’s no official definition of NIMBYism, a traditional definition frames it as someone saying that something is fine in the abstract, but not near me or my home. When communities oppose projects, some people are quick to point to NIMBY, or not-in-my-backyard, sentiments as a formidable and pernicious obstacle.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 24, 2022

Jordan play a brilliant Bryan Stevenson in the 2019 film Just Mercy , which is definitely worth a watch if you haven’t seen it. Anderson Foundation, climate change, fossil fuels, renewable energy, Accelerated Action Toward a Net Zero Carbon Economy, Carbon reduction, Carbon Emissions, Ecocentricity.

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