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.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 26, 2021

Despite this significant drop from 2019 to 2020, the overall trend of the last five years is one heading definitively in the wrong direction," the report states. Overall, the world's leading banks have channelled $3.8 trillion to coal, oil and gas companies in the five years since the Paris Agreement was signed, it calculates.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The report sets out to demystify the challenge of addressing embodied carbon emissions, through breaking down complex terminology and creating a common language to set a consensus-built definition for net zero embodied carbon. But this is not enough, we need our customers to put higher demands on sustainable procurement.

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3BL Media

MAY 31, 2022

With the real estate sector accounting for around 40 per cent of the Earth’s carbon emissions, it is estimated that more than $5trillion in investment is needed annually to decarbonise the built environment, according to an analysis from Vivid Economics.

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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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ESG Today

JANUARY 30, 2023

announced today a new target to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, including those produced by suppliers and through customer device usage, in addition to the company’s own operations. Wireless network operator T-Mobile U.S. According to the company, the move makes T-Mobile the first U.S.

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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

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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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

In regards to GreenFin, I was particularly impressed with the amount of times that carbon pricing was brought up. It is definitely something I will keep my eyes on. We must ensure that when capital is redirected to the low-carbon economy, that emerging markets are incorporated as well.

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Corporate Knights

JULY 24, 2024

But the federal version includes unnecessary restrictions that would undercut the benefits of the new rule, and also lacks a clear definition of a “net-zero end state”.

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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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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Steel (177) – which recently committed to being zero-carbon by 2050. The data set is developed through assessment of a company’s revenue that aligns with the definitions laid out in the Corporate Knights Sustainable Economy Taxonomy , sourced from Corporate Knights research.

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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

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. We've also joined the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign to help build momentum towards a decarbonized economy. Defining Net Zero Carbon. 70% of Mondel?z

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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? The process begins by defining key sustainability terms to ensure everyone has the same baseline of understanding.

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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. It feels like directionally we're headed in the right way.

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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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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

JUNE 26, 2024

In addition to the Zero Energy Certificate, ILFI also offers a Zero Carbon Certification which involves both the operational emissions from a building's energy use and the embodied emissions associated with materials and construction.

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3BL Media

JULY 13, 2023

Schneider Electric In the zero-carbon economy of the future, electricity will become the dominant energy but green hydrogen (and the fuels derived from it) will have a role to play as well. Making green hydrogen viable and abundant will take collaboration, effort, and investment.

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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. This is summarised on P100 of the report here.

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3BL Media

MAY 2, 2022

The company said the past year has shown that the definition of -- and demand for -- critical infrastructure services and solutions has continued to evolve. Black & Veatch also provided analysis of carbon-neutrality projects to inform the Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) “2030 Zero Carbon Plan.”

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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. CESA is a 501c(6) membership-based advocacy group.

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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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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 27, 2021

The authors say the result is a lack of understanding, obscuring the true impact of infrastructure projects on carbon emissions. The coalition believes a common industry-wide approach is essential to the availability, quality and transparency of data, underpinning initiatives to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050.

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Sustainable Development Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Carlo Papa commented, “We look forward to collaborating with SDSN on the definition of a practical roadmap for EU countries to adopt and apply. Zeroing carbon emissions needs to be a top priority for every government and institution, and Enel Foundation is strongly committed to providing the necessary help to make it happen.”

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

On-site renewables are an important element of our carbon reduction strategy. They generate zero-carbon electricity and help make our sites more resilient, which is also consistent with our business continuity strategy. We are leveraging Eaton products and services as we implement our strategy.

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Renewable Energy World

DECEMBER 27, 2021

However, in terms of APAC’s 2050 carbon neutrality goals to expand the use of zero-carbon fuels, the IEA estimates the region will require in excess of 300 million metric tons of green hydrogen.

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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. We are excited about collaborating with like-minded people in person in Vancouver in June.

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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. The full report can be accessed here.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Since the MGT Teesside plant was awarded its CfD, the Government has agreed that this type of power plant does not meet the official definition of low-carbon electricity. The Low Carbon Contracts Company should stand firm and not offer any further extensions to the project.

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Carlos Sanchez

MAY 7, 2020

Real zero – No carbon emissions are being produced from a product or a service, without the use of carbon offsetting e.g. zero-carbon electricity could be provided by a 100% renewable energy supplier. Climate change.

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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. Originally published on Black & Veatch Insights This is the third in a series of insights called “Moving from Sustainability Talk to Action.”

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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. Let’s keep going. Image courtesy of Flickr. Originally published by S&S on Nov. 24, 2021.

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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.

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