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Why you shouldn't go net zero this year

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JANUARY 23, 2024

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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

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MAY 11, 2021

Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing? Net zero is the near-universal goal of nations, states, provinces, cities, companies, universities and others. The five questions below represent just a sampling of issues surrounding what net zero means — and doesn’t. First, what is net zero? Joel Makower.

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To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success. But any chief sustainability officer will fall short of their responsibility if they simply cite net-zero as a strategic goal. However, at the scale of countries, cities, institutions and companies, defining net-zero emissions is tricky.

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

GreenBiz

MARCH 16, 2021

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. Deonna Anderson. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 05:00. Shipping & Logistics.

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Improving Biodiversity and Communities With Net-Zero Goals

GreenBiz

APRIL 22, 2021

Improving Biodiversity and Communities With Net-Zero Goals. Every year, more and more organizations pledge to go net-zero. Among the topics: How a corporate net-zero commitment can lead to comprehensive environmental and social impact. Date/Time: May 20, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT).

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Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks team up on corporate climate alliance

GreenBiz

JULY 22, 2020

Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks team up on corporate climate alliance. They also have committed to share information on investing in carbon-reduction technologies and to collectively push for public policies that accelerate the net zero transition. Cecilia Keating. Wed, 07/22/2020 - 00:20. Pull Quote.

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Why 'net zero' still matters

GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Despite a lack of a uniform definition or measurable success, net zero is still part of a meaningful climate strategy. Here’s how.

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3 ways to ensure credible corporate net zero targets

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Net zero commitments are becoming the pledge of choice for corporations but long-term goals, more than just offsets and going beyond the value chain make them worthy.

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In the business of buildings, net zero becomes a towering target

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Commercial real estate developers, owners and operators are embracing net zero for a competitive edge. Leaders from CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield and Transwestern weigh in.

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How to engage employees on your net zero goal

GreenBiz

JUNE 20, 2022

Employees are a key part of your company's net-zero plan and sustainability professions should be taking advantage of them.

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10 key takeaways from the IEA's updated Net Zero Roadmap

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The International Energy Agency's updated report covers everything from fossil fuel projections and earlier net-zero targets to heat pump policies and CCS prospects.

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Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Nickel and lithium producers warn the slump in prices is crushing net-zero dreams, terminating more than 1000 jobs and mothballing projects. The post Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero

Renew Economy

MARCH 26, 2024

Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035. The post “No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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IPA’s laughably hysterical and completely wrong net zero “analysis”

Renew Economy

APRIL 21, 2022

Not content with energy minister’s Angus Taylor mysterious and quickly debunked “analysis” of Labor’s energy policy released earlier this week, the Institute of Public Affairs has followed it up with a doomsday document looking at the impact of net zero targets.

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Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers

Renew Economy

APRIL 2, 2024

Combet says the new Net Zero Authority will be focused on transitioning coal workers into new industries, and he has just about recovered from the wounds of the carbon price repeal. The post Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Why Microsoft uses the term ‘net zero’ carefully

GreenBiz

AUGUST 2, 2021

The software giant, which famously pledged to pay back its carbon debt in January 2020, is reminding other corporations that avoiding carbon and removing carbon are two very different things.

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“About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables

Renew Economy

MAY 4, 2023

The post “About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. Federal Labor announces new national body armed with $400m budget to support emissions-intensive sectors, their workers and communities to transition to clean industry.

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Climate “Australia’s next big employer:” Cannon-Brookes joins push for net zero workforce

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Cannon-Brookes joins industry led campaign to populate the millions of new climate and energy roles required for Australia to meet net zero by 2050. The post Climate “Australia’s next big employer:” Cannon-Brookes joins push for net zero workforce appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Australia will not come close to net zero by 2050 under Coalition’s nuclear plan

Renew Economy

JUNE 26, 2024

Under the Coalition’s plan for nuclear power, emissions from the electricity sector in 2050 would be nearly 19 times higher than under Labor’s plan The post Australia will not come close to net zero by 2050 under Coalition’s nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Net zero by 2050? Too late. Australia must aim for 2035

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The post Net zero by 2050? It’s time to act on decarbonisation as quickly as humanly possible. Here's how. Australia must aim for 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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EU backs local net-zero technology with Net-Zero Industry Act

Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on EU answer to the IRA – policy to strengthen local net-zero manufacturing. The post EU backs local net-zero technology with Net-Zero Industry Act appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Energy experts say chasing nuclear would likely stop Australia reaching net zero

Renew Economy

JULY 11, 2023

Energy experts, including another former chief scientist, say nuclear debate is being used to slow down renewables and puts net zero targets at risk. The post Energy experts say chasing nuclear would likely stop Australia reaching net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Do we want a wind farm outside our window? What Australians think about the net zero transition

Renew Economy

JANUARY 28, 2024

What Australians think about the net zero transition appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australians have strong concerns about the impact of renewable energy projects in their backyard. The post Do we want a wind farm outside our window?

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Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas

Renew Economy

MAY 29, 2024

The post Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas appeared first on RenewEconomy. The only pathway we have left to limit warming to 1.5°C C is political. Sadly, our current government seems set on a sleight of hand rather than cutting fossil fuel and industry emissions.

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“Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

New IEA report warns there is no slow route to net zero emissions. The post “Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Rather, the world needs to add 11,000GW of new renewables by 2030 and electrify everything.

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Net-zero solar panels? WA renewable hydrogen project spurs green glass potential

Renew Economy

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Plans for an up to 1GW green hydrogen plant in WA’s Mid-West region could lead to the manufacture of net-zero glass – and may be solar panels. The post Net-zero solar panels? WA renewable hydrogen project spurs green glass potential appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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The road is long and time is short, but Australia’s pace towards net zero is quickening

Renew Economy

OCTOBER 1, 2023

For all of the doom-saying, Australia is putting the building blocks in place to get to net zero faster. The post The road is long and time is short, but Australia’s pace towards net zero is quickening appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Woodside Energy was among those assessed to be at significant risk of "net zero greenwash" because of their efforts to influence governments against phasing out fossil fuels. The post “Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering joins calls for government to be more ambitious with its energy targets – net zero by 2035. The post “Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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“Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The post “Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy. Andrew Forrest unveils detailed plans to eliminate gas and diesel at his giant iron ore operations by 2030. When will companies stop burning fossil fuels," he said.

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Banks committed to net zero fund “Australia’s dirtiest” offshore gas project, report finds

Renew Economy

APRIL 17, 2023

Betting on a sinking ship: Nine banks provide key backing for massive and controversial offshore gas reservoir in Timor Sea – despite most pledging net zero targets. The post Banks committed to net zero fund “Australia’s dirtiest” offshore gas project, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quicker

Renew Economy

MARCH 27, 2024

The post If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quicker appeared first on RenewEconomy. Adding a price on mortality caused by carbon emissions might help change consumption patterns for items such as red meat and 4WDs. Smoking laws provide a template.

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Energy Insiders Podcast: Net Zero by 2035

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Katherine Woodthorpe, from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, on why Australia should fast-track its net zero ambitions. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Net Zero by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Plus: The nuclear debate and renewable records.

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Yes, we can reach net zero by 2050: New report maps path in more detail than ever before

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Australia has committed to reducing carbon emissions to net zero. The post Yes, we can reach net zero by 2050: New report maps path in more detail than ever before appeared first on RenewEconomy. The Climate Change Authority report is the most important analysis to date on how to get there.

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Greg Combet to quit Net Zero job to succeed Peter Costello as chair of the Future Fund

Renew Economy

JANUARY 28, 2024

The former Labor minister will resign from the Net Zero Economy Agency to take up the new post. The post Greg Combet to quit Net Zero job to succeed Peter Costello as chair of the Future Fund appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero

Renew Economy

MAY 31, 2022

The post Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy. Consumer have spent $25 billion on solar, batteries, EVs and efficiency, and will spend much more. We should learn how to make the most out of them.

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Making money green: Australia takes first steps towards a net zero finance strategy

Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The post Making money green: Australia takes first steps towards a net zero finance strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia’s financial system must urgently transform itself to meet the climate challenge.

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Littleproud backs net zero target after ousting Joyce, Dutton goes for bill shock

Renew Economy

MAY 29, 2022

The post Littleproud backs net zero target after ousting Joyce, Dutton goes for bill shock appeared first on RenewEconomy. David Littleproud says Nationals are "moving forward" on climate after ousting Joyce, Dutton elected as Liberals leader and targets bill shock.

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In the race to net zero, now is not the time to put dollars before sense

Renew Economy

JULY 31, 2024

The post In the race to net zero, now is not the time to put dollars before sense appeared first on RenewEconomy. We undertook a global survey of business leaders, including Australian businesses, and the findings on decarbonisation should be cause for concern.

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2024 Net Zero Report: Aligning Corporate Vision With Decarbonization Realities

GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

ENGIE Impact’s 2024 Net Zero Report reveals five core roadblocks preventing organizations from making headway with their decarbonization plans.

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It’s time for investors to demand real net-zero plans from Canada’s energy sector

Corporate Knights

MAY 2, 2022

The good news is that most of Canada’s big oil companies have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. What constitutes a credible net-zero plan in the energy sector, and how are Canada’s companies falling short? The bad news is that those pledges fall apart as soon as you look past their initial rhetoric.

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Dutton’s nuclear plan wouldn’t even meet net zero by 2050 target, report finds

Renew Economy

JUNE 10, 2024

Coalition's nuclear plan would fail to deliver net zero emissions on the grid by 2050, new analysis shows. The post Dutton’s nuclear plan wouldn’t even meet net zero by 2050 target, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Net Zero Economy Authority will protect transition and workers from Australia’s carbon wars

Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The post Net Zero Economy Authority will protect transition and workers from Australia’s carbon wars appeared first on RenewEconomy. Not even a PM as pugilistic as Tony Abbott could dispense with a legislated Clean Energy Finance Corporation.

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Alinta boss compares nuclear to “unicorns in the garden”, but warns of cost issues in race to net zero

Renew Economy

APRIL 9, 2024

The post Alinta boss compares nuclear to “unicorns in the garden”, but warns of cost issues in race to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy. Alinta boss compares nuclear to "unicorns", but warns of rising costs in the energy transition, and defends role of legacy utilities. "We We don't make amazing returns."

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Why you shouldn't go net zero this year

Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

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To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success

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

Improving Biodiversity and Communities With Net-Zero Goals

Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks team up on corporate climate alliance

Why 'net zero' still matters

3 ways to ensure credible corporate net zero targets

In the business of buildings, net zero becomes a towering target

How to engage employees on your net zero goal

10 key takeaways from the IEA's updated Net Zero Roadmap

Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero

“No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero

IPA’s laughably hysterical and completely wrong net zero “analysis”

Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers

Why Microsoft uses the term ‘net zero’ carefully

“About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables

Climate “Australia’s next big employer:” Cannon-Brookes joins push for net zero workforce

Australia will not come close to net zero by 2050 under Coalition’s nuclear plan

Net zero by 2050? Too late. Australia must aim for 2035

EU backs local net-zero technology with Net-Zero Industry Act

Energy experts say chasing nuclear would likely stop Australia reaching net zero

Do we want a wind farm outside our window? What Australians think about the net zero transition

Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas

“Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030

Net-zero solar panels? WA renewable hydrogen project spurs green glass potential

The road is long and time is short, but Australia’s pace towards net zero is quickening

“Net zero greenwash:” Energy giants called out over plans to burn more fossil fuels

“Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035

“Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade

Banks committed to net zero fund “Australia’s dirtiest” offshore gas project, report finds

If we properly priced death caused by carbon emissions, we might get to net zero a lot quicker

Energy Insiders Podcast: Net Zero by 2035

Yes, we can reach net zero by 2050: New report maps path in more detail than ever before

Greg Combet to quit Net Zero job to succeed Peter Costello as chair of the Future Fund

Ten ways for states to fast-forward consumer investment in net zero

Making money green: Australia takes first steps towards a net zero finance strategy

Littleproud backs net zero target after ousting Joyce, Dutton goes for bill shock

In the race to net zero, now is not the time to put dollars before sense

2024 Net Zero Report: Aligning Corporate Vision With Decarbonization Realities

It’s time for investors to demand real net-zero plans from Canada’s energy sector

Dutton’s nuclear plan wouldn’t even meet net zero by 2050 target, report finds

Net Zero Economy Authority will protect transition and workers from Australia’s carbon wars

Alinta boss compares nuclear to “unicorns in the garden”, but warns of cost issues in race to net zero

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