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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

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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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McDonald's cuts ribbon on its first net-zero restaurant

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On-site renewables and sheep's wool insulation have helped new Market Drayton outlet secure net zero status for both construction and operation.

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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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Report: Many global companies’ net-zero pledges fail the smell test

Corporate Knights

MARCH 21, 2022

Hundreds of corporations are proclaiming their climate commitments with four little words: net-zero by 2050. A new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor report examined 25 global giants – from Amazon to Volkswagen – that have publicly made net-zero or carbon-neutral commitments.

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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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“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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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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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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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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“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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Nestlé digs deeper into regenerative ag, puts $3.6B behind net-zero plan

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

behind net-zero plan. billion over the next five years to meet its net-zero by 2050 aspirations. Nestlé digs deeper into regenerative ag, puts $3.6B Heather Clancy. Mon, 12/07/2020 - 02:00. The world’s largest food company, Nestlé, last week said it plans to spend roughly $3.6

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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How board diversity enables the transition to net zero

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The study found a positive correlation between more gender-diverse boards and company action across eight of the nine indicators.

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Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions Through Project Portfolio Management and Project Selection

Green Project Management

JULY 17, 2024

One of our clients recently declared a bold ambition: achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050. Amid escalating climate change, achieving net zero carbon emissions has become a crucial goal for many organizations. When we asked for their plan, they replied, “That’s why you guys are here.”

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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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“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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How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects

GreenBiz

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Insights for building owners, developers, facilities managers and commercial renters.

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3 ways your organization can embrace a net-zero mindset

GreenBiz

AUGUST 4, 2021

Making the transition will require new approaches for hiring, governance and R&D. Here’s how companies such as Walmart, Shopify, Just Salad and Allbirds are approaching the challenge.

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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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Microsoft, P&G, Unilever and Walmart among 239 companies to miss net-zero deadline

GreenBiz

MARCH 13, 2024

A sweeping status update by the Science Based Targets initiative downgrades some big corporate names.

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Companies must up their game to match net-zero promises

GreenBiz

JUNE 1, 2023

Mark Van Clieaf, managing director at FutureZero, a consulting firm specializing in sustainability, discusses what companies need to do to properly back up their net-zero promises.

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BNEF says $2.4 trillion needed for Australia’s net zero target, but window to safe climate closing fast

Renew Economy

AUGUST 18, 2024

trillion out to 2050 to achieve net zero. trillion needed for Australia’s net zero target, but window to safe climate closing fast appeared first on RenewEconomy. BNEF says Australia needs to spend $2.4 But the spending is not that much different from business as usual. The post BNEF says $2.4

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Leading the Way To Net-Zero: Lenovo’s Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets and 2050 Net-Zero Strategy

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JANUARY 2, 2025

and net-zero through the Business Ambition for 1.5C campaign, an official partner of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign. On January 19, 2023, Lenovo announced its SBTi validated target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.

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

McDonald's cuts ribbon on its first net-zero restaurant

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

Report: Many global companies’ net-zero pledges fail the smell test

Why Microsoft uses the term ‘net zero’ carefully

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

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

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

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

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

Nestlé digs deeper into regenerative ag, puts $3.6B behind net-zero plan

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

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

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

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

2024 Net Zero Report: Aligning Corporate Vision With Decarbonization Realities

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

Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers

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

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

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

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

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

How board diversity enables the transition to net zero

Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions Through Project Portfolio Management and Project Selection

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

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

How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects

3 ways your organization can embrace a net-zero mindset

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

Microsoft, P&G, Unilever and Walmart among 239 companies to miss net-zero deadline

Companies must up their game to match net-zero promises

BNEF says $2.4 trillion needed for Australia’s net zero target, but window to safe climate closing fast

Leading the Way To Net-Zero: Lenovo’s Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets and 2050 Net-Zero Strategy

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