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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

GreenBiz

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

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

Green Project Management

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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How to lay the foundation for net zero carbon building projects

GreenBiz

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

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

GreenBiz

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. Deonna Anderson.

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Brooks Running's first carbon neutral shoe — a key step towards achieving net-zero carbon emission

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Brooks Running’s Senior Manager of Corporate Responsibility details the development of its first carbon neutral shoe. The company plans to incrementally expand this approach to other footwear styles and apparel as it works towards its goal to be net-zero carbon by 2040.

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Brooks Running launched its first carbon neutral shoe — a key step towards achieving its net zero carbon emission goal

GreenBiz

Sponsored: Brooks Running’s Senior Manager of Corporate Responsibility details the development of its first carbon neutral shoe. The company plans to incrementally expand this approach to other footwear styles and apparel as it works towards its goal to be net-zero carbon by 2040.

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