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AI start-up aims to predict if the world can really avoid a long-term increase in global climate temperature

Envirotec Magazine

Most large company carbon emissions come from their supply chains and the SMEs in them. Supply chain emissions are on average 11 times higher than those produced by a corporation’s own direct activity, according to CDP.

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The ESG Interview: Closing the Net Zero Reality Gap

Chris Hall

Jenkins says companies are central to achieving net zero ambitions, and he would like to see greater collaboration between businesses and across supply chains. . “To We are seeing this collaboration happening at scale because companies are setting science-based targets and demanding that their supply chains do the same.” .

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4 ESG trends to watch in 2022

Carlos Sanchez

Complex Supply Chains designed to run efficiently failed under the pandemic. Restrictions, Brexit regulations, a ship stuck in the Suez Canal, extreme weather events and energy shortages impacted supply chains and prevented firms to meet their demand. ESG trends in 2022: Sustainable Supply Chains.

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Three steps to reduce emissions while restoring nature

We Mean Business Coalition

A PWC survey published last week revealed that a majority of global CEOs expect climate change to have some degree of impact on their business in the next 12 months, particularly on their cost profiles and supply chains. Decarbonizing supply chains alone will not be enough to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

In 2022, the voice against “greenwashing” practices was clear and loud. Examples are the Swiss art 964 and the German supply chain act. Moreover, companies will use voluntary frameworks and surveys such as GRI, SASB, CDP, UNGC, and Ecovadis to answer requests from customers, investors and other stakeholders.

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A Message From Paul Marushka, CEO – January 2023

Sphera

Supply chain risk, regulatory compliance, climate change, creating a safe workplace for employees—these are just a few challenges companies must continue to address and overcome in 2023 and beyond. ESG provides a more holistic view of a company’s non-financial performance and helps companies identify and mitigate risks.

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Corporate Climate Action: Progress at COP27

We Mean Business Coalition

In a huge step forward for net zero economies and supply chains, the U.S. government – the world’s largest purchaser – proposed that all federal contractors must set science-based targets and disclose their environmental impact through CDP, following in Norway’s recent footsteps. C-aligned science-based targets.