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EU Adopts Net Zero Industry Act to Scale up Decarbonization Technologies

ESG Today

The European Council announced today that it has approved the Net-Zero industry Act (NZIA), a new law introducing a framework of measures aimed at scaling up Europe’s manufacturing capacity for technologies key to achieving the EU’s climate goals. The race kicked into high gear with the passage of the U.S.’

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Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050

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Sofidel The paper manufacturing Group, alongside Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), is embarking on the pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain. Sofidel is still accelerating its decarbonization journey.

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Tackling Scope 3 Emissions in Manufacturing

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A recently published World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper – “The 'No-Excuse' Opportunities to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions in Manufacturing and Value Chains” – serves as a practical roadmap for businesses navigating the intricate terrain of Scope 3 decarbonization and accelerating their contributions to global climate efforts.

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EU Parliament Approves New Law to Boost Manufacturing of Key Decarbonization Technologies

ESG Today

Lawmakers in the European Parliament voted 361 – 121 to approve the Net-Zero industry Act (NZIA), a new law aimed at supporting EU manufacturing of key technologies needed to achieve Europe’s climate and energy goals. The race kicked into high gear with the passage of the U.S.’

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Canada’s net-zero opportunities might skip some provinces

Corporate Knights

Canada’s provincial governments need comprehensive net-zero climate strategies to drive growth in the green economy, but some are sending mixed policy signals to the companies that will create tomorrow’s jobs, says a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute. . However, B.C. We see this transition as inevitable,” Arnold said.

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Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040

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In November 2021, we were proud to publicly announce our goal to achieve net-zero global emissions across our value chain by 2040, joining more than 2,000 businesses around the world committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). What does it mean to achieve net-zero? Why 2040 vs 2050? Why set interim goals?

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Saint-Gobain Reduces Manufacturing-Related Emissions by 96% at Three Exterior Products Manufacturing Facilities in the United States

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This ambitious project comes as the company continues to successfully execute its global Grow and Impact strategy which commits to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and includes aggressive sustainability goals for reduction of energy and water use, landfill contributions, and increased use of recycled raw material.