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At long last, Canada restricts oil and gas subsidies (except for all the loopholes)

Corporate Knights

In background briefings, officials said the announcement makes Canada the first of the world’s wealthiest countries to publish a detailed implementation plan for a pledge that was first announced at the G20 leaders’ summit in Pittsburgh in 2009.

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Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050

3BL Media

The Net Zero goal, i.e. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the subsequent removal of residual emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain , is at the heart of the European Green Deal and considered crucial to limiting global warming to well below 2°C in line with the Paris Agreement.

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Sofidel: Building a Better Future

3BL Media

Since 2009, the Group has been engaged in energy efficiency activities and in reducing emissions from its plants, through investments in biomass, cogeneration, photovoltaic and hydroelectric power. Containing environmental impacts, reducing waste and promoting responsible consumption are the basic attitudes of Sofidel's development policies.

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Corporate climate action: 3 acceleration areas to get ahead on in 2024

Corporate Knights

It marked the first time the international community assessed its collective progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions since the Paris Agreement in 2015. The findings confirmed that without increased climate action, the world could face between 2.5C (4.5F) and 2.9C (5.2F) of warming above preindustrial levels.

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Delivering Net Zero - What It Takes in the Telco Industry

3BL Media

C ambition set by the Paris Agreement. It means moving from a take, make, and dispose type of linear economy, where we lose precious raw materials and waste them, to one in which we are taking, making and then remanufacturing, recycling, reusing and refurbishing products and devices. What does circular economy mean?

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Empowering Young Leaders to Solve the World’s Energy Challenges: Insights From Nine Business Case Studies Highlight Paths to a Sustainable Future

James Militzer

C threshold (above pre-industrial levels) stipulated in the Paris Agreement. during model years 2009-2015, which meant these vehicles’ emissions were far greater than advertised. As we move further into 2023, it can take a lot of energy to think about energy.

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Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Taking Action on Climate

3BL Media

We have been reporting on climate change since 2009 having secured a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ a total of 6 times for climate. To achieve the LEED Platinum certification our project adhered to prerequisites and credits that address carbon, energy, water, waste, transportation, materials, health, and indoor environmental quality.

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