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Cascale Expands Manufacturer Climate Action Program

3BL Media

Through its Decarbonization Program, Cascale’s objective is to cut global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the textile, apparel, and footwear industry by 45 percent from 2010 levels by 2030, with the ultimate goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. MCAP offers a robust framework, providing useful support and clear criteria.

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4 Steps Your Company Can Take to Move Toward Net Zero

B the Change

The idea of net zero gained attention at the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, with the goal for global emissions to reach net zero by 2050. For example, a 2010 heatwave in Russia killed 55,000 people , and the UN estimates that, already, 20 million people per year are forced to leave their homes because of climate change.

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From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

Today, all around the world, thousands of sustainability-focused private sector professionals, public servants and academics are grappling with the deep challenge provided by the UN IPCC Sixth Assessment report “Climate Change: The Physical Science Basis” released in August. Code Red for Humanity”.

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From Net Zero to Net Positive

Sustainable Round Table

Today, all around the world, thousands of sustainability-focused private sector professionals, public servants and academics are grappling with the deep challenge provided by the UN IPCC Sixth Assessment report “Climate Change: The Physical Science Basis” released in August. Code Red for Humanity”.

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These 30 under 30 are leading a green youthquake

Corporate Knights

INNOVATORS THE CLEANTECH INCUBATOR Morgan Lehtinen & Sebastian Alamillo 29, Newmarket, ON; 24, Kingston, ON Co-founders, RXN Hub When BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig ruptured in 2010, a 15-year-old Morgan Lehtinen watched the disaster unfold and knew her future would be shaped by it. I will never stop pushing to make it a reality.”

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The Role of Sustainable Development Solutions Networks (SDSNs) in the protection of the environment

Sustainable Development Network

But the actions taken against climate change and environmental protection were not enough (Castelló et al, 2010) Furthermore, they were “targets mainly for poor countries, to which rich countries were to add their solidarity and assistance through finances and technology” (Sachs, 2012). Colombier M., Segafredo L., Williams J. Castelló D.

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Could the UN's new carbon trading system give a needed boost to the green shift?

Corporate Knights

In this global microcosm, where governments, businesses, NGOs and academics converge, the interplay of interests is never stable, yet the wheels of the system remain constantly in motion. The cost of solar energy has plummeted by 88% since 2010, and onshore wind by 68%. However, this funding is not just a matter of charity.