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Tripling Global Renewables by 2030 Is Hard, Achievable and Necessary To Achieve Net Zero

3BL Media

terawatts required to get on track for net-zero according to BloombergNEF analysis BNEF’s forecasts see solar on track for what’s needed by 2030, while wind and storage will require concerted action to unlock LONDON, November 22, 2023 /3BL/ - World leaders have been building momentum to triple globally installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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Urban Utilities commits to net zero by 2032

Sustainability Matters

Urban Utilities has committed to reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2032, in time for Brisbane hosting that year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. It’s important to us to ensure our local offset projects benefit both our environment and our local communities as we continue our journey to net zero.

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Majority of companies to miss net-zero targets, analysis shows

Envirotec Magazine

Corporate commitments to net-zero accelerated over the last two years, with almost one-third (30%) of Europe’s largest listed companies now having pledged to reach net-zero by 2050, according to a new study by consultancy firm Accenture. And as our study shows, the targets work.

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4 Steps Your Company Can Take to Move Toward Net Zero

B the Change

If you’re a company interested in climate change, zero might be the most important number. Net zero” is the lens many businesses are using to address their climate impacts. As of October 2022, more than 8,000 companies globally have made commitments to net zero under the United Nations’ Race to Zero Campaign.

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Decarbonise UK public buildings ‘five times faster’ to meet Net Zero targets, report warns

Envirotec Magazine

The UK government is currently missing one of its core Net Zero commitments to reduce CO2 emissions by 101 years, according to the Public Building Energy Efficiency Report , prepared by network service providers Neos Networks. However, there is a mixed picture across the local authorities.

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Biomass-fermentation-based protein recognised for potential contribution to a net zero food system

Envirotec Magazine

Agrifoodtech start-up MicroHarvest has been named as winning innovator for its response to the challenge of ‘Building a net-zero food production system’ by a panel of expert judges at the 2023 BloombergNEF (BNEF) Pioneers awards. The MicroHarvest co-founders (left to right) Luisa Cruz, Katelijne Bekers and Jonathan Roberz.

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The ESG Interview: Closing the Net Zero Reality Gap

Chris Hall

The report states: “Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have continued to rise during the period 2010–2019, as have cumulative net CO2 emissions since 1850. Average annual GHG emissions during 2010-2019 were higher than in any previous decade.” . Authentic net zero plans . Greater collaboration .