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To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success

GreenBiz

To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success. Reaching the 2015 Paris Agreement goals requires bold action from all sectors and levels of our society. But any chief sustainability officer will fall short of their responsibility if they simply cite net-zero as a strategic goal. Peter Boyd.

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SAP at COP28: Navigating Climate Change Together

3BL Media

The world is watching as tens of thousands of leaders gather for the 28 th UN Climate Change Conference ( COP28 ) at Expo City in Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12. SAP can help 87% of total global commerce organize its supply chain, transportation, and financial data in a way that enables a circular and net zero economy.”

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SBTi to Allow Increased Role for Carbon Credits in Net Zero Targets

ESG Today

The SBTi was founded in 2015 with the goal to establish science-based environmental target setting as a standard corporate practice. According to the criteria of the initial standard, science-based net zero would require decarbonization of 90-95% by 2050, with neutralization of residual emissions that are not yet possible to cut.

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Fossil Fuels vs Renewables in the Race to Net Zero

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: The race is on, proclaims the United Nations, to create a Net Zero economy (same amount of greenhouse gas /GHG emissions removed from the atmosphere as produced). Public conversations about Net Zero are usually about “fossil fuels vs. renewables” and the impact of each category on climate change.

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Achieving Net-Zero Is More Than Setting Targets

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: When the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) was launched in 2015, the goal was to recruit 100 companies. Now, almost 2,900 are on track to reach the targets set by SBTi for how much and how quickly they need to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

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Major Businesses Laud Minnesota Climate Action To Transition to a Net Zero Economy

3BL Media

Aveda , Ben & Jerry’s , Clif Bar , Ecolab , Eileen Fisher , General Mills , IKEA , LHB , and Trane Technologies signed the letter , noting that “climate change poses a significant risk to our businesses, threatens the competitiveness and livelihoods of our supply chains, and impacts the communities in which we operate.”.

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How Enterprises Can Facilitate the Journey to Net Zero

3BL Media

Based on the latest Future of Enterprises report, we take a closer look at what enterprises can do to reduce their environmental impact and facilitate the journey to net zero. The journey towards a net-zero future has only just begun, and we are truly running out of time. DESCRIPTION: By Sepideh Matinfar. Well, I am!

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