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Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050

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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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Gildan Publishes Its 18th Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

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2021 was characterized by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, and geo-political and climate uncertainty. 18% reduction in water intensity compared to 2018. 15% decrease in total waste intensity compared to 2018. 68% reduction in waste clippings compared to 2020.

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

Campaigners maintain that stronger ambition is required given that the 2030 target the IMO is working towards — a 40 percent reduction in carbon-intensity emissions — is not aligned with the Paris Agreement in the first place. A statement provided by Shell welcomed signs that some form of new regulatory regime was on the way.

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Revisiting an End to the Agricultural Commodity Era 

We Mean Business Coalition

The research paints a generally optimistic picture: transforming the food system to a resilient and low-emissions future aligned with the Paris Agreement is within reach. In 2018, Mars’ Chief Procurement Officer Barry Parkins penned a prescient op-ed calling for the end of the agricultural commodity era. degree pathway.

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Hershey Highlights Their 2021 Progress Towards Positive and Lasting Change Worldwide

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Addressing climate change and meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement demands change in how our world works and the way we use resources. The goal commits us to cutting our absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 50% and our absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, against a 2018 baseline. For more information, see page 49.

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Mondel?z 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Climate Action

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In doing so, we’re transforming how we do business across our entire supply chain – from farmer’s field to shop shelf. C, aligning our long-term emissions mitigation targets with the aim of limiting temperature rise in accordance with the Paris Agreement. Defining Net Zero Carbon. Assessing Our Carbon Footprint.

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This Supplier Engagement Program Promotes Pollinators and Biodiversity

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And the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has warned the goals of the Paris agreement are on “ life support.”. With supply chains that stretch around the world, international companies are positioned to be at the forefront of tackling these challenges within their supply chains.