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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing? Tue, 05/11/2021 - 02:11. Net zero is the near-universal goal of nations, states, provinces, cities, companies, universities and others. The five questions below represent just a sampling of issues surrounding what net zero means — and doesn’t. Joel Makower.

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Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal

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Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 05:00. For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero.

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Canada’s net-zero opportunities might skip some provinces

Corporate Knights

Canada’s provincial governments need comprehensive net-zero climate strategies to drive growth in the green economy, but some are sending mixed policy signals to the companies that will create tomorrow’s jobs, says a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute. . However, B.C. We see this transition as inevitable,” Arnold said.

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IATA | Aviation Net-Zero CO2 Transition Pathways

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Transitioning towards net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050 is the greatest challenge for the air transport industry. The aviation industry took the momentous decision to reach net zero CO2 emissions in 2021, followed by ICAO member states in 2022.

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Crowley Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 in Inaugural Sustainability Report

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DESCRIPTION: Crowley recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report , Bravely Advancing What’s Possible, as a commitment to transparent reporting on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions and progress to build a more sustainable tomorrow. To read the full 2021 Sustainability Report, visit www.crowley.com/ESG.

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CBRE 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environment

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DESCRIPTION: With buildings responsible for 40% of carbon emissions globally and our 7.1 In 2021, CBRE announced our commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the goal set by the Paris Agreement. Advancing Net Zero. By the end of 2021, we opened 100 Workplace360 o?

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Baker Hughes 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights Actions Taken To Fulfill Its Net-Zero Ambitions

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As an energy technology company with a portfolio of low-carbon solutions across the energy value chain, Baker Hughes’ purpose is to take energy forward – making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. In 2021, 45% of Baker Hughes Foundation’s strategic giving benefited diverse communities.

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