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How Your Organization Can Buy Paris Agreement-Verified Rainforest Carbon Credits for the First Time

GreenBiz

Date/Time: November 18, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT) As governments step up efforts to strengthen the Paris Agreement at COP26 and tackle the climate emergency, corporate action has never been more critical.

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Most green index funds aren't aligned with the Paris Agreement

GreenBiz

Sustainable passive funds attracted a record $69 billion in net flows in 2021 — but their growth has raised question.

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Over 75% of Companies Have Cut Emissions Intensity Since Paris Agreement: Accenture

ESG Today

The report found that the number of companies committing to net zero emissions continues to grow, although the pace of growth has slowed somewhat over the past year, with 37% of companies now having a commitment in place, relative to 34% last year, and up from only 27% in 2021.

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CBRE 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environment

3BL Media

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. In 2021, we ordered 300 EV vans and 10 EV trucks, representing replacement of over 10% of CBRE vans in the U.S. . By the end of 2021, we opened 100 Workplace360 o?ces

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Forecast: 8 million energy jobs created by meeting Paris agreement

Renewable Energy World

Globally, jobs in the energy sector are projected to increase from 18 million today to 26 million in 2050 if the world cuts carbon to meet the well-below 2°C target set by the Paris Agreement , according to a model created by researchers in Canada and Europe. The new study was published earlier this summer in One Earth.

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Ericsson Publishes 2021 Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report

3BL Media

Ericsson delivered on its sustainability targets and made a series of new commitments in 2021. DESCRIPTION: In 2021 Ericsson introduced a new vision to improve lives, redefine business and pioneer a sustainable future. Net Zero: In 2021 Ericsson set a long-term ambition to be Net Zero by 2040 across its value chain.

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SJW Group Releases 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report

3BL Media

has announced the release of its 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report. For SJW Group, 2021 can be summed up in one word — resilience. We responded to those challenges and delivered on our commitment to be a leader across the environmental, social and governance issues in 2021. million people in the U.S., degrees Celsius.