We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 19, 2023

Net Zero Economy As the G7 Summit begins in Japan, a report out this week shows that the wider G20 group has avoided backsliding on climate despite the rush to boost energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. France has put forward its own plan to support a decarbonized reindustrialization of the country.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 12, 2023

The latest net zero signals of change include a solar boost for South Africa’s grid and a successful energy efficiency trial for UK companies. GFANZ confirmed that the chapter will launch in June, and will support local financial institutions to decarbonize their investments and help the country to meet its net zero goal.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Net-zero emissions companies is one of the fastest-growing business trends. According to scientists achieving net-zero before 2050 is critical to keeping us safe from the catastrophic consequences of climate change. Still, many organizations struggle to make their first steps to become Net-Zero companies.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In its own operations, Walmart has set a goal to be powered 50% by renewable energy by 2025 and 100% by 2035. This effort aligns with Ørsted’s own net-zero by 2040 supply chain initiative - we understand firsthand that in the realm of decarbonization there are no competitors, only partners. billion (EUR 10.4 billion).

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3BL Media

APRIL 13, 2022

C and the United Nations’ Race to Zero. Specifically, adding on to our existing 2025 greenhouse gas reduction goal, we set three new ambitious, long-term targets: To reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from 2020 base year. To reach net-zero global operational GHG emissions for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 31, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include the passing of key climate legislation in Australia and the EU. Net Zero Economy EU legislators reached an agreement on new climate legislation this week to double the share of renewables in the bloc’s electricity mix by 2030.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 17, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act and the Canadian logistics company embarking on a $1 billion vehicle fleet electrification. The report notes that engagement from members of CDP’s Supply Chain program is driving action globally. million homes.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 5, 2023

Net Zero Economy At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin this week – considered preparation for the COP Climate Summit later in the year – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for a global target for the expansion of renewable power , building on the recent G7 ministers’ agreement on wind and solar goals.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The organization said that its scale-up process is aimed at meeting surging demand for corporate decarbonization standards and target validation services, with the SBTi revealing that the number of companies with validated science-based climate targets has doubled over the past year, reaching 4,204 at the end of 2023, compared to 2,079 in 2022.

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We Mean Business Coalition

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Built environment This month, we look at global developments around heat pump technologies: First up, the UK Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero has committed nearly £80 million in funding for four green heating projects across England. Currently, the global agrifood system accounts for 31% of greenhouse gas emissions.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

The list includes the company's first virtual power purchase agreement for 22 megawatts, a move made in pursuit of its 2020 net-zero carbon emission goal. We're getting recognized by CDP or MSCI or ISS for that, which we find very gratifying. We hit net zero early. Mahon: I don't think they changed.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

The list includes the company's first virtual power purchase agreement for 22 megawatts, a move made in pursuit of its 2020 net-zero carbon emission goal. We're getting recognized by CDP or MSCI or ISS for that, which we find very gratifying. Obviously, one of the toughest areas and processes to decarbonize is manufacturing.

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We Mean Business Coalition

JULY 21, 2023

Recent Signals of Change in the net zero transition include business calling for a UK green industrial plan and EU deals with Latin America. Net Zero Economy & Finance Telecoms companies including BT, Sky, Talk Talk, and Virgin Media O2 have announced a joint commitment to collaborate to reduce emissions from their supply chains.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Is 'net-zero' greenwash? This year, there has been much ado about zero. It’s becoming hard to read the green media, or even the mainstream media, without seeing new net-zero commitments from companies, governments, institutions and others. Now, net-zero is the flavor of the month. Joel Makower.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

This along with an end to fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 is the timeline business needs to help get us on track. On Cities, Regions & the Built Environment day at COP26, the Race to Zero campaign announced a breakthrough in the real estate sector, with US$1.2 ” – Maria Mendiluce, CEO, We Mean Business Coalition.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

Drawing on that mandate, Ardern declared a "climate emergency" and set the wheels in motion for New Zealand’s public sector to become carbon neutral by 2025. She passed a Zero Carbon Bill during her first term that mandates net-zero emissions by 2050 and campaigned on tougher action this term. . percent of its GDP.

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