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The Road to Powering Amazon on 100% Renewable Energy by 2025

GreenBiz

The Road to Powering Amazon on 100% Renewable Energy by 2025. Most recently the company committed to powering global operations on 100% renewable energy by 2025 as part of The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement.

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The zero-carbon business leader takes shape

Corporate Knights

Canada is making strides to address climate change, pledging ambitious commitments to accelerate a path towards a safe and prosperous net-zero future by 2050. But achieving a net-zero future requires every sector of the economy play a role, not just government. Be selective with suppliers.

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Mondel?z International Advances Progress Toward 2050 Net Zero Emissions Goal

3BL Media

After joining the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)’s Net Zero Carbon Ambition two years ago, the Company has submitted a time-bound plan within SBTi’s timeframe, consistent with the 1.5°C C protocol. Distribution Efficiencies - Reduced Direct Store Delivery transport idle time and improved vehicle fill rate across U.S.

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Toward Net-Zero Value Chains: How To Minimize Your Scope 3 Emissions

3BL Media

Schneider has researched and mapped out scenarios to reach net-zero emission goals based on technology trends, climate action, and policy changes. We predict that demand-side actions—including optimizing energy use and shifting to electrically-powered processes—will make up around 55% of the carbon reduction required by 2050.

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Amazon Facility on Track to be First Ever Zero Carbon Certified Fulfillment Center

ESG Today

Amazon announced today that its new Sacramento, California-based fulfillment center is on track to become the first logistics facility in the world to achieve Zero Carbon Certification by the International Living Future Institute. The ILFI certification is the first worldwide Zero Carbon third party certification standard.

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Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions

GreenBiz

The move shows the efforts that Amazon is willing to go to eke out carbon emissions across its vast network of planes, vehicles and distribution centers that deliver on-demand goods across the globe. Amazon has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, and says it will make sure half of Amazon shipments are net-zero by 2030.

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Saint-Gobain Reduces Manufacturing-Related Emissions by 96% at Three Exterior Products Manufacturing Facilities in the United States

3BL Media

With fully electrified processes and 100% of the electricity used backed by renewable energy credits (RECs), Saint-Gobain has taken a significant step in its mission to provide low carbon siding products to the US market and reduce its environmental footprint. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.