ESG Today

JANUARY 18, 2023

Enterprise software provider Red Hat announced today new a new goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Red Hat was acquired by IBM in 2019, and the company said that its new goal aligns with IBM’s commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

DESCRIPTION: ATLANTA, September 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Southern Company announced that it delivered the first-ever net zero energy TOUR Championship. The net zero goal includes direct GHG emissions across the company's electric and natural gas businesses. SOURCE: Southern Company.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Global spirits and beer company Diageo announced today a new partnership with glass manufacturer Encirc to build a hydrogen-powered furnace for the first-ever at scale net zero glass bottle production. The decarbonization of glass packaging also forms a key part of the UK government’s plan to reach net zero by 2050.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In a statement announcing its plans to roll out the CBAM, the UK Treasury said: “Decarbonising UK industry forms an important part of delivering the energy transformation needed to achieve net zero. But these efforts will not succeed if decarbonisation in the UK simply leads to higher emissions abroad.”

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 31, 2023

The latest net zero signals of change include a record order for Volvo electric trucks. Net Zero Economy In a historic first, the IEA this week announced that investment in solar projects has overtaken oil production for the first time. Investment in renewable energy is up by nearly a quarter since 2021.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 21, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include EU reforms of its carbon market and deforestation laws, and a $1 billion wind project in Laos. The post Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: April 21, 2023 appeared first on We Mean Business Coalition.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Leading meteorologists forecast earlier this year that by as soon as 2027, this key temperature representing an upper limit on warming to mitigate the worst excesses of climate change, would be hit for the first time. Carbon credits are a pivotal tool in facilitating transition to net zero.

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Environment + Energy Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Amgen's “Road to Net Zero” not only includes carbon neutrality by 2027 but also involves reducing water use by 40% and waste disposal by 75%. The post Amgen’s Sustainability Track Record Includes Reducing Carbon, Water, and Waste appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.

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We Mean Business Coalition

JULY 10, 2023

Companies restoring Texan forests and government plans for decarbonizing shipping are among this week’s net zero Signals of Change. Net Zero Economy & Finance At the recent New Global Financing Pact Summit in Paris, governments including the UK, France and Canada committed $2.7 and Europe.

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CREA

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“In order to reach a net-zero economy, the scale and speed of clean energy deployment is going to be unprecedented. This roadmap includes predictable wind procurement every two years starting in 2027, that will lead to 1400 MW of new wind in the province. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Subscribe to our newsletter here.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Last year, SBTi launched its Net Zero Standard , setting stringent criteria which it uses to assess and certify corporate commitments to achieve net zero emissions. SBTi also tightened its criteria for approved climate targets , announcing that it will only accept targets aligned with its 1.5°C

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

It will also require the disclosure of Scope 3 emissions starting in 2027 for the prior fiscal year, in accordance with guidance provided by the GHG Protocol. Scope 3 assurance requirements will be determined by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in 2027. Read here for a simple breakdown of what Scope 3 GHG emissions are.)

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ESG Today

JULY 25, 2022

Industrial gases company Air Products announced a significant increase in its planned capital expenditure plans for clean energy projects, boosting its 2018-2027 energy transition investment goal by $4 billion to a new $15 billion target.

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ESG Today

JUNE 26, 2023

The new dual-fuel ships, to be built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group, will have capacity of 9,000 containers, and are expected to be delivered in 2026 and 2027. Boulos added: “With this order, we take another step in the green transformation of our fleet and towards our target of becoming net-zero in 2040.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

million) in a Series A funding round, aimed at supporting the acceleration of net zero in the construction industry. The solution enables users across the construction value chain, to develop net-zero building strategies and meet environmental regulations and carbon budgets requirements.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The company said that the partnerships mark a “new step” in its global Climate Plan, making it possible to achieve net zero carbon for the plants of the ElectriCity cluster – consisting of Renault’s Douai, Maubeuge, and Ruitz manufacturing plants in northern France – in 2025, Europe in 2030 and worldwide in 2050.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The announcement follows Thermo Fisher’s pledge last year to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 across its value chain, and the addition of Scope 3 emissions to its climate commitments. The company recently announced a deal with Enel for the delivery of renewable energy equal to half of its U.S. electricity consumption.

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ESG Today

MAY 9, 2023

Sustainable infrastructure investor Actis announced today the launch of a new $500 million Japan-focused renewables platform, Nozomi Energy, with targets to achieve 1.1GW of onshore wind and solar power generation by 2027. We have onboarded a highly talented team and made an exciting first investment with more to come.”

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Other indicators are still under consideration by ASCOR, including the question of whether a country’s net zero target is enshrined in national climate law. The TSP outlines how the 86 alliance members, with a collective US$11 trillion in assets, can align their sub-portfolio decarbonisation targets with net zero.

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CREA

JANUARY 31, 2024

Electricity deliveries must begin between December 1, 2027, and December 1, 2029, depending on the bid. For more information on how Canada can use wind energy, solar energy and energy storage to help achieve its net-zero commitments, consult “ Powering Canada’s Journey to Net-Zero: CanREA’s 2050 Vision.”

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ESG Today

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Under the new agreement, JetBlue has announced its intent to purchase 25 million gallons of SAF from AIR COMPANY over 5 years, with a targeted start date of 2027. JetBlue announced last year a goal for 10% of its total jet fuel to be from blended SAF by 2030, as well as a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

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Sustainability Matters

JULY 24, 2023

The report highlights concerns that the rapid pace of the global energy transition will contribute to escalating cost pressures, attributed to the immense scale of manufacturing, raw materials and labour required to develop and deploy clean energy technologies consistent with net zero goals.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

While the grid operators in Ontario and Alberta are both “investigating pathways to a net-zero power grid,” CEC points to a fatal flaw in their analysis — they rely too often on obsolete data that may go back as far as 2001, or draw from experience in other countries.

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ESG Today

JULY 4, 2023

The new reforms follow a consultation last year by the UK ETS Authority on a tighter range of allowances determined to keep the system consistent with net zero, which was 30% – 35% below the current legislated cap. The post UK Tightens Emissions Caps for Aviation, Power Sectors Beginning 2024 first appeared on ESG Today.

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3BL Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Also, in the context of COP26, many countries have made net zero commitments, generally to be achieved by 2050, which gives us much more certainty about the trajectory of net zero for countries, and by definition the building standards that we and our clients will be working on.

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3BL Media

JULY 13, 2023

As we move toward net zero in 2050, there is another equally fundamental fact for Canada and Canadians to consider: natural gas is the great equalizer to a less turbulent, more equitable and sustainable energy evolution. due to enter service in 2027. “We And we happen to have plenty of it.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Energy giant ExxonMobil announced an increase in its investment plans for opportunities targeting lower emissions solutions, with a new goal to allocate $20 billion throughout its 2022-2027 corporate plan.

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3BL Media

JULY 29, 2022

Construction on the Woodfibre facility will begin in 2023 with completion set for 2027. Through our investment in Woodfibre, we’ll continue to work toward meeting our emission reduction commitments, which include achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Enbridge is a leader in the energy transition.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

Although oil consumption halves by 2050 from its 2027 peak, its use in petrochemicals and heavy transport (aviation and shipping) will linger and 84% of oil use will be met through imports. However, oil and gas usage will continue to rely on imports.

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ESG Today

JULY 10, 2023

It will also rally companies towards contributing to Singapore’s net zero emissions commitments, expediting our transition to a green economy.” ACRA Assistant Chief Executive Kuldip Gill said: “Trusted and consistent climate reporting is essential to drive accountability and decisive actions by companies.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 10, 2024

Both are open to feedback until March. Despite the UK and EU differences on carbon pricing, Folland from Carbon Tracker said it should form a crucial part of global climate policy to realise the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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ESG Today

JUNE 19, 2023

National efforts to address the climate impact of air travel are often focused on SAF, including the UK’s “Jet Zero” strategy to achieve net zero aviation by 2040, released last year , which targets the acceleration of SAF supply and demand as a key priority area. Million Tons by 2030 first appeared on ESG Today.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The project, targeted to begin commercial operations in 2027, will serve the growing demand for green hydrogen from states and corporations aiming to incorporate zero-carbon intensity fuels into their net-zero targets. addressing growing demand for zero-carbon intensity fuels.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It expects to offer engines to support a 300-mile range in 9–19 seat aircraft by the end of 2025, and up to 700-mile range in 40–80 seat aircraft by 2027. Ian Brown, Head of Banking & Investments at the UK Infrastructure Bank, said: “Aviation and hydrogen are sectors that need significant private investment to get to net zero.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 25, 2024

The previous completion date for Sizewell C was 2027, but it is now expected to be finished as late as 2031. The potential social and environmental ramifications of an event such as Chernobyl or Fukushima is also front of mind for investors. It is hoped this will incentivise private investors to also back the project.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Earlier this year, Maersk unveiled a series of carbon reduction targets , aiming to achieve net zero gas emissions in 2040 across its entire businesses and all scopes, as well as a 50% reduction in emissions per transported container in its ocean fleet, and a 70% reduction in absolute emissions from fully controlled terminals by 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

It is scheduled to become operational in 2027. ” The partnership comes as the UK government is working on strengthening the country’s energy supply routes as outlined in its Energy Security Strategy, lowering its dependence on Russian gas imports whilst lowering prices for consumers and moving the country closer to net zero.

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