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Leading the Way To Net-Zero: Lenovo’s Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets and 2050 Net-Zero Strategy

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Originally published in Lenovo's 2023/24 ESG Report Lenovo has responded to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)s urgent call for corporate climate action by committing to align with 1.5C campaign, an official partner of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Race to Zero campaign.

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Canada Launches Regulation Requiring 35% Emissions Reduction from Oil & Gas Companies

ESG Today

According to Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the new cap-and-trade system was designed to recognize top-performing companies, while incentivizing higher emitters to invest in cleaner production processes.

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We mean business coalition board statement on the EU council’s 2024-2029 strategic agenda

We Mean Business Coalition

The EU’s Strategic Agenda defines Europe’s priorities for the 2024-2029 mandate, providing guidance to EU institutions. European citizens are already experiencing the impacts of climate change and are calling on governments to act upon it.

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Understanding SB 253: A Guide to California’s New Climate Accountability Standards

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Scope 1 and 2 emissions must receive limited assurance by a third party beginning in 2026 (2025 data) and reasonable assurance beginning in 2030 (2029 data). Scope 3 emissions must receive limited assurance beginning in 2030 (2029 data); however, CARB is reviewing current and expected Scope 3 trends.

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Google Signs its Largest Ever Carbon Removal Deal to Capture CO2 in Crushed Rocks and Soil

ESG Today

The agreement, which will see the credits delivered beginning in 2029, marks the largest ERW deal to date, as well as Googles largest ever carbon dioxide removal (CDR) purchase agreement, following a commitment announced in March by the company to contract for at least $35 million of carbon removal credits over the next 12 months. .”

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

The frontrunning proposal, sponsored by France, Germany and Japan, has come under fire due to a recommendation that stringent enforcement of operational efficiency regulations is introduced no earlier than 2029. Climate Change. Shipping & Logistics. Corporate Strategy. Sustainable Shipping. BusinessGreen. Sponsored Article.

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BBVA Raises Sustainable Finance Goal to More than $700 Billion by 2029

ESG Today

Spanish Bank BBVA announced the launch of a new goal to channel 700 billion (USD$735 billion) in sustainable finance between 2025 2029, with a focus on climate change and inclusive social development projects.

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