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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

GreenBiz

The global shipping industry's decarbonization efforts once again face stormy seas. 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. Cecilia Keating. Tue, 10/20/2020 - 00:15.

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2023 SBER Q1 Symposium: Sustainability Strategy Leadership & Corporate Global Decarbonization

Sustainable Round Table

Member-Clients in attendance were engaged on two major topics, “Sustainability Strategy Leadership” and “Corporate Global Decarbonization.” The majority of Member-Clients will not need to disclose in accordance with CSRD until 2026 or 2029, but should begin understanding the key frameworks that it will employ (i.e.

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Lamborghini Targets 40% Reduction in Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2030

ESG Today

The new commitment follows the launch in 2021 by Lamborghini of its environmental sustainability strategy, “Direzione Cor Tauri,” which focused on its roadmap to the electrification of its product line, and the decarbonization of its Sant’Agata Bolognese production site and headquarters.

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Canada’s top corporate citizen of 2022 wants to become North America’s battery

Corporate Knights

Hydro-Québec has ambitions to be the “battery” for a renewable-energy-powered grid in northeastern North America, but its first order of business is closer to home: ensuring the province can decarbonize its own economy with clean, reliable and affordable electricity. Hydro-Québec is moving on two separate deals: the 9.45

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New York Bans Fossil Fuels in New Buildings Starting 2026

ESG Today

New York will become the first state to ban the use of gas stoves and heating, according to new rules released with Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2024 Budget, which included measures to decarbonize buildings and to invest in new renewable energy projects aimed at helping the state achieve its climate goals.

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Dow to Build $6.5 Billion Net Zero Chemical Plant in Canada

ESG Today

Dow initially unveiled its plans for the new plant in 2021 , along with its intentions to allocate approximately $1 billion per year of capex on investments aimed at decarbonizing its global asset base, as part of its efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

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U.S. Building Performance Standards in 2023 and Beyond

3BL Media

Over the past decade, these mandatory Building Performance Standards (BPS) policies have gained momentum, as an increasing number of local jurisdictions act to mitigate climate change impacts and support building decarbonization. The cumulative effect of such penalties will help encourage accountability and help accelerate decarbonization.