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

ESG Today

billion project to build the world’s first net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions ethylene plant in Alberta, Canada. The project will see Dow build a new ethylene cracker and increasing polyethylene capacity by 2 million metric tons annually (MTA), as well as retrofitting an existing cracker to net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions.

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Lenovo Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2050

ESG Today

Computer manufacturer Lenovo announced today a goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. The commitment, covering the companies’ full value chain, and has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with its net zero standard.

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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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easyJet, Airbus Sign Deal to Offset Flight Emissions with DAC Carbon Capture Technology

ESG Today

Aerospace giant Airbus announced that easyJet has become the first airline globally to join its Airbus Carbon Capture Offer’s carbon removal initiative, utilizing Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage (DAC) to help achieve the airline’s aviation decarbonization goals. easyJet’s credits will last from 2026 to 2029.

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EU Proposes Rules Requiring All New Buildings to be Zero Emission by 2030

ESG Today

The European Council announced today that its member states have agreed on stricter energy performance rules aimed at decarbonizing buildings as part of “Fit for 55,” the EU initiative to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels.

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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.