Renew Economy

APRIL 3, 2024

New reforms could put 2030 target in reach appeared first on RenewEconomy. AEMC makes good on promise to fast-track universal smart meter uptake, with draft determination it says will help put consumers at the forefront of the shift to net zero. The post Smart meters for all?

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ESG Today

JANUARY 13, 2025

The incentive scheme comes as the UK brings into force its new SAF mandate this year, requiring the introduction of SAF in the UKs jet fuel mix, starting at 2% in 2025, and ramping up to 10% by 2030, and 22% by 2040. We are delighted that Government has moved so quickly to legislate the SAF Mandate.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories company PUMA announced a new series of climate and sustainability targets, among them a reduction of both its Scope 1 direct and Scope 2 indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% from their 2017 levels by 2030, as well as a 33% reduction in Scope 3 indirect GHG emissions from its supply chain.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 16, 2024

EU member states in the European Council announced today that they have adopted a series of new rulesaimed at significantly reducing packaging waste in the EU, including a goal requiring all packaging placed on the market to be recyclable by 2030.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The post UK maps out pathways to clean grid by 2030: Three-fold increase in wind and solar, and no new nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy. New pathways to clean power outlined by UK grid operator including three fold increase in wind and solar, and a reduction in nuclear.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The post New tender opens for another 6 GW of wind and solar as record year puts 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy. New tender for 6 GW for wind and solar opens, as Climate Authority calls for CIS to be expanded, for more use of local networks, faster planning approvals and more solar and battery hybrids.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 26, 2024

Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035. The post “No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Notably, however, ADNOC also recently accelerated its goal to increase hydrocarbon production capacity to 5 million barrels per day by 2027 from its previous 2030 target. Al Mazrouei said: “We continue to meet today’s global energy needs while heavily investing in clean energy systems for the future.

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ESG Today

MAY 13, 2025

Air New Zealand published new 2030 emissions guidance, a year after removing its 2030 targets which it had said were no longer achievable and withdrawing from the Science Based Targets initiative. reduction in carbon intensity by 2030, from a 2019 baseline, of the associated with the well to wake emissions.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 30, 2025

2025 marks just five years until 2030, the target for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , the SDGs address a broad range of social, economic and environmental challenges. Originally published in Forbes.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 13, 2024

The absence of federal standards is hindering the progress of the U.S. Plastics Pact, according to the group.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 7, 2025

Snacking, food, and pet care products provider Mars announced that it aims to achieve a physically segregated global cocoa supply chain by 2030, building on its existing commitment to only use responsibly sourced cocoa in its products by creating greater transparency in its cocoa supply chain.

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Renew Economy

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A "tidal wave" of big batteries and record amounts of new solar and wind are driving down prices and will help deliver 82 pct renewables by 2030, but only if momentum can be maintained. The post “Tidal wave” of big batteries and record solar and wind put 2030 renewables target within reach appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Commercial property manager and developer CBRE announced the launch of new interim climate goals, with new 2030 targets to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, and to cut emissions per square foot from properties and facilities managed for clients by far the largest source of CBREs carbon footprint by 55%.

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3BL Media

MARCH 3, 2025

3M and the PGA TOUR have announced a five-year extension of 3Ms title sponsorship of the 3M Open through 2030. Originally published on 3M News Center Bigger names, bolder experiences and bigger impact. The extension will continue to bring the worlds top golfers to TPC Twin Cities in Blaine, Minn.,

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Taken together, the rise of EVs is expected to cut global oil demand by six million barrels per day by 2030, according to the International Energy Association (IEA). By 2030, existing climate policies are expected to prevent 226 megatons of emissions the same amount as current emissions from Quebec and Ontario combined.

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Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Indeed, the embedded, or production, emissions of an electric car will likely account for around 60% of total life-cycle emissions by 2030, with steel making up anywhere from 16% to 27% of that, according to the EU-based advocacy group Transport and Energy. And General Motors announced a supply agreement with U.S. million fossil fuel cars.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2022

Artificial intelligence can accelerate progress of the Sustainable Development Goals and help us get back on track to reaching them by 2030, but the devil's in the ethics details.

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GreenBiz

MAY 1, 2024

and Europe between 2026 and 2030. Deal with Brookfield will add 10.5 gigawatts of wind and solar in the U.S.

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3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2025

Sustainable growth: opportunity and challenge Due to stronger than initially expected sales growth, necessitating the development of new generation capacity that is cleaner but not carbon-free, Entergy expects that our 50% carbon-free energy-generating capacity goal will be delayed for an as-yet undeterminedperiod beyond 2030.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

November 5, 2024 /3BL/ - The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced a strategic partnership with Manufacture 2030, or M2030, to help Clorox's suppliers meet their carbon reduction targets and advance the company's long-term goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. OAKLAND, Calif., In 2024 the company was ranked No.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 13, 2025

The World Bank projects that mini-grids localized, independent power networks capable of supplying entire villages could provide electricity to 380 million Africans by 2030. The International Energy Agency estimates that Africa needs at least US $190 billion annually from 2026 to 2030 to meet its energy and climate goals.

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Renew Economy

JUNE 23, 2024

Chris Bowen says more than 40 GW of wind and solar capacity registers for first CIS auction, enough to meet 2030 renewables target. The post Labor swamped with 40 GW of wind and solar bids in first major tender appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Global solar PV capacity has reached 2 terawatts, and is forecast to quadruple by 2030. The post It took 68 years for the world to reach 1 terawatt of solar PV capacity. It took just two years to double it appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The electricity workforce will need to double in five years to achieve Australia’s 2030 renewable energy target. Jobs in energy storage alone will overtake domestic coal and gas jobs. The post Energy storage jobs will soon overtake those in coal and gas appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

New report says total payments to landowners for hosting wind and solar projects will hit $1 billion a year by 2030 and at least $8 billion a year by 2050. The post Farmers and communities to reap billions each year for hosting wind and solar projects, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Andrew Forrest unveils detailed plans to eliminate gas and diesel at his giant iron ore operations by 2030. When will companies stop burning fossil fuels," he said. The post “Net zero is a con:” Forrest outlines how Fortescue mines will eliminate fossil fuels by end of decade appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

JANUARY 27, 2025

Forrest says if Fortescue can stop burning fossil fuels by 2030, the rest of the world should follow by 2040, even if detractors call it woke. And he hints at hydrogen breakthrough. The post Forrest says no reason world can’t stop burning fossil fuels by 2040, hints at hydrogen breakthrough appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Australia could double its rooftop solar by 2030, but to do so will require new homes to be built with solar, solar on social housing, and businesses to start installing. The post Two-thirds of new-build homes don’t have solar: Report calls for policy to plug holes in rooftop rollout appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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MARCH 26, 2025

Mining billionaire Andrew Forrest unveils plans for one of the country's biggest solar farms to help propel his company's plans to achieve "real zero" emissions by 2030. The post Andrew Forrest plans one of Australia’s biggest solar farms in push for “real zero” at iron ore mines appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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APRIL 22, 2025

TOLEDO, Ohio, April 22, 2025 /3BL/ - Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report, Building Better Together, outlining the companys progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals. This marks the 19th sustainability report from Owens Corning, which published its first report in 2006.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Meta is pledging to contract at least $35 million for carbon removal projects in the coming year as part of our goal to achieve net zero emissions across our value chain in 2030. This is a direct response to the Carbon Dioxide Removal Purchasing Challenge presented by the U.S.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

South Australia fast tracks its target of "net 100 pct" renewables to 2027 - rather than 2030 - as a result of the state's new wind and solar developments and ambitious hydrogen plans. The post South Australia fast-tracks 100 pct renewables target to 2027 appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 24, 2025

This initiative offers businesses strategic guidance to significantly advance the United Nations' 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With its Gigaton Challenge , the company is collaborating with customers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.

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Renew Economy

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

South Australia reached a record average of 82% renewables in the December quarter, establishing a stunning blueprint for the way the entire Australia grid could reach the federal government's current national target for 2030. The post South Australia enjoyed 82 pct wind and solar for entire December quarter.

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Renew Economy

MARCH 25, 2024

Australia's solar waste problem is arriving quicker than thought, with volumes of discarded panels expected to be equivalent to 1.2GW a year by 2030. The post Australia’s rooftop solar waste problem is hurtling towards 1.2 gigawatts a year appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Renew Economy

APRIL 29, 2024

China is undergoing a monumental power shift that is positioning it to end new coal power before 2030. This has massive implications for global and Australian decarbonisation. The post Staggering rise of clean energy in China a wake-up call to Australia – including on nuclear appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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