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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

GreenBiz

Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing? Net zero is the near-universal goal of nations, states, provinces, cities, companies, universities and others. The five questions below represent just a sampling of issues surrounding what net zero means — and doesn’t. First, what is net zero? Joel Makower.

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Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal

GreenBiz

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. For Etsy, the e-commerce marketplace known for handmade items like jewelry, art and apparel, Scope 3 emissions make up 99 percent of the company's carbon footprint. I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. Deonna Anderson.

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Duke Energy: All About Clean, Renewable Hydro Power

3BL Media

Today, the company’s 27 hydroelectric stations are still an important part of Duke Energy’s balanced energy mix on the road to net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2050. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,600 people.

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The zero-carbon business leader takes shape

Corporate Knights

This article is “sponsored content” as defined by Corporate Knights’ content disclosure policy. Canada is making strides to address climate change, pledging ambitious commitments to accelerate a path towards a safe and prosperous net-zero future by 2050. Be selective with suppliers.

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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory - Enhanced Geothermal, Offshore Wind Energy Gain Earthshot Support at PNNLPNNL researchers to lead two Energy Earthshot Research Centers

Global Renewable News

Article by Beth Mundy, PNNLThe global shift from nonrenewable to clean renewable energy sources is an all-hands mission. Reaching net-zero carbon emissions requires focus and s.

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Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions

GreenBiz

The move shows the efforts that Amazon is willing to go to eke out carbon emissions across its vast network of planes, vehicles and distribution centers that deliver on-demand goods across the globe. Amazon has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, and says it will make sure half of Amazon shipments are net-zero by 2030.

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The Challenge of Decarbonizing Cities and Real Estate

3BL Media

A significant majority of the world’s major cities have committed for all new buildings to be net zero by 2030 and all buildings to be net zero by 2050. But with approximately 80% of existing building stock set to still be standing in 2050, meeting this net zero goal is a huge challenge for the real estate sector.