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Episode 274: The nuances of net zero

GreenBiz

Why the world needs better climate pledges. Erik Landry, climate change specialist at GRESB. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article. Episode 274: The nuances of net zero. GreenBiz Editors. Fri, 06/25/2021 - 02:00.

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Once Again, Canada Can Lead the Way

3BL Media

Throughout history are pivotal moments where Canada stood tall in addressing major global concerns and crises from heroic efforts in world wars to Prime Ministers prompting others to do the right thing—i.e., Today, in Ottawa and capitals across the globe government officials see climate change as another such pivotal moment.

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Why investors are putting biodiversity on the balance sheet

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Why investors are putting biodiversity on the balance sheet. Until very recently, investor demands regarding environmental impact largely have focused on the climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions. In its Global Risks Report for 2021 , the World Economic Forum ranks biodiversity loss as the world’s No.

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It’s time to put people first

GreenBiz

Seventy-five years ago, the United Nations set out to put the world on a path to recovery, pledging "never again" to allow the horrors of two devastating world wars. The premise was that a peaceful and just world had to be built on the equal worth, rights and freedoms for every human being. Have we lost our way?

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Whether pandemic or climate crisis, you better get your data right

GreenBiz

Whether pandemic or climate crisis, you better get your data right. With growing consensus on the gravity of the climate crisis, countries and companies are adopting carbon reduction targets. The question is relevant because there is mounting pressure to take action against the climate crisis. Paolo Natali.

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PepsiCo CSO on embedding sustainability into 'day-to-day business'

GreenBiz

The latter commitment is one touted by members of The Climate Pledge, orchestrated by Amazon and Global Optimism, although PepsiCo isn’t a member of that campaign as of this writing. Did that experience influence the final shape of the climate goals? It has, I think, sharpened the focus on the need to move urgently.

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What is green power and why is critical for companies to buy it

Carlos Sanchez

In this article, you will understand what is green power and why companies are increasingly sourcing green power. Renewable power still needs to grow 7% annually during this decade to meet the Sustainable Development Scenario (SDS) goal of 60% by 2040. Why do companies source Green Power? What is Green Power? Reputation.