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What Companies Should Know About the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

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emissions from waste generated during operations). Companies will need to consider the materiality of their climate-related risks, and assess whether their targets, goals, scenario analyses, transition plans, and use of carbon offsets or renewable energy credits are material.

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Expanding Environmental Commitments

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We expect our manufacturing suppliers to reduce water waste and to treat wastewater according to regulatory standards prior to any discharge or disposal. We’ve already begun implementing this strategy. In 2021, we signed a 10-year renewable energy agreement with Shell Energy North America (US), L.P.

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Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040

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This includes our direct operational GHG emissions such as from manufacturing processes at our three fabs and our cogeneration plants, our purchased utilities, primarily electricity, and our upstream and downstream value chain, which includes direct and indirect supply chain, business travel, waste generated in operations, and more.

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Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Environment and Climate Risk Management

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Waste management. In 2020, Aflac achieved carbon neutrality in its Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by reducing emissions and purchasing renewable energy credits and carbon offsets. Carbon neutrality in all Scopes by 2040 and net zero emissions by 2050. Strategic sourcing and procurement. In 2020, Aflac U.S.

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ICYMI Fifth Third's New Operational Sustainability Goals

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The 2017 goals were to purchase 100% renewable power and to reduce its energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste sent to landfills by 2022. Divert 75% of waste from going to landfills (previously 20% waste reduction goal). Divert 75% of waste from going to landfills (previously 20% waste reduction goal).

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Fifth Third Sets New Operational Sustainability Targets by 2030

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The 2017 goals were to purchase 100% renewable power and to reduce its energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste sent to landfills by 2022. Divert 75% of waste from going to landfills (previously 20% waste reduction goal). Divert 75% of waste from going to landfills (previously 20% waste reduction goal).