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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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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century. HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. Cecilia Keating.

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

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In November 2021, we were proud to publicly announce our goal to achieve net-zero global emissions across our value chain by 2040, joining more than 2,000 businesses around the world committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). What does it mean to achieve net-zero? Why 2040 vs 2050?

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SBTi Clarifies that “No Change Has Been Made” to Use of Carbon Credits in Net Zero Plans Following Backlash

ESG Today

The organizations’ key functions include defining and promoting best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science, providing technical assistance to companies who set science-based targets, and providing companies with independent assessment and validation of their emissions reduction targets.

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Amazon to buy bio jet fuel to lower air cargo emissions

GreenBiz

Amazon's plans to decarbonize its shipping supply chain isn't just focused on electrifying its delivery vans. 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. Pull Quote.

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Guest Post – The Road to Decarbonization: How Blockchain Technology Can Accelerate Your Carbon Agenda

ESG Today

By: Clare Adelgren, EY Global Head of Blockchain Sales and Operations As companies globally accelerate their decarbonization journeys, scope 3 emissions—which include all indirect emissions originating from organizations’ upstream and downstream activities such as supply chain—present a significant challenge.

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Commitment to Customers, Transparency, and Decarbonization

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We then worked closely with the responsible functional groups – Plant Operations, Environmental, Real Estate, and Supply Chain – to address the Internal Audit findings. We actively monitor various options to reduce the carbon intensity of our operations and the electricity we provide to our customers.