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

GreenBiz

While the pledge provides limited detail on the measures it will take to slash the carbon emissions of its portfolio or operations, the bank said it would establish "clear, measurable pathways" to net-zero using the Paris Agreement's Capital Transition Assessment Tool (PACTA). Pull Quote.

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How Your Business Can Achieve Climate Neutrality

3BL Media

Carbon neutrality refers specifically to balancing out carbon dioxide emissions with natural carbon sequestration, whereas climate neutrality refers to balancing out all greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, including carbon, but also other greenhouse gasses such as methane and nitrous oxide.

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Three New Business Models to Achieve Carbon-Reduction Goals

3BL Media

This is the second in a three-part series exploring how Article 6 of the Paris Agreement can spur the clean energy transition. This type of agreement also helps distribute the project risks, facilitating access to finance. Ensure carbon market compliance and maximize the potential to lower emission reduction costs.

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

3BL Media

While the Paris Agreement sets out to achieve net-zero by 2050, we have always been a Company that pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and believe we can get there sooner. Why 2040 vs 2050? Why set interim goals? Why commit to Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)?

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JetBlue Announces Science-Based Emissions Reduction Target and Strategy To Achieve Net Zero by 2040

3BL Media

SUMMARY: Aligned With the Paris Agreement and Approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), JetBlue Commits to Reduce Jet Fuel Emissions 50% Per Revenue Tonne Kilometer by 2035 From 2019 Levels. Refreshed Carbon Offsetting Strategy. SOURCE: JetBlue Airways.

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Navigating the Carbon Credit Markets

Carbon 49

Decarbonization is in global focus. As societies race to meet the goals set by the Paris Agreement , companies are under pressure to reduce emissions from governments, NGOs, consumers, regulators, shareholders and employees. Overall, the market for carbon credits could be worth upward of $50 billion in 2030.” .

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At long last, Canada restricts oil and gas subsidies (except for all the loopholes)

Corporate Knights

The document also holds out the possibility of subsidies for carbon trading deals under Article 6 of the Paris agreement, and for Indigenous participation in fossil fuel projects. Carbon Capture Backed by Carbon Offsets? Given the persistent technical problems still facing CCS, that may not be likely.