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Corporate Climate Action: Progress at COP27

We Mean Business Coalition

We saw new highs of ambition within one of the hardest-to-decarbonize sectors, as Cemex, Holcim and Titan become the first cement companies to set 1.5°C-aligned New guidance and tools were launched to further support companies on the path to decarbonization. C-aligned science-based targets. C temperature rise limit.

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COP27: Five things companies need to know after this year’s UN climate summit

We Mean Business Coalition

make greenwashing easier to detect and allow companies that are really delivering on climate action to stand out from the crowd. Mission Possible Partnership launched its 2030 Milestones , detailing the necessary actions needed this decade to decarbonize heavy industry. C-aligned science-based targets.

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A Guide to Achieving Net Zero Emissions

We Mean Business Coalition

As customers demand greener products and services, investors seek out the next big climate solution, and governments legislate to cut emissions, companies know they need to decarbonize, and fast. Ambition: Has the company set the right decarbonization targets? We can’t halve global emissions without protecting and restoring nature.

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4 ESG trends to watch in 2022

Carlos Sanchez

Two events will increase corporate Net-zero programs credibility and separate climate action from pure greenwashing: The launch of the first science-based Net-Zero standard by SBTi. Among several requirements, companies will need to reach deep decarbonization of 90-95% before 2050. 2 – Carbon Offset Markets price Hike.

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What Net-Zero companies are and How to start the journey

Carlos Sanchez

After the signature of the Paris Agreement in 2015, science has become widely accepted. Moreover, according to CDP, supply chain emissions are on average 11.4 According to Dexter Galvin, Global Director of CDP Supply Chain, there are six benefits of setting a science-based target. Why should a company be net-zero?

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Is 'net-zero' greenwash?

GreenBiz

Is 'net-zero' greenwash? For example, companies may refer to becoming "carbon negative" or "climate positive"; or that they seek to achieve "net-zero" or "net-negative" emissions or "deep decarbonization"; or that they plan to become "emissions-free" or achieve "zero emissions"; or that they are committed to a "1.5 Joel Makower.

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