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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: May 12, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

The latest net zero signals of change include a solar boost for South Africa’s grid and a successful energy efficiency trial for UK companies. GFANZ confirmed that the chapter will launch in June, and will support local financial institutions to decarbonize their investments and help the country to meet its net zero goal.

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

GreenBiz

The number of companies proclaiming their intent to go net-zero by 2050 has expanded exponentially in the past 12 months, but the ones short-cutting that commitment by a decade are a rarer breed. We saw that the need for a food system that is sustainable, that is regenerative, that is inclusive, it's probably bigger than we thought.

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On Earth Day 2023, here’s how SMEs are taking climate action

We Mean Business Coalition

The company’s three-year roadmap set the goal of cutting operational carbon emissions from its finance, travel and office operations; transitioning to suppliers with clear net zero plans; and helping hybrid-work employees cut emissions at home and on their commutes. As a result, the firm reduced its CO2 emissions by 4.1

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Guest Post: Why Biodiversity Risk is a Business Risk

ESG Today

From the explosion of net-zero commitments to the US SEC’s release of its proposed climate disclosure rules, greenhouse gas emissions have been the central focus when it comes to climate. Put simply, emissions reductions must go hand in hand with biodiversity goals if we want to reach net-zero.

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Corporate Climate Action: Progress at COP27

We Mean Business Coalition

In a huge step forward for net zero economies and supply chains, the U.S. government – the world’s largest purchaser – proposed that all federal contractors must set science-based targets and disclose their environmental impact through CDP, following in Norway’s recent footsteps. ACCOUNTABILITY.

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

We Mean Business Coalition

A greater focus on phasing down fossil fuels and ensuring transparency around net zero goals emerged in Sharm El Sheikh, writes We Mean Business Coalition CEO María Mendiluce. Business welcomes greater transparency in reporting on net zero goals. This will require a credible net zero roadmap for the oil and gas industry.

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: March 17, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act and the Canadian logistics company embarking on a $1 billion vehicle fleet electrification. The report notes that engagement from members of CDP’s Supply Chain program is driving action globally.