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Nearly all firms will miss net zero goals without at least doubling rate of emissions reductions by 2030

Envirotec Magazine

While more than one-third (34%) of the world’s largest companies say they are now committed to Net Zero 1 , nearly all (93%) will fail to achieve their goals if they don’t at least double the pace of emissions reduction by 2030, according to a new report from consulting firm Accenture.

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Comment: Carbon net zero – we’re halfway there

Envirotec Magazine

Kyoto Protocol agreed to use as a benchmark for their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and 2050, the year many countries set as their target for carbon net zero. Launched in March this year, the drive to decarbonise industry forms a major part of the UK’s journey to 2050 net zero. Think big but start small.

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How Big Oil's spin doctors are influencing influencers

Corporate Knights

Today the PR industry propping up the sector is considered one of the biggest obstructions to climate change mitigation. As the medium goes digital and the message becomes more subtle and diffuse, pro-oil marketing is being baked into our social media feeds and infiltrating climate conferences.

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Saint-Gobain Reveals Results of 2024 Sustainable Construction Barometer: An Overview of Sustainable Construction in Canada and Across the World

3BL Media

The Observatory's first findings: Financing and risk coverage: how can we facilitate investment in sustainable construction and energy renovation, and strengthen the role of the insurance system in adapting to climate change? The Observatory will continue to development in 2024.

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Saint-Gobain Reveals Results of 2024 Sustainable Construction Barometer: An Overview of Sustainable Construction in the United States and Across the World

3BL Media

The Observatory's first findings: Financing and risk coverage: how can we facilitate investment in sustainable construction and energy renovation, and strengthen the role of the insurance system in adapting to climate change? The Observatory will continue to develop in 2024.

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Landmark agreement provides platform for delivery of major carbon store in North Sea

Envirotec Magazine

The Crown Estate has awarded an Agreement for Lease for what it says could become one of the world’s largest carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, playing a significant role in meeting the UK’s net zero ambitions.

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Energy transition MSc launched at Heriot-Watt’s Orkney campus

Envirotec Magazine

If the world is to decarbonise and reach net zero emissions by 2050, whole systems will have to be redesigned and redeveloped, including energy infrastructure, technology, regulation and markets,” Professor Krumdieck explained. “Our