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Corporations must change climate obstructionist industry associations from within

Corporate Knights

The window to take action on climate change is closing. The global scientific community now has the official backing of hundreds of government and business leaders who agree that we must transition to a net-zero-carbon economy, and yet getting strong climate regulations in place has proven a challenge. C campaign.

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Ten Steps to Create a Successful Decarbonization Roadmap

3BL Media

On top of this, dozens of nations committed to supporting electric vehicle (EV) adoption and funding programs for climate-positive projects. There now are more than 215 global companies that have joined industry leaders such as Amazon, Mercedes Benz, Microsoft and Unilever in signing the Climate Pledge.

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Aberdeen City Council rolls out UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell waste truck

Envirotec Magazine

Councillor Jenny Laing (pictured, above), Aberdeen City Council Leader said: “Enabling truly ‘green’ transport is a key deliverable in our plan to deliver Aberdeen’s Net Zero Vision and our own plans to replace our vehicle fleet with alternative fuelled vehicles.

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Sustainability Jargon Dictionary

Carlos Sanchez

Offseting – Is a way to compensate for your emissions by funding a project that reduces an equivalent carbon dioxide saving elsewhere.

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LEAD On a Clean Economy Brings Companies and Investors to Capitol Hill With United Call To Maximize Investment in America

3BL Media

"We eagerly anticipate our participation in LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024, where we will showcase the substantial backing from the business community for these forward-thinking energy policies that not only foster significant job creation and economic growth but also accelerate essential decarbonization efforts for a climate-positive future.” "The

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The JUST Report: My Top Takeaways from a Frenetic Climate Week

Just Capital

degree Science Based Net Zero commitment, and providing sellers with 100% recycled packaging. Apple commits to eliminating all plastics in its packaging by 2025 and has pledged to create products with net zero carbon impact. degree Science-Based Net Zero commitment. Explore the insights.

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20 C-suite sustainability champions for 2021

GreenBiz

The company, an early partner with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has positioned water and carbon emissions as equally critical in the climate crisis. Last year, Ecolab set a goal for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, getting halfway there by 2030. million acres the 4.4 Ilham Kadri, CEO, Solvay; Brussels.