2024 Net Zero Report: Aligning Corporate Vision With Decarbonization Realities
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
ENGIE Impact’s 2024 Net Zero Report reveals five core roadblocks preventing organizations from making headway with their decarbonization plans.
Canada’s Big Five banks keep moving further away from net-zero
Corporate Knights
MARCH 6, 2024
A new report renders a damning portrait of Canada’s Big Five banks on their path to net-zero emissions by 2050. The Big Five banks have taken little voluntary action to align their business practices with their own net-zero commitments. billion in fossil lending and underwriting out of total financing activity of U.S.$499
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Removing to Net Zero: 5 Carbon Removal Insights for CSOs
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Corporate net zero targets won’t be achieved without carbon removal. Discover 5 strategic insights to harness carbon removal on your company's net zero journey with our downloadable report, "Removing to net zero: 5 carbon removal insights for CSOs".
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Large asset managers lagging on net-zero targets
Corporate Knights
AUGUST 4, 2022
As the warming climate drives up temperatures and ignites wildfires across many parts of the globe this summer, a new study shows some of the world’s largest asset management companies have some of the smallest net-zero targets for their portfolios. . trillion in assets, came last at 4% net-zero assets under management.
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Insurance giants exit net-zero pact
Corporate Knights
MAY 23, 2023
So climate activists were surprised and disappointed when three large reinsurance companies backed out of the United Nations’ Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) within just three weeks of each other this spring. The post Insurance giants exit net-zero pact appeared first on Corporate Knights. Zurich followed days later.
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The next net-zero frontier: emissions-free supply chains
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Any credible corporate net-zero target requires a focus on the decarbonization of supply chains – with collaboration a key driver of change.
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SAP’s Journey to Net Zero 2030
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
That is why SAP has committed to achieve net-zero emissions across our value chain by 2030. Central to this effort has been a continuous effort to decarbonize our business. What Does Net Zero Mean? There are a number of definitions of net zero and how companies can achieve it.
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To measure, verify and report is just one stop along the net-zero journey
GreenBiz
MARCH 24, 2023
Sponsored: The need for decarbonization has never been greater. This 6-step pathway can help your organization plan, implement and measure the goals needed to reach net zero.
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Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Fossil Fuel Free Production
3BL Media
JUNE 9, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Going fossil free in an industry that is traditionally energy intensive is one of our most important and challenging tasks in becoming net zero emitters by 2050. Investing in decarbonization A transition to renewable fuels requires alternatives that are not available at scale today.
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AllianceBernstein Commits to Net Zero Pathway
3BL Media
AUGUST 11, 2022
degree Celsius pathway, joining Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. Our net zero strategy addresses both the corporate and investment levels. AB’s net zero journey is well under way, and we’re excited for its next stage—translating our strategy into a systematic approach to fulfilling our commitment.”.
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Ammonia: Transitioning to a Net-Zero Future
GreenBiz
MARCH 28, 2022
Learn how diverse industries are collaborating and innovating to advance a net-zero future for ammonia. Read about processes, technologies and markets being leveraged today and the unique partnerships that have formed and continue to form, to advance a net-zero future for ammonia.
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Sofidel Commits to Net Zero by 2050
3BL Media
JANUARY 17, 2024
The Net Zero goal, i.e. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the subsequent removal of residual emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain , is at the heart of the European Green Deal and considered crucial to limiting global warming to well below 2°C in line with the Paris Agreement.
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Newly Released Resources for Private Equity Investors Will Help Evaluate Portfolio Progress Toward Net Zero
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
November 17, 2023 /3BL/ - Ceres welcomes two important new resources for private equity investors to help them evaluate and communicate the progress their portfolio companies are making towards net zero.
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Unilever sets out net-zero plans for shareholder vote
GreenBiz
MARCH 25, 2021
Unilever sets out net-zero plans for shareholder vote. Unilever has become one of the first multinational companies in the world to publish a corporate net-zero action plan for oversight by its shareholders, as it prepares to put the climate strategy to an advisory vote at its upcoming AGM in early May. Michael Holder.
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Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2021
Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I I know many companies have different definitions of net-zero. Deonna Anderson. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 05:00.
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Destination: Decarbonized Fleets
GreenBiz
AUGUST 3, 2022
The electrification of fleets is emerging as a key tool for corporations to decarbonize and reach net zero goals. But the road to get there looks different for every organization and region around the world.
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SBTi to Allow Increased Role for Carbon Credits in Net Zero Targets
ESG Today
APRIL 10, 2024
The organizations’ key functions include defining and promoting best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science, providing technical assistance to companies who set science-based targets, and providing companies with independent assessment and validation of their emissions reduction targets.
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Canada’s net-zero opportunities might skip some provinces
Corporate Knights
MAY 25, 2022
Canada’s provincial governments need comprehensive net-zero climate strategies to drive growth in the green economy, but some are sending mixed policy signals to the companies that will create tomorrow’s jobs, says a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute. . However, B.C. We see this transition as inevitable,” Arnold said.
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Nokia Commits to Net Zero Value Chain Emissions by 2040
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Telecommunications and networking technology company Nokia announced today a series of new climate targets, including a new commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, both in its own operations and across the value chain, by 2040.
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Going the Distance – Charting the Journey to Net Zero
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
More and more companies are stepping up their efforts and are committing to reaching net zero emissions. But while the business case for decarbonization and net zero is clear, there is no standardized path to reach this destination.
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HSBC Launches Net Zero Transition Plan
ESG Today
JANUARY 25, 2024
HSBC announced today the launch of its first Net Zero Transition Plan, outlining the global bank’s strategy to finance and support the transition to net zero, and to meet the climate goals it has set over the past few years.
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Del Monte Foods Announces Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Goal
3BL Media
APRIL 6, 2022
Plant-Based Foods Leader Aligns with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to Set Measurable Actions for Achieving Net-Zero by 2050. announced today its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 in line with the Science Based Targets Initiative’s (SBTi) Net - Zero Standard.
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Investing in Decarbonization
3BL Media
JUNE 20, 2022
In 2021, we announced plans to build the first net-zero carbon emissions, integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Learn more about our plans and approach towards decarbonization. Tweet me: Learn about @DowNewsroom's plans and approach towards decarbonization: [link].
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[Podcast] Beyond the Scope of Net-Zero Buildings
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
DESCRIPTION: There is a huge decarbonization potential in buildings that can significantly contribute to the fight against climate change. The question is why have these building decarbonization solutions not been applied at scale already? Episode 2: Beyond the scope of net-zero buildings.
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3 Pivotal Advances That Will Unlock Supply Chain Decarbonization
GreenBiz
AUGUST 23, 2023
in the value chain) in most industries, the path to net zero is simply not achievable without decarbonizing the supply chain. This session explores this problem space and three pivotal advances that are poised to unlock supply chain decarbonization within and across industries.
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Mark Carney’s net-zero banking alliance backtracks on compulsory climate targets
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Just a year ago, Mark Carney inspired optimism among climate finance campaigners by founding a new alliance of banks and other financial institutions that pledged to decarbonize their portfolios. GFANZ’s credibility rested largely on the obligation by signatories to commit to Race to Zero, the UN’s key net-zero campaign.
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Qualcomm's Commitment to Net-Zero Global Operational Emissions by 2040
3BL Media
MARCH 25, 2022
In November 2021, we were proud to publicly announce our goal to achieve net-zero global emissions across our value chain by 2040, joining more than 2,000 businesses around the world committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). What does it mean to achieve net-zero? Why 2040 vs 2050? Why set interim goals?
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‘Any delay means risk’: Senator looks to speed up banks’ net-zero journey
Corporate Knights
MARCH 24, 2022
In the pursuit of its net-zero 2050 goal, Canada needs a rigorous strategy to require banks and other key financial system players, including Crown corporations, to fully align their operations with the country’s international climate commitments. And any delay means risk and means losing money.”.
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Adapting to the new net-zero reality
McKinsey Sustainabilty
MARCH 25, 2024
The world is not on track to meet net-zero targets. Yet opportunities remain to accelerate efforts and help meet decarbonization goals.
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Toward Net-Zero Value Chains: How To Minimize Your Scope 3 Emissions
3BL Media
JANUARY 23, 2024
So, businesses that are serious about decarbonization need to look beyond their own operations and address their entire value chain. Crucially, when companies in a connected ecosystem decarbonize, the speed of progress increases rapidly. After all, investing in energy efficiency is investing in a saving.
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Decarbonizing aviation: Executing on net-zero goals
McKinsey Sustainabilty
JUNE 16, 2023
Aviation has a difficult but imperative role in meeting net-zero goals. By prioritizing near- and long-term efforts, airlines and OEMs can refine decarbonization solutions and optimize their results.
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Moody’s Rolls Out New Scoring System of Companies’ Net Zero Transition Plans
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Credit ratings, research, and risk analysis provider Moody’s Investors Service announced the release of its first Net Zero Assessment (NZA), its new scoring system aimed at enabling investors to evaluate and compare companies’ decarbonization plans and actions.
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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 13, 2020
HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century. HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. Cecilia Keating.
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Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero updates and expands Southern California Edison's 2019 analysis, Pathway 2045. COUNTDOWN TO 2045 WHITE PAPER APPENDIX COUNTDOWN TO 2045 FACT SHEET One-page overview of the most feasible and affordable solutions to meet California’s ambitious net-zero goal.
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From pledges to plans to achieve net zero
GreenBiz
MAY 3, 2023
Sponsored: Ball Corporation’s chief sustainability officer, Ramon Arratia, discusses the company’s detailed plan to reach its decarbonization goals.
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Dow Issues Inaugural $1.25 Billion Green Bonds to Fund New Net Zero Chemical Plant
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 12, 2024
billion to support the company’s decarbonization and circular economy strategies, including the construction of a new net zero emissions chemical plant in Canada. billion project to build the world’s first net zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions ethylene plant in Alberta, Canada.
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Prologis Commits to Net Zero Emissions by 2040
3BL Media
JUNE 22, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Sets interim targets of 1 GW solar by 2025 and net zero for operations by 2030. SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Prologis (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today announced its commitment to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040.
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VIBE was a sponsor and had a booth at the Net Zero Conference in Los Angeles on September 14 2023
VIBE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
The Net Zero Conference showcased the latest advancements in carbon reduction, climate action, and sustainability across industries. It was an honor for VIBE to be among the sponsors and host a booth at the recent annual Net Zero Conference.
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Chair Günther Thallinger: The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance makes its climate impact ‘step by step’
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
The leader of the financial industry’s biggest effort to advance decarbonization addresses its rapid growth and recent controversial oil and gas position.
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Decarbonizing the Maritime and Freight Industry: Challenges, Technologies, and Collaborative Efforts
3BL Media
MARCH 5, 2024
In a recent episode of ESG Insider from S&P Global, host Esther Whieldon strives to answer the question, What will it take to decarbonize supply chains? For example, what will it take for companies to achieve net-zero goals and decarbonize supply chains — including those involved in the hard-to-abate sectors such as transportation?
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Munich Re Exits Net Zero Insurance Alliance
ESG Today
MARCH 31, 2023
Munich Re, one of Europe’s largest insurance companies, and the world’s biggest reinsurer, announced today that its was discontinuing its membership in the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA), citing antitrust risk. To date we are decarbonizing even faster than what is required to reach net zero by 2050.”
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Tripling Global Renewables by 2030 Is Hard, Achievable and Necessary To Achieve Net Zero
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
terawatts required to get on track for net-zero according to BloombergNEF analysis BNEF’s forecasts see solar on track for what’s needed by 2030, while wind and storage will require concerted action to unlock LONDON, November 22, 2023 /3BL/ - World leaders have been building momentum to triple globally installed renewable energy capacity by 2030.
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What is net zero?
McKinsey Sustainabilty
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
Net zero is an ideal state where the amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) released into the earth’s atmosphere is balanced by the amount of GHGs removed. Decarbonization efforts are needed to reach net zero.
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EVs are leading U.K.’s race to net-zero, but will England stay off the gas?
Corporate Knights
APRIL 20, 2022
s decarbonization efforts have enjoyed relative cross-party consensus. The pace of reductions in the power sector will inevitably slow, as coal has been almost completely removed from the energy mix, although the grid will continue to decarbonize as more renewables come onto the network – particularly offshore wind, where the U.K.
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