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.
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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Manufacturing Sustainability Surge: Your Guide to Data-Driven Energy Optimization & Decarbonization
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Schneider Electric and Microplásticos Work Together To Decarbonize Supply Chain
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Microplásticos announces goal of being Net-Zero in Scope 1 and 2 by 2030. Collaboration will support Schneider Electric’s Zero Carbon Project to decarbonize supply chain. To learn more about Schneider Electrics Zero Carbon Project, click here. About Schneider Electric.
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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. Explore how low-carbon ammonia is helping develop a functional global supply chain, leading to the integration and scaling of clean ammonia advancements. Emissions reduction is front and center around the world.
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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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Deutsche Bank Publishes Net Zero Transition Plan for Operations, Supply Chain, Financed Emissions
ESG Today
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Deutsche Bank announced the publication of its initial Transition Plan, outlining the bank’s methodologies, targets and achievements on its path to net-zero by 2050, across its own operations and supply chain, as well as financed emissions. This will allow us to continuously refine our own Transition Plan.”
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HSBC Backs Apparel Impact Institute’s Fashion Supply Chain Decarbonization Fund
ESG Today
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Jenny McInnes, Group Head of Policy and Partnerships at HSBC, said: “At HSBC we are not only leveraging our philanthropy but also our trade finance expertise to support the apparel sector’s journey to net zero and the decarbonization of trade and global supply chains.
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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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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Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains
GreenBiz
JUNE 9, 2021
Electrification could squeeze CO2 out of industrial supply chains. In a net-zero carbon world, the low-carbon solution wins. With this in mind, the remaining years of this decade will be defined by tackling value chain emissions. Jean Haggerty. Wed, 06/09/2021 - 00:10. Charting a course to 2050.
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CBRE Enters Into Partnership To Accelerate Carbon Emission Reductions Across Global Supply Chain
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
(NYSE:CBRE) announced a strategic partnership with Emitwise, a leading carbon accounting software provider, to collect greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) data from its supply chain and provide carbon accounting capabilities to its suppliers. As part of the partnership, CBRE will make a strategic investment in Emitwise. CBRE Group, Inc.
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How Biogen Is Advancing Net Zero Supply Chain Goals
3BL Media
JUNE 28, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Nicole Murphy, Head of Pharmaceutical Operations & Technology, explains that most of a company’s environmental impact comes from its supply chain. Learn more in Biogen's 2021 Year in Review. Follow us on social media - Twitter , LinkedIn , Facebook , YouTube. KEYWORDS: NASDAQ:BIIB, Biogen.
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Climate Action - Ericsson's Supply Chain
3BL Media
MAY 16, 2022
Ericsson is actively working to reduce emissions in its supply chain. In 2021 Ericsson supply chain emissions totalled 2.6 In 2020, Ericsson set a target to engage with 350 of its high emitting and strategic suppliers – responsible for 90% of Ericsson’s supply chain emissions – to set their own 1.5°C-aligned
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Getting to Grips With Sustainability in the Supply Chain
3BL Media
JULY 8, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Covid-19 has instigated significant changes in global procurement and supply chain operations. The global lockdowns exposed supply chain weaknesses, which were pervasive even before the pandemic, especially sub-par labor practices. Understanding supply chain complexity.
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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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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? The Decarbonization Challenge Decarbonization is “the No. The biggest challenge that we have is decarbonization.
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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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Yum China Engages Suppliers to Promote a Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Ecosystem
3BL Media
JULY 22, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Supply chain decarbonization is critical to achieving Yum China’s stated net zero ambitions, including reaching net zero value chain emissions by 2050. This is particularly important for Yum China as over two-thirds of its value chain GHG emissions come from purchased goods.
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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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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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Up to $4 Trillion Investment Needed in Materials Supply Chains to Meet Decarbonization Goals: McKinsey
ESG Today
JULY 6, 2023
As much as $4 trillion in investments may be needed by 2030 to scale up the materials supply chain to address upcoming supply shortages of key metals and materials required to meet global decarbonization goals, according to a new report released by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
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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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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CBRE Signs Deal to Collect Emissions Data from Supply Chain
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
CBRE Group, one of the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firms, has announced a strategic partnership with carbon accounting software provider Emitwise, aimed at enabling CBRE to collect greenhouse gas emissions data from its supply chain, and to provide its suppliers with carbon accounting capabilities.
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?
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Food Sector Makes Measured Progress Toward Aligning With a Net Zero Economy, but More Urgent Action Needed
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Ceres’ Food Emissions 50 Company Benchmark revealed that 37 out of the 50 companies engaged through its Food Emissions 50 initiative have reported their supply chain greenhouse gas emissions and 32 of them have set targets to reduce those emissions – two critical actions that should be the basis of an effective climate transition plan.
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Kimberly-Clark's Industry-Leading Decarbonization Initiatives Recognized at UK Paper Industry Gold Awards
3BL Media
MAY 23, 2022
DESCRIPTION: Kimberly-Clark, the parent company of leading household brands including Andrex ® , Kleenex ® and Huggies ® , has won the Net-Zero Award at the first ever UK Paper Industry Gold Awards. The net-zero strategy sets out an ambitious blueprint to reduce emissions. KEYWORDS: NYSE:KMB, Kimberly Clark.
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Walmart, Ørsted, and Schneider Electric Announce First Cohort for Renewable Energy Supply Chain Program: Gigaton PPA
3BL Media
OCTOBER 18, 2022
The company aspires to have its own carbon neutral supply chain by 2040 and recently extended its 100% renewable electricity target to all suppliers. . This effort aligns with Ørsted’s own net-zero by 2040 supply chain initiative - we understand firsthand that in the realm of decarbonization there are no competitors, only partners.
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MSC to Launch First Ever Net Zero Cruise
ESG Today
MAY 30, 2023
MSC Cruises, the cruise division of MSC Group, announced plans to operate the first-ever net zero cruise, powered by bio-liquefied natural gas (LNG), on its new flagship, MSC Euribia. The upcoming net zero voyage will use bio-LNG through a mass-balance system for optimum environmental efficiency.
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Delivering Net Zero - What It Takes in the Telco Industry
3BL Media
JULY 21, 2022
Taking action to achieve Net Zero right now is more important than ever, as we only have a narrow window of opportunity to keep the increase in temperature within 1.5?C. The industry has made a commitment to reach net zero by 2050 at the latest. Now is the time to act and realize a Net Zero ambition.
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Crowley Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 in Inaugural Sustainability Report
3BL Media
JULY 12, 2022
The report affirms Crowley’s pledge to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 to minimize impact on the globe — on a trajectory aligned with the latest climate science. based maritime company to partner with Salesforce and implement, with PwC, its Net Zero Cloud to calculate and analyze greenhouse gas emissions across the full value chain.
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Tesco to Reduce Emissions in Forest and Farm Supply Chains
ESG Today
AUGUST 14, 2023
UK-based multinational grocery retailer Tesco announced a series of new climate-focused commitments, including interim goals to reduce Scope 3 emissions originating in its supply chain at the forest and agricultural level, and a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its own operations by 85% by 2030.
Pioneering a Greener Future: DP World and IRENA Partner to Decarbonize Global Trade
3BL Media
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In a significant move towards a more sustainable future, DP World and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) are joining forces to accelerate the use of renewable energy and decarbonize the ports, maritime, and logistics sectors. The maritime sector is one of the most challenging industries to decarbonize.
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Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Resource Efficiency
3BL Media
JUNE 16, 2022
When working toward 2050, we must leave no stone unturned and engage all employees on our journey to net zero. We believe that breakthrough technology is pivotal for decarbonization. Learn more about Essity's Journey to Net Zero here. Download Essity's Journey to Net Zero report here. .
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SBTi Clarifies that “No Change Has Been Made” to Use of Carbon Credits in Net Zero Plans Following Backlash
ESG Today
APRIL 16, 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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Decarbonizing the Automotive Supply Chain: How Automotive Suppliers Can Start or Accelerate Their Sustainability Programs
Sphera
JULY 22, 2022
To achieve the automotive industry’s net-zero ambitions, supply chain decarbonization is a must. In addition, existing and emerging corporate ESG regulations and product sustainability directives are moving decarbonization efforts to the forefront of supplier companies’ agendas.
Magna Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030, Net Zero by 2050
ESG Today
AUGUST 30, 2023
Automotive supplier and mobility technology provider Magna International announced a series of new climate-focused commitments, including a new target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and 100% renewable electricity use globally by 2030.
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H&M Commits Nearly $300 Million Annually to Tackle Supply Chain Emissions
ESG Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Fashion and design brands company H&M Group announced today a series of funding initiatives aimed at decarbonizing its value chain, including support for suppliers to shift to clean energy and improve energy efficiency. Targeted areas of investment will include phasing out coal and increasing the share of sustainable materials.
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McDonald’s Covers 100% of US Logistics Supply Chain Electricity Load with Renewable Energy
ESG Today
DECEMBER 15, 2022
logistics supply chain’s electricity load with renewable electricity. Scope 3, or value chain emissions, account for nearly 99% of McDonald’s GHG footprint. The post McDonald’s Covers 100% of US Logistics Supply Chain Electricity Load with Renewable Energy appeared first on ESG Today.
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Target net zero: A journey to decarbonizing the public sector
McKinsey Sustainabilty
AUGUST 22, 2022
Government organizations can shape decarbonization policies but also help reduce global emissions by transforming their own operations and supply chains.
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We Mean Business Coalition launches the Supplier Cascade to accelerate supply chain decarbonization
We Mean Business Coalition
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Based on existing best practice from business leaders including AstraZeneca, the Supplier Cascade is a practical approach – for businesses of any size and from any sector – designed to overcome barriers to decarbonization by focusing on one area that an organization can directly control: their relationship with Tier 1 suppliers [1].
ERM, Salesforce Partner to Offer Decarbonization Solutions and Services
ESG Today
FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Pure play sustainability advisory firm ERM and CRM solutions provider Salesforce announced today a new partnership aimed at providing organizations with decarbonization-focused solutions and services. Salesforce globally rolled out its most recent version, Net Zero Cloud 2.0,
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Countdown to 2045: Near-Term Priority Actions To Achieve Net Zero
3BL Media
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Achieving an 85% GHG emissions reduction and reaching net zero by 2045 requires bold, immediate action from all stakeholders across the public and private sectors. CONCLUSION Achieving California’s 2045 net-zero policy demands meticulous planning, transformative reforms and continuous innovation.
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Clean energy technology supply chains must get better, faster, cleaner, says report
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 8, 2023
A new briefing from think tank organisation the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues that the clean energy transition can be delivered on time and at an affordable cost if supply chain risks are minimised by policy and industry action. The energy transition is fundamentally achievable if supply chain risks are managed.
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