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Q&A: Understanding the Carbon Footprint Methodology for the Olympic Games

3BL Media

To help Olympic organisers understand and reduce their carbon footprint, the IOC has developed the Carbon Footprint Methodology for the Olympic Games. The methodology was developed with the support of several independent carbon experts to ensure it reflects best practice in terms of accuracy and consistency​.

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Greater Collaboration and Transparency in Reporting Are Key to a More Sustainable Semiconductor Industry

3BL Media

The threat posed by climate change is motivating efforts around the world to improve corporate sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C C under the Paris Agreement. GHG Protocol and Scope 3. What This Means to the Industry. 1] [link]. [2] 2] [link]. [3]

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VCM Code of Practice Launches, with Google, Unilever and Hitachi on Board

Chris Hall

At the same time, carbon offsetting has come in for criticism for being a substitute for real climate action, distracting from the challenge of cutting emissions from business and industrial processes in line with the targets set out in the Paris Agreement to limit global warming. .

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What is the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)?

Sphera

Reduction targets are “science-based” if they align with levels the scientific community deems necessary to meet the 1.5 - 2 °C temperature reduction target set by the 2015 Paris Agreement. In the Paris Agreement, world governments committed to curbing global temperature rise to 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

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4 Steps Your Company Can Take to Move Toward Net Zero

B the Change

Greenhouse gases can be removed through natural processes, like growing trees, or potentially through new technologies, like “direct air capture” or underground carbon sequestration. The idea of net zero gained attention at the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate, with the goal for global emissions to reach net zero by 2050.

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Should businesses be legally required to set science-based targets?

We Mean Business Coalition

But with the world still off-track to achieve the Paris Agreement, should governments intervene? Giannini has led on the development of the healthcare giant’s 2040 net-zero pathway, underpinned by 1.5C-aligned Giannini has led on the development of the healthcare giant’s 2040 net-zero pathway, underpinned by 1.5C-aligned