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The 25 most sustainable public-sector companies in the world

Corporate Knights

In its deep dive into the worlds most sustainable private- and public-sector companies, Corporate Knights revealed an undeniable fact: public-sector companies are doing essential work when it comes to moving the needle toward a greener global economy. before 2050, and 75% of the citys net-zero strategy relies on these investments.

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Key players in concrete and cement align around ‘real-world’ roadmap towards net zero-emissions

Envirotec Magazine

A new report sets out a strategy for achieving net zero concrete and cement. The sector currently generates 8% of global CO2 emissions: more than aviation and shipping combined. The challenge of increasing emissions is becoming more urgent as production of concrete and cement is increasing to meet global needs.

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Trade group reiterates the environmental and economic value of biogas to new ministers

Envirotec Magazine

Appointments of new COP26 President and Environment Secretary triggers renewed efforts to demonstrate the benefits of biogas for decarbonising the UK and global economies. In particular, it must clearly state its strategy to meet the Net Zero by 2050 target that it has set for the country.

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Time to put the foot down?

Envirotec Magazine

The PwC Net Zero Index shows that, based on current trends in energy consumption and CO2 emissions, the century’s global carbon budget would be used up by the end of this decade. A decarbonisation rate of 11.7% per annum is now required to keep warming within 1.5°C

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World’s first dedicated clean hydrogen investment fund launches

Envirotec Magazine

The group behind the FiveT Hydrogen Fund suggest it will play a major role in the decarbonisation of the global economy. Accelerating the build-out of hydrogen infrastructure will radically improve national and corporate abilities to meet net zero and decarbonisation targets.

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State and regional governments lead on renewable electricity generation – new report

Envirotec Magazine

The Global States and Regions Annual Disclosure 2019 , said to be the most comprehensive account of state and regional climate action released to date, summarises data from 124 states and regions from 35 countries, representing US $17 trillion – 20% of the global economy, with a combined population of 669 million people.

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Cost parity for sustainable shipping fuels achievable by 2035

Envirotec Magazine

iii Transporting 80% of world trade, shipping is the engine room of the global economy. However, despite being the most efficient and environmental way to transport goods, it emits 2% of global emissions, equivalent to the annual emissions of Japan. They have a major role in accelerating towards net-zero emissions shipping.