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4 Steps Your Company Can Take to Move Toward Net Zero

B the Change

Net zero is achieved when “the emissions of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere are balanced by removals over a specified period ,” according to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. 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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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. According to The Conference Board, 71% of S&P 500 companies publicly report GHG emissions.[1]

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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? As of yet, no major economy has mandated that businesses set verified, science-based goals to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains. From disclosure to transformation.