ESG Today

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

For the report, the organizations examined the emissions reductions pledges and plans of 24 global companies across eight high-emitting sectors, selected as the largest three companies in each of the sectors associated with the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign. Click here to access the 2023 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 7, 2022

Will Jenkins, Director at Carbon Intelligence , which helps corporates identify, manage and mitigate carbon emissions across their operations, says the IPCC has once again laid bare the importance of achieving net zero. However, “existing legal and regulatory frameworks remain in the way” of achieving some net zero ambitions, he adds.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Sharm El Sheikh sees progress on accountability and transparency of net zero pledges, but many admit need for regulatory intervention. . New mechanisms for keeping private sector climate promises have taken big steps forward at COP27 this week, while major banks provided limited visibility on their path to net zero. .

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 18, 2024

The world’s biggest meat-packers have announced net-zero targets, as the industry tries to reassure the public that despite the urgency of the climate emergency, there’s no need to cut back on our burgers and steaks. According to a report by the Freedom Food Alliance (FFA) released this winter, Maple Leaf isn’t alone. It’s possible.”

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Join thousands of companies seizing the opportunities of climate action for a net zero, 1.5°C-aligned To ensure we halve global emissions by 2030, companies need to set science-based targets , following the Net Zero Corporate Standard , including five to ten-year targets for deep, rapid emissions cuts across their value chains.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Additionally, 84% of executives reported incorporating ESG and climate factors in their corporate planning and M&A strategies, and while 57% said that they expect to hit their net zero targets, only 33% expect their peers to do so.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Net-zero emissions companies is one of the fastest-growing business trends. According to scientists achieving net-zero before 2050 is critical to keeping us safe from the catastrophic consequences of climate change. Still, many organizations struggle to make their first steps to become Net-Zero companies.

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Carlos Sanchez

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

While some recognise carbon offsets markets as key for us to achieve net-zero emissions world by 2050 by funnelling cash into cost-effective projects, others believe credits are a dangerous distraction that allows polluters to pay their way out of the problem. Introduction. 1 – 1.5ºC emission pathway (Source McKinsey & Co).

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Most large company carbon emissions come from their supply chains and the SMEs in them. Supply chain emissions are on average 11 times higher than those produced by a corporation’s own direct activity, according to CDP.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2022

Forbes reports that at least one-fifth of the world’s largest companies have committed to meeting net-zero targets in the pursuit of a low-carbon economy. An audit will reveal gaps and opportunities, which may lead to recommendations for new investments, supply chain shifts, searches for different vendors and more.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In 2022, the voice against “greenwashing” practices was clear and loud. Examples are the Swiss art 964 and the German supply chain act. Figure 2: Word Greenwashing rated 100 in popularity in 2022 – source Google Trends. Sustainability trends 2023: Net-Zero roadmaps. Thank you GRI!

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Sustainability Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

In our Net Zero Readiness report released this year, which surveyed Australian businesses, it was revealed that 85% of Australian companies mentioned a lack of internal talent/decarbonisation specialists was a major barrier to decarbonisation initiatives. However, while it’s difficult it’s also necessary, and certainly achievable.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 19, 2022

Net zero emissions: How can your company work toward a carbon neutral status? Sustainable and responsible sourcing: Supply chain diversity has been readily adopted by companies in recent years, but what about carbon, water, waste, and other elements of ESG that companies still need to tackle with their suppliers?

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We Mean Business Coalition

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Yet scrutiny of potential greenwashing and whether net-zero commitments are translating into action is also at an all-time high. When it comes to the first ‘A’ – Ambition , climate leaders set the bar high with net-zero 1.5°C-aligned C-aligned targets, including near-term targets for deep, rapid emissions cuts.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Against a backdrop of inflation, supply chain issues and a rising cost-of-living, UK leaders are steadfast in their environmental commitments as they view sustainability action as a means to offset economic uncertainty.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

billion) in green industries aimed at accelerating manufacturing in key net zero sectors, in addition to a new series of significant reforms designed to rapidly boost the capacity of its electricity grid to address energy transition needs over the coming decades. The UK government announced plans to invest £960 million (USD$1.2

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Complex Supply Chains designed to run efficiently failed under the pandemic. Restrictions, Brexit regulations, a ship stuck in the Suez Canal, extreme weather events and energy shortages impacted supply chains and prevented firms to meet their demand. ESG trends in 2022: Net-Zero ambition.

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James Militzer

MARCH 2, 2023

To achieve the Agreement’s goal of net-zero emissions globally by 2050 , we must significantly boost energy efficiency and greatly accelerate the global transition away from fossil fuels, and toward new fuels such as green hydrogen and renewables such as wind, solar and thermal. housing market typically works.

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Chris Hall

MAY 13, 2022

Stuart Lemmon, Global Managing Director for the Net Zero Transformation Practice at EcoAct, an Atos company, outlines the elements of a credible corporate climate strategy and explains why we should embrace scrutiny and work collectively on the path to net zero. o C remains highly uncertain. Navigating without a road map.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 10, 2023

Companies in these sectors may face increasing costs of capital as investors and financial institutions begin implementing their own net zero commitments, as well as demand pressures as companies begin scrutinizing their supply chains as efforts to address Scope 3 emissions ramp up.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

McMurdo anticipates more such rebellions this year, which he says reflects the pervasive greenwashing evident in net zero plans. LAPFF focused on changes to executive pay and discussed Persimmon’s commitment to ensure that all new homes are net-zero by 2030. That is why governance is so important.

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We Mean Business Coalition

JANUARY 27, 2023

A PWC survey published last week revealed that a majority of global CEOs expect climate change to have some degree of impact on their business in the next 12 months, particularly on their cost profiles and supply chains. Decarbonizing supply chains alone will not be enough to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 20, 2023

COP28 may have not delivered all it promised, but investors now have a clearer idea of how the path to net zero will impact their portfolios. The first-ever mention of “transitioning away from fossil fuels” in COP final text was regarded as a major milestone on the path to net zero, even by those who acknowledged its multiple caveats.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Harriet Assem from technology and environmental planning advisory firm ITPEnergised offers a few thoughts on tackling one of the less well understood elements of emissions reduction, and one that is essential to achieving net zero goals. However, while there’s much good work being done, there’s still plenty of room for improvement.

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3BL Media

APRIL 25, 2022

But in the worst-case scenario, it can easily become a vehicle for greenwashing—a marketing push fueled by vague commitments that won’t be mentioned again until next year’s Earth Day. While greenwashing is still far too prevalent, many companies are being recognized [3] for their substantive sustainability efforts.

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Sphera

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many companies are actively planning and implementing policies to reach net zero by 2050, for instance. While others, in addition to setting net-zero goals, are using ESG to help them create innovative products and services that are good for the environment and good for business.

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Chris Hall

MAY 27, 2022

A key change arising from the TCFD-based reporting standards introduced in early April is that supply chains will now be assessed. The supply chain can often be the skeleton in the closet for many businesses looking to reduce their climate impact. Complete involvement and disclosure training.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 10, 2023

The metrics are there to create a true culture of sustainability within the companies that use them, so if you are trying to determine which companies are ‘true green’ while others may be greenwashing, ask whether the metrics they follow are driven by that culture of sustainability.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a huge step forward for net zero economies and supply chains, the U.S. Meanwhile Natasha Santos, VP, Head of Global Stakeholder Affairs & Strategic Partnerships at Bayer spoke of the 200 million hectares now covered by farmers in their supply chain using regenerative practices. ACCOUNTABILITY.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A greater focus on phasing down fossil fuels and ensuring transparency around net zero goals emerged in Sharm El Sheikh, writes We Mean Business Coalition CEO María Mendiluce. Business welcomes greater transparency in reporting on net zero goals. This will require a credible net zero roadmap for the oil and gas industry.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 14, 2023

SLBs have been accused linked to greenwashing by companies in the past, with the proceeds of the bonds not specifically used for sustainable causes. C pathways, including both those already near net zero and those above net zero but within sectoral 1.5°C C pathways by 2030.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

German sportswear company adidas committed to using only recycled polyester across its supply chain by 2024. And pressing companies to eliminate deforestation in their supply chains has long been an activist focus. Net-zero commitments found infinite potential.

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ESG Today

MAY 8, 2024

The investigation follows environmental sustainability-focused non-profit Stand.earth in February focused on claims made by the company regarding the green attributes of its products, operations, goals and supply chain, and Be Planet the environmental pillar of lululemon’s sustainability strategy.

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3BL Media

APRIL 20, 2022

That action is increasingly associated with elements of ESG, sustainability and reporting frameworks to benchmark progress against lofty goals toward a net-zero future. If they can’t communicate their sustainability initiatives along with the data to support it they will run the risk of being seen as greenwashing.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Offsetting also helps our customers reduce their carbon footprints for water services, gets our carbon reduction strategy and targets in place, and starts reducing our own operational emissions which in turn influences our supply chain. We’ve got over 25 years to get to net-zero.

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 31, 2022

Since then, heatwaves across the northern hemisphere, gathering energy and food security crises, and climate policy actions across the globe, notably in the US , have raised new questions about the path to a net zero economy – alongside concerns about the impact of inflation, disruption and transition on existing economic and social inequities.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 24, 2022

Mhairi Gooch has joined as Senior RI Consultant and will lead on net-zero, with her appointment following the firm joining the Net-Zero Consultants Initiative in 2021. As it reaches maturity, there’s growing demand for rigorous ‘greenwash-proof’ impact data across global markets, with the US catching up to Europe.” .

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