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UK steel industry could expand in transition to zero carbon future, says report

Envirotec Magazine

Steel production is the world’s second biggest emitter of carbon dioxide after concrete, with an average of 1.85 To comply with the Paris Agreement, producers must cut emissions by 90 per cent. The post UK steel industry could expand in transition to zero carbon future, says report first appeared on Envirotec.

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Siemens publishes advice for businesses on steps to decarbonise

Envirotec Magazine

In addition, decarbonisation is not just an objective imposed by policies such as the Paris Agreement: with the right approach, it also creates tangible business opportunities that go beyond long-term financial savings. Challenge the supply chain to decarbonise, as this will affect the carbon content of any purchased good.

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Urgent action on carbon measurement needed, according to academic group

Envirotec Magazine

The authors say the result is a lack of understanding, obscuring the true impact of infrastructure projects on carbon emissions. The coalition believes a common industry-wide approach is essential to the availability, quality and transparency of data, underpinning initiatives to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050.

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

GreenBiz

New Zealand, a nation of about 5 million people, in late January reported progress toward its goal to cut emissions by 30 percent over the next decade compared with 2005 levels — but recognized current measures won’t be enough to meet the Paris Agreement goals. It aims to reach net-zero for its own operations and supply chain by 2030.)