Why you shouldn't go net zero this year
GreenBiz
JANUARY 23, 2024
Stop trying to achieve net zero. Sponsored: You want to move the needle on climate change?
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GreenBiz
JANUARY 23, 2024
Stop trying to achieve net zero. Sponsored: You want to move the needle on climate change?
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 18, 2023
Despite a lack of a uniform definition or measurable success, net zero is still part of a meaningful climate strategy. Here’s how.
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3BL Media
JULY 23, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 23, 2024 /3BL/ - DP World , a global leader in supply chain solutions, is pleased to engage as a Pilot Partner in the Net Zero Supply Chain (NZSC) Initiative, a collaborative effort dedicated to advancing the decarbonization of Canada's freight-transportation supply chains.
Green Project Management
JULY 17, 2024
One of our clients recently declared a bold ambition: achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050. Amid escalating climate change, achieving net zero carbon emissions has become a crucial goal for many organizations. When we asked for their plan, they replied, “That’s why you guys are here.”
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
European Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement on EU answer to the IRA – policy to strengthen local net-zero manufacturing. The post EU backs local net-zero technology with Net-Zero Industry Act appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
JULY 8, 2024
The commissioners and chair of a new board to help reach net-zero emissions have been unveiled before major energy executives discuss the renewable transition. The post NSW unveils net zero board to keep emission reductions on target appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
The International Energy Agency's updated report covers everything from fossil fuel projections and earlier net-zero targets to heat pump policies and CCS prospects.
Renew Economy
JUNE 26, 2024
Under the Coalition’s plan for nuclear power, emissions from the electricity sector in 2050 would be nearly 19 times higher than under Labor’s plan The post Australia will not come close to net zero by 2050 under Coalition’s nuclear plan appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
JUNE 10, 2024
Coalition's nuclear plan would fail to deliver net zero emissions on the grid by 2050, new analysis shows. The post Dutton’s nuclear plan wouldn’t even meet net zero by 2050 target, report finds appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Less than half of Canada’s major carbon emitters have adopted net-zero targets, and none have committed to aligning their capital spending with plans to reduce greenhouse gases, according to a report from Climate Engagement Canada (CEC). CEC, which comprises 41 of the largest asset managers in Canada, with $5.2 However, the lack of 1.5C-aligned
GreenBiz
MAY 11, 2021
Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing? Net zero is the near-universal goal of nations, states, provinces, cities, companies, universities and others. The five questions below represent just a sampling of issues surrounding what net zero means — and doesn’t. First, what is net zero? Joel Makower.
Renew Economy
APRIL 2, 2024
Combet says the new Net Zero Authority will be focused on transitioning coal workers into new industries, and he has just about recovered from the wounds of the carbon price repeal. The post Net Zero Authority to play job angel for coal workers appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
MARCH 6, 2024
A new report renders a damning portrait of Canada’s Big Five banks on their path to net-zero emissions by 2050. The Big Five banks have taken little voluntary action to align their business practices with their own net-zero commitments. billion in fossil lending and underwriting out of total financing activity of U.S.$499
GreenBiz
AUGUST 10, 2021
Jim Giles, Conference Chair, VERGE Net Zero at GreenBiz Group welcomes you to VERGE Net Zero. This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE Net Zero, July 27-28, 2021. Learn more about the event here: [link]
Renew Economy
MARCH 26, 2024
Major new report maps out a path for Australia to deliver a 75% emissions cut below 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero by 2035. The post “No excuses:” Australia urged to exit coal, double rooftop solar by 2030 in accelerated push to net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
ENGIE Impact’s 2024 Net Zero Report reveals five core roadblocks preventing organizations from making headway with their decarbonization plans.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 10, 2021
The world's most popular streaming service is cutting film production emissions and investing in nature to reach net zero by 2022. Speaker: Emma Stewart, Sustainability Officer, Netflix This session was held at GreenBiz Group’s VERGE Net Zero, July 27-28, 2021. Learn more about the event here: [link]
3BL Media
JULY 2, 2024
We invite you to take a brief 5-10 minute survey to share perspectives on the role of carbon credits in net zero strategies, and the challenges facing professionals in today’s increasingly complex sustainability landscape and macro environment.
Corporate Knights
MAY 23, 2023
So climate activists were surprised and disappointed when three large reinsurance companies backed out of the United Nations’ Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) within just three weeks of each other this spring. The post Insurance giants exit net-zero pact appeared first on Corporate Knights.
Corporate Knights
AUGUST 4, 2022
As the warming climate drives up temperatures and ignites wildfires across many parts of the globe this summer, a new study shows some of the world’s largest asset management companies have some of the smallest net-zero targets for their portfolios. . trillion in assets, came last at 4% net-zero assets under management.
Renew Economy
MAY 29, 2024
The post Australia’s Net Zero target is being lost in accounting tricks, offsets and more gas appeared first on RenewEconomy. The only pathway we have left to limit warming to 1.5°C C is political. Sadly, our current government seems set on a sleight of hand rather than cutting fossil fuel and industry emissions.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Nickel and lithium producers warn the slump in prices is crushing net-zero dreams, terminating more than 1000 jobs and mothballing projects. The post Miners seek share of tax relief to dig for net-zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
The post Net zero by 2050? It’s time to act on decarbonisation as quickly as humanly possible. Here's how. Australia must aim for 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
ESG Today
JUNE 28, 2024
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) announced that it has commenced work on the development of a new international standard on net zero, aimed at providing clarity and credibility to organizations’ net zero targets and strategies, and to guard against greenwashing.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Cannon-Brookes joins industry led campaign to populate the millions of new climate and energy roles required for Australia to meet net zero by 2050. The post Climate “Australia’s next big employer:” Cannon-Brookes joins push for net zero workforce appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
JUNE 20, 2022
Employees are a key part of your company's net-zero plan and sustainability professions should be taking advantage of them.
3BL Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
That is why SAP has committed to achieve net-zero emissions across our value chain by 2030. What Does Net Zero Mean? Net zero is a state where the greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere are balanced by removal out of the atmosphere. In 2019, SAP raised its commitment and adopted a 1.5°C
Renew Economy
JULY 11, 2023
Energy experts, including another former chief scientist, say nuclear debate is being used to slow down renewables and puts net zero targets at risk. The post Energy experts say chasing nuclear would likely stop Australia reaching net zero appeared first on RenewEconomy.
3BL Media
MARCH 20, 2024
Originally published by Georgia Wilson on Sustainability Magazine Opening Sustainability LIVE: Net Zero – Ulrike Sapiro, Chief Sustainability Officer at Henkel began her keynote with honour and excitement at being the first to speak at the event. Continue reading here
3BL Media
AUGUST 11, 2022
degree Celsius pathway, joining Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. Our net zero strategy addresses both the corporate and investment levels. AB’s net zero journey is well under way, and we’re excited for its next stage—translating our strategy into a systematic approach to fulfilling our commitment.”.
Corporate Knights
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
The Canadian oil and gas industry is engaging in greenwashing by endorsing a 2050 net-zero target while actively lobbying against measures that would achieve that climate goal, international non-profit InfluenceMap says in a report. C,” the report said. McKenna echoes the InfluenceMap criticism of Canadian oil and pipeline companies.
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
New IEA report warns there is no slow route to net zero emissions. The post “Electricity is the new oil:” IEA lays out new net zero roadmap for 2030 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Rather, the world needs to add 11,000GW of new renewables by 2030 and electrify everything.
Renew Economy
JANUARY 28, 2024
What Australians think about the net zero transition appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australians have strong concerns about the impact of renewable energy projects in their backyard. The post Do we want a wind farm outside our window?
Renew Economy
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Katherine Woodthorpe, from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, on why Australia should fast-track its net zero ambitions. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Net Zero by 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Plus: The nuclear debate and renewable records.
Renew Economy
MAY 4, 2023
The post “About time:” Net Zero Authority to guide just transition from fossils to renewables appeared first on RenewEconomy. Federal Labor announces new national body armed with $400m budget to support emissions-intensive sectors, their workers and communities to transition to clean industry.
Renew Economy
APRIL 21, 2022
Not content with energy minister’s Angus Taylor mysterious and quickly debunked “analysis” of Labor’s energy policy released earlier this week, the Institute of Public Affairs has followed it up with a doomsday document looking at the impact of net zero targets.
Corporate Knights
JULY 4, 2022
Net-zero pledges have become commonplace among corporations, financial institutions and cities, but questions abound as to whether those companies and governments have real plans in place to achieve them. In many cases, corporations or local governments don’t yet know how they will achieve net-zero status by 2050.
3BL Media
MAY 4, 2022
(NASDAQ-GS: TROW), today announced it has joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAMI) to support the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, in line with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 Rowe Price, Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative, Net Zero, NASDAQ:TROW.
3BL Media
JULY 27, 2022
DESCRIPTION: How does a global technology leader make progress toward that “Mars shot” of net-zero emissions? Lenovo is proud to be working with Science Based Targets initiative to establish goals that support our vision to reach net-zero by 2050. KEYWORDS: ADR:LNVGY, Lenovo, Lenovo net zero.
Renew Economy
OCTOBER 1, 2023
For all of the doom-saying, Australia is putting the building blocks in place to get to net zero faster. The post The road is long and time is short, but Australia’s pace towards net zero is quickening appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Corporate Knights
MARCH 21, 2022
Hundreds of corporations are proclaiming their climate commitments with four little words: net-zero by 2050. A new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor report examined 25 global giants – from Amazon to Volkswagen – that have publicly made net-zero or carbon-neutral commitments.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
The post Making money green: Australia takes first steps towards a net zero finance strategy appeared first on RenewEconomy. Australia’s financial system must urgently transform itself to meet the climate challenge.
Corporate Knights
MAY 17, 2023
They’ve permeated nearly every product category, from “carbon neutral” burgers and disposable cola bottles made with “plastic from the sea” to net-zero oil companies and ESG labels slapped on trillions of dollars in poorly regulated investment funds. But the Wild West era may be coming to an end. At the same time, the U.K.’s
Renew Economy
JUNE 2, 2024
The post Why do we need a Net Zero Economy Authority? Institutions like this can prove enduring despite Australia’s contested climate politics. Here's why. And how can it meet its goals? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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