Why 'net zero' still matters
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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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.
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.
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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
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
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering joins calls for government to be more ambitious with its energy targets – net zero by 2035. The post “Move faster:” Engineers join call to fast-track Australia’s net zero target to 2035 appeared first on RenewEconomy.
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.
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
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.
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]
3BL Media
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Todd sheds light on Intel's pursuit of net-zero emissions, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and how technology fosters disclosure and accountability for a more sustainable world. Todd Brady, chief sustainability officer at Intel, joins Mandi McReynolds for the final episode in the ESG Talk Climate Week series.
GreenBiz
JUNE 1, 2023
Mark Van Clieaf, managing director at FutureZero, a consulting firm specializing in sustainability, discusses what companies need to do to properly back up their net-zero promises.
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]
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.
GreenBiz
MAY 14, 2021
Net zero is transforming clean energy procurement. Net zero" is eating all other corporate climate language. . Corporations are all about net-zero goals. . Clean electricity is net-zero 101. How to get to net zero: offsets vs. reductions. Sarah Golden. Fri, 05/14/2021 - 00:00.
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
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.
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
GreenBiz
JULY 6, 2022
Many companies are making net zero pledges, but few have developed comprehensive implementation plans, and even fewer have made meaningful progress on delivering results.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
The time is now to establish your path to Destination: Net Zero and CFOs are recognizing the near-term need to address global climate change.
Corporate Knights
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Governments are being called on to put some regulatory muscle behind corporate net-zero pledges to ensure they don’t amount to mere greenwashing. . We must have zero tolerance for net-zero greenwashing. -UN We need to focus on “zero,” not the “net.” . UN Secretary-General Ant ó nio Guterres. -UN
GreenBiz
JUNE 15, 2022
More than a third of the world's largest companies now have net-zero targets, up from one-fifth in December 2020, according to the latest edition of the Net Zero Tracker
GreenBiz
APRIL 22, 2021
Improving Biodiversity and Communities With Net-Zero Goals. Every year, more and more organizations pledge to go net-zero. Among the topics: How a corporate net-zero commitment can lead to comprehensive environmental and social impact. Date/Time: May 20, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT).
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Net zero commitments are becoming the pledge of choice for corporations but long-term goals, more than just offsets and going beyond the value chain make them worthy.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Companies are stepping up to establish science-aligned net zero commitments. Yet it is increasingly clear that to fully meet the moment of the climate crisis, companies must look beyond their ‘four walls’ to ensure that they are maximizing contributions to our ultimate goal: global net zero.
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
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.”.
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
JUNE 19, 2023
With Budget 2023’s “made-in-Canada plan” released in late March, the federal government has laid out its net-zero industrial policy – a response to the U.S. Institutional innovation is often necessary to build the culture and practice of modern industrial policy with a net-zero focus.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 15, 2021
On-site renewables and sheep's wool insulation have helped new Market Drayton outlet secure net zero status for both construction and operation.
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
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.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Any credible corporate net-zero target requires a focus on the decarbonization of supply chains – with collaboration a key driver of change.
Envirotec Magazine
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
There are increasing concerns that civil servants in the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) are attempting to undermine the Prime Minister’s attempts to reset the UK’s net zero policies, says trade body the Energy and Utilities Alliance (EUA). The Prime Minister’s net zero reset is unravelling fast.
Renew Economy
MAY 11, 2023
Australia's plan to get its economy to net zero by 2050 is a laudable goal. The post The net zero fallacy: How Australia’s renewables projections got so absurd appeared first on RenewEconomy. But it has been hijacked by people huffing hydrogen hopium.
GreenBiz
APRIL 26, 2023
23 venture capital firms are joining the movement for net zero.
Renew Economy
APRIL 17, 2023
Betting on a sinking ship: Nine banks provide key backing for massive and controversial offshore gas reservoir in Timor Sea – despite most pledging net zero targets. The post Banks committed to net zero fund “Australia’s dirtiest” offshore gas project, report finds 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
MAY 7, 2023
Now that we finally have a Net Zero Authority, how can it help Australia make the most of this once-in-a-generation economic transformation? The post Australia finally has a Net Zero Authority. What should top its agenda? appeared first on RenewEconomy.
Renew Economy
JUNE 13, 2023
The post Ex Labor climate minister Greg Combet to chair federal Net Zero Agency appeared first on RenewEconomy. One of Australia's first ministers for climate change and a former trade unionist will head up the body charged with helping communities transition from fossil fuels.
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.
Corporate Knights
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Mark Carney’s US$130-trillion Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) has lost two pension funds and a consulting company in recent weeks, and some large U.S. The post Cracks showing in Mark Carney’s net-zero financial alliance appeared first on Corporate Knights. He writes on sustainable business and finance.
Renew Economy
JULY 27, 2023
Anna Skarbek from Cimateworks on why renewables will play central role in getting big industry to net zero. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: The path to net zero for industry appeared first on RenewEconomy. First, the grid. Plus: Big battery boom.
GreenBiz
MARCH 17, 2022
The grades are in, and major companies are coming up short on net-zero goals.
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