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CBRE 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environment

3BL Media

In 2021, CBRE announced our commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040—10 years ahead of the goal set by the Paris Agreement. This builds on our science-based targets to reduce emissions from our own operations by 68% by 2035. We have set ambitious targets for the next two decades. .

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Invest in Networks for Exponential Climate Wins

Stanford Social Innovation

As a result, the Indonesian government committed to develop a national roadmap for a net-zero buildings sector to support its enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution to the United Nations’ Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Knowledge exchange must be reciprocal.

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Plenty of climate action solutions are already available – so just start

We Mean Business Coalition

Not only can protecting and restoring nature provide 35% of the climate solutions we need to stay on track for the Paris Agreement, it also safeguards the biodiversity on which we rely for our health and resilience. Finally, don’t forget that we already have the best climate solution there is: nature.

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CDP: Building Sector Dangerously Behind on Climate Progress

Environment + Energy Leader

The post CDP: Building Sector Dangerously Behind on Climate Progress appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader. Out of the 32 corporations with substantial construction or development activities, a mere five (16%) - have a net-zero target that encompasses the in-use emissions of delivered structures.

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Delivering Net Zero - What It Takes in the Telco Industry

3BL Media

C ambition set by the Paris Agreement. It’s by using smart, connected technology. It could be in smart buildings, by automated building management systems, which can reduce the volume of electricity used. In 2021, Ericsson formalized its long-term ambition to be Net Zero across its value chain by 2040.

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: June 2, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Net Zero Economy / Finance Yesterday, the European Parliament voted for groundbreaking new rules that will make it mandatory for companies to create and implement climate transition action plans aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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Mitigating social impact in a low-carbon Singapore

Eco-Business

The global fight against climate change is gradually gaining momentum, with countries like Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, and the EU reaffirming commitment to the Paris Agreement, and more than 80 mayors in the US confirming that they will continue with agreed guidelines.