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The UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework could be ‘Paris Agreement for nature’

GreenBiz

Set to be finalized in early 2022, the GBF’s draft sets out targets for protecting marine and land habitats, reducing pesticides and plastic waste, and increasing investments.

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Over 75% of Companies Have Cut Emissions Intensity Since Paris Agreement: Accenture

ESG Today

The report also revealed that the vast majority of companies are employing at least some decarbonization levers, with 82% implementing energy efficiency measures, 80% reducing waste, 79% switching to renewables, and 68% adopting circular principles. C – according to a new study released by global professional services firm Accenture.

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Legal challenge to exclusion of waste incinerators from post-Brexit emissions trading scheme

Envirotec Magazine

Newhaven waste incinerator, East Sussex. A legal challenge has been issued to the Government’s decision to exclude municipal waste incinerators from the UK Emissions Trading Scheme – the replacement for the existing EU Emissions Trading Scheme, to come into effect after the UK leaves the EU.

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The world has consumed half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials since the Paris Agreement

Envirotec Magazine

The throwaway global economy is fuelling the climate crisis with more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials consumed since the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to a report from impact organisation Circle Economy launched on 19 January. billion tonnes in 2016 but passed 100 billion in 2019 and is estimated at 101.4

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COP15: A historical moment for biodiversity and corporate disclosure

Environmental Finance

To make the 'Paris agreement for nature' a success, countries should waste no time in making biodiversity reporting legally mandatory, argues CDP's Mirjam Wolfrum

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Crown at COP 28: Driving Discussions around Climate and Aluminum Decarbonization

3BL Media

As the world’s largest and most prominent annual meeting of the minds on climate-related issues, COP28 serves as a critical forum for various industries to take stock of progress around the Paris Agreement. From Policy to Action, Solving the Waste Challenges Wednesday, Dec.

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Del Monte Foods Announces Commitment to Net-Zero Emissions Goal

3BL Media

Science-based targets provide companies with an established approach, including 2030 milestone goals, to reduce emissions that also support the Paris Agreement. “As Doubling its capital investment in production operations over the past three years to add automation and other technologies for improved efficiency and reduced waste. .

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