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FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040

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Global logistics giant FedEx on Wednesday announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2040. The fossil fuels used to power the company's vehicle and airline fleets contribute to 92 percent of FedEx's carbon footprint, according to its most recent sustainability report. FedEx pledges to be carbon neutral by 2040. Katie Fehrenbacher.

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Community solar, urban trees and the digitization of employee engagement

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A perennial concern of corporate sustainability professionals — how to nurture employee buy-in for the organization’s programs and strategy — easily could have been sidelined during the COVID-19 pandemic, as companies everywhere shifted to accommodate remote workforces. . Heather Clancy. Mon, 05/03/2021 - 00:05.

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Ulta Beauty is bringing refillable containers back to the cosmetics industry

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It seems those concerns finally have reached a critical mass, inspiring a sustainability makeover at three of the biggest beauty brands in the business — Sephora, Natura & Co, and Ulta Beauty. million , having fully circular packaging by investing $100 million in developing regenerative solutions, and decreasing its greenhouse gas emissions.

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How the climate crisis will crash the economy

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financial system and to its ability to sustain the American economy,” it stated, adding: Climate change is already impacting or is anticipated to impact nearly every facet of the economy, including infrastructure, agriculture, residential and commercial property, as well as human health and labor productivity. percent of GDP by 2100.

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Managing risk, achieving impact: Linking sovereign debt with climate and nature targets

Business Green

Sustainability-linked sovereign bonds can help promote economic resilience and a much-needed sustainable recovery to Covid-19, according to the World Bank's Fiona Stewart and Samantha Power. According to JP Morgan, global issuance of sustainability-linked bonds could reach $120-$150bn in 2021 - compared with $8.9bn in 2020.

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Founder Profile: Sarah Pinner, Celine Lightfoot, & Kate Sanner | Beni

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Who : Sarah Pinner, CEO; Celine Lightfoot, CTO; and Kate Sanner, CMO Location : San Francisco, CA, Santa Barbara, CA, and Chicago, IL, respectively Company : Beni Stage : Seed One-liner : The secondhand search engine that tags along while you shop online Introduce yourselves!

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Reports: Treasury shelves £30bn plan to electrify UK railways over cost concerns

Business Green

Clean transport advocates point out £30bn price tag for railway electrification is in the same ball park as budget for road building. The Treasury is facing further accusations that it is hampering the UK's net zero transition, after reports emerged over the weekend that it has blocked plans to electrify Britain's railways over cost concerns.