GreenBiz

JULY 29, 2020

BMW, Ford, other automakers rev up carbon commitments. The world's biggest automakers are ramping up their carbon commitments even as they struggle to build back in the wake of the pandemic. . This week, Germany's BMW took the plunge and set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions per car by at least one-third by 2030. Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 15, 2021

By using a pricing mechanism that incentivizes improvement in areas aligned with the company’s 2025 sustainability goals, the loan connects the dots between financial and non-financial risks by replacing the company’s credit line, a longstanding vanguard of business worthiness, with one heavily dependent on sustainability metrics.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 2, 2020

accelerated its commitment to zero-emission vehicles from 2040 to 2035, and finally to just a decade away. Denmark set the same goal — phase out new fossil fuel vehicle sales in 2030 — and world-leader Norway plans to make the switch in 2025. On the corporate front, 2030 is emerging as an appropriately aggressive but achievable goal.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 12, 2020

So failure to address one issue is just going to exacerbate the risk of another," said Kristen Lang, senior director of the Ceres Company Network and lead author of the nonprofit’s latest set of suggested strategic, operational and policy change actions necessary for the corporate world to meet the warming-mitigation goals of the Paris Agreement.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 28, 2020

In particular, the market for electric last-mile delivery vehicles is starting to grow quickly as logistics companies such as FedEx and Amazon, as well as retailers such as IKEA, set and strive to hit climate goals. . Electrification of its fleet will play a large role in those goals. Transportation & Mobility. Sponsored Article.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

This year’s Climate Week commitments notwithstanding, we haven’t shown the same guts and drive on climate as on COVID. These are all global issues that underpin all of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and they are all soluble. Each has committed to the COVID Covenant. But what if we did? The COVID Covenant.

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GreenBiz

JULY 6, 2021

This is because digital ecosystems promote greater comprehension, better-coordinated responses and appropriately committed resources between a huge range of stakeholders. Digital ecosystems and the orchestration of large value networks are emerging as our only real chance to reach the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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GreenBiz

APRIL 22, 2021

Nature-based solutions to climate change such as reforestation, reinvigorating coastal wetlands and even urban forestry have become a favorite strategy of companies with ambitious sustainability goals. A month later , the company committed $4 million more to an urban greening project in Germany. How is that money being spent?

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GreenBiz

MAY 26, 2021

It tracks the apparel, footwear and home textile sector’s progress toward more sustainable materials sourcing, as well as alignment with global efforts such as the Sustainable Development Goals and the transition to a circular economy. . We are committed to only be using recycled polyester from 2024. percent to 0.07 percent to 0.07

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GreenBiz

JUNE 18, 2021

Businesses’ role, whatever it may become, matters as many of them already have made commitments at some level. "We We talk about companies’ goals, and companies have big goals for recycled content. The topic, which often goes hand-in-hand with the concept of a circular economy, weighed heavy throughout the discussion. .

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

We have decided to craft this brief manifesto to challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, solve wicked water problems and achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6, "Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.". Do you have a water replenishment/balance/neutrality/positive goal?

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

bank to commit to measuring and disclosing the climate impact of its loans and investments, announcing last week that it has joined a multi-trillion dollar group of global financial institutions developing a standardized method for carbon accounting. Morgan Stanley will measure CO2 impact of loans and investments. Michael Holder. Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In March, Samsonite announced "Our Responsible Journey," a new global sustainability strategy that outlines its commitments across four priority areas: Product Innovation; Carbon Action; Thriving Supply Chain; and Our People, including engagement, development, diversity and inclusion. Goals that are specific, yet ambitious.

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GreenBiz

MAY 18, 2020

Let’s get together: Intel’s 2030 commitments include ‘shared’ climate and social goals. Tis the season for new corporate social and climate commitments, especially at the start of this decade of action and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which requires short-term prioritization from responsible companies around the world. . 'Tis

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Speaking during a virtual media briefing detailing its ambitious new climate plan — which includes an interim goal of halving its baseline of 92 million metric tons in annual greenhouse gas emission by 2030 — Schneider said many of its investments would be offset by operational and structural efficiencies. "Our Food & Agriculture.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Taking stock of Chase, HSBC, and Morgan Stanley's recent climate commitments. Building on previous commitments that increase green investments or restrict financing to certain high-emitting activities, recent pledges add to growing evidence that banks are taking a more holistic approach to the climate emergency. Unpacking commitments.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 30, 2021

As we move into a crucial decade of action on achieving serious progress on sustainability, many are hoping the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recession will serve to reset our priorities toward a greener future in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Life Below Water (Goal No. 10), Life on Land No.

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Smart Energy International

JANUARY 16, 2024

Governments have committed to the target of doubling energy efficiency progress globally by the end of this decade. This sets the baseline of the doubling goal and so by the end of the decade we need to reach just over 4% per year,” he stated. million more jobs for people to design, manufacture and install the needed technologies.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2021

Short-term targets are valuable, but make sure that your goal-setting reflects the time it takes to make an impact on ecological health, which is measured in decades, not years. Make long-term commitments to ensure true impact. To do this, a healthy and rich ecosystem is imperative and requires long-term commitment and investment.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Mars, Cargill put nature regeneration goals alongside avoiding climate catastrophe. Over 1,000 companies have committed to science-based targets for climate change, but the Science Based Targets Network (SBTN) thinks companies need to start making science-based commitments on nature as well as for climate. Jesse Klein.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 3, 2021

Global logistics giant FedEx on Wednesday announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2040. But FedEx has a goal to move its entire package pickup and delivery fleet to zero emission by 2040. FedEx has committed $100 million to the new center, which will focus on biological and geological ways to capture and store carbon emissions.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Companies also need to be transparent about progress toward their goals through disclosure and reporting. Just this month, companies including PayPal, Walmart, Ford and Facebook have increased their level of climate commitment, announcing bold strategies to accelerate the zero-carbon transition. Climate Change. Climate Strategy.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 27, 2020

On Monday, Gillette announced its 2030 goals to uplevel its sustainability ambitions. One of Gillette's 2030 goals is to maintain zero-waste-to-landfill status. Another one of Gillette’s goals is to reduce water consumption related to production by 35 percent. Commitments & Goals. Corporate Strategy.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 30, 2020

At least that’s the goal the Danish company set at the beginning of June. Pandora’s 100 percent recycled silver and gold commitment comes after the disclosure in January of its aspirational pledge to become carbon neutral in the company’s own operations by 2025. Commitments & Goals. Deonna Anderson. Supply Chain.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

These are bold, stretching targets which demonstrate our commitment to being a force for good.". Unilever also announced plans to bring forward its goal of halving food waste from its global operations by five years to 2025, a move commended by Liz Goodwin, senior fellow and director of food loss and waste at the World Resources Institute.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 11, 2021

Recognizing this, member-countries of the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals , including a historic goal on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities: "to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable" by 2030, leaving no person, place or ecosystem behind.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 30, 2020

However, I wanted to share six new learnings from this pandemic year related to digital transformation along with other observations about the topic of water. . At this rate, we won’t achieve United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, which sets the goal of clean water and sanitation for all. Innovation. Corporate Strategy.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

When a big brand such as Google, General Motors or Walmart unveils an eye-popping commitment to use more renewable energy, the news usually gets attention. Already, roughly half of the Fortune 500 have climate and clean energy goals; over 250 large companies have committed to using 100 percent renewable energy. Adam Aston.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Biden already has rejoined the Paris Agreement, committed to advocating for environmental justice and rolled out a government-wide focus on racial justice. leadership in sustainable finance and business through collaboration with the fast-growing network of businesses and organizations promoting such goals. Pull Quote. Contributors.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

SteelZero commitments represent a new era in heavy manufacturing production. The program brings together the top steel buyers across the globe — including construction companies, real estate groups and property developers — and challenges them to commit to procuring 100 percent net-zero emissions steel by 2050. Jesse Klein.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

But in reality, with revenues and ticket sales way down, there's only so much commercial airlines actually will do to meet decarbonization goals. And we believe we have a responsibility to use our scale for good and make the appropriate investments to achieve this goal.". Enter air cargo. Transportation & Mobility. Supply Chain.

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Energy Central

AUGUST 18, 2022

Topics covered include the current administration’s commitment and progress around clean energy support & implementation, how corporate adoption of ESG goals.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 16, 2021

Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. Scope 3 emissions are the hardest emissions for companies to address when setting goals. The ambition is part of the company's net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 goal, which it set in February. . “I Deonna Anderson. Tue, 03/16/2021 - 05:00.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

While having sustainability as part of the core business model continues to be a major factor of recognized sustainability leadership, setting ambitious targets and committing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are the top issues in the eyes of experts. The time to act is now. Consumer Trends. Public Opinion.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

And in June, IKEA announced a strategic partnership with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation , which will build on the company’s commitment to become fully circular by 2030. Over the years, IKEA has made a number of bold commitments to address the impacts of its operations on the environment, outside of its recent circular economy efforts.

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GreenBiz

JULY 17, 2020

It isn’t often I have the mindspace to proactively follow up on every commitment proclaimed by the companies I cover. In fact, AMD overachieved the goal, delivering a 31.7 AMD's energy-slashing feat. Heather Clancy. Fri, 07/17/2020 - 01:00. times improvement with its new Ryzen 7 4800H processor. Information Technology. Featured Column.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 5, 2021

Carbon reduction goals, diversity targets or ESG leaderboard rankings cannot be achieved until we understand the human behavior and decision processes behind our current actions. Lockdowns have brought boarded-up shops with a trickle of passers-by. Trash builds up in pockets, junk gathers in piles and lights flicker. Anxiety follows.

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