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FedEx says it will be carbon-neutral by 2040

Renewable Energy World

Company is going all-electric and funding a new Yale center for applied research focused on carbon-negative technologies. announced this week that it wants to achieve carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040. Key steps toward reaching the FedEx carbon neutral goal include: Vehicle Electrification. FedEx Corp.

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Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future

GreenBiz

Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future. Beyond 2030, BCG aspires to be "climate positive" — by removing more carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere on an ongoing basis than it actually emits through its own activities. Heather Clancy. Tue, 09/01/2020 - 00:02.

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From desert to race-track: Bridgestone Americas invests $42m to develop desert shrub into rubber alternative

Business Green

Bridgestone has now invested more than $100m in guayule research, as part of its effort to deliver 100 per cent renewable tires by 2050. The company announced that it has made the investment to establish commercial operations to farm the shrub, and has further plans for additional investment and expansion through to 2030.

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Making the UK’s net zero target real: Professional services firm comments on progress

Envirotec Magazine

To achieve this it will require an annual reduction in carbon intensity of 9.7%, according to the latest “Low Carbon Economy Index (LCEI)” produced by professional services firm PwC. Between 2012 and 2016, peak coal phase-out years, the UK achieved an annual average rate of decarbonisation of 6.9%.

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Southern Company Commits to Net-Zero Carbon by 2050, but Seeks New Gas Plants for Now

GreenTechMedia

utilities in setting a net-zero carbon target for 2050, aiming to balance the emissions from its sizable fossil fuel-fired generation fleet and sprawling natural gas business with reductions to be gained by expanding its portfolio of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Counting on 'negative carbon' solutions.

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The largest and most spectacular wind farms in the world

The Environmental Blog

Located in the Gansu Province, this colossal wind energy project is a shining example of how a country can harness its vast natural resources to address its growing energy demands while simultaneously reducing its carbon footprint. Terra-Gen has made substantial investments in Alta Wind, turning it into a hub for clean energy production.

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'EV Hub': Nissan confirms plans for £1bn battery gigafactory

Business Green

The investment in the UK automotive industry supply chain is to be shared between Nissan, battery-maker Envision AESC, and Sunderland City Council. Nissan is set to invest £423m in the project in a move that will see it produce a new all-electric vehicle in the UK that will aim to build on success of its Nissan Leaf model.