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Will 2025 plastic packaging commitments ring hollow?

GreenBiz

In 2025, there will be media and consumer outrage around all the failed commitments related to eliminating virgin plastic packaging and increasing the use of recycled material.

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Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025

Renew Economy

The post Mandatory climate reporting regime pushed out to 2025 appeared first on RenewEconomy. Corporations will be covered by a climate reporting regime under new laws but not yet, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers bends to pressure from the big end of town.

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The Road to Powering Amazon on 100% Renewable Energy by 2025

GreenBiz

The Road to Powering Amazon on 100% Renewable Energy by 2025. Most recently the company committed to powering global operations on 100% renewable energy by 2025 as part of The Climate Pledge, a commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2040, 10 years ahead of the Paris Agreement. Date/Time: April 29, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT).

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Most companies are fumbling their 2025 plastic waste targets

GreenBiz

The world is off track to tackle plastic pollution. Here's what business must do now, according to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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Biden plans for 700% increase in community solar by 2025

Inhabitat - Innovation

The Biden administration has announced a new ambitious target of powering 5 million American homes with community solar power by 2025. This would require the current capacity to grow by 700% in the next four years. Although the target may seem unrealistic, experts say it is achievable.

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If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on Queensland

Renew Economy

In my opinion there will not be enough new renewable supply built in NSW to fully replace Eraring by the end of 2025. The post If Eraring closes in 2025, NSW will be significantly more dependent on Queensland appeared first on RenewEconomy. The lights may stay on, but at a price.

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New Zealand targets carbon neutrality by 2025 amidst climate emergency

Inhabitat - Innovation

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern described climate change as “one of the greatest challenges of our time” and pledged that New Zealand would have a carbon-neutral government by 2025.