Tag: Net Zero
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is inviting Financial Institutions (FIs) globally to participate in the pilot testing of the upcoming Financial Institutions Net-Zero (FINZ) Standard. This initiative offers a...
LEGO’s Net-Zero Drive: Suppliers in the Spotlight The LEGO Group has launched a new Supplier Sustainability Programme, crucial for cutting carbon emissions in its supply chain. Recognizing that over 99%...
ISO is developing its first international standard on net zero to provide clarity and robust requirements for the global net zero transition. Expected to launch at COP30 in November 2025,...
Financial firms are accelerating their journey towards net-zero by enhancing governance, increasing staffing, and innovating products. Deloitte’s survey reveals that over half of financial firms have added headcount or created...
The European Commission has launched the Climate City Capital Hub to provide financial support and advice to cities aiming for climate neutrality. With a €650 billion investment target, this initiative...
Executive Summary: Australia’s government is spearheading major sustainable finance reforms to transition to a net-zero economy. These initiatives include mandatory climate-related financial disclosures, the development of a sustainable finance taxonomy,...
Executive Summary: Unilever intensifies its climate advocacy efforts to accelerate emissions reduction and support global net-zero goals. By collaborating with coalitions and pushing for transformative policies, Unilever aims to create...
A new report published today by the City of London Corporation and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) has revealed that tracked UK financial institutions have almost tripled their investment into clean-energy...
Canada is experiencing a heavily fragmented energy transition with consequences for household affordability and economic development, finds a new Clean Energy Canada scorecard that ranks provincial efforts to help citizens and businesses...
The SBTi releases revisions and new resources to enable financial institutions to set ambitious near-term emission reduction targets. The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is unveiling a suite of revisions...
The Council has adopted a regulation on establishing a framework of measures for strengthening Europe’s net-zero technology manufacturing ecosystem, better known as the ‘net-zero industry act’. This is the last...
The professional solutions firm commits to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. APTIM announced its commitment to The Climate Pledge, demonstrating its ambitious pursuit to mitigate and adapt to climate change’s...
Holcim hosts the groundbreaking ceremony at its state-of-the-art GO4ZERO plant engineered to produce 2 million tons of net-zero cement per annum by 2029 in Obourg, Belgium. With a planned investment...
The project will provide 80% of the heat demand for Finnish neighborhoods. Nestled on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, Google’s Hamina data center is set to become a...
Normative recently launched enhanced carbon reduction features designed to accelerate businesses on their journey to net zero emissions. Having calculated their carbon footprint and reported emissions, businesses often face the...
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership has launched two propositions and significantly expanded its private markets programme to £16bn following further commitments from LGPS Partner Funds. With an additional £3.6bn committed...
UBS Asset Management (UBS AM) has launched the UBS ETF S&P 500 Climate Transition ESG UCITS ETF, marking a significant stride for sustainability-focused investors in Europe. This ETF is the...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has released the Terms of Reference of the major revision to the Corporate Net-Zero Standard outlining the objectives, scope, deliverables, provisional timeline, and opportunities for engagement...
Key Impact Points: Article: Japan is gearing up to craft a comprehensive strategy aimed at decarbonization and industrial policy by 2040, according to recent announcements from the Prime Minister’s Office....
The Council formally adopted the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, amending and strengthening the existing EU rules. The updated rules will further reduce CO2 emissions from road transport and will introduce...
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