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Otis Commits to Setting Science-Based Targets to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Jeudi, novembre 9, 2023
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FARMINGTON, Conn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) today announced its commitment to setting near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, which have been formally submitted to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for evaluation. 

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  • FARMINGTON, Conn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) today announced its commitment to setting near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, which have been formally submitted to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for evaluation.
  • The submission includes proposed GHG emissions reduction targets for Scopes 1, 2 and 3, against a 2021 baseline.
  • This SBTi commitment stands as a significant addition to Otis' existing public Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives and underscores Otis' dedication to combat climate change with decisive and principled action.
  • It defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies' targets.

Charter Next Generation Announces SBTi Validation of Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets

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Mardi, novembre 7, 2023
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Recognizing the urgency to address climate change, CNG has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.

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  • Recognizing the urgency to address climate change, CNG has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain by 2050.
  • The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science.
  • SBTi is focused on accelerating companies worldwide to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.
  • For more information about Charter Next Generation and its commitment to sustainability, please visit cnginc.com.

Enter a Lottery for a Free Pass to Reuters Events: The Future of Insurance Europe 2023

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Lundi, novembre 6, 2023
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This year will see 350+ attendees and truly marks the must-attend thought-leadership focused event for the European insurance industry.

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  • This year will see 350+ attendees and truly marks the must-attend thought-leadership focused event for the European insurance industry.
  • Get your pass here to save €200 and enter our lottery to win a FREE ticket for your colleague - register before Fri, 3rd Nov!
  • (Lloyds Europe, Generali, Swiss Life)
    For the full 2-day event program PDF with all sessions and networking activities, please see the FOI Europe 2023 website.
  • - the prize draw will take place on Monday so you have until EOW (03/11) to register your pass for a chance to win!

Nexthink Commits to reach a Net-Zero Standard by 2050

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Lundi, octobre 30, 2023
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Nexthink today announced it has signed the commitment letter to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to achieve a Net-Zero Standard by 2050.

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  • Nexthink today announced it has signed the commitment letter to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to achieve a Net-Zero Standard by 2050.
  • The company is aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 42% by 2030, and 90% by 2050.
  • Nexthink's targets are designed to meet those of the Paris Agreement - limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels - and will work with the SBTi to validate this trajectory.
  • The SBTi is a partnership between CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Agilent’s Net-Zero Emissions Targets Approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative

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Jeudi, octobre 19, 2023
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Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the company’s near and long-term targets for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the company’s near and long-term targets for reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions have been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
  • The targets support the ambitious goal to limit planetary warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
  • The SBTi partners with the CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute, and World Wide Fund for Nature in defining and validating targets grounded in climate science.
  • Agilent publicly committed to net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets in 2021.

EQS-News: SARTORIUS AG: Sartorius commits to climate neutrality by 2045 

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Mardi, octobre 17, 2023
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The life science group Sartorius is expanding its climate strategy and targets to include the long-term goal of fully decarbonizing its business activities by 2045.

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  • The life science group Sartorius is expanding its climate strategy and targets to include the long-term goal of fully decarbonizing its business activities by 2045.
  • The company plans to achieve climate neutrality by continuously decarbonizing along the value chain and offsetting unavoidable residual emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.
  • In the future, we want to continue to grow strongly – at the same time we have set the goal of being climate neutral by 2045 at the latest.
  • The Group's medium-term climate targets up to 2030 are now to be supplemented by science-based climate targets.

GOODYEAR RECEIVES SCIENCE-BASED TARGET VALIDATION

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Mercredi, octobre 11, 2023
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The SBTi evaluated Goodyear's Scope 1 and Scope 2 near-term target ambition and determined it is in line with a trajectory of limiting warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

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  • The SBTi evaluated Goodyear's Scope 1 and Scope 2 near-term target ambition and determined it is in line with a trajectory of limiting warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
  • Goodyear is committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050 from a 2019 base year.
  • "The SBTi's validation of our greenhouse gas emissions targets further strengthens our sustainability commitments."
  • In addition, just over 2,000 companies have had their targets validated by SBTi, with Goodyear being one of those companies.

ALOM Goals to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions Validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

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Mardi, octobre 10, 2023
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FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALOM, a global leader in supply chain management, announced today the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has verified ALOM's net-zero science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030. Setting science-based targets supports an ambitious roadmap to a zero-carbon economy and promotes a global net-zero energy system. SBTi Science Based Targets are in line with what the latest climate science says is necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

Key Points: 
  • FREMONT, Calif., Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ALOM, a global leader in supply chain management, announced today the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has verified ALOM's net-zero science-based target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
  • SBTi Science Based Targets are in line with what the latest climate science says is necessary to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement – limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
  • ALOM has implemented measurable greenhouse gas emission-reducing initiatives that are rooted in climate science and apply to every aspect of our business.
  • Read about the company's ESG commitment and download its 2023 ESG report: https://alom.com/esg-centric-values/
    To learn more about Science Based Targets initiative, visit https://sciencebasedtargets.org/

Stroud Water Research Center honors Laura Turner Seydel, chair of Captain Planet Foundation

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Mercredi, octobre 4, 2023
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Avondale, PA, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stroud™ Water Research Center bestowed the 2023 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Laura Turner Seydel, a global champion of Earth stewardship, on Tuesday, October 3 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware.

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  • Avondale, PA, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stroud™ Water Research Center bestowed the 2023 Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence to Laura Turner Seydel, a global champion of Earth stewardship, on Tuesday, October 3 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library in Delaware.
  • Chairing the Captain Planet Foundation, which has overseen the funding of hands-on projects in 90 countries and empowered millions of young people to be problem-solvers for the planet.
  • Turner Seydel said, “I am very honored to receive the Stroud Award for Freshwater Excellence from the Stroud Center.
  • Her contributions are wide-ranging and connect to many of the critical issues we confront with our work at the Stroud Center.

At One Ventures Launches $375 Million Climate Tech Fund

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Mercredi, octobre 4, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At One Ventures, the climate tech venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Tom Chi, founding member of Google X, today announced the close of a US$375 million second fund. Like Fund I, Fund II will focus on backing early-stage startups with disruptive technologies that can improve planetary health by resetting the industries causing the most damage to the planet, such as buildings and construction, energy and transportation, and food and agriculture. 

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  • "It's going to take a different kind of thinking than what got us into the climate crisis to get us out.
  • "As an LP in both Fund I and Fund II, One Small Planet could not be more thrilled with the partnership with At One Ventures.
  • They are an absolute leader in climate tech, applying deep scientific and sector knowledge to help scale economically viable organizations to help solve the world's most pressing problems.
  • One Small Planet has deeply enjoyed collaborating with At One Ventures as both an LP and a co-investor," said Jack Wielebinski, Fund Operating Officer, One Small Planet.