Biogeography

Schneider Electric details pledge to fight global biodiversity loss

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

b'MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 18, 2021 /CNW/ -Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation today outlined a series of actions aimed at protecting and restoring biodiversity, which is under threat in many parts of the globe.\nSchneider Electric was recognized by Corporate Knights as the most sustainable corporation in the world and has a long track-record in environmental and climate protection, and last year pledged to fight biodiversity loss.

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  • b'MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 18, 2021 /CNW/ -Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation today outlined a series of actions aimed at protecting and restoring biodiversity, which is under threat in many parts of the globe.\nSchneider Electric was recognized by Corporate Knights as the most sustainable corporation in the world and has a long track-record in environmental and climate protection, and last year pledged to fight biodiversity loss.
  • Addressing it requires concerted action -- and corporates have a responsibility to play a part.\n"We urgently need to take stock of the impacts we have on nature and biodiversity but it will take much more than that to preserve and restore our ecosystem," said Olivier Blum, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Schneider Electric.
  • "Quantifying resources utilization and setting up bold ambitions are key, but success will come from concrete and immediate actions that do not compromise on our needs or those of future generations.
  • We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.\n'

Collaboration with South Pole to Generate and Sell Carbon Credits from Carbon Removal Technologies

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'TOKYO, May 12, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce it has signed a collaboration agreement with one of the world\'s largest carbon credit developers, South Pole.

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  • b'TOKYO, May 12, 2021 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce it has signed a collaboration agreement with one of the world\'s largest carbon credit developers, South Pole.
  • To leverage this potential, South Pole focuses on working with large companies to reduce their environmental footprint while making concrete impacts on removing CO2 from the atmosphere through direct development of climate action projects.
  • Founded in 2006, South Pole today has about 500 staff in 18 offices globally, and has developed about 1,000 projects responsible for removing, reducing or avoiding over 100 million tons of CO2e to date.
  • South Pole has worked with over 1,000 companies and organizations on their climate journeys.

Ontario Coalition Identifies Opportunities for Protecting Nature in Canada’s Most Developed Areas

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

b"TORONTO, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Southern Ontario Nature Coalition (SONC), including the Greenbelt Foundation, has released A Solution to Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss, a short summary report of solutions for protecting near-urban nature across Canada.

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  • b"TORONTO, May 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Southern Ontario Nature Coalition (SONC), including the Greenbelt Foundation, has released A Solution to Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss, a short summary report of solutions for protecting near-urban nature across Canada.
  • Protection of near-urban nature requires multi-jurisdictional approaches given fragmented ownership and diverse interests.
  • SONC is establishing a Near-Urban Nature Network that uses an ecological (\xe2\x80\x9ccores and corridors\xe2\x80\x9d) systems approach and Indigenous perspectives.
  • In the GGH, near-urban nature contains some of the highest levels of biodiversity in Canada, with more species-at-risk than anywhere else in Ontario.

dmg events Launches the Citizens Energy Congress to Accelerate Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'LONDON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- dmg events announced the launch of the Citizens Energy Congress, a unique energy industry event committed to resetting the energy agenda, post COVID-19, to drive the transition to a low carbon energy system that balances affordable energy access and climate change commitments.\nThe Citizens Energy Congress will be a virtual event taking place from June 15-16.

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  • b'LONDON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- dmg events announced the launch of the Citizens Energy Congress, a unique energy industry event committed to resetting the energy agenda, post COVID-19, to drive the transition to a low carbon energy system that balances affordable energy access and climate change commitments.\nThe Citizens Energy Congress will be a virtual event taking place from June 15-16.
  • At the two-day summit, attended by 40 world leaders, the world\'s leading economies either reaffirmed pledges, or committed to new targets, to reduce carbon emissions to address climate change.
  • The Citizens Energy Congress will look beyond these pledges and examine how these ambitions can be met.\nThe Citizens Energy Congress will address the challenging questions at the heart of the energy transition, recognising the multifaceted nature of the energy system.
  • "\nChristopher Hudson, President of Global Energy, dmg events, said: "The Citizens Energy Congress will provide a uniquely balanced and inclusive debate between a broad audience of stakeholders across the energy value chain.

dmg events Launches the Citizens Energy Congress to Accelerate Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

b'World-class congress to take place virtually from June 15-16.\nCongress will bring together a broad spectrum of stakeholders to map out a bold new approach to how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed.\nLONDON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- dmg events announced the launch of the Citizens Energy Congress, a unique energy industry event committed to resetting the energy agenda, post COVID-19, to drive the transition to a low carbon energy system that balances affordable energy access and climate change commitments.\nThe Citizens Energy Congress will be a virtual event taking place from June 15-16.

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  • b'World-class congress to take place virtually from June 15-16.\nCongress will bring together a broad spectrum of stakeholders to map out a bold new approach to how energy is produced, distributed, and consumed.\nLONDON, April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- dmg events announced the launch of the Citizens Energy Congress, a unique energy industry event committed to resetting the energy agenda, post COVID-19, to drive the transition to a low carbon energy system that balances affordable energy access and climate change commitments.\nThe Citizens Energy Congress will be a virtual event taking place from June 15-16.
  • At the two-day summit, attended by 40 world leaders, the world\'s leading economies either reaffirmed pledges, or committed to new targets, to reduce carbon emissions to address climate change.
  • The Citizens Energy Congress will look beyond these pledges and examine how these ambitions can be met.\nThe Citizens Energy Congress will address the challenging questions at the heart of the energy transition, recognising the multifaceted nature of the energy system.
  • "\nChristopher Hudson, President of Global Energy, dmg events, said: "The Citizens Energy Congress will provide a uniquely balanced and inclusive debate between a broad audience of stakeholders across the energy value chain.

Cavendish Advocacy: A Third Of The Public Think Efforts To Reduce Carbon Emissions Will Have A Negative Effect On Their Household Finances

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Thursday, April 29, 2021

However,a third of the public (33%) believe it will have a negative impact on their household finances.

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  • However,a third of the public (33%) believe it will have a negative impact on their household finances.
  • There is also a significant lack of awareness about keyelementsof the Government\'s sustainability push.\nThe public are open to the idea of adapting to combat climate change.
  • Intensive public engagement is the key that will unlock public hesitancy to makes changes that reduce our carbon emissions.
  • The sample base was:\n2,115 members of the public, weighted to be nationally representative of the UK population\n'

SBAB Bank AB (publ): SBAB Interim Report January-March 2021

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Booli, our search engine for housing with Sweden\'s largest collected offering of homes for sale, continues to grow and capture market shares.

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  • Booli, our search engine for housing with Sweden\'s largest collected offering of homes for sale, continues to grow and capture market shares.
  • This means that our total market share for residential mortgages increased to 8.52 percent at 28 February 2021 (8.47 percent at 31 December).
  • It is also essential for enabling diversity and successful recruiting as well as retaining and developing talent at SBAB.
  • That together we have managed to take SBAB to new heights, despite the difficult circumstances and challenges of the ongoing pandemic, is nothing less than impressive.

Merck Accelerates Climate Goals; Announces Carbon Neutrality in Operations by 2025

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Remaining Scope 1 emissions will be offset each year with a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits, including carbon removals.\n\xe2\x80\x9cGlobal efforts to combat climate change are essential to the health and sustainability of our planet,\xe2\x80\x9d said Robert Davis, president, Merck.

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  • Remaining Scope 1 emissions will be offset each year with a portfolio of high-quality carbon credits, including carbon removals.\n\xe2\x80\x9cGlobal efforts to combat climate change are essential to the health and sustainability of our planet,\xe2\x80\x9d said Robert Davis, president, Merck.
  • Merck signed three new virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for utility-scale energy projects based in Texas and Spain.
  • These projects will address approximately 35% of Merck\xe2\x80\x99s Scope 2 emissions by collectively adding 145 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind energy to the grid.
  • We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships.

The 2021 World Biodiversity Forum Returns Virtually this May with TEALEAVES, Presenting Vital Dialogues for Living in Harmony with Nature

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Monday, April 26, 2021

Dialogues will inspire participants to take action for biodiversity, climate, and the environment.

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  • Dialogues will inspire participants to take action for biodiversity, climate, and the environment.
  • She continues:\n"Nevertheless, the rate of biodiversity loss is unprecedented in human history and pressures are intensifying.
  • And the more humanity exploits nature in unsustainable ways and undermines its contributions to people, the more we undermine our own wellbeing, security and prosperity.
  • How can the value of biodiversity be reflected in economic terms and what are new financial tools available to protect biodiversity?

Federal budget plants seeds of a healthier, greener post-pandemic future

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Noteworthy is the pledge to conserve up to one million square kilometers of land and inland waters to achieve Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 25 per cent protected-area target by 2025.

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  • Noteworthy is the pledge to conserve up to one million square kilometers of land and inland waters to achieve Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 25 per cent protected-area target by 2025.
  • Support for Canada\xe2\x80\x99s farmers and ranchers, some of our country\xe2\x80\x99s most dedicated land stewards, will allow them to invest in on-farm efforts that support climate action.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cToday\xe2\x80\x99s budget has put forward opportunities that must be seized if we are going to create a prosperous, more resilient future.
  • A registered charity, DUC partners with government, industry, non-profit organizations and landowners to conserve wetlands that are critical to waterfowl, wildlife and the environment.