Tag: carbon neutral

World of Books Group to be Carbon Neutral by 2022

Stuart Mitchell

World of Books Group have released their second annual Impact Report, telling the story of their social and environmental achievements over the last year and outlining their plans for their next chapter. The business has used this report to officially announce their plan to be a carbon neutral business by 2022 – a huge step on their journey to Net Zero by 2030. The B Corp certified business was founded on an ethos to do good, support charities and protect the planet – and their commitment to be carbon neutral…

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Co-op Announces Plan To Be World’s First Supermarket To Produce Carbon Neutral Own-Brand Food And Drink Within Five Years

Stuart Mitchell

New ten-point climate plan sets out blueprint for Co-op to achieve net zero for its direct and indirect carbon emissions by 2040, met by: Offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions of Co-op products and services, including its food and drink, to achieve carbon neutral status by 2025. Price matching Co-op own-brand plant-based foods to meat-based equivalents Offsetting the greenhouse gas emissions from running Co-op’s operations (stores, buildings and logistics) – a feat achieved last month. Investing millions of pounds of proceeds from the carry bag levy to support UK natural restoration…

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sweetgreen Pledges to Be Carbon Neutral by 2027

Stuart Mitchell

sweetgreen, the seasonal restaurant with the mission of connecting people to real food, announces its plan to be carbon neutral by 2027. “Simply put, we believe it’s the right thing to do for our business and for the planet. With the food system driving 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the time for change is now,” says Nicolas Jammet, co-founder and Chief Concept Officer of sweetgreen. “We know that real change doesn’t happen overnight – it’s all the steps in between, the little moments that can lead to a…

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Firmenich Commits to be Carbon Neutral by 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Firmenich, the world’s largest privately owned perfume and taste company, today announces its new ESG strategy, driving the Group to a carbon positive and water neutral future within 10 years. Building on its leadership in sustainability, Firmenich has committed to ground-breaking goals across three key areas: acting on climate change, embracing nature, and caring about people. Industry-leading targets include: carbon neutral operations by 2025 and carbon positive operations by 2030; 100% of plastics recycled, 100% renewable fragrances, a commitment to regenerative agriculture, as well as creating 5,000 youth job opportunities…

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General Motors, the Largest U.S. Automaker, Plans to be Carbon Neutral by 2040

Stuart Mitchell

GM has announced that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and has committed to setting science-based targetsⁱⁱ to achieve carbon neutrality. The company has also signed the Business Ambition Pledge for 1.5⁰C, an urgent call to action from a global coalition of UN agencies, business and industry leaders. “General Motors is joining governments and companies around the globe working to establish a safer, greener and better world,” said Mary Barra, GM Chairman and CEO. “We encourage others to follow suit and make…

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