Tag: Carbon Neutrality

Novartis Announces Ambitious ESG Targets to Increase Access to Medicines and Achieve Full Carbon Neutrality

Stuart Mitchell

Novartis hosted a virtual investor event to provide a comprehensive overview of the company’s progress in its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. “ESG is a key strategic priority for the Novartis Board and Executive Committee and we made progress in all of our key ESG strategic pillars,” said Joerg Reinhardt, Chairman of Novartis. “Moving forward, we are further reinforcing the way we measure our impact with a set of new ESG targets, increasing our ambition to drive more value for society.” Novartis focuses on 4 key strategic ESG pillars…

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Faurecia Partners with Schneider Electric on Carbon Neutrality

Stuart Mitchell

Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, has selected Schneider Electric as a preferred partner to support the Group in its commitment to reach CO2 neutrality for scopes 1 and 2 by 2025. Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, will accompany Faurecia in this first stage of its CO2 Neutral mission which involves decarbonizing its operations. “Faurecia’s CO2 Neutral objective is both an embodiment of our Convictions for making a positive contribution to society and the planet, and a strategic business decision…

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Bank of America Achieves Carbon Neutrality

Stuart Mitchell

Bank of America has announced that it has met its carbon neutrality goal a year ahead of schedule, pending third-party verification. The goal was accomplished by reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its facilities, purchasing 100 percent renewable electricity and buying carbon offsets for its remaining unavoidable emissions. “We are delivering responsible growth by focusing on serving our clients, investing in our teammates, supporting the communities where we operate – AND by addressing important societal priorities,” said Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America. “Being carbon neutral is core…

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Kering Commits To Full Carbon Neutrality Across The Group

Stuart Mitchell

Kering has announced that the entire Group will become carbon neutral within its own operations and across the entire supply chain. As a next step in its long-term commitment to sustainability, Kering will offset the Group’s annual Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from 2018 on top of all efforts to first avoid and then reduce them. Kering’s commitment is an extension of its annual offsetting approach that has been established since 2011 and initially incorporated Scopes 1 and 2 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Since then, Kering has been leveraging its…

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