Tag: Net Zero

New Roadmap from IFC and Partners Outlines Net-Zero Pathways for Mining Green Tech Metals

Stuart Mitchell

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) launched the Net-Zero Roadmap for Copper and Nickel Mining Value Chains, a new solutions guide aimed at decarbonizing the mining of critical minerals. Copper and nickel are key components of green energy technologies needed to combat climate change, including solar panels, batteries, and wind turbines. According to the roadmap, the world will need to increase copper and nickel production by 200–300 percent to reach global climate targets by 2050. But emissions from copper and mineral production processes are expected to double by 2050 unless a…

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Vodafone signs second major solar power purchase agreement in UK, providing energy security and supporting its net zero goals

Stuart Mitchell

Vodafone has signed its second major corporate solar power purchase agreement (PPA) in the UK. The deal gives Vodafone UK access to clean, high-quality and affordable renewable electricity for the next 10 years, offering price certainty and improved energy security. Combined with agreements already in place, this new solar PPA means around 44% of the company’s annual energy needs will be fulfilled by UK-based renewable power sources by 2025. It is already the case that, of the grid electricity used by Vodafone in the UK, 100% is from certified renewable…

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CAP – Updated environment guidance: carbon neutral and net zero claims in advertising

Stuart Mitchell

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Updated environment guidance: carbon neutral and net zero claims in advertising. I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. CAP and BCAP have published updates to their advertising guidance: The environment: misleading claims and social responsibility in advertising to include guidance on the use of carbon neutral and net zero claims in advertising, which reflects key principles of the…

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MSCI’s Net-Zero Targets Approved by TheScience Based Targets initiative

Stuart Mitchell

MSCI, a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced  that its enhanced net–zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Targetsinitiative (SBTi). MSCI is proud to be in the first group of companies to receive approval for its net–zero targets from SBTi, a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. Henry Fernandez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at MSCI, said: “Preventing the worst impacts of a…

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All private hire vehicles licensed for the first time in 2023 to be zero emission capable

Stuart Mitchell

Requirement for greener minicabs comes into force on 1 January as part of the drive to tackle toxic pollution and reduce carbon in London “The taxi and private hire trade has embraced electric vehicles in recent years, with thousands already being used to pick up passengers from all corners of the capital. Toxic air in London is a public health emergency and this new requirement will act as a catalyst in significantly further reducing toxic emissions and carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to global warming”Helen Chapman TfL’s Director…

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