Tag: Net Zero

SBTi launches draft Corporate Net-Zero Standard V2 for consultation

Stuart Mitchell

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) recently published an initial draft of its revised Corporate Net-Zero Standard for public consultation. The draft standard sets out a science-based, innovative and pragmatic framework that enables more businesses worldwide to join the 3,000 with net-zero targets or which have committed to set them. It is informed by the latest climate science, regulation, and recognized standards and frameworks, as well as feedback from businesses about what they need to achieve the collective ambition of a net-zero future. Through public consultation, the SBTi is empowering…

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Transformational change needed to address supermarkets’ farm to fork climate impact, with only four of top 10 setting Net Zero targets

Stuart Mitchell

The world’s ten largest supermarkets are all making progress on reducing the climate impact of their own operations, but transformational change and increased collaboration in the sector is needed to address the 90% of emissions linked with their supply chains, according to a new report from the Carbon Trust. ‘Big changes in store: How can the global supermarket sector accelerate to Net Zero?‘ takes stock of Net Zero progress of the world’s top 10 biggest supermarkets by revenue. Using the Carbon Trust’s Net Zero Sector Assessment tool, it looks at…

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Start Of Global Start-Up Challenge – In Drive Towards Net Zero Concrete

Stuart Mitchell

Start-ups from around the world can play an important role in helping an essential global industry in its efforts to cut CO2 emissions and help solve the climate challenge. This is why the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and its member companies across the world are inviting them to apply for the Innovandi Open Challenge 2025. The Innovandi Open Challenge, now in its 4th year, is the GCCA’s accelerator that partners start-ups with GCCA members to develop technologies and innovations to help the cement and concrete sector decarbonise. The…

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BBC publishes Net Zero Transition Plan

Stuart Mitchell

The BBC has published its first Climate Transition Plan, detailing how it intends to be Net Zero by 2050. This forms part of the Corporation’s commitment to building a sustainable BBC and wider media industry. The BBC has been making significant progress towards its science-based targets, aligning a commitment to world-renowned natural history programming with ambitious and tangible actions off-screen. From reducing emissions on acclaimed drama Blue Lights by replacing diesel fuel with HVO in generators and production trucks, to replacing refrigeration chillers and gas-fired boilers with heat pumps in…

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Domino’s Invests In 100% Electric Delivery Vans

Stuart Mitchell

Domino’s Pizza Group is growing its fleet with the addition of 100% electric delivery vans, marking a further step towards the group’s ambition to reduce emissions across the business, including a significantly greener SCC (Supply Chain Centre) fleet by 2031. As part of a pilot programme, Domino’s has introduced a Large Electric Renault Master E–Van, to replace a diesel delivery vehicle, which will be focused on deliveries to stores in urban areas. If the trial is successful, Domino’s is planning to invest in further new electric vehicles (EVs) for its…

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