Tag: Race to Zero

Xylem Calls on Water Sector to Join “Race to Zero” Emissions Commitment

Stuart Mitchell

Global water technology company, Xylem has called on water sector leaders and organizations to join a global sustainability push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to water systems and water management. The encouragement comes after last month’s announcement that Xylem had formalized its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain before 2050*. Attention to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the water sector is increasing in the run-up to COP26 – the UN Climate Change Conference – being held in November. Water use and management accounts for…

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The John Lewis Partnership enters the Race to Zero, supporting the transition to a decarbonised economy

Stuart Mitchell

The John Lewis Partnership has joined a leading group of businesses that have signed up to the SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5°C and also joined UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign*.  To mitigate some of the worst climate impacts and prevent a state of irreversible damage to societies, economies and the natural world, it’s essential that we hold temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This means halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Marija Rompani, Director of Sustainability & Ethics at the John Lewis Partnership,…

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Nomad Foods joins Race to Zero, accelerating decarbonisation across its value chain

Stuart Mitchell

Nomad Foods Limited, Europe’s leading frozen food company, has today announced plans to significantly reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions with approved science-based targets across its operations and supply chain. The targets are consistent with the reductions required to keep global warming to 1.5°C, the most ambitious goal of the Paris Climate Agreement. In addition to reducing Scope 1 and 2, and Scope 3 emissions in areas such as purchased goods, transportation and distribution by 25% in absolute terms over the next four years; Nomad Foods will also provide vital support…

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Grosvenor Britain & Ireland Joins Race to Zero

Stuart Mitchell

Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has joined the Race to Zero initiative, a global campaign backed by the United Nations to build momentum around the shift to a decarbonised economy ahead of COP26 in November, where governments will be asked to strengthen their contributions to the Paris Agreement. All Race to Zero members are committed to the same overarching goal: halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050, at the very latest. The campaign is the largest ever alliance committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions. To date it has…

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The John Lewis Partnership enters the Race to Zero, supporting the transition to a decarbonised economy

Stuart Mitchell

The John Lewis Partnership has joined a leading group of businesses that have signed up to the SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5°C and also joined UNFCCC Race to Zero campaign.  To mitigate some of the worst climate impacts and prevent a state of irreversible damage to societies, economies and the natural world, it’s essential that we hold temperature rise to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This means halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. Marija Rompani, Director of Sustainability & Ethics at the John Lewis Partnership,…

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