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Metlife Plans to cut Emissions and Originate $20 Bn in Green Investments by 2030

Metlife has committed to reduce its GHG emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels and originate USD 20 billion in new green investments by 2030 Metlife, one of the world’s leading financial services companies, has announced that it has committed to reduce its location-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels over […]

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Walmart Sets Goal to be Zero Emissions Company by 2040

Walmart is doubling down on addressing the growing climate crisis by targeting zero emissions across the company’s global operations by 2040. Walmart has announced it is doubling down on addressing the growing climate crisis by targeting zero emissions across the company’s global operations by 2040. Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are also committing to help […]

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The World can and Must Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2050: Report

A new report by ETC argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century. A new report by the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) argues in its new report that the world can and must achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century and that “zero must mean […]

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Firms Turning to Renewables to Power Oil & Gas Operations: IHS Markit

A new report has revealed that oil and gas field operations are beginning to be fuelled by a surprising source – renewables. A new report has revealed that oil and gas field operations are beginning to be fuelled by a surprising source – renewables. According to new research by IHS Markit, oil and gas companies […]

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Dutch Plan to Cut Emissions by Half and Raise Renewable Capacity by 2030

The Netherlands in its new National Climate Agreement is planning to reduce its GHG emissions by half compared to 1990 levels by 2030. According to the country’s latest National Climate Agreement, the Netherlands is planning to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by half compared to 1990 levels by 2030. The measures to do this are […]

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Carbon Taxes are the Best Way to Cut GHG Emissions: Report

An IMF Executive Board review of the fiscal policies for Paris climate strategies and discussed a paper providing country-level guidance on the role, and design of, fiscal policies for implementing climate mitigation strategies that countries have submitted for the 2015 Paris Agreement and for addressing vulnerabilities in disaster-prone countries. On the mitigation side, the paper […]

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The Five Leaders Singled by UNEP for their Work on Curbing Emissions

UN Environment, the arm of the UN focused on curbing emissions and fighting climate change, among other environmental challenges, has commended these 5 leaders for their work in curbing transport emissions. Even as UN Environment identified 5 leaders for their work in cutting back transport emissions, India would do well to track just what these […]

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Facebook: Commits 75% Lower Emissions, Power 100% Renewable Energy by 2020

In a record-breaking year of corporate renewable energy purchases, Facebook is on track to be one of the largest corporate purchasers of renewable energy. Social media giant Facebook has committed to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent and powering its global operations with 100 percent renewable energy by the end of 2020. In a record-breaking year […]

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CSTEP Report Bats For More Govt Backing to Meet India RE Targets

India is on track to achieve many of its 2030 clean energy goals, but needs to step up government support measures to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind, electric vehicles (EVs), and green hydrogen (GH2), according to a new report. The report was jointly produced by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy […]

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