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GHG Emissions - October 8, 2020

ING cuts emissions linked to power industry lending

ING announced Oct. 8 that it reduced its link to emissions from the power industry by reducing funding to coal-fired power plants by 22% in 2019 while increasing renewable energy financing.

Distributed Energy Resources - October 7, 2020

Smart Energy Decisions Announces 2021 Event Lineup

Smart Energy Decisions has released the dates for its 2021 event schedule, which will include the Innovation Summit, Distributed Energy Forum, and summer and winter editions of the Renewable Energy Sourcing Forum. “We are committed to bringing our community together, be it physically or virtually throughout 2021, to help ensure their success,” said John Failla, Founder and Editorial Director of Smart Energy Decisions.

GHG Emissions - October 7, 2020

JPMorgan Chase targets carbon neutrality by end of year

JPMorgan Chase announced Oct. 6 that they are committed to operational carbon neutrality starting in 2020 and will be pursuing ways to help clients reduce emissions by financing projects that have goals aligned with the Paris Agreement.

GHG Emissions - October 7, 2020

SBTi releases first framework for financial institutions

The Science Based Targets initiative released Oct. 1 the first framework established for financial institutions to set science-based targets and align their lending and investment activities with climate science.

GHG Emissions - October 6, 2020

Dr. Reddy's joins Science Based Targets initiative

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories announced Oct. 5 that they are targeting a 55% reduction of Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 based on a FY17-18 baseline.

GHG Emissions - October 5, 2020

Odfjell explores fuel cell tech to decarbonize shipping industry

Norwegian shipping company Odfjell revealed with industry partners a new fuel cell project that could increase fuel flexibility and provide emission-free operation in shipping transportation, an industry that transports around 90% of the world trade.

GHG Emissions - October 3, 2020

Weekend reads: China's path to carbon neutrality; Overcoming EV adoption obstacles

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web.

October 2, 2020 - By Thomas Murray, EDF +Business

Net zero is THE new business imperative

Even in this bleak current moment, when hope may seem sparse and many eyes are narrowly focused on November 3, we can’t lose sight of another urgent and looming crisis, one that poses severe threats to our communities and economy: climate change. In this column, Thomas Murray, EDF +Business, discusses the current landscape as a growing number of companies and investors recognize the risks posed by climate change and the need for bold and immediate action.

GHG Emissions - October 2, 2020

Colorado releases plan for achieving emissions target

The State of Colorado will be focusing on accelerating the transition to electric vehicles and emphasizing the reduction of methane pollution from the oil and gas industry in order to achieve its 26% emissions reduction goal by 2025 and 50% reduction goal by 2030.

GHG Emissions - October 1, 2020