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13 Sep 2017 BT’s science-based target includes ambitious supply chain goals BT has set a new target to reduce its carbon emissions by 87% by 2030, which has been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative as being in line with the emissions reductions specified in the Paris Agreement goals. As part of its target, BT aims to reduce emissions in its supply chain by 29% by 2030.

26 Jul 2017 The blueprint to a low-carbon construction industry The volume of construction output worldwide is projected to grow by 85 percent by 2030. This presents a dual challenge to the global construction industry. It has to meet both increasing demand and mitigate the increasing political, regulatory and financial risk as global commitments on climate change create mounting pressure on operating costs and profit margins...

13 Jul 2017 The Apparel Industry’s Environmental Impact in 6 Graphics Roughly 20 pieces of clothing per person are manufactured each year. Growth of the multi-trillion-dollar apparel industry has been fed by “fast fashion,” which makes clothing cheaply and quickly with a low price-tag. These visuals illustrate why the apparel industry must embrace a new approach to sustainably meet demand in tomorrow’s markets...

12 Jul 2017 Utility EDP: Key Benefits from Setting a Science-Based Target Major European utility EDP is realizing a host of strategic benefits from having set its science-based emission reduction target*, such as improved reputation and customer engagement...

26 May 2017 HPE targets 100 million tons of supply chain CO2e reductions HPE is raising the bar by becoming the first company to establish a comprehensive supply chain management program that requires companies in their value chain to set science-based emissions reduction targets. Guest contributor Cliff Henson, SVP of Global Supply Chain at HPE, explains how HPE’s goal will build its suppliers’ capabilities and improve industry standards and practices.

23 May 2017 Surge of companies commit to science-based targets ahead of CDP deadline Since March 2017, 55 new companies have responded to the Science Based Targets initiative Call to Action and committed to set science-based target. Within the same period, over 90 companies submitted targets for technical review...