The IPCC 1.5°C report and what it means for science-based targets
*The SBTi hosted a webinar November 27 to inform stakeholders about options for aligning our work with the latest climate science. View slides from the webinar or listen to a recording. To share your feedback on these options, please complete our stakeholder survey by December 3, 2018.* The IPCC 1.5°C report and what it means for…
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October 8, 2018
Walmart’s Science Based Target: A Game Changer
Walmart’s Science Based Target: A Game Changer By Pedro Faria, Technical Director, CDP This week Walmart became the 26th company to successfully set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets that are in line with what climate science says is necessary to keep global warming below two degrees centigrade. Approving Walmart’s science-based target marks a turning point…
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November 4, 2016
As the Paris Agreement Takes Effect, 3 Action Items for Business
As the Paris Agreement Takes Effect, 3 Action Items for Business By Kevin Moss, Global Director of the Business Center, World Resources Institute On October 5, the Paris Agreement on climate change cleared the final hurdle to go into full effect. This required at least 55 countries representing at least 55 percent of emissions to join–as I…
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October 31, 2016
The business case for science-based targets to reduce emissions
Only a handful of companies are setting emission reduction targets in line with what climate scientists say is necessary – that must change.
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September 25, 2015
Companies cannot keep shying away from setting tough climate targets
Only a handful of companies are setting emission reduction targets in line with what climate scientists say is necessary – that must change.
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May 22, 2015