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Exciting news! 🎉 We’ve reached a major milestone on our journey to reaching zero emissions. At the end of June 2023, our manufacturing units globally became carbon neutral – 18 months ahead of schedule and as the first in our industry! “Sustainability is a core principle in all our businesses and operations. Manufacturing units are an integral part of our supply chain operations and carbon footprint, and I am very proud of KONE leading the industry in reaching carbon neutrality on that front,” says Mikko Korte, EVP, KONE Supply Chain. We have set science-based targets for significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, in line with limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Furthermore, we’ve pledged to have carbon neutral operations by 2030. Read more in the press release: https://kone.ws/454b43P #ReachingZero #sustainability #carbonneutral

Sustainablity in Action

I was pleased to speak alongside Saeed Al Remaithi, Ali Al Dhaheri and Laurent-Rene Wolffsheim at the World Future Energy Summit this week about actions we must take to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The reality is that industries are closely interconnected and no industry can decarbonise alone. Many of the challenges are shared. At EGA, we are working with others to decarbonise aluminium production. Our bold aspiration to become a global sustainability leader for the aluminium industry by 2030 and to reach net zero by 2050.

The transition to net zero is the greatest economic challenge and opportunity of our generation. While ambition is soaring with 900+ of the world’s largest 2000 companies setting climate goals, most lack implementation plans to turn their commitments into action.     EDF is all in on net zero solutions. Companies must slash absolute GHG emissions by 90% across operations and supply chains 📉, balance the rest with high-quality carbon removals 🌳 and transform their business for an equitable global net zero future in line with the 1.5°C pathway 🌎.    How can your team get to net zero? Our expert Jordan Faires walks through it in a new explainer video: https://lnkd.in/e7b94XsR      Plus, you can see all our net zero resources to guide you in a pathway approach here: https://netzeroaction.org/     #sustainablebusiness #actonclimate #climatechange

Removing to Net Zero: 5 Carbon Removal Insights for CSOs To limit global warming and act on the climate emergency, emissions reductions are a priority, but not sufficient. Corporate net zero targets won’t be achieved without carbon removal. Discover 5 strategic insights to harness carbon removal on your company's net zero journey with our downloadable report, "Removing to net zero: 5 carbon removal insights for CSOs". This document explores the critical facets of carbon removal strategies, offering a roadmap for companies committed to decarbonization. It highlights the urgency emphasized by the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report to remove 3-12 Gt of CO₂ annually by mid-century to limit global warming. Download our report now to: gain invaluable guidance on defining carbon removal criteria and selecting high-quality CDR solutions based on shared principles from leaders like Microsoft, Stripe, Shopify, and JP Morgan & Chase; explore the portfolio-based approach advocated by the Oxford Net Zero Principles, fostering innovation and supporting diverse environmental projects; learn how transparent communication and active participation in the carbon removal movement can build trust, attract investors, and align with corporate sustainability objectives. https://lnkd.in/eUSWZsdU

📣Orthex earns top score A- in the CDP climate reporting✨🌳 Orthex’s climate work was recognised with a Leadership level A- score in the global CDP rating for the first time. The CDP’s annual program is a globally recognised benchmark that ranks the efforts of investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impact. Companies receiving a Leadership level score must demonstrate both awareness of their impact on the environment, and commitment to reduce emissions to keep global warming below 1.5°C in accordance with the Paris Agreement. “We have an ambitious target to reduce our emissions, and we work systematically to reach this target. We are very pleased that our hard work is recognised in the CDP rating. This encourages us on our journey towards carbon neutral production by 2030,” says Hanna Kukkonen, Orthex’s Chief Marketing and Sustainability Officer. More information in our press release: https://lnkd.in/dMDmiYcf

Big news coming out of COP28! Over 60 countries have signed The Global Cooling Pledge and committed to reduce sector emissions 68% by 2050.. Cooling is a high-growth industry around the world, but it's a major emitter across energy use and high-GWP refrigerants. At Recoolit, we catalyze sustainable cooling through lifecycle refrigerant management and high-integrity carbon credits. Follow along to learn more about how we're supporting these initiatives. https://lnkd.in/gMsvApR3

The science is clear: we need to limit the global warming to 1.5°C. To achieve this, companies need to take #ClimateAction. Outokumpu has achieved an impressive 27% reduction in emission intensity across our direct, indirect, and supply chain emissions from 2016 to 2023 by focusing on four key drivers: ♻️ High recycled material content ⚡ Increased energy efficiency 💨 Using low-carbon energy 👌 Improvements in our processes These actions demonstrate that we are on track toward our ambitious climate targets, which were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligned with the 1.5°C climate target. By 2030, Outokumpu is committed to reducing its emission intensity by 42% from a 2016 baseline. Learn more about our sustainability efforts and evolved impact to accelerate the #GreenTransition at the 2023 Sustainability Review: https://lnkd.in/dqKjKQz9

🌐 What is Net Zero and why it's crucial for a sustainable future? Net Zero means balancing the amount of greenhouse gases produced with an equivalent amount removed from the atmosphere. It's a critical step in mitigating climate change! 🌿 Carbonfit can assist you in your journey to net zero! Our carbon reduction experts can empower your business to take the right steps to measure, reduce and get you on the road to offset your carbon emissions! Contact our carbonfit team today to kickstart your Net Zero journey and make a positive impact on our environment! 🌍🌱 #NetZero #Sustainability #CarbonFootprint #CarbonFit #LinkedInEnvironmental https://lnkd.in/dDnZmtJt

The green transition is doable🌍 But it requires us to turn every rock; to re-evaluated and redesigned every action - like we have done with the #emissionreductions. This is #industrialevolution 🌱