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Whirlpool commits to reach net zero across value chain by 2050

Home appliance manufacturer Whirlpool announced a series of new climate-related goals, including a new commitment to reach net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain by 2050. The company added that its new near- and long-term net zero targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

 

Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time

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A sanctioned Russian tanker loaded with liquid natural gas is drifting out of control in the Mediterranean with no crew on board and a gaping hole in one side, prompting warnings of a “serious risk of a major ecological disaster”.

 

Major firms back supply chain commitment to tackle scope 3 emissions

Article by Energy Live News

Thirty major energy and electrification firms have signed up to a new industry Climate Commitment aimed at forcing real progress on Net Zero across supply chains. Backed by BEAMA, the 2050 Connected Climate Commitment brings together some of the biggest names in the sector including; Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Legrand, Prysmian, Volution Group and myenergi, alongside infrastructure players Scottish & Southern Electricity Networks and City Electrical Factors.

 

Cross-sector Climate Commitment launched to accelerate coordinated supply chain decarbonisation

Article by PBC Today

Developed by BEAMA, the 2050 Connected Climate Commitment provides a shared framework for science-based targets, governance integration, circular economy principles, and value chain collaboration

 

Dozens of British businesses pledge to set science-based emissions targets

Article by edie

Almost 30 businesses manufacturing for the UK’s energy, transport, and built environment industries have signed a new joint commitment to decarbonise at pace and collaborate to cut supply chain emissions.

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