Joro raises $10m to help individuals reduce their carbon footprint
Californian carbon accounting start up Joro has raised $10 million in series A funding to develop an app-based service that helps people monitor and reduce their carbon emissions.
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Apple unveils new supply chain targets in race to net zero
Apple (NASDAQ:APPL) has unveiled new net zero initiatives to decarbonise its global supply chain and product lifecycle. It plans to do so by engaging with its suppliers and expanding its investments in renewable energy and carbon removal.
Chevron delivers first ever carbon-neutral LNG cargo from Gorgon
Chevron (NYSE:CVX) has safely delivered its first shipment of offset-paired liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to CPC Taiwan’s terminal at Kaohsiung from the Gorgon project in Australia, the US giant said Thursday.
NetZeroCities launches €32m scheme for carbon neutral cities
NetZeroCities has launched a €32 million programme, inviting cities across Europe to pilot innovative approaches to achieving carbon neutrality.
Mizuho issues €800m green bond for environmental projects
Japanese financial services group Mizuho has issued a green bond. The €800 million in funds raised will be deployed through subsidiary Mizuho Bank and used for investment in environmental projects, especially renewable energy.
China new green-bond principles closer to international standards but discrepancies remain
China has published a new green bond framework to address greenwash concerns. While more closely aligned with the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) rules, issues remain that may limit international interest.
Ørsted calls for its supply chain to go 100% renewable
Ørsted, which has one of the most successful transition stories, has extended its 100% renewable target to all suppliers by 2025. This will help decarbonise its supply chain and achieve the company’s 2040 net zero target.
FedEx Office pilots electric delivery vans with Ford
Fedex Office is joining the delivery industry in a shift towards EVs, in news of a trial with Ford EVs. Proponents say the shift will improve the bottom line, while addressing urban air pollution and climate change.
Microsoft buys carbon removal credits in shift to carbon negative
Tech giant Microsoft has signed a deal with start-up Heirloom to purchase carbon removal credits after investing in the company earlier in 2022. This could signal a shift in emissions targets from neutral to negative strategies.
Swisscom reporting of Scope 4 emissions could do more harm than good
Swisscom has announced plans to be climate neutral and reduce carbon emissions by one million tons by 2025, using a new Scope 4 climate strategy developed with Accenture.