Sentences with phrase «emission reduction targets in»

have legally binding emission reduction targets in the Kyoto Protocol.

The Global Compact France and Compta Durable partnered to publish the first guide on this subject in French: the Practical guide for the definition of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in line with climate science — The Science Based Targets initiative.

The Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) is a collaboration between CDP, World Resources Institute (WRI), WWF, and the United Nations Global Compact to engage and support companies in defining greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets in line with climate science -.

Mike Hudema, the climate and energy campaigner with Greenpeace, said he was alarmed that the process didn't begin with specific emission reduction targets in line with international guidelines.

By 2020, at least 300 high - impact companies, representing at least 2 GT of emissions, will have science - based emission reduction targets in place.

Intensity targets are only eligible when they lead to absolute emission reduction targets in line with climate scenarios for keeping warming to within 2 °C or when they are modelled using an approved sector pathway or method by the Science Based Targets initiative (e.g. the Sectoral Decarbonization Approach).

Read more about this methodology for setting corporate emission reduction targets in line with climate science: The Sectoral Decarbonization Approach (SDA)

But the Clean Power Plan is textbook «cooperative federalism»: EPA establishes the emission reduction targets in its emission guideline.

«Phasing out cars that run on fossil fuels from cities is a good way to kick - start action but despite these headline - grabbing proposals the emission reduction targets in the plan lack ambition,» he added.

The release touted their efforts to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy programs alongside their aggressive greenhouse gas emission reduction targets in North America to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, and 80 percent by 2050.

Cement technology roadmap plots path to cutting CO2 emissions 24 % by 2050 Joint low - carbon technology roadmap by IEA and the CSI outlines investment and policy needs to meet global emissions reduction targets in cement production 6 April 2018

The White House also announced that, in the context of an overall deal in Copenhagen that includes robust mitigation contributions from China and the other emerging economies, the president is prepared to put on the table a U.S. emissions reduction target in the range of 17 percent below 2005 levels in 2020 and ultimately in line with final U.S. energy and climate legislation.

Cement technology roadmap plots path to cutting CO2 emissions 24 % by 2050 Joint low - carbon technology roadmap by IEA and the CSI outlines investment and policy needs to meet global emissions reduction targets in cement production 6 April 2018

Companies should refer to CDP's 2018 Technical Note on science - based targets which will provide them with guidance on science - based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in CDP's 2018 climate change questionnaire as well as with a summary of the steps they should undertake in order to obtain points with science - based targets.

It commissioned modelling from the Treasury, which showed that the cost of moving from a 5 % to a 19 % emission reduction target in 2020 is modest, to say the least.

That's why we are now calling for companies to set emissions reduction targets in line with climate science.

At CDP, we are seeing many companies already playing their part through setting emissions reduction targets in line with climate science, committing to using 100 % renewable electricity or working to remove commodity - driven deforestation from supply chains.

As the international community and domestic lawmakers figure out how to meet their emissions reductions targets in a cost - effective way, many are looking to innovative mechanisms that channel finance towards enhancing the ability of forests and other natural land areas to absorb carbon from our atmosphere.

In parallel to its approach with ODA, Japan is able to use JCM to successfully leverage its technological expertise to strengthen alliances with strategic partners while also working toward its emission reduction target in a post-Fukushima era.

The White House also announced that, in the context of an overall deal in Copenhagen that includes robust mitigation contributions from China and the other emerging economies, the President is prepared to put on the table a U.S. emissions reduction target in the range of 17 % below 2005 levels in 2020 and ultimately in line with final U.S. energy and climate legislation.

One of Paterson's main objections to the emissions reduction target in the Climate Change Act is that it obstructs his vision for the UK's future energy mix.

Electrolux and L'Oréal among latest major companies to set emissions reduction targets in line with goals of Paris Agreement, pushing the total to 103;

Set greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with the target of keeping global temperature rise below 2 degrees C

This week, McDonald's became the first global restaurant company to set an emissions reduction target in line with what the science says is needed to hold global temperature rise below two degrees Celsius.

By transitioning to renewable energy options, companies will be able to help their respective governments achieve national emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement, and thus help stem global temperature increases.»

PARIS (December 8, 2015)-- The Science Based Targets initiative announced today that 114 companies have now committed to set emissions reduction targets in line with what scientists say is necessary to keep global warming below the dangerous threshold of 2 degrees Celsius.

As well as this, the Science Based Target Initiative announced that 100 companies have now adopted emissions reductions targets in line with the scale required by global climate goals, showing the unstoppable momentum for climate action among global businesses.

Not exact matches

In World Bank fashion, he set out targets for 2020, 2030 and 2040, with an ultimate goal of an 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 205In World Bank fashion, he set out targets for 2020, 2030 and 2040, with an ultimate goal of an 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 205in carbon emissions by 2050.

The target we tend to look at is an 80 to 100 percent reduction in electricity sector emissions by 2050.

A new carbon emissions reduction target has been set before talks in Paris, but taxpayers are now footing the bill - not the big polluters.

An agreement recognized the province had already met Canada's target of a 30 per cent reduction in emissions from 2005 by 2030.

However, the government added, such targets should be «ambitious enough to lead to absolute reductions in emissions and thus support the establishment of a fixed cap on emissions.»

Emissions reductions: The intensity target doesn't guarantee a reduction in the absolute level of emissions, the Pembina InstituEmissions reductions: The intensity target doesn't guarantee a reduction in the absolute level of emissions, the Pembina Instituemissions, the Pembina Institute notes.

Ontario will release a detailed five - year action plan in 2016, which will include commitments to meet the province's 2020 emissions reduction targets, and establish the framework necessary to meet targets for 2030 and 2050.

Opinion: The B.C. NDP's changes in the budget update still fall short of what is needed for the province to meet its emissions reduction targets

«This is a critical moment to develop a viable energy strategy, based on science and evidence, to address our future energy needs and emissions - reduction targets,» Mr. Hughes argues in the report.

How else could he argue, as he did recently in a Maclean's opinion piece, that blocking the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion — and along with it, increased GHG emissions from Alberta's oil sands — would jeopardize Canada's climate change plan and make it impossible to meet our emissions reduction target under the UN Paris Agreement?

Today, I am pleased to announce another important building block in our Climate Change plan — designed to help us achieve our targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to generate real emission reduction opportunities across the economy.

State Labor governments are expected to fall in line behind the Turnbull government's National Energy Guarantee, but are keen to ensure a future Shorten Labor government can increase carbon emission reduction targets.

It has drawn the same criticism as an issues paper the government published last month before public consultation on Australia's post-2020 emissions reduction targets, which will be set before global climate talks in Paris in December.

Critics say the electricity sector must do more to meet Australia's economy - wide emissions reduction target because emissions cuts are easier and cheaper to achieve in electricity than in agriculture, transport or industry.

The National Energy Guarantee purports to deliver the twin goals of meeting the emissions reduction target Australia signed up to in Paris in 2005 and making energy affordable and reliable again.

The Low Emissions Technology Roadmap provides an independent, science - based analysis of the technology options in the energy sector that can help Australia meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and create new opportunities for local Emissions Technology Roadmap provides an independent, science - based analysis of the technology options in the energy sector that can help Australia meet its 2030 emissions reduction target and create new opportunities for local emissions reduction target and create new opportunities for local industry.

An independent, science - based analysis of the technology options in the energy sector that can help Australia meet its 2030 emissions reduction target

They include: high levels of degraded soils; reductions in irrigation quotas to restore the health of the Murray - Darling system; the re-forestation of some agricultural land to meet emissions reductions targets; the impacts of peak oil, such as the diversion of food crops into feed - stock for biofuels; and the price and crop yield implications of peak phosphorous, given Australia's dependence on imported fertilisers.

Dairy farmers in California are already facing pressure to lower methane emissions under the state's ambitious new greenhouse gas reduction laws, which include methane emission reduction targets of 40 % below 2013 levels by 2030.

Achieved and made significant progress in natural resource reduction targets including meeting its normalized greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal and nearly meeting its energy use reduction target four years ahead of its 2020 deadline.

The Climate Change Act 2008 sets legally binding emission reduction targets for 2020 (reduction of 34 % in greenhouse gas emissions) and for 2050 (reduction of at least 80 percent in greenhouse gas emissions); the Act also introduces five - yearly carbon budgets to help ensure these targets are met.

It adds: «This target may therefore be seen as a litmus test of the government's determination to meet the reductions in carbon emissions to which the UK is currently statutorily committed».

They have not been included in the Bill's target of an 80 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, however.