CEMEX Philippines reaches milestone in CO2 reduction
CEMEX Philippines reaches milestone in CO2 reduction CEMEX Philippines (CHP) achieved a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions generated by its two cement subsidiaries, Solid Cement Corporation and APO Cement Corporation, from 1990-2022. Based on public declarations, this is the highest CO2 emissions reduction in the industry, establishing CEMEX’s commitment to decarbonizing its operations through its […]
Net Zero Carbon Alliance bares framework toward private sector carbon neutrality by 2050
Converge joins the Net Zero Carbon Alliance for a decarbonized and regenerative future Net Zero Carbon Alliance Executive Director Allan Barcena, First Philippine Holdings’ Chief Sustainability Officer Agnes C. de Jesus and Energy Development Corporation’s Deputy COO Jerome Cainglet (right) in a panel discussion at the consortium’s first anniversary meet moderated by Danie Laurel (second […]
Converge joins the Net Zero Carbon Alliance for a decarbonized and regenerative future
Converge joins the Net Zero Carbon Alliance for a decarbonized and regenerative future Leading fiber internet provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has joined the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) which aims to unite companies and efforts towards carbon neutrality to mitigate the worsening effects of climate change. In line with its commitment to reduce its […]
Saving the planet is good for business too
Saving the planet is good for business too Is the world losing the war against climate change and its consequent adverse effects? The battle may be difficult but many environmental warriors are not throwing in the towel and have become more determined than ever to wage the struggle until the war is won. Shifting to […]
Be A Net-Zero Entrepreneur: 5 Practical Ways To Reduce Your Company’s Carbon Footprint
Be A Net-Zero Entrepreneur: 5 Practical Ways To Reduce Your Company’s Carbon Footprint In our fight against climate change, scientists have advised that we need to reduce our carbon footprint or the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by our activities, either directly or indirectly. We can do this by minimizing travel, consuming less meat, preventing […]
Climate Crisis Demands Market Transformation—But First, Standardization
Achieving meaningful climate change mitigation efforts is possible with an established set of standards to evaluate companies’ progress, explains Mahesh Ramanujam, the former president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council. The recent SEC proposals are a good first step, but public policy-driven market transformation is needed to avert climate catastrophe, he says. As […]
‘Lifeline’ of renewable energy can steer world out of climate crisis: UN chief
‘Lifeline’ of renewable energy can steer world out of climate crisis: UN chief The State of the Climate 2021 indicates that extreme weather – the day-to-day face of climate change – wreaked a heavy toll of human lives, triggered shocks for food and water security, and led to hundreds of billions of dollars in economic losses […]
DOE readies submission of energy transition plan
DOE readies submission of energy transition plan
Arthaland’s Cebu projects on track to attain net zero
NET ZERO TARGET. The 39-story Cebu Exchange is set to obtain its net zero certification next year. Arthaland is the first developer in Asia to be a signatory to the World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment in 2020. / ARTHALAND KATLENE O. CACHO May 03, 2022 PROPERTY developer Arthaland is on track […]
Road to net zero emissions by 2030: Here’s how Unilever is doing it
MANILA, Philippines — Last November, the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) came to a close at Glasgow, Scotland with renewed commitments on climate action and more targets on emissions reductions. The 13-day summit was dubbed as the planet’s “last best chance” to stop the worst consequences of climate change. While governments are called to lead […]