Stay Zeroed in on All Things Decarbonization

As the momentum behind decarbonization surges forward, propelled by new legislation, groundbreaking technology, and innovative solutions, organizations worldwide are evaluating their strategies for a decarbonized future. The Net Zero Brief is here to empower you with the latest insights and practical resources necessary to action a more sustainable future for your organization.   

1. Financing Decarbonization: Closing the Execution Gap 

The high cost of robust carbon mitigation investments, combined with the lack of a whole-business perspective toward decarbonization, often leads isolated teams to secure funds for low-cost, quick-payback carbon reduction projects at a specific site or facility. While these projects may provide incremental progress and serve as window-dressing for stakeholders, high-impact sustainability projects requiring significant upfront capital tend to get placed on the back burner. The lack of alignment between decarbonization planning and decarbonization funding widens the gap between ambition and execution. Read more >>

2. Internal Carbon Pricing: Streamlining Corporate Decarbonization and Climate Risk Management 

The rules around how global businesses account for their carbon emissions are changing, and companies need to adapt. Carbon from manufacturing, transport and production of goods and services have historically been treated as an unpriced externality, but many governments and sustainability frameworks are now encouraging — or even requiring — companies to include a price on their emissions. Read More >> 

3. Decarbonizing Heat: How One City Found an Innovative, Affordable Solution 

Delivering zero-carbon heating and cooling across the world is one of the keys to meeting decarbonization objectives. Consequently, introducing Green District Heating and Cooling is an important element of a sustainable solution, one that makes sense for city districts, industrial and commercial parks, campuses and airports as they strive to meet the emissions goals of tomorrow. Read more >>  

4. Take Advantage of Government Funding Opportunities for Decarbonization

In today's world, organizations are feeling the heat to reduce their carbon footprint while keeping their financial house in order. But here's the good news: Government funding offers a lifeline, providing crucial support for green initiatives that tick both the environmental and economic boxes. Government funding isn't just about cash—it's a launchpad for innovation and sustainability. Kraft Heinz recently demonstrated the benefit of utilizing government funding after they were selected to receive up to $170 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstration to support the implementation of clean energy projects. Learn more about how this opportunity is helping Kraft Heinz reach its Net Zero commitment.

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