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Decarbonisation

Decarbonisation is the process of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across business operations, energy systems and value chains to help mitigate climate change. For organisations, decarbonisation involves cutting emissions through measures such as improving energy efficiency, increasing the use of renewable energy, electrifying operations, reducing Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions, and developing long-term net zero strategies. It has become a central pillar of corporate sustainability, driven by regulation, investor expectations and climate commitments.

SustainabilityOnline covers the latest developments in decarbonisation, including corporate climate strategies, emissions reduction initiatives, renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, climate transition planning and evolving sustainability regulations. We explore how organisations are reducing operational and value chain emissions, improving carbon accounting, adopting reporting technology, strengthening climate disclosures and integrating decarbonisation into wider business strategy. We also examine developments in net zero planning, sustainable finance, industrial decarbonisation, supply chain transformation and corporate sustainability reporting.

Related topics: decarbonisation, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon reduction, net zero, climate transition planning, renewable energy, energy efficiency, Scope 1 emissions, Scope 2 emissions, Scope 3 emissions, carbon accounting, climate disclosure, sustainable finance, low-carbon technologies, supply chain decarbonisation, corporate sustainability and ESG reporting.

Sustainability intelligence platform EcoVadis has announced the launch of the Carbon Data Network (CDN), which it says represents a 'giant leap-forward' in Scope 3 decarbonisation for businesses.
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EcoVadis launches Carbon Data Network to help firms tackle Scope 3 emissions

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Sustainability intelligence platform EcoVadis has announced the launch of the Carbon Data Network (CDN), which it says represents a ‘giant…

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India will require between $10 trillion and $19 trillion for its net zero transition

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India‘s transition to net zero will cost between $10 trillion and $19 trillion, new research from the Grantham Research Institute…

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A new report from S&P Global has said that the energy transition is facing 'challenges', with governments more focused on providing affordable energy than on sustainability.
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Governments prioritising affordability of energy over sustainability, S&P Global says

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A new report from S&P Global has said that the energy transition is facing ‘challenges’, with governments more focused on…

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A new whitepaper by Smart Society Ventures (SSV) has suggested that data centres could account for 9% of total global energy generation by 2030, with a single facility consuming the power equal to 800,000 homes.
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Data centres could consume 9% of global energy generation by 2030

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A new whitepaper by Smart Society Ventures (SSV) has suggested that data centres could account for 9% of total global…

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Decarbonisation in the private-equity (PE) sector is gaining in importance, with the number of PE-owned companies disclosing their climate impact rising by 55%, new research from Bain & Company and CDP has found.
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5 key actions private equity leaders can take to drive decarbonisation

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Decarbonisation in the private-equity (PE) sector is gaining in importance, with the number of PE-owned companies disclosing their climate impact…

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The UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) has unveiled what it describes as a 'new pathway to a decarbonised UK', stating that a greater focus on electrification could make up 60% of emissions reductions by 2040.
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Electrification could account for 60% of UK emissions reductions by 2040

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The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has unveiled what it describes as a ‘new pathway to a decarbonised UK’, stating…

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A study by KPMG in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has found that half (51%) of firms in emerging markets are utilising sustainable finance.
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Half of emerging market firms utilise sustainable finance, KPMG study finds

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A study by KPMG in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has found that half (51%) of firms in…

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Some 55 companies and organisations have submitted projects for the 2025 Sustainability Star award, of which ten will be granted a place in the conference programme of the Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit, taking place on 10 April in Prague.
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Over 50 projects vie for spots in the Czech & Slovak Sustainability Summit programme

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Some 55 companies and organisations have submitted projects for the 2025 Sustainability Star award, of which ten will be granted…

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Towards Net Zero Coalition has released its Key Takeaways Report from the 2024 Commodity Masterclass series, which summarises the progress made by leading food firms in decarbonising their food supply chains.
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CGF’s Towards Net Zero Coalition releases ‘Key Takeaways’ report

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Towards Net Zero Coalition has released the Key Takeaways Report from its 2024 Commodity Masterclass…

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The Northern Lights project, a major cross-border CO₂ transport and storage facility, has announced the delivery of the Northern Pioneer, the world’s first commercial liquefied CO₂ transport ship.
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Northern Lights project receives boost with delivery of transport ship

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The Northern Lights project, a major cross-border CO₂ transport and storage facility, has announced the delivery of the Northern Pioneer,…

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