September 2020
Decarbonizing our future is the best investment
Reducing greenhouse gases could yield a net economic benefit for Peru of US$98 billion by 2050. This projection, the result of the “Technical study towards carbon neutrality in Peru in the long term”, prepared by MINAM, is one more example of how addressing emissions reductions is a good investment for any organization looking to the future.
Study estimates that reducing emissions will benefit the country by US$98 billion by 2050
For this to happen, economic growth in harmony with the environment is necessary, through the use of 100 % renewable energies, sustainable transportation and a circular economy, among other climate-smart actions.
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What is the connection between climate change and the fires in California?
While California's climate has always made the state prone to wildfires, the link between man-made climate change and larger fires is inextricable.
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Coca-Cola FEMSA places the largest green bond in history for a company in Latin America
Coca-Cola FEMSA announced the placement of its first green bond in the international capital markets for US $$705 million maturing in 2032.
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Imperative 21 launches REINITIEMOS JUNTOS campaign
Imperative 21, is a coalition led by B Lab and supported by Sistema B and a group of companies that believe the imperative of the 21st century is to REIGNITE our economic system so that its purpose is to create shared well-being on a healthy planet.
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Uber to invest $800 million to make all of its cars electric
As part of its commitment to become a zero-carbon company, the well-known mobility app reveals that its fleet will be 100% electric by 2040.
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IKEA to invest 600 million euros in sustainability... in just one year!
Ingka Group, the owner of the IKEA business, has confirmed that it will implement a “zero fossil fuel approach” to spending and procurement.
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DP World makes donations in Callao and Paita to face the emergency of COVID-19
DP World has donated a total of 8,370 kilos of food, 2,650 medical supplies and 8,494 biosecurity protection kits, benefiting more than 3,200 people in Callao and Paita. The company has also donated a refrigerated container to the Regional Government of Callao.
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Enel X Peru installs the country's first network of electric-powered gas stations
Enel X Peru has installed more than 40 electric charging stations in 23 cities in the country, from Tumbes to Puno. This first network of electric charging stations in the country is a strategic infrastructure to promote the change in the energy matrix of the transportation sector with the migration to a more environmentally friendly energy source. Enel X will continue articulating initiatives and contributing with its global experience to promote this technology in the country.
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Learn how we developed a reporting framework for the private sector focused on assessing sustainable development.
As part of the project Increasing transparency and documentation of the private sector's contribution to national climate commitments that Libélula, through its nexos+1 platform, has been strategically carrying out with the UNEP-DTU Partnership, a webinar was held on August 20 to explain the importance and key aspects to take into account when documenting how your organization is contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals and targets.
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Webinar: Perceptions of remote work and future opportunities
A microscopic virus changed the world, it showed us how fragile the economy was and that the order of priorities was not correct. If we have learned anything, it is that everything has to evolve, and our way of working is one of them. We invite you to our webinar, made in partnership with matteria and IKI, to share perceptions about remote work and discuss opportunities, trends and leading practices to develop our activities with a new vision.
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