The Race to Zero strengthens and clarifies campaign criteria As net zero commitments proliferate, the refined criteria outline the minimum standard for initiatives of businesses, investors, cities, regions and universities for robust and credible net zero commitments. By Climate Champions | April 29, 2021
The UN-supported Race to Zero campaign – the largest alliance of non-state actors committing to achieving net zero emissions before 2050 – has published its first annual review of its criteria, including refined criteria and an interpretation guide
As net zero commitments proliferate, the refined criteria outline the minimum standard for initiatives of businesses, investors, cities, regions and universities for robust and credible net zero commitments
Visa, a global payments technology company, has announced a new commitment to reach zero emissions by 2040 as well as how the company achieved carbon neutrality across its operations in 2020.
Visa also outlined plans to become a climate positive company through new partnerships and expanded initiatives to support sustainable commerce and the transition to a low-carbon economy beyond the company’s own footprint.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Visa, Al Kelly, said: “Visa is committed to creating a more sustainable future. Our new net-zero commitment and enhanced efforts across our network in support of sustainable initiatives are immediate ways we will achieve our goals to help build a better future for our planet.”
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