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With the corporate sector responsible for 70% of global greenhouse-gas emissions, it stands to reason that the climate accords included in the Paris Agreement cannot be met unless the private sector steps up to do its part. The Paris Agreement, signed in 2016, sets a goal of limiting worldwide climate warming to no more than 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), and to pursue a limit of no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). Companies are stepping up to help, even though in some cases such actions may place them at a disadvantage if their competitors choose not to pa...

Colorado government officials and lawmakers have a lot on their plates during the 2021 legislative session — we are, after all, still in a global pandemic with devastating economic consequences — but leaders aren’t taking their eyes off the climate-change ball.  “Reducing our emissions is more than just a policy priority; it’s a moral imperative,” Gov. Jared Polis said Tuesday during an address at BizWest’s Net Zero Cities event. Initiatives making their way through the legislative process highlight Colorado’s commitment to its position as a national leader on greenhouse gas ...

Gov. Jared Polis will outline his renewable-energy policies during BizWest’s virtual Net Zero Cities event, scheduled for April 27-28. Polis has set a goal to have Colorado 100 percent powered by renewable energy by 2040. Polis will discuss his plans, including the costs, strategies for attainment and reasons behind the effort, during remarks April 27. Gov. Jared Polis Net Zero Cities will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m., April 27, and from 7:30 a.m. to noon, April 28. Other sessions at the event include: Legislative Initiatives Where does Colorado stand currently in terms of net-ze...