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Sustainability trends: 5 issues to watch in 2024

IBM Big Data Hub

Many countries have committed to reaching net zero by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. trillion to the global economy by 2050. And they could drive economic gains: Research shows markets for carbon-neutral goods and services may be worth $10.3

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How the C-Suite Can Champion Sustainability Across the Enterprise

CIO Business Intelligence

In fact, more than 3,200 companies have set science-based carbon targets , and thousands of companies from around the world are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by either 2040 or 2050. Supply chain: Work with IT vendors and suppliers to ensure they have sustainability practices and build visibility across the supply chain.