50 Companies Responsible for 73% of Greenhouse Gases, according to CDP

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The Carbon Disclosure Project released its  CDP Global 500 Climate Change Report 2013 today. The report includes the Climate Performance Leadership Index (CPLI) which features companies with strong climate strategies. In addition, the report found that 50 of the Global 500 companies are responsible for 73% of greenhouse gas emissions. This is astounding. According to the report, carbon emissions from these companies have risen year over year. You can find more information in the report or at the links below.

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10% of world’s largest companies (Global 500) produce 73% of greenhouse gases 

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    U.N. Climate Change Report Released: Corporations Should Take Notice | Spinning the green web said:
    September 27, 2013 at 10:46 am

    […] take environmental sustainability seriously, and they work to keep their emissions low. However, 50 companies are responsible for 73% of greenhouse gases, according to the CDP. They need to take notice and step up their efforts to minimize environmental impacts. Otherwise, […]

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