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GreenX(TM)(R) for Media Film and Fashion Sector

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  The Eco-Leadership Standard For Green Boardrooms The film, television, and fashion industries are significant contributors to global carbon emissions and environmental degradation. A 2021 report by the Sustainable Production Alliance highlighted that large-scale film productions emit approximately 1,081 metric tons of CO ₂ , while medium-sized films produce around 769 metric tons. Television productions are also substantial contributors, with one-hour scripted dramas emitting about 77 metric tons of CO ₂ per episode and unscripted shows around 13 metric tons per episode.  Earlier studies, such as a 2006 UCLA report, estimated that the U.S. film and television industry generated 15 million tons of CO ₂ -equivalent gases annually. To put this into perspective, an average film with a $70 million budget today generates approximately 2,840 tons of CO ₂ —equivalent to the emissions from multiple round trips to the moon.  The fashion industry as well is highly impactful - Acc...

Exploring ESG Leadership : A Deep Dive into 33 Key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Metrics of 25 Top Australian Companies

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1. Carbon Emissions BHP Group : Targeting a 30% reduction in operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 through investments in renewable energy and carbon capture technologies. Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) : Aligning its lending portfolio with net-zero emissions by 2050, focusing on financing renewable energy projects and reducing its own carbon footprint. Rio Tinto : Aiming for a 50% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050, with initiatives in sustainable mining practices and energy efficiency. Woolworths Group : Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, with strategies to reduce energy consumption and increase the use of renewable energy across its operations. Westpac Banking Corporation : Aligning operations and financing activities with the Paris Agreement goals, targeting net-zero emissions by 2050 through sustainable finance and operational improvements. ANZ Banking Group : Targeting net...