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Fujitsu Updates Group Environmental Plan to Achieve Validation of 1.5 degrees Celcius – Aligned Emissions Reduction Targets, Contribute to Sustainable Future

TOKYO, Apr 16, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced a significant update to its greenhouse gas reduction targets as efforts towards decarbonization gain increasing urgency and accelerate throughout the world. To contribute more aggressively to the resolution of environmental issues confronting humanity, Fujitsu revised its emissions reduction targets for its business... » read more

Singapore welcomes United States’ announcement to rejoin Paris climate accord

SINGAPORE – The United States’ announcement to rejoin the Paris Agreement is welcomed by Singapore, and the Republic is ready to work with the US and other parties to tackle climate change. The US’ decision to return to the agreement is a positive development that provides an important boost to global efforts to address climate... » read more

NEC named to the CDP “A List” for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives two years in a row

TOKYO, Dec 9, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – NEC Corporation has been recognized again for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious “A List” for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. In 2017, NEC announced its climate change policy guidelines for 2050(2),... » read more

Fujitsu Earns Top Rating in CDP Climate Change, Water Security

TOKYO, Dec 9, 2020 – (JCN Newswire) – Fujitsu Limited today announced that the Fujitsu Group has been selected for the CDP’s A List for both climate change for the fourth year in a row and water security for the second year in a row, earning the highest rating in the CDP’s evaluation of corporate... » read more

National Sea Level Programme awards $2.7 million to research projects on sea level rise

SINGAPORE – Two research projects looking into how coastal hazards – such as sea level rise – can affect Singapore have been awarded $2.7 million in grant funding under the National Sea Level Programme. The $10 million research programme was launched in 2019. The first two projects to receive funding from it are led by... » read more

Sustainability should be put at the core of post-pandemic recovery plans: Grace Fu

SINGAPORE – As Singapore revives its pandemic-hit economy, sustainability and the fight against climate change must be a fundamental driver in post Covid-19 recovery plans, said Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Wednesday (Nov 4). “We are at a significant juncture, where we have the opportunity to put sustainability at the core... » read more