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The real estate sector is one of the largest contributors to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing 34% of total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. It is also one of the more challenging sectors to decarbonize due to the decentralized nature of building ownership and the significant role of value chain emissions, notably from power grids and construction.


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The power generation sector lies at the heart of the transition needed to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, as it underpins economy-wide electrification and decarbonization efforts. Renewable energy technologies are key to this systemic transformation, but grid congestion and modernization issues need to be addressed, storage and baseload considerations are critical and exi...


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The food and agriculture sector accounts for roughly one-third of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—making it both a major challenge and a critical opportunity for climate action. The most immediate gains lie in reducing on-farm emissions and in addressing land-use change emissions. These efforts can be complemented by enhancing carbon sequestration through sustainable pract...


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