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Val Smith

@ValCookSmith

Chief Sustainability Officer @ Citi. Mom to two sons, native Virginian, NY transplant.

New York Katılım Mayıs 2009
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Mark Carney
Mark Carney@MarkJCarney·
Good to see @Citi and CEO Jane Fraser release their 2021 @FSB_TCFD Report & #netzero plan. We need these targets to be aligned with climate science and #NZBA guidelines to reach net zero. Citi’s Transition Principles offer welcome visibility on their approach.
Citi@Citi

To reach #netzero by 2050, we are actively engaging with all our clients to support them in their low-carbon transitions and journey to net zero together. Learn more about #Citi's approach to driving a responsible transition to net zero: on.citi/3FP10PC

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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
Our #netzero targets are ambitious & climate science aligned: An absolute emissions reduction target of 29% for our Energy portfolio, and an intensity reduction target of 63% for our Power portfolio (representing the climate imperative to electrify everything while decarbonizing)
Citi@Citi

Last March, #Citi announced our commitment to reach #netzero emissions by 2050. Today, we're releasing our initial plan for achieving this goal. Read more from our CEO Jane Fraser on how we’re working with our clients to transition to net zero together: on.citi/3nFBnKK

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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
Good discussion on climate and net zero at the World Petroleum Congress (of all places!) on the joint imperatives of decarbonization and transition finance.yahoo.com/news/why-energ…
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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
Really appreciate ⁦@KHayhoe⁩ comments on talking about climate across the divide, whether it’s political, ideological, theological. And also the comments about individual actions and how they can also add up: “Add your hand to that giant boulder.” nytimes.com/interactive/20…
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Citi
Citi@Citi·
Along with other private sector leaders, we're calling for robust and comprehensive climate legislation that will help businesses accelerate the transition to a #netzero economy. Read more: on.citi/3190oFD
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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
We are joining Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and other leading companies — and governments — to help accelerate climate technologies. An important arrow in the climate change quiver …
Citi@Citi

We're excited to announce our new partnership with @Breakthrough Energy Catalyst! As an anchor partner, we're committing $100MM over the next 5 years, with an initial equity investment of $50MM through an expansion of the #Citi Impact Fund. #COP26 on.citi/3CDoWVi

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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
In 2018 we formed the Climate Solutions Working Group, comprised of Chamber members working on climate policy. V. proud of our 1st public statement, encouraging the Congress (and the Chamber) to take action on comprehensive climate legislation @ClimateSolutionsWorkingGroup/statement-of-the-climate-solutions-working-group-83d8d81bc19b" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">medium.com/@ClimateSoluti…
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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
If we needed more proof that the incredible pace of change of climate sentiment needs to be matched by action, the new NZE scenario is it.
Fatih Birol@fbirol

The @IEA just released the world’s first comprehensive roadmap for the global energy sector to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Our special report shows the pathway to net zero by 2050 is narrow but still achievable if governments act now. The report ➡️ iea.li/33PDCAD

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Mike Bloomberg
Mike Bloomberg@MikeBloomberg·
You don't have to be a physicist (I dropped the major after three days) to understand why Congress should take science seriously. bloom.bg/3uuXZ1P
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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
@KHayhoe Yes, thanks for the clarification! Definitely lots of opportunities for dual/triple use.
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Prof. Katharine Hayhoe
Prof. Katharine Hayhoe@KHayhoe·
@ValCookSmith It's important to recognize that some of those energy sources can be co-located with other types of land use, though. Wind turbines can be placed on farms, grazing, or ranch land. Solar fields can be planted with pollinator-friendly plants + used for grazing; etc.
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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
Great graphics and article about how land use — and how much land is required to scale different climate solutions. Really underscores our need to approach climate from a systems perspective.
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Val Smith@ValCookSmith·
@realcoachcane What was the verdict? Looking forward to getting back out there!
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Coach Cane
Coach Cane@realcoachcane·
I sent out an informal poll to some of my athletes asking if they're ready to come back to group workouts at the track. All respondents said yes. Half said "with masks please" and the other half "no masks please".
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