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36 Corporations Account for Half of Global Emissions

3/8/2025

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A striking report from InfluenceMap uncovers that 36 corporations are behind more than half of the world's carbon emissions, releasing a staggering 33.9 GtCO2e in 2023. Alarmingly, while many have vowed to cut back, 93 companies have ramped up their emissions. The report calls for urgent government action to hold these giants accountable and push for a greener future.

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A striking report from InfluenceMap uncovers that 36 corporations are behind more than half of the world's carbon emissions, releasing a staggering 33.9 GtCO2e in 2023. Alarmingly, while many have vowed to cut back, 93 companies have ramped up their emissions. The report calls for urgent government action to hold these giants accountable and push for a greener future.