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Colorado pension fund loses US$2.7 billion by not divesting from fossil fuels

Corporate Knights

Divesting from fossil fuels isn’t just good for the planet. billion in returns over the last 10 years by not divesting from fossil fuels. If passed, the bill would also adopt new GHG targets for the state that would slash emissions by 65% (of 2005 levels) by 2035 and 100% by 2050. It can be good for financial returns, too.

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The ESG Explainer: Advance Australia, Finally

Chris Hall

What are Australia’s stated net zero goals? Australia adopted an economy-wide target of net zero emissions by 2050 in the run-up to COP26. Its interim target is to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030.

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Despite the Headlines, 2021 Was A Year Full of Environmental Victories

Richard Matthews

On Earth Day, President Biden pledged to reduce global warming emissions by 50 percent by 2030 compared to 2005 levels. trillion bipartisan package will see $5 billion go towards zero and low-emission buses and ferries. trillion in assets, have committed to divest. This job is on us.”