Corporate Knights

JANUARY 18, 2022

According to analysis by S&P Capital IQ, the Corporate Knights Global 100 Index is the best performing global sustainability equity index since its inception in 2005 and is also ahead of its blue-chip benchmark. For example, cars must be fully electric now to qualify, whereas in prior years, hybrids were counted as clean. C, SBTi A+.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Only urgent, short-term actions can deliver the temperature targets fixed in the Paris Agreement. Ireland, for example, cut greenhouse gas emissions by 42 percent from 2005 to 2020 while growing its economy by 81 percent, outgunning most of the major developed economies.

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Chris Hall

JULY 15, 2022

When global leaders gathered at COP26 last year, governments pledged ambitious 2030 emissions reduction targets to achieve net zero by 2050. Both launched in 2005 after the Kyoto Protocol, these systems led to the monetisation and commodification of carbon via the ‘cap-and-trade’ mechanism.

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B the Change

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

If you’re a company interested in climate change, zero might be the most important number. Net zero” is the lens many businesses are using to address their climate impacts. As of October 2022, more than 8,000 companies globally have made commitments to net zero under the United Nations’ Race to Zero Campaign.

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Corporate Knights

JULY 19, 2024

C, as agreed upon in the Paris Agreement , countries must reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions 45 per cent by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. per cent of Canadian municipalities have legislated or adopted policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Kevin Conrad, Executive Director of the Coalition for Rainforest Nations, says compliance carbon markets offer more effective support to the goals of the Paris Agreement. The Global Stocktake is a key process established under the Paris Agreement scheduled to take place at COP28 in Dubai.

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Carlos Sanchez

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

While some recognise carbon offsets markets as key for us to achieve net-zero emissions world by 2050 by funnelling cash into cost-effective projects, others believe credits are a dangerous distraction that allows polluters to pay their way out of the problem. Introduction. 1 – 1.5ºC emission pathway (Source McKinsey & Co).

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Chris Hall

JULY 28, 2023

between 2005-21, as the government implements its climate policy agenda, but gaps remain between current policies and Canada’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) target and 1.5°C C , although he acknowledges that achieving this goal is now more challenging than when the Paris Agreement was first agreed.

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Renewable Energy World

JULY 28, 2021

For example, under the Paris Agreement, the U.S. For example, under the Paris Agreement, the U.S. The UK also became the first G7 country to legislate to hit net zero emissions by 2050. Many global governments have committed to ambitious carbon reduction targets, which is driving solar growth.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 10, 2024

The UK government decided to implement a UK CBAM in order to reduce carbon leakage risk, and has further recognised that the mechanism is an important part of “delivering the energy transformation needed to achieve net zero”.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Deirdre Cooper, Co-Head of Thematic Equities and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Global Environment Fund at global asset manager Ninety One, says the world’s ability to meet net zero targets will depend on countries such as China and India. What are China’s stated net zero goals? GW of new plants (a net 29.8

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Chris Hall

JUNE 30, 2023

Around two-thirds (1,557) of cases have been filed since the Paris Agreement was established in 2015. ClientEarth has previously taken the UK government to court over its “inadequate” net zero strategy, with the UK High Court finding in favour of the environmental law charity.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The difficulties of replacing fossil fuels will make it hard for the commercial air sector to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in line with the Paris Agreement as global consumer demand for continues to accelerate. . Lack of viable fossil fuel alternatives a key ESG risk for investors, according to Morningstar. .

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Chris Hall

MARCH 23, 2022

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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Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2022

In 2005, a group of investment managers organised under the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) commissioned law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer to publish a report , ‘A Legal Framework for the Integration of ESG Issues into Institutional Investment’. How does fiduciary duty relate to sustainable investment?

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This March, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told a sustainable business forum in Vancouver “things have changed” since the country signed up to the Paris Agreement on climate change. This year, Canada introduced its 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan , which aims to achieve 40-45% emissions reductions below 2005 levels by 2030.

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 16, 2023

C is rapidly falling out of reach , despite the fact most net zero commitments set by governments, investors and companies target a 1.5°C What investors can do instead is continue to demand net zero transition plans aligned with 1.5°C “This summer is giving us a mere taste of our future, and we’re still only at 1.3°C

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 5, 2022

C targeted by the Paris Agreement. . The bill is expected to cut US emissions by over 40% from 2005 levels by 2030. . This level of ambition has “boosted” US prospects of achieving its 2030 nationally determined contribution (NDC) and reaching net zero by 2050, IPR said. . C by 2050, still short of the 1.5°C

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Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 5, 2023

Despite the progress being achieved by these recent political developments, there are several actions that the Biden-Harris Administration should begin to take now to ensure the US reaches net zero emissions by 2050. The IRA reaches a 50% reduction by 2035.

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Corporate Knights

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The federal government is committing Canada to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45% to 50% below 2005 levels by 2035 but has not said how those cuts will be accomplished. The Canadian Climate Institute has estimated that in 2023, GHGs were 8% below 2005 levels.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

He reminded the audience that the original Paris Agreement target was not 1.5°C Noting significant regulatory changes in the US and Australia, he noted a growing gap between OECD and non-OECD countries, with the former largely on track to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. They’re worried about overshooting as well.”.

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Sustainability Update

OCTOBER 30, 2021

We could describe the enthusiastic presentations and panel discussions over the two days by global participants a kumbaya gathering to refresh and update the 2015 Paris Agreement (or Accord) moments as the world leaders then set out ambitious goals to limit global warming. The measures sovereign governments (large and small!)

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Raina also raised the prospect of the “abysmal” NCQG limiting the ambition of many countries’ updated nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement, due in February. The remainder is to be supplied or catalysed by reformed MDBs to support the net zero trajectories of developing countries.

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Corporate Knights

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It has posted a 295% total return since its inception in February 2005 to the end of 2023 (versus 278% for the MSCI ACWI). Financially speaking, the Global 100 index has stood the test of time, outperforming its benchmark over the past two decades. trillion).

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

New Zealand, a nation of about 5 million people, in late January reported progress toward its goal to cut emissions by 30 percent over the next decade compared with 2005 levels — but recognized current measures won’t be enough to meet the Paris Agreement goals. million people find jobs since 2005.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

What it means: The $300bn is a modest step forward, marking progress under the Paris Agreement but falling short of the decisive action and timeline the climate crisis demands. Brazil pledged to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by 59%–67% by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. The UK will deliver its full plans in 2025.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 13, 2024

The surprise move, which critics say would force Australia out of the Paris Agreement and stall investment in renewable energy, re-ignites a decades-old debate over the fossil fuel-rich nation’s position on climate policy. Investor confidence is only now starting to recover from decades of climate policy chaos.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 28, 2021

president closely linked America’s new nationally determined contribution, a reduction target of 50 to 52 percent from a 2005 baseline aligned with the terms of the Paris Agreement, with equitable job creation and the opportunity to make money. Introducing the Net-Zero Producers Forum. finance agencies.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 23, 2025

The US Climate Alliance, a net zero-focused group of 24 U.S. Paris Agreement goals, despite President Trumps announced withdrawal from the international climate accord. Climate Alliance was initially formed in 2017, following Trumps announcement of his initial plans to exit the agreement, although the U.S.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 24, 2024

The latest Emissions Gap Report from the United Nations Environment Programme found that “current pledges under the Paris Agreement put the world on track for a 2.5–2.9°C Meanwhile, scientists have been immeasurably clear that we don’t have time for backtracking. president George H.W. voters chose the former.

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Corporate Knights

APRIL 19, 2022

Even that limited progress on clean electricity is perhaps surprising, given that the most recent Earth Index dataset comes from well into the presidency of Donald Trump, who rejected the Paris Agreement and vowed to revitalize coal power. emissions would fall as much as 52% from 2005 levels. United States EARTH INDEX Score.

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 17, 2022

Research, data and analytics firm Rhodium Group has estimated that the IRA will cut US emissions by over 40% from 2005 levels by the end of this decade. . Although this still falls short of the country’s Paris-aligned commitments , it is a “crucial first step”, Mohin and McGannon agree. . International credibility .

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Richard Matthews

JANUARY 4, 2022

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. Under the Paris Agreement, countries were only obliged to update their goals by 2025.

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 19, 2024

greenhouse gas emissions by 61% – 66% by 2035, on a 2005 basis. Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement. NDCs are national climate action plans presented by each country under the agreement, and are required to be updated every five years with increasingly higher ambition.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 7, 2024

As Biden and Trump emerge victorious from Super Tuesday, a report compares America’s chances of reaching net zero under each of them. The US’s current target under the Paris Agreement is to achieve a 50-52% emissions reduction by 2030.

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