Corporate Knights

JUNE 27, 2023

When she walked out that day in 2009, she wasn’t sure she still wanted to be an accountant. We are one piece of a big puzzle,” she says, estimating that two-thirds of the investment required to achieve net-zero by 2050 will come from the private sector. Now they see reporting as the tail that wags the dog.

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3BL Media

APRIL 2, 2022

“Their expertise and institutional partnerships are greatly valued and will go a long way in helping Ceres catalyze bolder private sector action and drive policy solutions throughout the economy to build a more just and sustainable net zero emissions future.”. Prior to joining CalPERS, Ms.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The world’s largest passive investment houses might have been surprised to be accused of pursuing a “destructive, politicised environmental agenda”, having lent little support for environmental resolutions in this year’s US AGM season , instead putting their energies into ‘ profits-over-politics ’ voting and stewardship options.

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Chris Hall

JULY 26, 2024

Europe’s new code – As Ursula von der Leyen mulled over the composition of her top team for the next five years , the European Commission’s incoming finance chief was already getting advice on the future of sustainable investment. Withdrawals from Climate Action 100+ have been taken by many as signs that the red team is winning.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 2, 2022

Last summer, the European Commission launched a raft of climate-related legislation – ‘ Fit for 55 ’ (Ff55) – to reduce net EU emissions by 55% by 2030 from 1990 levels. It includes a proposal for amending the 2009 Renewable Energy Directive to increase its target for renewables to 40% of its overall energy mix by 2030.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Ecosystem engagement The PRI plans to use the upcoming sustainability-related summits and conferences – Climate Week NYC , PRI in Person and COP16 and COP29 – to showcase and support investor action on net zero, climate resilience and a nature-positive future, as well as raise ambition across the community in each area.

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Chris Hall

MAY 24, 2022

Its market capitalisation has jumped from US$2 trillion in 2009, nearly doubling its share of the global investable market from 4% to 7%. In terms of likely future drivers of green revenue growth, Clements highlighted long-term national net zero goals, energy independence and security, and high energy and commodity prices.

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