Sustainable Development Network

AUGUST 30, 2019

Prior to the UNFCCC 2015 Conference of Parties (COP) in Paris, SDSN and IDRRI, a leading European think-tank, undertook the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project (DDPP) engaging national teams in 16 countries covering 70 percent of global carbon emissions.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 4, 2022

Almost overnight, Vladimir Putin pulled off something investors have been struggling to achieve since 2015: decarbonising the business models of oil and gas majors. But will the energy giants diversify from or double down on fossil fuels in response to inevitable write-offs on stranded assets?

Divestment 52

Divestment Stranded Assets Net Zero Climate Change 52

Chris Hall

AUGUST 12, 2022

Noting that the number of court cases being brought against companies on climate-related grounds has recently topped 2,000, the report says some plaintiffs are seeking to recover the costs of climate change itself, or the expense caused by having to adapt to it. Resort to the courts. Vital role of non-execs.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Stranded Assets Paris Agreement UNEP 52

Chris Hall

JANUARY 30, 2024

Investors often underestimate indirect legal risks despite the financial toll of lawsuits against investee companies,” Clarke said. The claim, for £36 billion (US$44 billion), could have a major impact on the firm’s share price, a knock-on effect on investors, and potentially set a precedent for future litigation.

Greenwashing 59

Greenwashing Stranded Assets Net Zero Banking 59

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

“It’s a dangerous game to play, and it is undermining investor confidence; there are certain issues, like climate change, where political games shouldn’t be played.” Matthew isn’t the only one dissatisfied with progress.

Net Zero 89

Net Zero Climate Change Stranded Assets Green Investing 89

Chris Hall

MARCH 2, 2022

“Natural gas will remain an important fuel source to meet total energy demand for the time being, decreasing by only 13% in 2030 (from 2015 levels), until hydrogen, e-gas and biogas are ramped up,” the Allianz report noted. “As Increasing gas infrastructure must be avoided to avert dangerous climate impacts and stranded assets.”.

Net Zero 98

Net Zero Stranded Assets Global Economy Supply Chain 98

Richard Matthews

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

To illustrate, BlackRock, the world’s leading investment firm, with more than $7 trillion worth of assets under management, has announced that climate will play a central role in investment considerations. Fossil fuels are at high risk of becoming stranded assets and PEs have a significant stake in the energy sector.

Impact Investing 76

Impact Investing Value Creation Net Zero Stranded Assets 76

Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2022

In late April, the UK High Court ruled that charity trustees can consider climate change factors when making decisions over their investments, even if it means making lower returns. How should I respond to wider systemic risks – and opportunities – such as those presented by climate change?

UNEP 52

UNEP Net Zero Sustainable Investment Stranded Assets 52

Chris Hall

JULY 14, 2023

Global temperatures are set to hit record-breaking levels this summer, with regions of persistent high pressure creating heat domes across several southern US states in June, posing health risks to millions of Americans.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Divestment Paris Agreement Stranded Assets 52

Richard Matthews

APRIL 20, 2022

Our economic system has failed to address long-standing threats like climate change, biodiversity loss, disease, water scarcity, and inequality. One of the byproducts of this form of economy is massive levels of climate change-causing greenhouse gas (GHG).

Development 59

Development Waste Value Creation UNEP 59

We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Preparing for the storm: The role of UK business and government in improving UK resilience to climate change in the UK’ explores how leading UK businesses are already increasing community resilience through climate adaptation strategies and action. billion climate finance already promised by Biden each year, by 2024.

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COP26 Net Zero Paris Agreement Development 88

Richard Matthews

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As reported by Newsweek , an NCSE survey revealed that teachers offer their students very little climate education and when they do, it is often inaccurate (60% of teachers are unaware of the scientific consensus on climate change). trillion climate-focused infrastructure bill. Petro-pedagogy targeting kids.

Divestment 62

Divestment Climate Change Stranded Assets Paris Agreement 62