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Ten good news stories on climate and clean energy in 2024

Corporate Knights

In fact, gas vehicle sales in Canada peaked in 2017 and have been falling ever since. This type of planned transition in the building sector is necessary to protect consumers from higher costs and stranded assets. nationally. The question ahead is one of pace, with Quebec rapidly taking the North American crown for EV adoption.

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A deep dive into the rise of non-financial reporting and what it means for business

We Mean Business Coalition

Whether investors find Scope 3 comparable or not, the inclusion of Scope 3 reporting in most non-financial reporting standards is essential for decarbonization in line with a 1.5 ° C pathway as set out by the IPCC scientists.

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Private Equity Firms Are Paving the Way to a More Sustainable Future 

Richard Matthews

Fossil fuels are at high risk of becoming stranded assets and PEs have a significant stake in the energy sector. Bloomberg reports that PEs made $261 billion worth of energy deals since 2017, which amounts to around one fifth of the total transaction. More Funds Diverted to Sources of Renewable Energy. In 2020, U.S.