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Mark Carney’s net-zero banking alliance backtracks on compulsory climate targets

Corporate Knights

More than 450 firms came together to commit to bringing their loan and investments down to net-zero by 2050 in what’s called the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). GFANZ’s credibility rested largely on the obligation by signatories to commit to Race to Zero, the UN’s key net-zero campaign.

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Study: Major firms may be performing worse than they think against net zero goals

GreenBiz

A major new academic study sets out a new climate progress assessment framework for corporates — and they are falling short.

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Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund Now Accepting Applications in Celebration of World Environment Day

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DESCRIPTION: TORONTO, June 13, 2022 /3BL Media/ - In celebration of World Environment Day, Scotiabank is announcing that from now until July 14th, Scotiabank's Net-Zero Research Fund is accepting funding applications from think tanks and academic institutions that are supporting key sectors in their efforts to decarbonize the economy.

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Corporate climate standards are falling short. What if we change how we incentivize net-zero action?

Corporate Knights

In order to avoid the worst impacts of global warming, scientists agree that the world needs to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by midcentury. The idea is that if everyone aims for net-zero by 2050 and comes reasonably close to achieving it, the world will be spared a climate nightmare.

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UK Unveils Disclosure Framework for Net Zero Transition Plans

ESG Today

According to TPT Co-Chair and Aviva Group CEO Amanda Blanc, the new disclosure framework is being introduced as companies increasingly announce net zero commitments, but many have yet to publish plans to support their targets, with plans that have been disclosed varying in quality, consistency and level of detail.

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New Technologies, Data and Markets to Accelerate Improvements in Forest Carbon Credits

GreenBiz

With a steady parade of corporate carbon net-zero pledges released in 2020 and even more coming in 2021, there is an enormous demand for forest carbon credits. New Technologies, Data and Markets to Accelerate Improvements in Forest Carbon Credits. Date/Time: January 21, 2021 (1-2PM ET / 10-11AM PT).

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How Indigenous Perspectives Can Guide Climate Innovation for a Just Transition: IBM Teams Up With Net Zero Atlantic in Canada

3BL Media

Watch the video here: How Indigenous perspectives can guide climate innovation for a just transition: IBM teams up with Net Zero Atlantic in Canada The windswept province of Nova Scotia lies on Canada’s Atlantic coast, and comprises part of Mi’kma’ki, the traditional districts of the Mi’kmaq First Nations people.

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