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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

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We are committed to developing products that allow them to invest or participate in efforts to bring about a more sustainable global economy.". Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article. "They care as citizens, consumers and business owners. BusinessGreen.

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Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping

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With more than one quarter of the global economy committed to achieving net-zero emissions over the coming decades, it follows that the shipping sector will be under increased pressure from governments and private players to clean up its act. "It Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere).

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COP26: Statement from the We Mean Business Coalition

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As we approach the critical final stages of COP26, the We Mean Business Coalition is calling on governments to take bold decisions to keep the 1.5°C The final COP26 outcome must therefore seize this opportunity by delivering key outcomes to drive concrete implementation this decade with the aim of halving global emissions by 2030.

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Three decisions governments must make to solve the nature and climate emergencies

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In addition, nature’s contribution to the global economy could be worth $125 trillion annually. This is why governments at Cop26 in Glasgow must deliver three key outcomes that will promote the role of nature in the Paris Agreement. Reach agreement on Article 6. From carbon source to carbon sink.

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Setting science-based targets to combat climate change

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A version of this article first appeared on Harvard Business Review. . COP26 focused the attention of governments and businesses on a key targe t: limiting global temperature rise to 1.5C by halving global emissions by 2030. Glasgow saw agreement on Article 6 finally reached, meaning that carbon markets are here to stay.

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Business welcomes The Glasgow Climate Pact: We Mean Business Coalition statement

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This statement is the We Mean Business Coalition response to the Glasgow Climate Pact, agreed at COP26. . The Glasgow Climate Pact represents a vital step in our shared efforts to keep global warming to 1.5 °C Ahead of COP26, more than 750 businesses, employing 10 million people globally and with US$2.7

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G7 must lead rapid and just transition away from fossil fuels for economic stability

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We urge them to steer us towards a clean global energy system and prioritising how we focus on increasing energy efficiency and renewable energy. Ahead of next week’s G7 Summit we shared our response to the FT article in the below letter: 17th June 2022. Letter to FT editor ?. letters.editor@ft.com . ? ? . Dear Editor,? ?.

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