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AB: Are Carbon Offsets the Next ESG Investing Frontier?

3BL Media

Carbon offsets occupy a relatively small space on the spectrum of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. But as more countries and companies commit to net-zero carbon emissions goals, they’re steadily gaining attention from investors as a tool to accelerate carbon reductions. Quality Control Still Has Gaps.

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ICYMI Fifth Third's New Operational Sustainability Goals

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Fifth Third has been carbon neutral for these emissions since 2020 with the purchase of 100% renewable power and verified carbon offsets for the remaining emissions. Achieved an A- CDP Leadership Score in 2021. Fifth Third is the only bank among peers to achieve a Leadership Score for three consecutive years.

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Fifth Third Sets New Operational Sustainability Targets by 2030

3BL Media

Fifth Third has been carbon neutral for these emissions since 2020 with the purchase of 100% renewable power and verified carbon offsets for the remaining emissions. Achieved an A- CDP Leadership Score in 2021. Fifth Third is the only bank among peers to achieve a Leadership Score for three consecutive years.

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NETSTREIT's ESG Journey Supported by Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

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PNC Bank client, NETSTREIT, specializes in acquiring single-tenant net lease retail properties and recently made the decision to double down on its sustainability commitments by setting aggressive goals that go further than any of its current competitors. Power of Relationship Banking.

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Guest Post: Why Biodiversity Risk is a Business Risk

ESG Today

Similarly, natural capital is our global bank of natural assets, including soil, water, air, and all living things. Similarly, in 2021 the World Bank published Nature Action 100 , a proposal for investor engagement on biodiversity. For instance, this year’s CDP climate questionnaire featured a brand-new section on biodiversity.

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Carbon Credits Have Role to Play in Corporates’ Climate Transition

Chris Hall

Fewer than 35% of companies’ emission reductions targets are credible, climate disclosure platform CDP revealed this week, based on an analysis of 13,000+ companies reporting last year. To minimise those risks and justify the use of carbon credits, companies should demonstrate to investors that they have a 1.5°C-aligned

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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

Goldman Sachs ‘s and Deutsche Bank’s DWS) for exaggerating claims about their products’ sustainability credentials. Besides, companies like Easyjet ditched its offsetting carbon program to focus on reducing direct emissions and avoid the critics that the program raised.