We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 10, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include a major industrial decarbonization project in Germany and carbon-capturing tequila in Mexico. CLG UK has shared a new policy brief setting out seven key areas the country must prioritize in the net zero transition.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 12, 2022

The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has set out four guiding principles for financial institutions (FIs) to follow to ensure their net zero strategies are consistent with action required to meet “planetary level” emissions targets, in keeping with wider sustainability and societal climate goals. C above pre-industrial levels.

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3BL Media

MARCH 23, 2022

We began reporting progress on our climate journey in 2010 by adding a section in our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report and responding to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) climate change questionnaire. Learn more in the Bank's @FSB_TCFD report: [link]. KEYWORDS: NASDAQ:FITB, Fifth Third Bank, tcfd.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 31, 2023

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week include the passing of key climate legislation in Australia and the EU. Net Zero Economy EU legislators reached an agreement on new climate legislation this week to double the share of renewables in the bloc’s electricity mix by 2030.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The number of companies proclaiming their intent to go net-zero by 2050 has expanded exponentially in the past 12 months, but the ones short-cutting that commitment by a decade are a rarer breed. How do we end up at net-zero? Photo courtesy of PepsiCo. Did that experience influence the final shape of the climate goals?

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3BL Media

JULY 28, 2023

On behalf of the Board of Directors, and at this turning point in NBK’s journey as a responsible bank, I am proud to present to you our recent achievements and developments in ESG.” About NBK 2022 marked 70 years since NBK’s founding in 1952 as the first local, domestic GCC bank and the first shareholding company in Kuwait.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 21, 2023

The proposed solution for net zero targets and progress aims to improve transparency and accountability, but will need to consider existing guidance. But there is still room for hope that net zero commitments – and subsequent progress on decarbonisation – can be transparent, aligned and ambitious.

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ESG Today

APRIL 23, 2023

This week in ESG news: IBM study shatters “myth” that ESG harms profitability; PwC boosts nature and biodiversity capabilities; Starbucks certifies 3,500 environmentally sustainable stores; Hong Kong to require all issuers to report on climate; EU lawmakers adopt rules tackling deforestation in supply chains; Schneider Electric launches (..)

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Join thousands of companies seizing the opportunities of climate action for a net zero, 1.5°C-aligned To ensure we halve global emissions by 2030, companies need to set science-based targets , following the Net Zero Corporate Standard , including five to ten-year targets for deep, rapid emissions cuts across their value chains.

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3BL Media

JULY 5, 2022

We activate our purpose everyday through our core values and vision to be the one bank people most value and trust. These efforts and others led to Fifth Third again receiving an A- leadership score from CDP for the third consecutive year. Learn more in Fifth Third Bank's 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

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Sustainable Development Network

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Further case studies and data from the Pathfinder review are showcased in a new online Climate & Health Evidence Bank, hosted by the Pathfinder Initiative. As a member of the Lancet Pathfinder Commission, SDSN's Vice President of Networks, María Cortés-Puch served as a contributing author to this report.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 31, 2023

The latest net zero signals of change include a record order for Volvo electric trucks. Net Zero Economy In a historic first, the IEA this week announced that investment in solar projects has overtaken oil production for the first time. Investment in renewable energy is up by nearly a quarter since 2021.

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Chris Hall

MAY 6, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of moves and appointments in the sustainable investing sector, including CDP, Loomis Sayles, UKSIF, Built by Nature, Arcadian AM, London Pensions Fund Authority and PLSA. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved at CDP over the past 21 years. this decade. billion of assets, as of 31 March 2021.

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3BL Media

MAY 27, 2022

Fifth Third is committed to transparency in its climate journey and climate-related disclosures, including: Financed emissions : Measuring Scope 3 Category 15 (investments), or financed emissions, is a key step in developing net-zero aligned business strategies and targets. Achieved an A- CDP Leadership Score in 2021.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 19, 2023

Net Zero Economy As the G7 Summit begins in Japan, a report out this week shows that the wider G20 group has avoided backsliding on climate despite the rush to boost energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 28, 2023

Save Tomorrow’ campaign, co-chaired by the Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, calls for the World Bank and wealthy countries to speed up pledges to mobilize climate finance ahead of a conference on the topic hosted by France in June. The ‘Power Our Planet: Act Today. Ita lian telecoms company Golden Goose S.p.A.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 18, 2024

Transition” refers to activities that do not meet the green thresholds now but are on a pathway to net zero or contributing to net zero outcomes. The program will enable investors to back public projects that drive Australia’s net zero transformation and support environmental objectives. degree celsius (1.5°C)

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3BL Media

MAY 9, 2022

Fifth Third is committed to transparency in its climate journey and climate-related disclosures, including: Financed emissions : Measuring Scope 3 Category 15 (investments), or financed emissions, is a key step in developing net-zero aligned business strategies and targets. Achieved an A- CDP Leadership Score in 2021.

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Chris Hall

MAY 19, 2023

At COP26, institutions managing more than US$130 trillion in assets committed to reaching a state of net zero before 2050. A 2021 report showed that fewer than half of financial institutions disclosing their emissions through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) have taken action to align their portfolios with a well below 2°C world.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 31, 2023

DWS whistle-blower Desiree Fixler has criticised European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) for not reaching out to her regarding their investigation into greenwashing in sustainable investment, while other consultation responses focused on ESG rating agencies, harmonisation, and definitional nuances of greenwashing.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

He will also lead the ongoing review of the technical governance of the initiative, which is a joint partnership between the CDP, the United Nations Global Compact, World Resources Institute (WRI) and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF). She will lead the firm’s biodiversity and nature programmes with both investors and with companies.

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3BL Media

JULY 15, 2022

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. In fact, volunteer market offset activity hit US$1 trillion for the first time in 2021, according to the World Bank. Academia is on board too.

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Sphera

JANUARY 10, 2022

Just one year ago, a European Central Bank report, which addressed how the European banking sector manages climate and environmental risks, found that most banks do not have concrete plans to start preparing for climate change. Net Zero Standard Financial Sector. The question is: How soon will this change?

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The World Bank previously estimated that nature loss could result in a decline in global GDP of US$2.7 ” Nicolette Bartlett, Chief Impact Officer at disclosure platform CDP, says the plans need to reflect the ability of governments to create an “enabling environment” to entice private sector investment. trillion annually by 2030.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The Transition Plan Taskforce’s (TPT) finalised disclosure framework aims to “remove friction” for preparers of climate transition plans by aligning with the work of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ).

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

From the explosion of net-zero commitments to the US SEC’s release of its proposed climate disclosure rules, greenhouse gas emissions have been the central focus when it comes to climate. Put simply, emissions reductions must go hand in hand with biodiversity goals if we want to reach net-zero. Why Biodiversity Matters.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 3, 2022

The main critique of net zero commitments is that companies are delaying action and relying too heavily on offsetting with carbon credits to reduce emissions,” according to a new Ceres report , which advises investors, lenders and companies on the appropriate use of carbon credits in climate commitments.

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ESG Today

JULY 19, 2023

In this respect, they echoed other sustainability reporting frameworks, such as those provided by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board. For example, a bank or an insurer may use your transition plan when pricing risk.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Members of UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce reiterat e the need for a “significant uptick” in net zero plans , as framework and implementation guidance are refined. Today, the international non-profit CDP published a report analysing the disclosure of around 19,000 companies globally.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 18, 2022

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including GRI, Sustainalytics, ISS ESG, CDP, Diginex, Esgaia and Normative. . ISS ESG , the responsible investment arm of Institutional Shareholder Services, has augmented its solutions supporting investors with net zero alignment initiatives.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Warned of further economic headwinds by the Financial Stability Board and chastised for failing to implement the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework by CDP , the various delegations spent much of the build-up to the summit lowering expectations on collective climate action. Beef bond buyers beware.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Goldman Sachs ‘s and Deutsche Bank’s DWS) for exaggerating claims about their products’ sustainability credentials. Moreover, companies will use voluntary frameworks and surveys such as GRI, SASB, CDP, UNGC, and Ecovadis to answer requests from customers, investors and other stakeholders.

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We Mean Business Coalition

APRIL 12, 2023

SMEs cannot be left behind in the net zero transition, or they will face enormous risk in the long term. By making it easier for SMEs to measure and report emissions, millions more businesses can start their journey to net zero and bring much needed transparency to global supply chains and networks.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Investor signatories include Aviva Investors, Triodos Bank and EFG Asset Management; corporates such as Danone, Epson and IKEA also signed the declaration. The study, co-authored by Boston Consulting Group, draws on environmental data disclosed through CDP in 2021 from 11,400+ corporate suppliers globally.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Last night, Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) Co-chairs Amanda Blanc and Baroness Joanna Penn revealed the TPT’s workplan to support financial decision making and capital allocation to ensure companies and financial institutions deliver on 2050 net zero commitments. had a credible plan.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The independently sourced information provides decision-useful information to help accelerate decarbonisation decisions worldwide, allowing world leaders, CEOs, investors, journalists, and activists to track progress toward net zero goals and prioritise where they can achieve the greatest impact.

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Chris Hall

JULY 21, 2022

By the start of 2022, over 80 countries representing nearly 75% of global emissions had made public commitments to achieve net-zero emissions. Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies report to CDP using GHG Protocol. CDP estimated that Scope 3 emissions account for three-quarters of a company’s emissions on average.

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