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The 25 most sustainable private companies in the world

Corporate Knights

Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG Sustainable development bank Oesterreichische Kontrollbank (OeKB) or Austrian Control Bank is a special-purpose financial institution owned by Austrias main banks. Reaching net-zero as we grow remains vital. Go-Ahead Group Ltd Net-zero-aligned transporter Go-Ahead is a U.K.-based

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Climate Innovation Forum's Drive for Net Zero Action Not Ambition

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Following on from last November’s COP26 in Glasgow, Climate Innovation Forum (CIF) was seeking continued climate innovation collaboration this year, uniting senior public and private sector decision makers to accelerate the delivery of net zero commitments.

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If we want to compete, Canada needs a green and transition taxonomy ASAP

Corporate Knights

To achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 , the Government of Canada has invested billions of dollars in practical efforts to lessen the effects of climate change and encourage clean economic growth. Together, a combined green and transition taxonomy can support a holistic approach to achieve a low-carbon transition.

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These 50 Canadian corporations are betting big on green

Corporate Knights

New figures showed that carbon emissions in 2022 fell to “significantly lower” than pre-pandemic levels in 2019, giving hope that Canada can meet its net-zero commitments. C 27 49 BGIS Real estate & leasing C+ SBTi 28 33* Sun Life Financial Inc Insurance companies C+ NZAM 29 31* Desjardins Group Banks C SBTi, 1.5°C,

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If done well, financial regulations play a crucial role in cutting carbon emissions

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Canada needs to adopt a package of financial regulations that will drive down carbon emissions and shift billions of dollars toward investing in clean technology and renewable energy. Canada’s oil and gas industry does not have a viable pathway to net-zero, so climate transition plans need to acknowledge that reality.

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COP27 and the Canadian mini climate budget that wasn’t

Corporate Knights

billion in investment tax credits for clean technologies and clean hydrogen production, provided the latter meets standards set out in the Inflation Reduction Act, the giant U.S. He adds that electricity storage systems – basically banks of stationary batteries – are most cost effective when built on a larger scale.

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Global 100 companies prove sustainability is good for business

Corporate Knights

Approximately 90% of countries are now covered by some kind of net-zero target, as are hundreds of the largest publicly traded companies. While banks comprise a 10th of this year’s index, it is tech groups of all varieties that dominate, including telecoms, chipmakers, computer makers and business service providers. C, SBTi A+.

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