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‘Any delay means risk’: Senator looks to speed up banks’ net-zero journey

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In the pursuit of its net-zero 2050 goal, Canada needs a rigorous strategy to require banks and other key financial system players, including Crown corporations, to fully align their operations with the country’s international climate commitments. The present financial system fuels the climate crisis,” Galvez said in an interview. “We

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Inogen Alliance Presents at COP29 in Azerbaijan

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Our team attending and presenting includes our local Associate, Sustainera Solutions with Ilkin Hajiyev and team, who has been involved since it was announced that Baku would be the next location. They have been working in collaboration with AzerSun Holding as an official sponsor of COP29 consulting on sustainability topics and events.

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PNC Bank and Boston Children’s Museum Present Big & Little Podcast: How To Help Our Kids “Grow Up Great”

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On today’s podcast, Boston Children’s Museum President and CEO Carole Charnow sits down with Dr. Jeanette Betancourt from Sesame Workshop and Sally McCrady from PNC Bank to learn more about their partnership – Grow Up Great, an initiative to help prepare children from birth to age 5 for success in school and life. Sponsored by PNC Bank.

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Are the ESG departments of Canada’s Big Five banks a ‘$2-trillion placebo’ for an ailing planet?

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In 2022, the Canadian Competition Bureau launched an investigation into whether the Royal Bank of Canada’s advertisements amounted to greenwashing. Now it might be the Ontario Securities Commission’s turn to look into the bank’s green claims. And that’s a problem, Price says. “We

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Off-grid solar is redefining energy in Africa 

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In Kenya , off-grid solar is fuelling the continents mobile banking revolution, enabling people to power their phones and participate in the digital economy. While upfront costs of installation still present a barrier to widespread adoption, the uptake is escalating. Its a market-driven revolution.

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The World Environment Center Presents The Clean Tech Fair

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DESCRIPTION: The World Environment Center (WEC) and its international partners are excited to present the Clean Tech Fair coming November 3rd, 7th, and 14th from 9AM to 12PM ET. Topics on the agenda include Solid Waste, Water and Wastewater, and Energy and Air Emissions. WEC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., Learn More: [link].

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Regional Food Bank Receives $50,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

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DESCRIPTION: The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was awarded a $50,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation to support children through its BackPack Program. We are incredibly grateful to the KeyBank Foundation for this gift,” said Molly Nicol, Chief Executive Officer of the Regional Food Bank. “A SOURCE: KeyBank.

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