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‘Carbon neutral’ and ‘net-zero’ claims face global greenwash crackdown

Corporate Knights

They’ve permeated nearly every product category, from “carbon neutral” burgers and disposable cola bottles made with “plastic from the sea” to net-zero oil companies and ESG labels slapped on trillions of dollars in poorly regulated investment funds. But the Wild West era may be coming to an end. At the same time, the U.K.’s

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Cooking the books: The magical math of ‘climate-friendly’ meat

Corporate Knights

The world’s biggest meat-packers have announced net-zero targets, as the industry tries to reassure the public that despite the urgency of the climate emergency, there’s no need to cut back on our burgers and steaks. The post Cooking the books: The magical math of ‘climate-friendly’ meat appeared first on Corporate Knights.

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Mark Carney’s net-zero banking alliance backtracks on compulsory climate targets

Corporate Knights

More than 450 firms came together to commit to bringing their loan and investments down to net-zero by 2050 in what’s called the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ). GFANZ’s credibility rested largely on the obligation by signatories to commit to Race to Zero, the UN’s key net-zero campaign.

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Episode 258: Hacking climate solutions, finding 'good work'

GreenBiz

The role of time horizons and relationship banking in financing a net-zero economy. The coming net-zero backlash. Career coach and long-time GreenBiz columnist Shannon Houde chats with Associate Editor Deonna Anderson about her new book, " Good Work: How to Build a Career That Makes A Difference in the World.".

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Allyson Anderson Book, Chief Sustainability Officer, Baker Hughes: Sustainability Champion & Energy Transition Leader

3BL Media

Listen to the Madam Policy Podcast episode here Policy veteran and Baker Hughes’ super-smart Chief Sustainability Officer, Allyson Anderson Book, joins Madam Policy for an all-new episode. How can the skills of the current energy workforce be parlayed into the net-zero emissions economy? Tune in and find out!

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Episode 261: Sea changes, strategy shifts

GreenBiz

Unilever sets out net-zero plan for shareholder vote. Oceanographer John Englander chats with Senior Editor Deonna Anderson about his upcoming book, " Moving to Higher Ground: Rising Sea Level and the Path Forward." . How infrastructure is banking on green banks. Power struggle: The looming high-tech battery crisis.

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Our 10 Must-Read ESG and Sustainability Books for 2022

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Did your New Year’s resolution include spending less time on-screen and more time curled up with a good book or audiobook? We asked our experts as well as polled Antea Group clients and friends about their favorite books on the topics of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and sustainability. Publisher: Knopf.