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More Focus, More Impact 

Chris Hall

Many of the tools in the sustainable investing toolbox are not up to the job, he argued, which is why universal owners are bound to fail when they try to internalise climate targets within their portfolios. “So-called

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Divergent Asian Taxonomies Create Confusion for Investors

Chris Hall

It also allows for the widespread use of carbon offsets, and assumes the availability and adoption of unproven carbon capture and storage technology. Carbon offsets are generally not an acceptable form of emission reduction for taxonomy purposes.” It should also mandate compliance and reporting.

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Divergent Asian Taxonomies Create Confusion for Investors

Chris Hall

It also allows for the widespread use of carbon offsets, and assumes the availability and adoption of unproven carbon capture and storage technology. Carbon offsets are generally not an acceptable form of emission reduction for taxonomy purposes.” It should also mandate compliance and reporting.

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The ESG Interview: Profits that Don’t Cost the Earth

Chris Hall

That target, McMahon says, creates opportunities for more asset owners to allocate to the notoriously competitive sustainable forestry and agriculture sector. “We We definitely see the ability to grow what we are doing,” he says. million carbon offsets credits, of which 1.1 He adds: “We must be realistic.

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All Systems go for Net Zero

Chris Hall

It could also accelerate the nascent shift toward a broader definition of stewardship, as well as a possible rethink around the obligations of fiduciary duty. It may, for example, include predictions on new forms of technology or substantial use of carbon offsets.” C at best.