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A tidal wave of new carbon emissions data soon will be upon us

GreenBiz

Some previously untargeted companies, brands, institutional investors and geographies will be thrust into the limelight as central problems in the battle against climate change. As a result, we can expect to see personal, political and business incentives tilt in favor of more action to combat climate change.

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To Meet Net Zero, Prioritize ESG Laggards

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: On the heels of COP26, investors are not only thinking about the climate-related risks of companies within their portfolios, but they are also considering whether to make new investments or maintain existing investments in high-emitting companies or countries going forward. SOURCE: Franklin Templeton.

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What makes Al Gore hopeful: Tech innovation, science-based targets and the racial 'awakening'

GreenBiz

From companies looking to select cleaner manufacturing suppliers, to investors seeking to divest from polluting industries, to consumers making choices about which businesses to patronize, one thing is clear: a reliable way to measure where emissions are coming from is necessary," they wrote. Climate Change. Innovation.

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7 Companies Leading the Net Zero Energy Revolution

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Last year marked a global shift in corporations adopting low-carbon and net-zero pledges as experts at the United Nations Climate Change Conference , COP26, declared that the climate crisis is at a critical inflection point. SOURCE: Antea Group. C commitment and 7,126 companies have joined the Race to Zero.

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Investors playing a crucial role on climate

Jon Hale

End of Week Notes While governments struggle to act The COP26 summit in Glasgow underscored two big things for me: One is that the world’s sovereign nations are not yet able to muster a fully coordinated and cooperative response to climate change, despite the scientific consensus on the causes?—?the

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Decarbonisation Culture

Chris Hall

Head of Sustainability at CDPQ Bertrand Millot highlights the pension fund’s focus on decarbonising the real economy, as well as comprehensively divesting from the oil industry. In addition to divesting from oil, CDPQ plans to deepen its practice in the biodiversity space and expand the scope of its commitments in nature-positive themes.

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EU Guidance on Net Zero Cooperation Due in Q2 2022

Chris Hall

In September, the CMA issued a consultation to help inform its advice to the UK government on how competition and consumer regimes can better support the UK’s Net Zero and sustainability goals, including preparing for climate change. Limits to power of collaboration. Removing impediments.