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New UN panel looks to hold companies, governments accountable for net-zero pledges

Corporate Knights

Net-zero pledges have become commonplace among corporations, financial institutions and cities, but questions abound as to whether those companies and governments have real plans in place to achieve them. Often, they plan to rely on technology that has yet to be scaled or on offset systems whose credibility is hotly debated.

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On the fifth anniversary of the TCFD, a call to action

GreenBiz

December marks the five-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement — a turning point for the movement to limit dangerous climate change and environmental destruction. These leaders understood the direct linkage between climate change and financial risk. On the fifth anniversary of the TCFD, a call to action.

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Countdown to Climate Week: Enabling Young Innovators in the Fight Against Air Pollution

3BL Media

Young people from Manhattan to Mongolia are leveraging technology to address issues of climate change. Over 1 billion children — half of all children globally — are at an “extremely high risk” due to the impacts of climate change. Air pollution is a complicating factor of climate change.

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Companies Call for Climate Disclosure Legislation As California Lawmakers Return to Session

3BL Media

In the coming weeks, lawmakers are set to consider two key pieces of legislation that would provide consumers, investors, and other stakeholders with information about how companies are managing the financial risks and opportunities from climate change. SB 253 (authored by Sen.

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ESG: The Key To Future Business Success

3BL Media

Corporate sustainability. By taking a deeper look at the lasting impact of business activity, organizations can enact changes that make them more resilient in the face of climate change, of greater value to local communities, and a place where top talent longs to work. Read more about the importance of ESG reporting.

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Unlocking the Value of Nature: The Role of TNFD in Corporate Strategy

3BL Media

In recent years, the global focus on sustainability has shifted from a sole emphasis on climate change to a broader consideration of nature and biodiversity.

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The TNFD Framework: A Crucial Catalyst for Corporate Biodiversity Action

3BL Media

As the world grapples with existential threats like climate change and biodiversity loss, the spotlight is increasingly turning toward the role of corporations in shaping our sustainable future. In this context, last year's New York Climate Week was a monumental occasion.