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Alberta's conservative party invites climate disinformation into policy debate

Corporate Knights

Members of Alberta’s governing United Conservative Party are debating whether to abandon existing net-zero targets at the party’s annual general meeting in Red Deer this week – a move that would further signal the province’s departure from global and national priorities for mitigating emissions.

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Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks team up on corporate climate alliance

GreenBiz

Transform to Net Zero: Microsoft, Nike, Starbucks team up on corporate climate alliance. They also have committed to share information on investing in carbon-reduction technologies and to collectively push for public policies that accelerate the net zero transition. Cecilia Keating. Wed, 07/22/2020 - 00:20.

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

GreenBiz

HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century. HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. Cecilia Keating.

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Canada’s net-zero opportunities might skip some provinces

Corporate Knights

Canada’s provincial governments need comprehensive net-zero climate strategies to drive growth in the green economy, but some are sending mixed policy signals to the companies that will create tomorrow’s jobs, says a new report from the Canadian Climate Institute. . However, B.C.

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AllianceBernstein Commits to Net Zero Pathway

3BL Media

degree Celsius pathway, joining Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. Our net zero strategy addresses both the corporate and investment levels. It reemphasizes our commitment to ensuring that our people and portfolios all work together to achieve critical climate goals.”. SOURCE: AllianceBernstein.

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Going the Distance – Charting the Journey to Net Zero

GreenBiz

Climate change isn’t a future problem — the crisis is already here. Climate change also poses risks for business, from physical health and safety risks to financial risks. The climate risk is urgent and the time to act is now.

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SBTi Releases Initial Draft of New Corporate Net Zero Standard

ESG Today

The organizations key functions include defining and promoting best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science, providing technical assistance to companies who set science-based targets, and providing companies with independent assessment and validation of their emissions reduction targets.