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To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success

GreenBiz

To achieve net-zero, let’s agree on one definition of success. Reaching the 2015 Paris Agreement goals requires bold action from all sectors and levels of our society. At the other extreme, a cautious, crystal-clear set of climate goals is too incremental in this time of emergency. Peter Boyd. Mon, 09/28/2020 - 01:30.

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HSBC to stop financing new oil and gas fields except in Canada

Corporate Knights

London-based HSBC Holdings says it will cease financing for the development of new oil and gas fields in order to tackle climate change while carving out its Canadian unit from the policy change. Matt Price, director of corporate engagement for Investors for Paris Compliance.

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Inogen Alliance Presents at COP29 in Azerbaijan

3BL Media

Blue Zone events: WATER RESILIENCE AND CLIMATE CHANGE. This SVA framework, designed to evaluate the effects of climate change on water resources—from supply chains to distribution networks—has been applied in over 800 locations globally.

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A new Swedish iron processing project could disrupt the global steel industry

GreenBiz

From a climate change perspective, steelmaking is considered one of the "hard-to-abate" sectors. Looking forward, with customers, investors and policymakers increasing pressure to adhere to the Paris Agreement, reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a critical element of maintaining competitiveness.

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Despite net-zero pledges, banks used $750 billion to finance fossil fuels in 2020

GreenBiz

The green groups behind the report have warned of an "alarming disconnect" between the global scientific consensus on climate change and the ongoing practices of the world's leading banks. trillion to coal, oil and gas companies in the five years since the Paris Agreement was signed, it calculates.

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Which banks are financing the clean energy transition?

Corporate Knights

The 2022 Sustainable Banking Revenues Ranking shows global bankers are off to a slow start, but over time it will help guide consistency of reporting and provide an ongoing window into bankers’ progress in meeting the world’s Paris Agreement commitments. .

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Sport Positive Summit Brings Together Sports Organisations To Discuss Action and Ambition on Climate Change, and Calls for Cooperation

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: The third edition of the Sport Positive Summit, supported by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other global sports organisations, was held in London last week. And while it is already a carbon-neutral organisation, it is committed to becoming climate positive by 2024.