Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Breaking with tradition Finance Watch’s latest report , released this week, underscores the stark reality of rising climate risks and calls for economic models that do not mislead, scenario analyses that prepare the market, and a new prudential tool to address the build-up of systemic climate risk.

Paris Agreement 94

Paris Agreement Climate Change Stranded Assets Global Economy 94

Chris Hall

MARCH 31, 2023

Jose Pugas , Head of Responsible Investments and Engagement at JGP Asset Management , explains why scal ing -u p finance between the global north and south for nature-based solutions is essential to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. Brazil is the most biologically diverse country in the world.

Net Zero 98

Net Zero Supply Chains Supply Chain Stranded Assets 98

Chris Hall

MAY 27, 2022

When it comes to gathering the collective will to tackle climate change, it is often argued that public policy actions and private sector commitments are mutually reinforcing, spurring each side to go further and faster. The private sector’s ability to accelerate the pace of net zero transition is open to question.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Stranded Assets Paris Agreement Greenwashing 52

Chris Hall

AUGUST 12, 2022

Noting that the number of court cases being brought against companies on climate-related grounds has recently topped 2,000, the report says some plaintiffs are seeking to recover the costs of climate change itself, or the expense caused by having to adapt to it. Resort to the courts. Vital role of non-execs.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Stranded Assets Paris Agreement UNEP 52

Chris Hall

JUNE 23, 2022

The report warns that fossil fuel demand will peak as government policies to cut emissions, asset owners’ net-zero commitments and the rapid growth of clean energy technologies combine to transition the economy towards renewables. Nothing could be more clear or present than the danger of fossil fuel expansion.

Net Zero 40

Net Zero Stranded Assets Paris Agreement Climate Change 40

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Investors continue to suffer from poor-quality climate-related information in company reports and other statements, particularly from firms with the highest CO2 emissions. That’s the finding of a major new report by Carbon Tracker, the independent think tank that researches the effects of climate change on financial markets.

Divestment 52

Divestment Net Zero Stranded Assets Greenwashing 52

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Reasons are manifold but include better risk management, earlier identification of stranded assets, and the realisation that Paris Agreement goals are in jeopardy.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Paris Agreement Divestment Stranded Assets 52

Chris Hall

APRIL 21, 2023

“These investors have filed their shareholder resolutions with the finance sector in response to the growing climate crisis and the failure to limit global warming to 1.5°C The post Investors to Hold US Banks and Insurers to Account on Climate appeared first on ESG Investor.

Banking 52

Banking Net Zero Stranded Assets Climate Change 52

Chris Hall

JULY 7, 2023

Therefore, ensuring it stays healthy and able to continue providing those services is crucial to the fight against climate change. Much of the reporting in the nature space at present is based on proxies, models and actions being taken that are assumed will improve biodiversity.

Climate Change 52

Climate Change Supply Chains Supply Chain Stranded Assets 52

We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This post originally appeared on Climate Change News. The street and the boardroom are closer than they have ever been on climate. The Glasgow Climate Pact and recent pledges have kept 1.5°C C alive, just. But, to get 1.5ºC out of intensive care we need all these pledges and national plans to be delivered without delay.

COP26 52

COP26 Paris Agreement Net Zero Stranded Assets 52

Chris Hall

MAY 19, 2023

Yet, despite this uncertainty, decarbonisation is a megatrend; driven by the need to reach net zero by 2050 if the world is to avoid catastrophic climate change. For the economy, business and investors, decarbonisation means massive change and a need to completely re-build energy infrastructure.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Stranded Assets Development Climate Change 52

Chris Hall

MARCH 2, 2022

Increasing gas infrastructure must be avoided to avert dangerous climate impacts and stranded assets.”. However, investors have previously told ESG Investor that the inclusion of gas won’t change their perceptions of what constitutes sustainable investing. Investing in a renewable future.

Net Zero 98

Net Zero Stranded Assets Global Economy Supply Chains 98

Chris Hall

JULY 14, 2023

Nevertheless, MSCI will be present at the event as the world takes stock of climate action progress and assesses the policy solutions and broader innovations for addressing climate-related issues. “While most people recognise COP as a policy summit, it is crucial to understand that it has evolved into a business summit since COP21,” says Vanston.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Divestment Paris Agreement Stranded Assets 52

Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2022

In late April, the UK High Court ruled that charity trustees can consider climate change factors when making decisions over their investments, even if it means making lower returns. How should I respond to wider systemic risks – and opportunities – such as those presented by climate change?

UNEP 52

UNEP Net Zero Sustainable Investment Stranded Assets 52

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the International Energy Agency , the world needs to cut 90% of coal use by 2050 and phase out all unabated coal power plants by 2040 to achieve net-zero emissions and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. These plants are expected to operate for decades and risk becoming “stranded assets” if they retire early.

Development 69

Development Net Zero Supply Chain Supply Chains 69

Chris Hall

AUGUST 23, 2023

Some companies will start acting and some won’t; there’s more risk of stranded assets.” What role should investors play? The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has estimated that maritime trade volumes will triple by 2050.

Shipping 81

Shipping Net Zero Stranded Assets Development 81

Chris Hall

APRIL 20, 2022

The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) working group III report on climate change mitigation identified carbon capture and storage (CCS) as an integral element in reducing GHG emissions across the energy sector. What is carbon capture and storage? What role can CCS play in net zero transition?

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Development Climate Change Stranded Assets 52

Richard Matthews

APRIL 20, 2022

Our economic system has failed to address long-standing threats like climate change, biodiversity loss, disease, water scarcity, and inequality. In order of their presentation, here are brief descriptions of the brown, green, blue, golden, purple, white, silver, red, gray, and black economies.

Development 59

Development Waste Value Creation UNEP 59

Chris Hall

APRIL 27, 2022

Electric vehicles powered by low-emission electricity offer the largest decarbonisation potential for land-based transport, says the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its most recent report on climate change mitigation. Costs are rising for laggards in a number of ways.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Manufacturing Supply Chain Supply Chains 52

Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The failure of rich nations to make good on their pledge to supply US100 billion annually in climate finance is long-running bone of contention for the countries most threatened by climate change and is a key focus at COP27. . degrees of climate change. . The deal committed US$8.5 The deal committed US$8.5

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Paris Agreement Carbon Offsets Greenwashing 52

Chris Hall

JULY 20, 2022

The IEA blueprint involves unprecedented levels of change, the agency admits, and requires clear government strategies and policies. SAS would achieve all Africa’s energy-related development goals “on time and in full”, as well as meeting climate change commitments. of GDP), with two ? thirds going to clean energy. .

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Development Stranded Assets Chief Sustainability Officer 52

Corporate Knights

JANUARY 23, 2025

That led me to connect with [former Canadian environment and climate change minister] Catherine McKenna, and she said, Mara, why dont we join forces? Because she started this initiative Women Leading on Climate in Glasgow. Men and women are worried about climate change: 46% of men, 49% of women. Women are ready.

Net Zero 144

Net Zero Stranded Assets Climate Change Paris Agreement 144

We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Preparing for the storm: The role of UK business and government in improving UK resilience to climate change in the UK’ explores how leading UK businesses are already increasing community resilience through climate adaptation strategies and action. billion climate finance already promised by Biden each year, by 2024.

COP26 88

COP26 Net Zero Paris Agreement Development 88