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Analyzing Carbon Offset Markets’ role in our journey to a net-zero world

Carlos Sanchez

In this context, several countries and companies have taken up the challenge, and currently, 90% of the global economy and a third of the 2,000 largest companies have net-zero pledges. Besides, a third of the respondents consider offsetting as pure greenwashing. 1 – 1.5ºC emission pathway (Source McKinsey & Co).

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Sustainability trends 2023

Carlos Sanchez

In 2022, the voice against “greenwashing” practices was clear and loud. Figure 2: Word Greenwashing rated 100 in popularity in 2022 – source Google Trends. As a result, 91% of the global economy and almost half of the 2,000 largest companies have net-zero pledges. 2022 Sustainability Summary.

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Let the Climate Finance Flow

Chris Hall

At COP26, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero ( GFANZ ) declared a sector-wide commitment of US$130 trillion – a number that has increased over the year to US$150 trillion – of private capital to transition the global economy to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

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4 ESG trends to watch in 2022

Carlos Sanchez

Finally, we had the Conference of the parties COP26, where countries and businesses increased their climate ambition. As a result, 90% of the global economy and a third of the 2,000 largest companies have net-zero pledges. 4 – International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announcement during COP26.