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$29 Trillion Investor Coalition Urges Government Policies Including Mandatory Climate Reporting, Sectoral Transition Strategies

ESG Today

trillion annually required to reach net zero emissions by 2050, and adds that policies to date have focused primarily on developed markets, while emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) are still facing significant underinvestment. trillion in 2023, but notes that this still falls short of the estimated $4.8

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Take-off for the Net Zero Transition  

Chris Hall

COP28 may have not delivered all it promised, but investors now have a clearer idea of how the path to net zero will impact their portfolios. The first-ever mention of “transitioning away from fossil fuels” in COP final text was regarded as a major milestone on the path to net zero, even by those who acknowledged its multiple caveats.

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ESG Today: Week in Review

ESG Today

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements Lenovo Commits to Net Zero Emissions Across the Value Chain by 2050 Danone Launches Plan to Address Methane Emissions From Dairy Supply Chain Pfizer to Offer Full Portfolio of Medicines to 1.2

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Accelerating the Decarbonization of the Latin America and Caribbean Transport Sector

Sustainable Development Network

During this year's UNFCCC Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW), the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET) organized a workshop titled, "Technological Pathways for Decarbonizing the Latin America and Caribbean Transport Sector."

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AllianceBernstein: Reflections on COP28: Opportunities Amid Challenges

3BL Media

To that end, the COP28 Presidency unveiled the Global Decarbonization Accelerator , a set of initiatives focused on scaling up new energy systems, targeting noncarbon greenhouse gas emissions and decarbonizing energy systems today. C using the Net Zero 2050 scenario from the Network for Greening the Financial System.

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Global Zero Carbon Buildings Accelerator wants to remove carbon emissions from buildings by 2050

Renewable Energy World

“For people and the planet, we know how important it is not only to improve building efficiency but to reach net zero emissions,” said Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environment Facility. Energy and Climate Branch (UNEP) and Head of the GlobalABC Secretariat, UN Environment Programme.

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Cisco: Cleaner Air, Healthier Buildings: How Carbon Reform Is Modernizing Indoor Environments for Health and Efficiency

3BL Media

According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), buildings accounted for 34% of global energy demand and were responsible for approximately 37% of energy-related CO₂ emissions in 2022 , presenting a significant opportunity for savings through advanced efficiency measures. You can learn more in the video above.