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DWS Expands Paris Agreement-Aligned ETF Suite

ESG Today

DWS, one of the largest asset managers in Europe, announced the launch of three new climate-focused ETFs for its exchange-traded funds business Xtrackers, expanding its suite of Paris Agreement-focused product series with funds providing exposure to US, European and Japanese equity markets.

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Four key lessons from the world’s top responsible investors

Corporate Knights

That is, by showing up to shareholder meetings and trying to steer portfolio companies toward decarbonization. C It was clear at PRI in Person that investors are tired of waiting for governments to put regulations in place that will require companies to decarbonize.

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The biggest carbon losers

Corporate Knights

This year, Corporate Knights set out to identify global companies that have decarbonized faster than their peers while simultaneously increasing revenue. Yet the pace and scale of their reductions is in the realm of what every company and country must do by 2030 to keep the faith of the Paris Agreement. Whereas just 2.7%

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The backroom battle for Canada’s climate future

Corporate Knights

It found that none have policy engagement that is considered “science-aligned” – or consistent with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to well below 2°C. Cement, which is produced through the decarbonization of limestone, is responsible for some 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Understanding the Crucial Role of Climate Scenario Analysis in Business Strategy

3BL Media

By transparently disclosing climate risks and demonstrating proactive management strategies, businesses can strengthen their reputations, attract sustainable investments, and foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders. C by the end of the century, aligning with the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement.

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Going green: The future of hydrogen energy

Renewable Energy World

This year’s COP26 summit is widely viewed as one of the last chances to fulfil the 2015 Paris climate agreement and ensure meaningful progress is made towards tackling our net zero targets and the climate emergency. Production costs. To achieve that goal, three quarters of our electricity will need to be sourced from clean energy.

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Canada’s biggest pension plan is fuelling worst rainy-day future ever

Corporate Knights

CPPIB Lags the Field, Earns Praise from Oil and Gas The report acknowledges that some Canadian pension funds have published ambitious climate strategies, emission reduction targets, and decarbonization plans.

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