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

ESG Today

A group of more than 530 financial institutions representing over $29 trillion in assets under management announced the release of the 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis, calling on governments globally to set policies aimed at unlocking private capital flows to enable the net zero transition, including mandatory climate-related (..)

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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.

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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.

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

Renewable Energy World

Together we look forward to pushing further toward a decarbonized global building sector and supporting new pathways to a low carbon future for ambitious countries and cities alike.”. Energy and Climate Branch (UNEP) and Head of the GlobalABC Secretariat, UN Environment Programme.

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Re(Introducing) the Cisco Foundation Regenerative Future Fund: Redefining Impact in Climate Investing

3BL Media

This surge has been driven by regulatory demand and corporate decarbonization goals, highlighting the growing importance of scalable carbon solutions. Gaps in Funding for Adaptation, Biodiversity, Decarbonization, and Nature: Despite these advances, critical funding gaps remain. Leading Decarbonization Across Land, Sea, and Cities.