Corporate Knights

JANUARY 27, 2022

Financial firms have pledged that more than US$130 trillion of assets will be net-zero by 2050. And 130 countries have also promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, including all the G7 countries and South Africa. These pledges should not be underestimated. What is the right speed?

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

As such, attention is likely to quickly turn to alternative avenues for accelerating the development and adoption of the lower-carbon shipping technologies and practices that remain in the pipeline. It is also working to introduce net-zero emissions ships in U.K. was a relatively small player at the IMO.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Asset managers’ net zero targets depend on governments living up to their commitments, says Rebecca Mikula-Wright, CEO of AIGCC and IGCC and NZAM Chair. In the past 12 months, signatories have been taking a range of actions to implement their individual net zero commitments.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Updated and more ambitious Benchmark used to assess focus companies on their net zero transition plans. C pathway set out in the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE). The Alignment Assessments further underpin this, with low evidence of companies adopting strategies in line with a 1.5°C

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GreenBiz

APRIL 20, 2021

Manufacturing is going electric, too, as companies ratchet up their net-zero-carbon goals. All of these represent the surest pathways toward decarbonizing the global economy, and all are ramping up to meet the commitments by governments to align with the goals of the Paris climate agreement. Surge protection.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The new Deloitte Center for Sustainable Progress report, “Work toward net zero: The rise of the Green Collar workforce in a just transition,” presents a detailed look at the impacts of decarbonization, with a particular focus on the workforce., ” Click here to access the Deloitte report.

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3BL Media

APRIL 3, 2022

As the lynchpin of the global economy, financial institutions not only carry a responsibility to help mitigate climate change, they are also vulnerable to its financial risks. KEYWORDS: Net Zero, SEC, Climate Risk, CERES. Senior Associate, Ceres Company Network. Technical Analysis by FutureProof.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 25, 2021

Despite the reductions in air travel and the global economic slowdown caused by the pandemic, climate change sadly has not slowed down this past year. We have only until 2030 to get things on track for a net-zero and nature-positive economy — this should sharpen our minds for action. Coming together for impact.

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3BL Media

JUNE 13, 2022

DESCRIPTION: Two weeks ago, global business and political leaders met at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss geopolitical and environmental challenges. The need to move towards a net-zero economy, regenerative businesses, and an inclusive global economy were the key topics on the agenda.

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GreenBiz

MAY 10, 2021

With ESG gaining more attention and more companies committing to reaching net-zero emissions in the coming decades or otherwise pledging to do better by people and the planet, it’s inevitable that the next generation of professionals in the field will define the future of sustainable finance. Deonna Anderson. Mon, 05/10/2021 - 01:30.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A new report sets out a strategy for achieving net zero concrete and cement. The sector currently generates 8% of global CO2 emissions: more than aviation and shipping combined. The challenge of increasing emissions is becoming more urgent as production of concrete and cement is increasing to meet global needs.

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3BL Media

MAY 24, 2022

It outlines how, despite greater corporate climate disclosure and commitments to greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, net zero targets and other climate-related goals, many companies fail to adequately disclose sufficient information to investors on how they intend to achieve said ambitions.

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3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2024

This year, the winners include companies developing software to accelerate renewables buildout, expand heat pump deployment, create new biofuel feedstocks and standardize biodiversity monitoring – among many others. PVcase is a software company aiding in site selection, design, development and permitting of solar projects.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Investors have made pledges towards net zero, they are taking action by engaging with companies, and are increasingly vocal and responsible stewards of the capital they manage. But they cannot do it alone. Consequently, investment portfolios may remain exposed to sustainability risks from climate change.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

While investors and companies are already setting net zero targets, laying out transition plans, and engaging with governments, more needs to be done to reduce methane emissions and reverse nature loss and water degradation across key sectors. Following historic policy wins in the U.S.,

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The transition to a just, resilient, net-zero future is not possible without small and medium-sized businesses, known as SMEs. They are the engine of today’s economy and the backbone of global supply chains, accounting for about 90% of all businesses and around 70% of jobs worldwide.

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ESG Today

APRIL 13, 2023

ESG ratings, data, and research provider Morningstar Sustainalytics announced today the launch of its Low Carbon Transition Ratings, aimed at providing investors with an assessment of a company’s alignment with a net zero pathway, based on an evaluation of its strategy and actions as well as scenario analysis.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Originally posted on GFANZ on September 19, 2023 The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Secretariat today launched a consultation on its work to further refine the definitions of its transition finance strategies and support financial institutions to forecast the impact of these strategies on reducing emissions.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The organizations’ key functions include defining and promoting best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science, providing technical assistance to companies who set science-based targets, and providing companies with independent assessment and validation of their emissions reduction targets.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Business stands ready to work with governments to deliver more ambitious NDCs in both developing and developed countries. The action we need to avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change is clear: halving global emissions by 2030 and transitioning to a just and inclusive net-zero economy by 2050 at the latest.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

climate action and investments, as public and private sector leaders raise their ambition, deliver on commitments, implement policies to capitalize on the opportunities in the necessary transition to a zero emissions future, and ensure public finance to support adaptation and resilience for developing nations.

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3BL Media

MARCH 17, 2022

One recent study found that net zero commitments now cover at least 68% of the global economy. C warming by mid-century – a development that would irrevocably compromise climatic stability. C warming by mid-century – a development that would irrevocably compromise climatic stability.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Mouriño will lead the development of DP World Americas’ sustainability strategy, focusing on integrating its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. This strategic appointment aligns with DP World’s global commitment to driving sustainable change and innovation throughout the logistics and supply chain industry.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

announced the launch of its new Sustainable Investments 2030 Strategy, aimed at accelerating its transition to a net zero emissions portfolio, and including a new pledge to invest $100 billion in climate solutions by 2030.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Appointments of new COP26 President and Environment Secretary triggers renewed efforts to demonstrate the benefits of biogas for decarbonising the UK and global economies. In particular, it must clearly state its strategy to meet the Net Zero by 2050 target that it has set for the country.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Forum will bring together leaders across the private and public sectors to recognize progress made on transition finance and accelerate further action in support of a global net-zero economic transition. The event will be held from 3:30pm ET at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

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ESG Today

MARCH 31, 2023

Canada unveiled its response to the emerging global race to scale up green energy and clean tech manufacturing capacity, with proposals for over $60 billion in tax credits and an additional $20 billion in sustainable infrastructure investments in its 2023 budget, presented by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Chrystia Freeland.

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3BL Media

MARCH 26, 2024

Lenovo is committed to achieving Net-Zero emissions by 2050 and our sustainability efforts start with our own manufacturing and supply chain. Manager, GSC Global Manufacturing at Lenovo, explains: “To help measure our progress toward Net-Zero, our goal is to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas [GHG] emissions by 50% by 2030.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Separate from CO2 offset services, Lenovo has committed to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the Net-Zero Standard created by the Science Based Target (SBTi) initiative. Lenovo is committed to the vision of providing smarter technology for all people and helping to decarbonize the global economy.

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ESG Today

MARCH 15, 2023

Most recently this has seen us shift our short dated investment grade bond strategy to become the Global Short Dated Climate Transition Fund, focusing on the transition to a net-zero global economy.”

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Action by banks to reach net zero emissions and meet climate goals is “insufficient”, according to two reports which also highlight significant gaps in the policies guiding the sector’s transition. C or below 2°C in the medium term (2028-35), as well as lacking short- and long-term targets to map a clear pathway to net zero by 2050.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Businesses and financial institutions have a vital role to play in delivering a nature-positive and net-zero economy.” Global Commons Alliance Accountability Accelerator Executive Director. trillion per year from the global economy by 2030. Misser, Chief Executive Officer of AccountAbility. Matic, Ph.D.,

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This is, presumably, what the new BlackRock and State Street stewardship programmes offer: the opportunity to have their voices heard at the companies whose business plans will make a meaningful difference to achieving global climate goals and the sustainable growth of the global economy.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2024

More than 200 nations—and on the sidelines, just about every major global brand—came together and said it’s time to change. We are living through the fastest and most systemic overhaul of the global economy in human history. And we get to be a part of it. A new way to create value and source energy.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Investor network seeks to enhance net zero alignment in hard-to-abate industry. A new report from the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) – ‘I nvestor expectations of chemical companies’ transition to net zero ’ – targets increased disclosures and transparency from the highly polluting sector.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Semiconductors are the foundation of technology advancements that are transforming the global economy and can improve peoples’ lives in so many ways. By setting a 1.5°C-aligned

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GreenBiz

MARCH 26, 2021

Despite net-zero pledges, banks used $750 billion to finance fossil fuels in 2020. Net-zero commitments may have ricocheted across banking sector over the last 18 months, but big banks' attestations of climate concern did not stop many from expanding financing for the world's top fossil fuel firms during the pandemic year.

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