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A Principled Stance

Chris Hall

The net zero race The former MP also emphasised the importance of the Global Stocktake , and the development of new nationally determined contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, which need to be submitted by 2025 with detailed sectoral commitments. We need long-term support to move to an alternative [energy source].”

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Take Five: Immediately and Gradually

Chris Hall

Immediately and gradually – The IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook calculated that keeping on track to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2030 would cost between 0.15-0.25% Divestment from Russian investments was a complex affair and an incomplete one. 0.25% of GDP growth and an additional 0.1-0.4% of inflation a year. “If

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The Increasing Legal Complexity Surrounding ESG in the US

Chris Hall

Other states have passed or introduced legislation designed to divest from industries like fossil fuels. ESG states has passed or introduced laws requiring divestment from companies that “boycott” the fossil fuel industry. A Maine law precludes state investment in fossil fuel companies altogether. A second group of anti?ESG

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Killing King Coal is the First Step Towards Halving Our Emissions

Edouard Stenger

More recently, another study showed it had to be done in OECD nations to comply with the Paris Agreement targets. Burning coal emits twice as much carbon dioxide as natural gas and up to 50 times more than solar and wind in their entire lifecycles (manufacturing and recycling included). A moral imperative.

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From Words to Action

Chris Hall

n December 2015, the world took a vital step in tackling climate change by adopting the Paris Agreement. Progress and limitations For some focus list companies, the failure to heed engagement efforts by investors to make good on their net zero commitments leaves them open to the threat of divestment.

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Stewardship Nears Breaking Point

Chris Hall

Oil and gas major Shell is under increasing pressure ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) on 23 May, with asset owners like PGGM and the Church of England Pensions Board announcing their support for a shareholder proposal calling for the company to align its Scope 3 emissions target with the Paris Agreement. Car manufacturer Toyota is facing (..)

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The 10 Big Things To Watch Across World’s Energy Markets in 2023

3BL Media

The World Bank estimates that a carbon price of $50 to $100 per ton of CO2 is required by 2030 to meet the temperature goals of the Paris Agreement. The divestment movement will wane. However, only the European Union, UK and New Zealand currently have prices within or above this range. Electric Vehicles – Another Record Year.