Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When Coca Cola – the world’s biggest plastic polluter , was announced as one of the sponsors for COP27 this year – the world’s largest climate change conference, it sparked a wave of greenwashing accusations. Net Zero Plastic to Nature addresses both challenges. On the face of it, the backlash was justified.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

bank to commit to net-zero emissions generated from its financing activities by 2050. . Because yahoos such as me write critical columns about how they’re greenwashing or failing to do enough. Some of the most notable (some announced in the run-up to Climate Week) include: . Morgan Stanley became the first major U.S.

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3BL Media

JULY 14, 2022

I am very proud of our work toward achieving our 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals—including a bold 60 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from operations on a journey to net zero by 2050, as well as a 99 percent or more reduction in process emissions of fluorinated organic compounds. site demand.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Join thousands of companies seizing the opportunities of climate action for a net zero, 1.5°C-aligned To ensure we halve global emissions by 2030, companies need to set science-based targets , following the Net Zero Corporate Standard , including five to ten-year targets for deep, rapid emissions cuts across their value chains.

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Carlos Sanchez

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

While some recognise carbon offsets markets as key for us to achieve net-zero emissions world by 2050 by funnelling cash into cost-effective projects, others believe credits are a dangerous distraction that allows polluters to pay their way out of the problem. Introduction. 1 – 1.5ºC emission pathway (Source McKinsey & Co).

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Environmental News Bits

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The food giants – both of whom have made net zero pledges – reject this conclusion. NewClimate Institute has released a report accusing big companies like Nestlé and Unilever of putting out ‘ambitious sounding’ carbon goals that have ‘very low integrity’. Read more →

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ESG Today

DECEMBER 3, 2023

See below for the highlights of the past week, and get all your ESG news at ESG Today: Sustainability Goals, Initiatives and Achievements American Airlines Signs Carbon Removal Agreement with Cleantech Startup Graphyte Dow to Build $6.5

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 10, 2024

superior court, targeting Tyson’s goal to achieve net-zero … Continue reading Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims The Environmental Working Group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in a Washington D.C.

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Environmental News Bits

OCTOBER 1, 2024

superior court, targeting Tyson’s goal to achieve net-zero … Continue reading Tyson sued over ‘climate smart’ beef and other ‘greenwashing’ claims The Environmental Working Group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in a Washington D.C.

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ESG Today

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

billion) in green industries aimed at accelerating manufacturing in key net zero sectors, in addition to a new series of significant reforms designed to rapidly boost the capacity of its electricity grid to address energy transition needs over the coming decades. The UK government announced plans to invest £960 million (USD$1.2

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Nine out of ten – Using home-field advantage in New York Climate Week , US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen unveiled nine “voluntary” ‘Principles for Net-Zero Financing and Investment’, aimed at promoting “consistency and credibility” in the actions of financial institutions that have made net zero commitments.

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Corporate Knights

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Raised by two environmentalists, she’s dedicated to ensuring women have equal opportunity to succeed in our net-zero future. Last year, Folino’s firm made a commitment to make its operations and assets under management net-zero by 2050 or earlier – a challenge he’s embracing with open arms.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 7, 2024

Modi feels the heat – Conducted in record temperatures , the world’s biggest exercise in democracy dealt a blow to the ego of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but it’s less clear how the outcome of India’s general election will impact its net zero transition. billion) in green sovereign debt.

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3BL Media

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Examples include companies that help building infrastructure become more energy efficient, manufacturers of alternative energy equipment and companies that are enabling access to medicine or technology. At the same time, proactive companies with solutions to ESG challenges can enjoy profitable opportunities.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Net zero investors do not start with a blank piece of paper. A growing number of transition frameworks and guidance are now being published by governments and investment industry groups, but many investors have taken it upon themselves to identify how they can best invest in the world’s transition to net zero. .

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Carbon Tracker surveyed companies from the fossil fuel, mining, manufacturing, automotive and technology sectors that are targeted for engagement by the investor-led Climate Action 100+ initiative. Potential evidence of greenwashing. These differences could be evidence of greenwashing.”. Start penalising auditors”.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

ESG investing has had to overcome numerous challenges, ranging from investor caution to multiple cases of greenwashing. Around 270 asset managers have committed to reducing GHG emissions by tracking carbon intensity as part of their membership of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative. and the UK rate at 9.9%.

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Sustainable Development Network

JANUARY 9, 2020

Below is a summary of the discussions and key recommendations for achieving net zero emissions by mid-century. He stressed the importance of local manufacturing for local circularity, completely eliminating the increasing dependency on heavy transport.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The International Energy Agency estimates that US$1 trillion a year to 2050 will need to be spent in developing economies to achieve net-zero GHG emissions. He reported that many original equipment manufacturers want to be more vertically integrated.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 27, 2023

The verdict is still undecided, after a week which saw the electric vehicle manufacturer post record results , while its CEO gave testimony in a California courthouse. Of Musk and materiality – Investors have often wondered whether to view Tesla as a carmaker or a tech company. Tech or car firm?

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Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2022

Green bonds – which fund projects that foster a net-zero emissions economy, protect the environment or improve resilience and adaptation to climate change – have become more prominent as issuers meet investor demand for strategies linked to sustainability objectives. “We Moving the goalposts.

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Sustainability Matters

JULY 17, 2022

It aims to eliminate the “greenwashing” of financial products and advice and steer investments towards a sustainable economy by enabling informed financial decisions. Reporting is mandatory for vehicle and engine manufacturers, industrial and fossil fuel suppliers, and any facility emitting 5000 metric tons or more of GHG annually.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 28, 2020

For example, the nonprofit Textile Exchange launched a Material Change Index , enabling manufacturers to integrate a preferred fiber and materials strategy into their products. Net-zero commitments found infinite potential. And finally, zero — perhaps a fitting coda to a year that boasts two of them in its name.

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Corporate Knights

MARCH 29, 2023

The 270-page document lays out eight priorities for the shift to a clean economy: electrification, clean energy, clean manufacturing, emissions reduction, critical minerals, infrastructure, electric vehicles and batteries, and major projects. Canada will need to invest heavily in renewable generation,” the budget says.

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We Mean Business Coalition

JUNE 9, 2023

Net zero signals of change this week include billions of euros for industrial decarbonization in Germany. Net Zero Economy / Finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a new report that helps to define ‘greenwashing’ from the authority’s point of view.

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ESG Today

AUGUST 7, 2022

Australia Financial Industry Body Sets Anti-Greenwashing Expectations for Fund Managers. Heavy Duty Electric Truck Manufacturer Orange EV Raises $35 Million to Meet Growing Demand. Standard Chartered Hires Google Sustainability Leader Kerry Constabile to Head Net Zero & Sustainability Strategy Teams. ESG Investing.

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We Mean Business Coalition

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Under the new standards, truck manufacturers will need to cut the average emissions of new trucks by 45% in 2030, 65% in 2035, and 90% in 2040. The move aims to accelerate the shift towards a net-zero, nature-positive role for agri-commodities. Next to the U.S.,

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3BL Media

JANUARY 29, 2024

In 2024, AI's impact on sustainability will enter the spotlight, and organizations will start to monitor the carbon footprint of their entire technology infrastructure as they strive to meet net-zero targets. This will help avoid greenwashing claims and accelerate the drive to net zero.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 11, 2023

BNEF expects a larger jump in 2023 thanks to even more generous tax credits for carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) included in the US Inflation Reduction Act, and an acceleration in net-zero transitions by European companies. Julia Attwood, head of sustainable materials. Sustainable Investing – Greater Scrutiny.

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3BL Media

JANUARY 23, 2025

Only by moving from averages to actuals audited at reasonable assurance can freeriding and greenwashing be avoided, thereby protecting such valuable investment and our planet. Accenture is helping organizations achieve their net-zero and sustainability targets in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

As is their wont, many companies used the occasion to proclaim updated commitments — the buzzword du la semaine was "net-zero" with Walmart declaring a zero-emissions target by 2040 along with a big clean fleet promise and a pledge to "protect, manage or restore" at least 50 million acres of land and 1 million square miles of ocean by 2030.

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Just Capital

MARCH 29, 2022

It helps to address concerns over greenwashing and the haphazard nature of ESG data. AEP completes its largest wind farm and sets the course to rapidly increase renewables in an effort to hit net zero goals. Target tests its first net zero prototype store in California, which is planned to deliver a 10% energy surplus each year.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

There is nothing to stop sustainable investors channelling capital to weapons manufacturers and many ESG-focused funds already do just that. Donald Trumps return to the White House had already spurred plans for a new European defence fund, but the prospect of a decoupling of western military capabilities has further focused minds.

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ESG Today

JUNE 25, 2023

Million Tons by 2030 Government & Regulators Canada Invests $350 Million in Sustainable Aviation Technology Biden Announces $2.9 Million Tons by 2030 Government & Regulators Canada Invests $350 Million in Sustainable Aviation Technology Biden Announces $2.9

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Chris Hall

MARCH 14, 2025

Recent high-profile exits from industry groups like the Net Zero Asset Managers and Net Zero Banking Alliance illustrate the effects of these growing legal and reputational risks. In 2019, US regulators investigated car manufacturers over stricter fuel efficiency standards, though no collusion was found.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

With corporate greenwashing reports published on a weekly basis, the discussion seems overdue. Pay up, don’t shut up – As noted above, there are a lot of climate-related reasons to expect this year’s AGM season to be lively, if not downright adversarial.

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 21, 2025

Words including decarbonization, net-zero, anthropogenic or carbon footprint dont work. Some, like the founders of Investors for Paris Compliance, are now working as shareholder activists, directing their messaging to hold Canadian publicly traded companies accountable to their net-zero promises.

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