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The Challenge of Decarbonizing Cities and Real Estate

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KEYWORDS: Buildings, office buildings, cities, decarbonising, sustainable investing, Corporate Responsibility, Real Estate, impact investing, ESG, Carbon Emissions, Real Estate Sector, job creation, biodiversity, natural ecosystems, human health, gender equality.,

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Nestlé and Microsoft on financing circular innovations

GreenBiz

Its broader sustainability targets include getting to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. . For traditional investors, sustainability with a sound return on investment is key, according to David Haddad, managing director and co-head of impact investing at Nuveen , a subsidiary of TIAA. "We

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Lightrock Raises €860 Million for Inaugural Climate Impact Fund

ESG Today

This is Lightrock’s third successful fund close in little over a year and it represents a resounding endorsement of our mission to scale impact investing.” . Pål Erik Sjåtil, the CEO and Global Managing Partner of Lightrock, said: “I want to extend my grateful thanks to our investors for their confidence in and support of our mission.

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11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance

GreenBiz

Investors can intentionally invest in companies that have a positive social impact and exclude companies that do not. Investors can commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Impact Investing and returned Peace Corps Volunteer. Investors can engage with businesses about their ESG practices. Mecca Luster.

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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 Walmart Hits Goal to Reduce 1 Billion Tons of Supply Chain Emissions 6 Years Ahead of 2030 Target Microsoft Signs Deal to Remove 350,000 Tonnes of Carbon Through Agroforestry Rio Tinto Signs Australia’s Largest-Ever (..)

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A Q&A With KKR's Sustainability Expert Advisory Council

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During the meeting, SEAC members emphasized the importance of sharing best practices and learnings, as well as the role that private markets investors can and should play in advancing sustainability by mobilizing capital and bringing relevant expertise to investments.

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Mondel?z International Advances Progress Toward 2050 Net Zero Emissions Goal

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After joining the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)’s Net Zero Carbon Ambition two years ago, the Company has submitted a time-bound plan within SBTi’s timeframe, consistent with the 1.5°C C protocol.

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