GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

are facing growing pressure to clean up their lobbying activity, with a host of institutional investors this week issuing an urgent call to 47 of the largest greenhouse gas emitters to disclose how their corporate advocacy aligns with the most ambitious climate goals of the Paris Agreement. Carbon intensive companies in the U.S.

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3BL Media

MARCH 30, 2022

DESCRIPTION: While 69% of focus companies have set commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, overall Benchmark finds companies have failed to show progress across key indicators, including disclosure of 1.5°C-aligned Alignment of capex strategies with net zero transition goals remains almost non-existent.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2021

A report published on 26 August by an independent group of experts warns that reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is now “too little too late”, and will not achieve the long-term temperature goals identified in the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C license ). C by the end of the century.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. The new government must rectify this and produce a detailed, complete programme showing how it will reach net zero by 2050,” he advised.

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ESG Today

JUNE 27, 2022

Invesment manager Nuveen announced the launch of a new climate transition-focused fund that will invest in climate leaders and disruptive technology solutions, as well as in high-carbon emitting companies that present opportunities for real-world emissions reduction.

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Stanford Social Innovation

MARCH 30, 2022

More recently, companies such as Microsoft and Swiss Re have been drawn to CDR as a way to more credibly meet their net-zero goals. As a result, since it does not physically undo the emissions of the purchaser, there is no quantity of traditional offsets that can, at scale, get the world to net-zero.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this Q&A, EY’s Ben Taylor highlights the developments most likely to shape and accelerate the net zero transition, as well as the climate-related investment strategies of asset owners and managers. ESG Investor: In what way did COP29 improve the likelihood of delivery of comprehensive, investible and Paris-compliant NDCs?

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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. COP28 presents an opportunity to raise our global ambition and action.

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ESG Today

MARCH 4, 2025

International banking group Standard Charteredannounced the release of its inaugural Transition Plan, outlining its detailed plan to achieve its climate goals, including its target to reach net zero emissions across its financing activities by 2050.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Serving as a negotiator to the series of Climate Change COP events since COP21 (2015), where the Paris Agreement was adopted, Dr Abdel-Aziz provided the Alliance with exclusive insight into landmark developments and prospects this year. I've been participating since COP 21 when the adoption of the Paris Agreement took place.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Choosing the right method to measure portfolio emissions is crucial to investors’ alignment with the Paris Agreement, and should reflect their strategy. Reasons are manifold but include better risk management, earlier identification of stranded assets, and the realisation that Paris Agreement goals are in jeopardy.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Norway will require state-owned firms to set science-based emissions reduction targets, according to a new Norwegian Government white paper presented to the supreme legislature. trillion portfolio to set 2050 net zero targets “as a matter of urgency,” and for all portfolio companies to do so by 2040 at the latest.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This emphasizes that people-centered climate action is essential to ensure social cohesion and increase the societal buy-in required for an accelerated and sustainable transition to a net-zero economy — within planetary boundaries and at a pace aligned with science.

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Sustainable Development Network

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As the largest UNFCCC Conference of Parties to date, COP28 presented a unique opportunity for universities to take an active role in shaping the implementation of the Paris Agreement around the world, starting firstly on their campuses.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Sharm El Sheikh sees progress on accountability and transparency of net zero pledges, but many admit need for regulatory intervention. . New mechanisms for keeping private sector climate promises have taken big steps forward at COP27 this week, while major banks provided limited visibility on their path to net zero. .

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3BL Media

AUGUST 1, 2022

And they include nearly a dozen companies across industries committing to report on their climate lobbying and often on how their lobbying aligns with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. “As And Dominion Energy Inc. And Dominion Energy Inc.

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3BL Media

JUNE 6, 2024

“We are well positioned to lead in the climate space, and that requires dedication to setting validated short- and long-term corporate targets toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. While climate change remains a significant issue globally, Bloomberg’s commitment to sustainability is not restricted to just one topic. “We

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A newly released climate stewardship statement supported by 26 large asset owners has presented five principle-based expectations of asset managers, seeking to clarify investor demands. Investors look to address increasing misalignment with asset managers and remedy issues identified in 2023 stewardship review.

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ESG Today

JULY 27, 2022

Targets under the proposed legislation include greenhouse gas emissions reductions of 43% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels – reflecting the government’s recently updated Nationally Determined Contribution commitment under the Paris Agreement – and the achievement of net zero emissions by 2050.

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3BL Media

JUNE 26, 2024

With the new standard, we aim to accelerate change and enable large-scale adoption and impact, and rise to the challenge that the UN Paris Agreement calls for. “We are thankful to be working with leading companies to craft these clear and rigorous pathways to achieve meaningful climate action.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 13, 2022

The company has previously come under pressure from shareholders to improve its performance on Paris Agreement alignment. Investors applaud this leadership in expanding net zero targets to fully account for material Scope 3 emissions,” said Daniel Stewart, Energy Program Manager of As You Sow. US shareholder action.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 22, 2024

Although prevailing wisdom holds that time is running out, BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2024 seemingly shows how the world could still achieve the major goal of the Paris Agreement – holding global warming to well below 2°C and avoiding the worst impacts of climate change – and what it would take to get there. is buildings).

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3BL Media

MAY 13, 2024

Businesses around the world are facing stringent sustainability targets, from the Paris Agreement[1] – a legally binding international treaty on climate change – to decarbonisation strategies that aim to significantly reduce or eliminate carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and other greenhouse gas (GHG) from the atmosphere. C of warming[5].

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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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Chris Hall

MARCH 3, 2025

BPs decision to retreat even further on its climate commitments has elicited strong criticism from a group of its institutional investors, which are concerned that the companys revised strategy isnt consistent with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming nor in line with its pledge reach net zero by 2050.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The company also announced its vision for net-zero emissions, honing in on a credible and collaborative blueprint to addressing one of humanity’s greatest challenges. The company also presented its Smart Services solution , which forecasts repair needs and optimizes the network of parts, service engineers and logistics support.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 16, 2023

Weak economic activity, high interest rates and myriad geopolitical pressures present significant headwinds for private equity, weighing down valuations and slowing investment at a time when the private capital is vital to accelerating the net zero transition.

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Sustainable Development Network

DECEMBER 13, 2014

On December 12, the DDPP organized a side-event to present the project objective, method and results to country delegations and to further discuss options to include the concept of DDPs in the COP21 Paris agreement.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has warned that carbon-intensive companies are not progressing fast enough to align with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, supporting the rationale for its revised engagement strategy.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The Paris Agreement of 2015 highlighted the urgent need for a global transition towards more sustainable business practices, specifically use of carbon-free sources of energy. The role presented a “steep learning curve”, he says, despite being involved in the initiative for several years prior as a steering committee and board member.

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Sustainable Development Network

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

SHARM EL SHEIKH - November 11, 2022 | The Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition (CEET), a high-level body of engineers and energy system experts helping build the UN Secretary General’s coalition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, has convened for the first time at the UN climate change conference (COP27).

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In 2020, Shell announced a commitment to achieve net zero in its operations by 2050, and in 2021, the company launched its “Powering Progress” strategy , detailing how it will achieve its target to be a net-zero energy business by 2050 across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, with initiatives including investing in renewable and clean energy solutions.

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ESG Today

MARCH 14, 2023

The strategy was released as part of Credit Suisse’s 2022 TCFD report, alongside the bank’s Annual Report, and will be presented for a consultative vote at the company’s annual general meeting next month. The targets add to 2030 commitments set last year for the Oil, gas, and coal and the Shipping sectors last year.

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3BL Media

JULY 24, 2023

We work to address the unique challenges and opportunities present in the content and operations of each area of our business, from CBS Sports to Nickelodeon consumer products to Paramount Pictures and the Paramount Pictures Studio Lot. We reinforced our public commitment to this work in 2021 by joining the Business Ambition for 1.5°

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If approved, it will lead to the setting up of RAF as a standardised template for organisations to submit their net zero pledges and transition plans for publication in GCAP, says Gillod. But, Gillod is also cautious about how much impact the UNFCCC’s RAF can actually have. “It

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Sustainable Development Network

MARCH 28, 2024

A representative of TIST actively joined the discussion panel to present on the everyday experience of her fellow farmers with already existing carbon market mechanisms – an important practical contribution on what unfortunately is often a controversial, polarized, and abstract issue in Kenyan development discussions.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A letter from 534 financial institutions representing US$29 trillion in assets under management called for policy action in five areas to accelerate private sector investment in a “ just transition to a climate-resilient, nature-positive, net-zero economy”. NDCs are expected to play a central role at this year’s COP.

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