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AllianceBernstein Commits to Net Zero Pathway

3BL Media

degree Celsius pathway, joining Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. degree Celsius pathway by 2050, in support of the Paris Agreement. Our net zero strategy addresses both the corporate and investment levels. AB to align operations and range of investment strategies with 1.5-degree SOURCE: AllianceBernstein.

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Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future

GreenBiz

Strategy firm BCG pledges net-zero impact, eyes ‘carbon positive’ future. billion company’s new commitment to achieve net-zero status for its own operations by the end of this decade. . billion company’s new commitment to achieve net-zero status for its own operations by the end of this decade. .

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Joe Biden can be the president for a sustainable private sector

GreenBiz

Biden already has rejoined the Paris Agreement, committed to advocating for environmental justice and rolled out a government-wide focus on racial justice. This includes committing to net-zero climate targets and changing their business models, products and services to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.

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Investors to Hold US Banks and Insurers to Account on Climate

Chris Hall

This AGM season, investors have filed numerous shareholder resolutions to accelerate finance sector action to address climate risks and meet net zero commitments. In 2021, insured natural catastrophe losses reached around US$110 billion, according to Swiss Re, making it the third-costliest catastrophe year since 2011.

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Selfridges unveils ambitious initiative incorporating new retail models and an attempt to shift shopping mindsets

Envirotec Magazine

Underpinning Project Earth is a broader commitment to Science Based Targets and to achieve Net-zero carbon by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement. Since Project Ocean in 2011, Selfridges has been focused on changing mindsets around sustainability both inside our industry and in conversation with our customer.

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New Ideas, Better Teamwork in Pursuit of Paris Goals

Chris Hall

Buffeted by critics on both sides, finance sector alliances may need to refresh their tactics to progress toward net zero goals in 2023. This time last year BP was in receipt of numerous plaudits for accelerating its net zero transition plans.

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25 badass women shaping climate action in 2021

GreenBiz

New Zealand, a nation of about 5 million people, in late January reported progress toward its goal to cut emissions by 30 percent over the next decade compared with 2005 levels — but recognized current measures won’t be enough to meet the Paris Agreement goals. It aims to reach net-zero for its own operations and supply chain by 2030.)