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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

GreenBiz

Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing? Net zero is the near-universal goal of nations, states, provinces, cities, companies, universities and others. The five questions below represent just a sampling of issues surrounding what net zero means — and doesn’t. First, what is net zero? Joel Makower.

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EVs are leading U.K.’s race to net-zero, but will England stay off the gas?

Corporate Knights

aims to cut its emissions by 68% below 2013 levels by 2030, and currently it is 43% of the way toward achieving that target. s net-zero strategy should provide a framework for whole-economy decarbonization, but it needs to be backed up by credible plans, according to the House of Lords. Others are calling for the U.K.

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Calculating Avoided Emissions With CarbonCount 2.0

GreenBiz

First developed in 2013 by the climate investment firm HASI, CarbonCount is a decision tool that evaluates investments in U.S.-based based carbon-free energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience projects to determine how efficiently they reduce CO2 equivalent emissions per $1,000 of investment. white paper today!

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ClearBridge Investments Extends Its Long History of ESG Integration

3BL Media

Three-quarters of emission reductions needed for net zero will be from technology that is not yet commercial,” said Mary Jane McQuillen, Head of ESG and Portfolio Manager. As of the end of 2023, 55% of ClearBridge’s in-scope assets were net-zero aligned, representing a 27% increase year over year of net-zero-aligned assets.

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G20 countries fail to match climate pledges with action

Corporate Knights

Globa lly, emissions will need to decrease by 4% every year if the planet is going to reach net-zero by 2050. China scored the worst of these economies, with emissions increasing by 117% of the amount they would have needed to decrease to be on track for meeting the country’s stated net-zero commitment.

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This Week’s People Moves: BTPS Creates New Roles to Deliver 2035 Net Zero Strategy

Chris Hall

UK-based BT Pension Scheme Management (BTPSM) has created two new roles within its funding and fiduciary services team to help implement its 2035 net zero strategy. Samama will also drive the development and implementation of solutions to support clients in their transitions to net zero and sustainability.

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Analyzing Carbon Offset Markets’ role in our journey to a net-zero world

Carlos Sanchez

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).