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What is the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi)?

Sphera

In 2016 the earth’s average temperature was the warmest since recordkeeping began in 1880. Reduction targets are “science-based” if they align with levels the scientific community deems necessary to meet the 1.5 - 2 °C temperature reduction target set by the 2015 Paris Agreement. That record was matched in 2020.

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Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Taking Action on Climate

3BL Media

READ MORE We have been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by the global environmental non-profit CDP. We have been reporting on climate change since 2009 having secured a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ a total of 6 times for climate. Nature Food 2.3.

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The ESG Explainer: Advance Australia, Finally

Chris Hall

Recently, large-scale solar generation has begun rapid expansion, growing from negligible levels before 2016 to 3% of all Australian electricity generation in 2020, representing a four-year growth rate of 1,268%. While APRA regulates financial institutions, corporate adoption of TCFD reporting has remained voluntary to date.

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NETSTREIT's ESG Journey Supported by Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

3BL Media

As with most real estate investment trusts (REITs), NETSTREIT’s corporate footprint is rather small, consisting of its headquarters location that already had been renovated and optimized from a sustainability perspective in 2016. The location received a LEED Gold certification for operations and management and achieved an Energy Star rating.

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From Wild West to Law of the Jungle

Chris Hall

New sheriffs have set up shop and are drawing up rules on both the supply and demand side of voluntary markets, which may eventually be reinforced by regulation introduced by policymakers in line with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. . “At Climate capital .

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The U.S.A. & the 2015 Paris Accord: Five Years On, the Largest Economy on Earth Promises to Return – With a Cabinet of Climate Change Champions Preparing for Action

Sustainability Update

The United States of America was [then] prominent among leading economies of the world at the Paris gathering, signaling the intention to play a significant role in addressing climate change matters. In fact, the final agreement was signed in New York City on Earth Day in April 2016. The Paris climate pact is 5 years old.