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The world has consumed half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials since the Paris Agreement

Envirotec Magazine

The throwaway global economy is fuelling the climate crisis with more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials consumed since the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to a report from impact organisation Circle Economy launched on 19 January. Gt and in 2019 it reached 101.6 billion last year.

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century

GreenBiz

We are committed to developing products that allow them to invest or participate in efforts to bring about a more sustainable global economy.". We know this is an issue that many of our 40 million customers care deeply about, particularly in our retail and private banking businesses. Pull Quote. Finance & Investing.

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Over 60GW of wind energy capacity installed in 2019, the second-biggest year in history

Envirotec Magazine

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has published the 15th edition of The Global Wind Report , described as the wind industry’s flagship publication which provides a comprehensive, global view of the sector through the latest market data, country profiles, trends and analysis. GW installed in 2019.

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Sustainable Finance Demands More Than Just Cutting Carbon

Chris Hall

As laid out by the international Paris Agreement on climate change, we also need to build resilience to climate impacts and ensure a just transition for workers and communities affected by climate action. trillion from 2010-2019. Paris Agreement alignment is a holistic process. Going Beyond Net Zero Emissions.

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ING Faces Climate Lawsuit from Group that Won Case Against Shell

ESG Today

The letter makes a series of key demands, including calling on the bank to aligns its climate policy with the Paris Agreement goal to limit warming to 1.5°C, C, and to reduce its CO2 emissions by at least 48% by 2030, on a 2019 basis.

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Net Zero Action Depends on Public-Private Cooperation

Chris Hall

COP28 represents a critical, and perhaps the last opportunity for Parties and non-state actors to deliver on the ambitions of the Paris Agreement to limit global average temperature increase to 1.5°C But they cannot do it alone. But this is not widely recognised.

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On the fifth anniversary of the TCFD, a call to action

GreenBiz

December marks the five-year anniversary of the Paris Agreement — a turning point for the movement to limit dangerous climate change and environmental destruction. In its latest status report, the TCFD notes that investor support for its recommendations grew by 85 percent from 2018 to 2019. Ateli Iyalla. Mon, 12/14/2020 - 00:05.

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