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

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HSBC is latest bank to pledge net-zero financed emissions by mid-century. HSBC has become the latest bank to commit to achieving net-zero financed emissions, announcing Monday that it intends to align its portfolio of investments and debt financing with global climate targets by mid-century. Cecilia Keating.

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

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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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Despite net-zero pledges, banks used $750 billion to finance fossil fuels in 2020

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Despite net-zero pledges, banks used $750 billion to finance fossil fuels in 2020. Net-zero commitments may have ricocheted across banking sector over the last 18 months, but big banks' attestations of climate concern did not stop many from expanding financing for the world's top fossil fuel firms during the pandemic year.

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First in Flight: American Airlines Is Leading the Airline Industry on a Science-Based Journey to Net-Zero Emissions

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Today, the airline is proud to share that the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a coalition that defines and promotes best practices in emissions reduction targets, has approved American’s 2035 target as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. What this means. What else you should know.

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The 25 most sustainable private companies in the world

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Since 2019, it has cut air carbon by 7.5% Reaching net-zero as we grow remains vital. The company aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement, largely by helping its customers switch to electric vehicles. and ground carbon by 15%.

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Burberry’s Net Zero Emissions Goals Approved by SBTi

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C in line with the Paris Agreement. Burberry is the first luxury fashion brand to receive approval by the initiative for its net zero emissions target. Burberry’s net-zero targets match the urgency of the climate crisis and set a clear example that their peers must follow.”. by 2030, from a 2019 baseline.

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Pressure on creatives: PR, advertising firms targeted by fossil fuel divestment movement

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Airlines have faced "flygskam" — or flight shame — which has seen some travelers shun air travel, heightening pressure for the sector to demonstrate that it can develop a flight path to net-zero emissions. The Advertising Association has been at the forefront of an industry-wide initiative in the U.K.