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The biggest carbon losers

Corporate Knights

About two-thirds of the GHG reductions achieved by these companies were genuine from the planet’s perspective; much of it came courtesy of efficiency measures or retiring polluting assets. of Shell’s investments were classified as sustainable (a far cry from the 50% by 2025 target it has set for itself). Divestments (8%).

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Decarbonising Investment Portfolios on the Journey to Net Zero

3BL Media

Those organisations that have not considered reducing these emission sources could be misunderstanding the double materiality risks they carry: the risks to their business, like stranded assets or reputational risks, and their contribution to making the Earth uninhabitable.

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Engaging with the Real Economy is the Key to Paris Alignment

Chris Hall

Alignment is not just about divestment, said Bolli, but about a “collaborative mindset” that uses engagement to steer investee companies on the right path. . Swiss Re has committed to reduce listed equities and bond emissions by 35% by 2025. Collaborative mindset . Engagement is just one piece of the puzzle.

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IGCC Devises Climate Resilience Strategy

Chris Hall

To better stimulate investment in climate resilience across Australia and New Zealand, the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) has developed its ‘ Road to Resilience ’ strategy. The post IGCC Devises Climate Resilience Strategy appeared first on ESG Investor.

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Now or Never

Chris Hall

In June, the Church of England Pensions Board (CoEPB) and Church Commissioners announced that they will divest from oil and gas firms for failing to align with climate goals. However, individual, specific, and isolated divestments do not make a significant difference due to the abundance of liquidity in the market. trillion, or 6.8%