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AB: Are Carbon Offsets the Next ESG Investing Frontier?

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: By Sara Rosner | Director, Environmental Research and Engagement—Responsible Investment and Satyajit Bose | Associate Director—Program in Sustainability Management at Columbia University. Carbon offsets occupy a relatively small space on the spectrum of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

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All Systems go for Net Zero

Chris Hall

C, and investee companies are not yet facing full scrutiny of their net zero transition strategies, posing challenges for institutional investors committed to decarbonising their portfolios in line with the Paris Agreement. Others might set a target for some or all portfolio companies to be net zero aligned by 2030.

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JetBlue Announces Science-Based Emissions Reduction Target and Strategy To Achieve Net Zero by 2040

3BL Media

JetBlue’s most aggressive near-term emissions reduction target to-date, this science-based target aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the growing airline’s own goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 – 10 years ahead of broader airline industry targets. Charting a path to net zero.

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Net zero transition – the latest signals of change: March 24, 2023

We Mean Business Coalition

Signals of change in the net zero transition this week show businesses advocating for strong climate policy in the finance, transport and land sectors. And UK pension provider Scottish Widows has called on the government to start regulating carbon offsets.

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Planet Labs PBC Becomes a Carbon Neutral Company

3BL Media

It was clear to us that their dedication to acting sustainably extends across their entire company,” said Dave Jonas, SCS’ Program Manager for Climate Consulting Services. High-Quality Carbon Offsets. The offsetting projects include Agrocortex and Brazil Nut Concessions in Brazil, and NIHT Topaiyo in Papua New Guinea.

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Pension Plans Increase Focus on ESG Investing for a Sustainable Future

3BL Media

While a focus on ESG has been prevalent for some time now, this surge in interest has been fueled by Canada’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and an increasing number of stakeholders who expect ESG considerations be integrated into their investment programs.

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More Focus, More Impact 

Chris Hall

The investment community may have limited control over net zero targets, but it can enable better outcomes, says London Business School Executive Fellow Tom Gosling. This requires a different skill set.” In Gosling’s view, asset owner groupings are not engaging enough in this.