Chris Hall

APRIL 12, 2022

The Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) has set out four guiding principles for financial institutions (FIs) to follow to ensure their net zero strategies are consistent with action required to meet “planetary level” emissions targets, in keeping with wider sustainability and societal climate goals. C above pre-industrial levels.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Join thousands of companies seizing the opportunities of climate action for a net zero, 1.5°C-aligned To ensure we halve global emissions by 2030, companies need to set science-based targets , following the Net Zero Corporate Standard , including five to ten-year targets for deep, rapid emissions cuts across their value chains.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 8, 2023

See our TCFD index for references to our CDP response and portions of this report on how we address the eleven recommendations of TCFD. The identification of emerging climate risks is informed by external scans of megatrends, consultancy and industry reports, peer CDP disclosures, TCFD reports, annual reports and 10-Ks.

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Chris Hall

MAY 1, 2024

As the fallout continues over the Science Based Targets initiative’s approach to offsets, is the net zero target-setting landscape for corporates fit for purpose? SBTi, a UK-registered charity, is a collaboration between the UN Global Compact and NGOs CDP, World Resources Institute and the WWF.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This emphasizes that people-centered climate action is essential to ensure social cohesion and increase the societal buy-in required for an accelerated and sustainable transition to a net-zero economy — within planetary boundaries and at a pace aligned with science. C-aligned, ambitious, equitable, and social-justice centered.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If approved, it will lead to the setting up of RAF as a standardised template for organisations to submit their net zero pledges and transition plans for publication in GCAP, says Gillod. But, Gillod is also cautious about how much impact the UNFCCC’s RAF can actually have. “It

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We Mean Business Coalition

MAY 19, 2023

Net Zero Economy As the G7 Summit begins in Japan, a report out this week shows that the wider G20 group has avoided backsliding on climate despite the rush to boost energy security following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year. The US has risen up the rankings thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

After all, through their product offerings, lending activities and client engagement, financial institutions can play a key role in influencing the transformation necessary for a net-zero emissions economy. What we have given the market is an ambition that our total financing by 2050 will be net zero.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Net-zero emissions companies is one of the fastest-growing business trends. According to scientists achieving net-zero before 2050 is critical to keeping us safe from the catastrophic consequences of climate change. Still, many organizations struggle to make their first steps to become Net-Zero companies.

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3BL Media

JULY 14, 2022

In 2021, HP announced a range of ambitious climate action targets , including a commitment to be net zero by 2040 — a full decade ahead of the Paris Agreement. At the same time, we asked our partners to disclose their footprint using CDP Supply Chain reporting tools. billion in fiscal year 2021.

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Sphera

APRIL 21, 2022

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. In the Paris Agreement, world governments committed to curbing global temperature rise to 2°C above pre-industrial levels.

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We Mean Business Coalition

MARCH 16, 2023

The transition to a net zero economy is underway but – as the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warns – far greater efforts are needed from governments and business to limit global warming to 1.5°C C and avoid the most disastrous impacts of climate change. C trajectory. CTAPs aren’t just for the largest corporations though.

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We Mean Business Coalition

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Download: Carbon markets must be a transparent, high integrity part of broader corporate climate action (pdf) The recent synthesis report from the Global Stocktake is a stark reminder: the world continues to veer dangerously off course from the long-term objectives outlined in the Paris Agreement. Use high-integrity credits.

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3BL Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Currently, more than 40% of the world’s largest publicly traded companies have made net-zero commitments as of the end of 2022, up from 20% in December 2020 5. However, only 50% of companies with net-zero targets were found to have a GHG emissions reduction plan that includes intermediate targets 6.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 3, 2022

The main critique of net zero commitments is that companies are delaying action and relying too heavily on offsetting with carbon credits to reduce emissions,” according to a new Ceres report , which advises investors, lenders and companies on the appropriate use of carbon credits in climate commitments.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The core question is: what must policymakers, corporates and investors do to make good on last year’s pledges and commitments to keep the world on track for net zero by 2050? More tangible definitions and frameworks around carbon pricing are a pre-requisite step, albeit an insufficient one, toward achieving net zero, panellists agreed.

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Chris Hall

MAY 4, 2022

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a company transitioning to net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 or sooner is in want of a detailed plan. . How do they translate on a net zero journey? UK proposals to mandate climate transition plans are part of wider scrutiny effort. .

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

A greater focus on phasing down fossil fuels and ensuring transparency around net zero goals emerged in Sharm El Sheikh, writes We Mean Business Coalition CEO María Mendiluce. Business welcomes greater transparency in reporting on net zero goals. This article was first published in Business Green.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The number of companies proclaiming their intent to go net-zero by 2050 has expanded exponentially in the past 12 months, but the ones short-cutting that commitment by a decade are a rarer breed. The extension will see $6 million more invested through 2026, initially in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and Guatemala.

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

In a huge step forward for net zero economies and supply chains, the U.S. government – the world’s largest purchaser – proposed that all federal contractors must set science-based targets and disclose their environmental impact through CDP, following in Norway’s recent footsteps. C-aligned science-based targets.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 29, 2022

Spending on solar PV, electric vehicles and batteries is growing at a rate consistent with reaching net zero by 2050, the report said, with the latter expected to more than double to reach US$20 billion this year. . Policymakers are working to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in developing countries. .

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The world fought back against the pandemic, and in just one year, developed four vaccines and immunized half of the world’s population. Despite poor coverage in developing countries (6%) and new variants bringing back lockdowns, we hope to go back soon to a new normality. ESG trends in 2022: Net-Zero ambition.

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Carlos Sanchez

DECEMBER 12, 2020

In 2020, more than 9,600 companies disclosed their environmental impacts through the non-profit CDP platform. It represents a growth of 14% from last year and sets a record on the number of CDP environmental disclosures. Other brands have developed their labels as Unilever’s carbon label to be present in 70k of their products.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 23, 2022

What are Australia’s stated net zero goals? Australia adopted an economy-wide target of net zero emissions by 2050 in the run-up to COP26. Climate Action Tracker (CAT) argues that Australia does not have a net zero target, arguing the federal government’s mid-century goal is not backed up by concrete commitments.

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Chris Hall

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Against a backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tension, notably the growing mistrust between developed and developing nations, the deal was seen as a significant achievement, especially given the absence of impetus from global political leaders. This agreement is more than adequate to further acceleration and scale.

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Sustainability Update

OCTOBER 30, 2021

We could describe the enthusiastic presentations and panel discussions over the two days by global participants a kumbaya gathering to refresh and update the 2015 Paris Agreement (or Accord) moments as the world leaders then set out ambitious goals to limit global warming. The measures sovereign governments (large and small!)

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3BL Media

APRIL 22, 2022

In 2021, Bloomberg expanded its solar energy capacity, developing an additional 2.55MW solar project at the Princeton office, with solar energy now providing 100 percent of the electricity needed for the two buildings on site. Bloomberg provides insights and tools to help firms develop and execute strategies for achieving net zero goals.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 8, 2022

But Putin’s war could have the opposite effect on the goals of COP15, the much-delayed UN conference to ratify the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) – often referred to as nature’s Paris Agreement – which is currently scheduled for Q3 2022. C and translated into a target of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 12, 2023

And while there are instructive parallels with the catalytic impact of the Paris Agreement on identifying and mitigating climate risks by the private sector, there are also important differences. The solution lies in climate resilient development.”

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Chris Hall

AUGUST 2, 2022

As a growing number of asset owners commit to transitioning their investments to net zero, they are becoming increasingly aware of how deforestation threatens the realisation of their decarbonisation targets. . “We In Q1 2022 , forest destruction covered 941 km², which is a 64% increase compared to Q1 the previous year. .

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We Mean Business Coalition

JUNE 5, 2023

The latest net zero signals of change include a new high for G20 countries’ clean energy capacity and landmark EU legislature on CTAPs. Transport Coalition partner Climate Group and the Electric Fleets Coalition of 28 leading UK businesses is calling for an ambitious zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate in the country.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Is 'net-zero' greenwash? This year, there has been much ado about zero. It’s becoming hard to read the green media, or even the mainstream media, without seeing new net-zero commitments from companies, governments, institutions and others. Now, net-zero is the flavor of the month. Joel Makower.

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Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

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 . It’s also a matter of splitting carbon credits fairly. “We

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Read live updates from on the ground in Glasgow, including the latest business announcements, policy breakthroughs and other key developments. . C and implement the Paris Agreement and will be welcomed by the business community. . C temperature goal of the Paris Agreement alive, and to ensure a just transition. .

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GreenBiz

MARCH 8, 2021

New Zealand, a nation of about 5 million people, in late January reported progress toward its goal to cut emissions by 30 percent over the next decade compared with 2005 levels — but recognized current measures won’t be enough to meet the Paris Agreement goals. It aims to reach net-zero for its own operations and supply chain by 2030.)

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