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Bond Investors Can Help Hold Companies Accountable Post COP26

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DESCRIPTION: The United Nations Glasgow Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, concluded in November with 200 nations signing the Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP), an agreement that could accelerate climate action and drive big carbon cuts. COP26 Reflects Increased Drive for Climate Action . SOURCE: AllianceBernstein. The problem?

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Canada Releases Clean Electricity Regulations Targeting a Net Zero Grid by 2035

ESG Today

The Government of Canada on Thursday released its proposed Clean Electricity Regulations, aimed at advancing the decarbonization of the country’s electricity grid, and supporting its net zero emission climate goals. to release clean energy regulations in 2023. Canada also joined a commitment last year with the U.S.

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New Zealand, BlackRock Launch $1.2 Billion Climate Infrastructure Fund to Accelerate Energy Transition Goals

ESG Today

Woods added: “The projects funded through investment in the New Zealand net zero Fund will not only decarbonise our energy use, but will also create highly-skilled jobs here in New Zealand, and opportunities to grow New Zealand companies.” New Zealand has also set an aspirational goal to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2030.

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G7 Leaders Support Development of Global Sustainable Disclosure Standards

ESG Today

The ISSB was launched in November 2021 at the COP26 climate conference, with the goal to develop IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, in order to provide a global baseline of disclosure requirements that can be used by jurisdictions on a standalone basis or incorporated into broader reporting frameworks.

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Four Ways Development Agencies Can Advance Carbon Markets

3BL Media

The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) established an accounting mechanism known as the “corresponding adjustment” to ensure that only one country counts each emission reduction. The use of high-quality credits is crucial to the realization of net-zero emissions. Key Issue 2—The Corresponding Adjustment.

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Shipping sets Sail for Greener Horizons

Chris Hall

At COP27 , a number of other shipping companies signed a joint statement committing to the “rapid and ambitious” production and use of low-carbon fuels based on green hydrogen, including representatives of the Aspen Shipping Decarbonization Initiative. . Regulatory anchor .

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Meet the 50 fastest-growing green companies in Canada

Corporate Knights

Instead, they see our net-zero targets slipping away and they feel betrayed. The list’s sheer variety confirms climate experts’ contention that net-zero will create infinite opportunities for entrepreneurs and inventors with vision, grit and persistence. But daunting challenges bring out the best in people.

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