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New UN panel looks to hold companies, governments accountable for net-zero pledges

Corporate Knights

Net-zero pledges have become commonplace among corporations, financial institutions and cities, but questions abound as to whether those companies and governments have real plans in place to achieve them. In many cases, corporations or local governments don’t yet know how they will achieve net-zero status by 2050.

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

GreenBiz

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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The Consumer Goods Forum Launches the "Net Zero Playbook For Consumer Industries", in Collaboration With Accenture

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: PARIS and SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, November 10, 2022 /3BL Media/ — The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has launched the Net Zero Playbook for Consumer Industries in collaboration with its members, Accenture and the Race to Zero. However, now is the time for action and to make sustainability a force for change.

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Fossil fuel expansion will be the litmus test for banks’ net-zero promises

Corporate Knights

Civil society organizations are gearing up to hold financial industry players accountable on the lofty commitments they made at COP26 in November. Ultimately, best practices come down to are we seeing year-over-year changes in their capital flows?”. It could also delay investments needed to help mitigate the impact of climate change.”.

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To Meet Net Zero, Prioritize ESG Laggards

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: On the heels of COP26, investors are not only thinking about the climate-related risks of companies within their portfolios, but they are also considering whether to make new investments or maintain existing investments in high-emitting companies or countries going forward. Engaging for Net Zero.

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7 Companies Leading the Net Zero Energy Revolution

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: Last year marked a global shift in corporations adopting low-carbon and net-zero pledges as experts at the United Nations Climate Change Conference , COP26, declared that the climate crisis is at a critical inflection point. C commitment and 7,126 companies have joined the Race to Zero.

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Climate Innovation Forum's Drive for Net Zero Action Not Ambition

3BL Media

Following on from last November’s COP26 in Glasgow, Climate Innovation Forum (CIF) was seeking continued climate innovation collaboration this year, uniting senior public and private sector decision makers to accelerate the delivery of net zero commitments.

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