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Funding a More Sustainable Future

3BL Media

We’ve seen significant changes in public investor expectations on climate change over the last two years,” says Emily Foshag, portfolio manager at Principal ®. Net-zero carbon goals are now expected, and the emphasis is on what companies are doing to get there.”. Continuing growth for sustainability bonds.

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CDL’s integrated sustainability report 2022 zeroes in on bolder decarbonisation targets 

Corporate Knights

One of 44 global signatories to pledge to WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment covering a whole life carbon emissions approach . Raised Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 63% from new baseline year 2016, validated by Science Based Targets initiative .

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CDL's Integrated Sustainability Report 2022 Zeroes in on Bolder Decarbonisation Targets

3BL Media

DESCRIPTION: One of 44 global signatories to pledge to WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment covering a whole life carbon emissions approach. Raised Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions intensity reduction target to 63% from new baseline year 2016, validated by Science Based Targets initiative. SOURCE: 3BL Alerts.

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11 young professionals on the future of sustainable finance

GreenBiz

At the end, I have the privilege to participate in these processes and remain involved in this green transition. In regards to GreenFin, I was particularly impressed with the amount of times that carbon pricing was brought up. Investors can commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Sheryl Owen.

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IGCC Welcomes Australia-New Zealand Climate Finance Pact 

Chris Hall

Australia and New Zealand have reached an agreement to tackle climate change that will see them collaborate alongside other Pacific countries to ensure the “resilience and prosperity” of the region.

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The ESG Interview: How Green is Government Debt?

Chris Hall

Governments know they must attract ESG investors to sovereign debt if they are to meet their net zero carbon emission targets by 2050. Data from the Climate Bonds Initiative reveals sovereign global, social and sustainable (GSS) bond volumes increased by 103% in 2021 raising cumulative issuance to US$193 billion compared to US$95.2

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This Week’s Fund News: LGIM Launches Net Zero Corporate Bond Fund

Chris Hall

trillion in AUM, has launched the L&G Net Zero Global Corporate Bond Fund. Targeting British and European institutional investors and wealth managers, the fund aims to deliver long term returns, net zero carbon emissions and improved ESG outcomes. Legal and General Investment Management (LGIM) , which has £1.42