Chris Hall

JANUARY 31, 2023

A lack of engagement with key stakeholders and timing of greenwashing investigation among criticisms levelled at European Supervisory Authorities. Enforcement needed to tackle greenwashing Fixler said on LinkedIn that these actions “did more to tackle greenwashing than the entirety of SFDR [EU Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulation].”

Greenwashing 96

Greenwashing Net Zero CDP Sustainable Investment 96

Chris Hall

JULY 1, 2022

This is the assessment of Eric Usher, Head of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) which brings together the United Nations and the financial sector to develop responsible investment agendas. Fancy writes: “To fix our system and curb a growing [greenwashing] disaster, we need government to fix the rules.”.

Net Zero 98

Net Zero UNEP Greenwashing Banking 98

3BL Media

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Among market-led developments, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change finalized its guidance on climate solutions , while several firms predicted the emergence of financial products, including exchange-traded funds, that claim to address the physical risks of climate change.

UNEP 147

UNEP Climate Change Banking Development 147

Chris Hall

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As well as echoing UN Climate Change’s assessment that nationally determined contributions needed significant strengthening, the UNEP report said the financial system “must overcome internal and external constraints” to become a critical enabler, putting the annual investment needed for a global transition to a low-carbon economy at US$4-6 trillion.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero UNEP Climate Change COP26 52

Chris Hall

MAY 13, 2022

Stuart Lemmon, Global Managing Director for the Net Zero Transformation Practice at EcoAct, an Atos company, outlines the elements of a credible corporate climate strategy and explains why we should embrace scrutiny and work collectively on the path to net zero. o C remains highly uncertain. Navigating without a road map.

Net Zero 52

Net Zero Climate Change COP26 Greenwashing 52

Chris Hall

DECEMBER 20, 2023

COP28 may have not delivered all it promised, but investors now have a clearer idea of how the path to net zero will impact their portfolios. The first-ever mention of “transitioning away from fossil fuels” in COP final text was regarded as a major milestone on the path to net zero, even by those who acknowledged its multiple caveats.

Net Zero 84

Net Zero Paris Agreement UNEP Development 84

Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In January, an investor-led initiative was launched to address systemic risks in the mining sector to ensure a just transition to net zero, partly in reaction to a string of mining-related disasters that have generated despair and distrust from local communities and untold environmental damage.

Development 52

Development UNEP Waste Net Zero 52