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Is the LNG industry gaslighting the path to net-zero?

Corporate Knights

All told, 24 would-be LNG developers have received natural-gas export permits from the federal energy regulator, though many of those will not proceed. Canada is well behind competitors like the United States and Australia in the race to supply a fossil fuel market that has limited growth prospects over the medium term.

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Decarbonising Investment Portfolios on the Journey to Net Zero

3BL Media

For financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and investment managers, scope 3 emissions from supply chains and lending/investment portfolios are often more complex than for other industries. trillion USD in fossil fuels. A simple example is that of a financial investment in a mining company.

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The Largest U.S. Pension Fund Just Rolled Out a Climate Transition Plan Focused on Risk and Opportunity

3BL Media

This step, which doubles down on the pension fund’s climate investing plans for the next seven years, underpins the comprehensive strategy that CalPERS laid out for achieving its goal of cutting emissions from its portfolio investments to net zero by 2050 while assuring long-term financial results for its pensioners.

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The High Cost of Climate Inaction

3BL Media

The financial system is increasingly seen as crucial to averting such a scenario – not only to shift toward green investments, like renewable energy, but also to reallocate capital from fossil fuel-related investments to be consistent with net-zero goals. Today, we need three to six times more investment to maintain a livable climate.

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ICYMI, Big Oil is Facing Some Big Questions

Chris Hall

If you’re struggling to work out whether big oil is serious about reducing carbon emissions in line with net zero 2050 targets, you’re in good company. Scope 3 is set to be the big issue beyond the energy sector this year, as shareholders and regulators seek greater clarity along the corporate supply chain.

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Priorities for Financing Early Coal Retirement in Developing Countries

Chris Hall

According to the International Energy Agency , the world needs to cut 90% of coal use by 2050 and phase out all unabated coal power plants by 2040 to achieve net-zero emissions and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. These plants are expected to operate for decades and risk becoming “stranded assets” if they retire early.

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Guest Post: Why Governments Must Encourage More Investment in Green Infrastructure, Now!

ESG Today

Build more investor confidence in green infrastructure projects The greatest fear that many investors have around investing in green infrastructure projects is that they become “stranded assets.” As a result, the private sector will have to invest in the new infrastructure needed for sustainable development goals.