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Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing?

GreenBiz

Is 'net zero' much ado about nothing? Net zero is the near-universal goal of nations, states, provinces, cities, companies, universities and others. The five questions below represent just a sampling of issues surrounding what net zero means — and doesn’t. First, what is net zero? Joel Makower.

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Net Zero Progress by Firms and Governments “Still Too Slow”

Chris Hall

Companies that wait to transition until there is a stronger policy response will face higher costs and a shorter window to achieve net zero commitments. Also speaking at the event, Azadeh Sabour, Head of Climate Solutions at Morningstar Sustainalytics, noted that climate policy is “off track” to keep temperature rise near 1.5°C.

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Net Zero Scrutiny Intensifies at COP27 

Chris Hall

Sharm El Sheikh sees progress on accountability and transparency of net zero pledges, but many admit need for regulatory intervention. . New mechanisms for keeping private sector climate promises have taken big steps forward at COP27 this week, while major banks provided limited visibility on their path to net zero. .

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Pressure on creatives: PR, advertising firms targeted by fossil fuel divestment movement

GreenBiz

Airlines have faced "flygskam" — or flight shame — which has seen some travelers shun air travel, heightening pressure for the sector to demonstrate that it can develop a flight path to net-zero emissions.

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Call for US Greenwashing Rules to Extend to Human Rights

Chris Hall

Plans by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to crack down on greenwashing by fund managers must be revised to cover not just environmental but human rights issues. However, the company’s ESG rating did not decrease following the event. When questioned, MSCI cited the company’s commitment to net zero emissions.

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What Net-Zero companies are and How to start the journey

Carlos Sanchez

Net-zero emissions companies is one of the fastest-growing business trends. According to scientists achieving net-zero before 2050 is critical to keeping us safe from the catastrophic consequences of climate change. Still, many organizations struggle to make their first steps to become Net-Zero companies.

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SDSN Kenya Co-hosts Carbon Markets Clinic and Debate

Sustainable Development Network

The full-day event was hosted at Strathmore University in Nairobi, a local SDSN network member institution, ahead of an official Carbon Markets Conference organized by the Kenyan government on 26-27 March. A Carbon Markets Clinic and Debate’.