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The world has consumed half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials since the Paris Agreement

Envirotec Magazine

The throwaway global economy is fuelling the climate crisis with more than half a trillion tonnes of virgin materials consumed since the 2015 Paris Agreement, according to a report from impact organisation Circle Economy launched on 19 January. billion last year.

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

GreenBiz

We are committed to developing products that allow them to invest or participate in efforts to bring about a more sustainable global economy.". We know this is an issue that many of our 40 million customers care deeply about, particularly in our retail and private banking businesses. Pull Quote. Finance & Investing.

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Climate Action 100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark Shows Continued Progress on Ambition Contrasted by a Lack of Detailed Plans of Action

3BL Media

The results show that most focus companies are not moving fast enough to align with the goals of the Paris Agreement and reduce investors’ risk. CTI’s assessments show that the CapEx plans of oil and gas companies across the board are not aligned with the Paris Agreement goals. C) pathway.

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CA100+ Flags “Missing Link” Between Words and Climate Action

Chris Hall

Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) has warned that carbon-intensive companies are not progressing fast enough to align with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, supporting the rationale for its revised engagement strategy.

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BP hits the brakes on transition away from fossil fuels

Corporate Knights

Follow This plans to introduce a resolution at BP’s annual general meeting in May calling for the company to align its 2030 targets with the Paris Agreement. They are stewards of the global economy and should realize that the only formal power they have is the power of the vote.”

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International Agreement Reached at COP15 to Halt Biodiversity Loss, Protect Ecosystems

ESG Today

Key aspects of the new agreement are 2030 targets to effectively halt biodiversity loss and to protect at least 30% of terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas, seen as analogous to the global Paris Agreement climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C.

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Sustainable Finance Demands More Than Just Cutting Carbon

Chris Hall

As laid out by the international Paris Agreement on climate change, we also need to build resilience to climate impacts and ensure a just transition for workers and communities affected by climate action. Paris Agreement alignment is a holistic process. Going Beyond Net Zero Emissions.