ESG Today

JANUARY 30, 2025

The new decarbonization goal will form the basis of Switzerlands second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which the Swiss Federal Council said will be submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) by February 10.

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3BL Media

MAY 28, 2024

This report should serve as a wake-up call: we need a rapid decline in emissions starting from now – not in five years’ time – if net zero by mid-century is to remain a possibility.” This is far from achieving net zero – and breaches the Paris Agreement with a global warming result of 2.6

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3BL Media

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Net Zero goal, i.e. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the subsequent removal of residual emissions to as close to zero as possible along the entire value chain , is at the heart of the European Green Deal and considered crucial to limiting global warming to well below 2°C in line with the Paris Agreement.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

After all, through their product offerings, lending activities and client engagement, financial institutions can play a key role in influencing the transformation necessary for a net-zero emissions economy. What we have given the market is an ambition that our total financing by 2050 will be net zero. Tools for analysis.

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ESG Today

JANUARY 25, 2024

HSBC announced today the launch of its first Net Zero Transition Plan, outlining the global bank’s strategy to finance and support the transition to net zero, and to meet the climate goals it has set over the past few years. Click here to access the HSBC Net Zero Transition Plan.

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3BL Media

MARCH 30, 2022

DESCRIPTION: While 69% of focus companies have set commitments to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 or sooner, overall Benchmark finds companies have failed to show progress across key indicators, including disclosure of 1.5°C-aligned Alignment of capex strategies with net zero transition goals remains almost non-existent.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 29, 2020

are facing growing pressure to clean up their lobbying activity, with a host of institutional investors this week issuing an urgent call to 47 of the largest greenhouse gas emitters to disclose how their corporate advocacy aligns with the most ambitious climate goals of the Paris Agreement. Carbon intensive companies in the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2021

A report published on 26 August by an independent group of experts warns that reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is now “too little too late”, and will not achieve the long-term temperature goals identified in the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5°C license ). C by the end of the century.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Despite “incremental progress” investor-led engagement initiative’s benchmark finds firms still have room to improve on net zero commitments. Investors will be looking for ambitious and comprehensive emissions reductions targets to accompany the growing number of net zero commitments being made.” C temperature rise. “It’s

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3BL Media

APRIL 28, 2022

To support the ICT sector’s transition to a low carbon economy, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has released the Net Zero standard 1 ) to guide companies in the sector on setting Net Zero targets and strategies. C ambition set by the Paris Agreement. of the global carbon footprint.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Former chair of the Committee on Climate Change Lord Deben believes the country can get back on track to net zero and regain its status as a global leader. The new government must rectify this and produce a detailed, complete programme showing how it will reach net zero by 2050,” he advised.

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ESG Today

JUNE 27, 2022

Invesment manager Nuveen announced the launch of a new climate transition-focused fund that will invest in climate leaders and disruptive technology solutions, as well as in high-carbon emitting companies that present opportunities for real-world emissions reduction.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The exclusion means the UK will fail in its obligations under the Paris Agreement and instead has concentrated on the need to achieve net zero by 2050. By concentrating only on achieving net zero by 2050, it is alleged that the Government has failed to lawfully take account of those aims.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

In this Q&A, EY’s Ben Taylor highlights the developments most likely to shape and accelerate the net zero transition, as well as the climate-related investment strategies of asset owners and managers. ESG Investor: In what way did COP29 improve the likelihood of delivery of comprehensive, investible and Paris-compliant NDCs?

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Corporate Knights

JANUARY 26, 2023

We will know that the rest of the US$130-trillion GFANZ (Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero) coalition is serious when they follow suit. If we went a step further than putting a stop to ripping out our forests and mangroves and started to restore them, we could get almost 40% of the way to our Paris Agreement goals by 2030.

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Regulators will soon provide investors with clearer guidance on the acceptable boundaries of collective action to achieve net zero and other sustainability objectives, according to competition lawyers. Competition barriers to collective sustainability initiatives by investors expected to be lowered. Limits to power of collaboration.

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3BL Media

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Serving as a negotiator to the series of Climate Change COP events since COP21 (2015), where the Paris Agreement was adopted, Dr Abdel-Aziz provided the Alliance with exclusive insight into landmark developments and prospects this year. I've been participating since COP 21 when the adoption of the Paris Agreement took place.

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Chris Hall

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Choosing the right method to measure portfolio emissions is crucial to investors’ alignment with the Paris Agreement, and should reflect their strategy. Reasons are manifold but include better risk management, earlier identification of stranded assets, and the realisation that Paris Agreement goals are in jeopardy.

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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.

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ESG Today

MARCH 4, 2025

International banking group Standard Charteredannounced the release of its inaugural Transition Plan, outlining its detailed plan to achieve its climate goals, including its target to reach net zero emissions across its financing activities by 2050.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 21, 2025

The EC presented its Readiness 2030 white paper, outlining its strategic priorities for rebuilding Europes defence capabilities, and provided more detail on its 800 billion (US$867 billion) ReArm Europe plan. These can boost investment not only in defence, but also other critical objectives including the net zero transition.

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ESG Today

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Norway will require state-owned firms to set science-based emissions reduction targets, according to a new Norwegian Government white paper presented to the supreme legislature. trillion portfolio to set 2050 net zero targets “as a matter of urgency,” and for all portfolio companies to do so by 2040 at the latest.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 22, 2022

Global index, data and analytics provider FTSE Russell has partnered with the Japan Exchange Group (JPX) and JPX-owned subsidiary JPX Market Innovation and Research to launch the FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan Index series. It consists of two indexes, the FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan 500 index and the FTSE JPX Net Zero Japan 200 index.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

C by the end of the century, aligning with the aspirational goal of the Paris Agreement. IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario The IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario outlines policies and technologies necessary for achieving a net-zero economy by 2050, aiming to limit global warming to under 1.5

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We Mean Business Coalition

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This emphasizes that people-centered climate action is essential to ensure social cohesion and increase the societal buy-in required for an accelerated and sustainable transition to a net-zero economy — within planetary boundaries and at a pace aligned with science.

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ESG Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Released as part of the bank’s 2022 ESG investor presentation, the new policy forms part Barclay’s initiatives to reduce its financed emissions. The bank has previously committed to align its financing with the timelines and goals of the Paris Agreement, consistent with limiting the increase in global temperatures to 1.5°C.

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Sustainable Development Network

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As the largest UNFCCC Conference of Parties to date, COP28 presented a unique opportunity for universities to take an active role in shaping the implementation of the Paris Agreement around the world, starting firstly on their campuses.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

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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3BL Media

AUGUST 1, 2022

And they include nearly a dozen companies across industries committing to report on their climate lobbying and often on how their lobbying aligns with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius. “As And Dominion Energy Inc. And Dominion Energy Inc.

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Chris Hall

JANUARY 17, 2025

These developments present both challenges and opportunities for businesses navigating this dynamic landscape. Adding to the regulatory challenge, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) will review its Corporate Net Zero Standard this year. Novel quality standards for Article 6.4

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Chris Hall

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

A newly released climate stewardship statement supported by 26 large asset owners has presented five principle-based expectations of asset managers, seeking to clarify investor demands. Investors look to address increasing misalignment with asset managers and remedy issues identified in 2023 stewardship review.

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ESG Today

JULY 27, 2022

Targets under the proposed legislation include greenhouse gas emissions reductions of 43% by 2030, compared to 2005 levels – reflecting the government’s recently updated Nationally Determined Contribution commitment under the Paris Agreement – and the achievement of net zero emissions by 2050.

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Chris Hall

JUNE 21, 2023

The proposed solution for net zero targets and progress aims to improve transparency and accountability, but will need to consider existing guidance. But there is still room for hope that net zero commitments – and subsequent progress on decarbonisation – can be transparent, aligned and ambitious.

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3BL Media

JUNE 26, 2024

With the new standard, we aim to accelerate change and enable large-scale adoption and impact, and rise to the challenge that the UN Paris Agreement calls for. “We are thankful to be working with leading companies to craft these clear and rigorous pathways to achieve meaningful climate action.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 13, 2022

The company has previously come under pressure from shareholders to improve its performance on Paris Agreement alignment. Investors applaud this leadership in expanding net zero targets to fully account for material Scope 3 emissions,” said Daniel Stewart, Energy Program Manager of As You Sow. US shareholder action.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Forum will bring together leaders across the private and public sectors to recognize progress made on transition finance and accelerate further action in support of a global net-zero economic transition. The event will be held from 3:30pm ET at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

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3BL Media

JUNE 6, 2024

“We are well positioned to lead in the climate space, and that requires dedication to setting validated short- and long-term corporate targets toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. While climate change remains a significant issue globally, Bloomberg’s commitment to sustainability is not restricted to just one topic. “We

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