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Updated climate commitments ahead of COP26 summit fall far short, but net zero pledges provide hope, says UNEP report

Envirotec Magazine

C this century, according to the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) latest Emissions Gap Report 2021: The Heat Is On. Released ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), the latest round of climate talks taking place in Glasgow, the report finds that net zero pledges could make a big difference. Zeroing in on net zero.

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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: UNEP FI Issues Oceans Toolkit for Investors

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including UNEP FI, ISS ESG, ISSB, Xpansiv and Carbon Trust. Carbon Trust has launched Route to Net Zero Standard, a three tier certification system that will rank companies’ progress to net zero.

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Nature, Climate Integration Key to Net Zero Transition – F4B

Chris Hall

F4B launched its net zero transition framework to help asset owners and other financial institutions adopt a fully integrated approach to climate and nature risks and impacts. It addresses issues concerning solid waste pollution and coastal infrastructure projects.

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Mining Sector Needs “Social Compass”

Chris Hall

Although minerals are critical to a net zero future, ongoing environmental and social abuses cannot be ignored, urges Brumadinho community representative. It can only do so with the highest standards,” said John Howchin, Global Ambassador for the GTMI. “Increased mining is likely to lead to increased tailings waste.

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FABLE Consortium co-leads "Transforming food systems" chapter of the 2022 Emissions Gap Report

Sustainable Development Network

SDSN is proud to have contributed to Chapter 6 "Transforming food systems" of UNEP's 2022 Emissions Gap Report thanks to our FABLE Consortium scientific director Aline Mosnier. In the best-case scenario, full implementation of unconditional NDCs and additional net-zero emissions commitments point to only a 1.8°C C in place.

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ESG Explainer: The Blue Economy

Chris Hall

The global economy relies on the health of the ocean, says Dennis Fritsch, Project Coordinator, Sustainable Blue Economy Finance at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). Around 11 million tonnes of plastic waste flow into the ocean each year, an amount that if left unchecked could triple by 2040.

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Consistency Key to Achieving GBF Goals – FfB

Chris Hall

Asset managers and owners are advised to establish initiation targets by 2026 and sectoral, engagement, and portfolio targets by 2030 or earlier. “We hope this framework will help our signatories and other investors to set nature targets,” added de Horde.

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