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The Conference Board Announces Building a Sustainable Future: The Global Energy Transition (May 16 and 17, 2024 in NYC)

3BL Media

Join us in NYC on May 16 and 17, 2024, at Building a Sustainable Future: The Global Energy Transition. This event promises to be the most comprehensive and insightful gathering of 2024. Playbook for Reaching Net Zero What Does the Presidential Election Mean for the Energy Transition? Do Consumers Actually Care?

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US Poll Prompts Investor Focus on Political Spending

Chris Hall

A rush of shareholder proposals demanding transparency have been filed for the 2024 proxy season, with a strong emphasis on lobbying alignment. A coalition of investors is increasing their scrutiny of US-based companies’ political contributions and lobbying spend ahead of the presidential election later this year.

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Take Five: Parallel Priorities

Chris Hall

Vote green – Sustainable investors had cause to celebrate this week, as the European Parliament passed the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) , amid a flurry of pre-election voting on green topics.

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The Green Industrial Race: US Versus China

We Mean Business Coalition

The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a great boost to the energy transition in America and elsewhere, making available $370 billion for clean energy investments. However, as the Presidential elections approach, there is a danger the IRA becomes a culture wars punchbag and climate action is framed by some as a waste of money.

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The B in ESG – Part 2: Regulatory Drivers

Chris Hall

The FCA released a policy statement on the SDRs and labelling regime, as well as a guidance consultation on the proposed anti-greenwashing rule that will enter into force in May 2024 and apply to all regulated firms. The US disclosure regime Movement in the UK is accompanied by a parallel sustainable reporting regime in the US.

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ESG on the Ballot

Chris Hall

Dr Rory Sullivan, CEO of Chronos Sustainability, identifies four priority themes for asset owners in 2024. Corporate governance, climate change, biodiversity and nature, and human rights are all still jostling for attention at the top of the ESG agenda for asset owners.

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4 Sustainable Business Trends to watch in 2021

Carlos Sanchez

As an example, heavy GHG emitters countries as China pledged for net-zero emissions by 2060, and the Paris Agreement became one of the issues driving voters to vote in the US presidential election. The truth is, with our without us, the natural world will rebuild. Adidas to use 100% recycled polyester by 2024.