All posts tagged "net-zero"
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91FeatureNGFS Updates Climate Scenarios With More Data
If the transition fails, 13% of global GDP would be at risk by the end of the century, even before accounting for severe weather events.
June 10, 2021 -
70EuropeBOE Explores Options for Greening Bond Purchase Programme
The BOE is exploring tools to incentivise companies whose debt it holds to take decisive action to achieve net zero in meaningful and lasting ways.
May 27, 2021 -
45Market InfrastructureBiden Directs US Federal Agencies to Take Action on Climate
Under an executive order, a comprehensive government-wide strategy on climate-related financial risk shall be developed within 120 days.
May 25, 2021 -
150Australia & NZAustralian Banks Face Backlash for Refusal to Finance Coal, Mining
Small business ombudsman Bruce Billson is seeking powers to compel banks to "show cause” for decisions to refuse services to companies.
May 7, 2021 -
174Australia & NZ
Australia: Super Fund Body Launches New Climate Change Policy
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is seeking the integration of climate change risk in super fund investment strategies.
April 27, 2021 -
140Europe
Industry Bodies Urge EU, UK to Link Emissions Trading Systems
Linking the systems ahead of COP 26 would reaffirm the UK and EU as climate leaders and demonstrate strong advocacy for international carbon markets.
April 20, 2021 -
627Asia-PacificThe ESG Interview: Asia Plots its Own Path
Mercer’s Alexis Cheang sees parallels and differences in the approaches of the region’s asset owners and policy-makers.
March 12, 2021 -
180Asia-PacificMore Than Half of Asian Investor Group Mull Net Zero by 2050
Survey results from the Asia Investor Group on Climate Change suggest that growing appetite is being blocked by lack of investable opportunities.
February 24, 2021 -
680Hong KongHKGFA Proposes Framework to Finance Net-zero Transition in High Carbon Sectors
The framework seeks to address financing constraints to decarbonisation in high-emitting sectors such as steel, cement and energy, which don't have access to green or climate finance.
November 11, 2020
