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Are major asset managers greenwashing with their net-zero targets?
…continents. Away from the energy sector, ShareAction has once again uncovered weak action on preventing deforestation and biodiversity loss from asset managers. Almost three-quarters of the asset managers had no…
City of London Corporation set to reach net-zero operational emissions by 2027
This is according to the City of London Corporation’s Climate Action Strategy report. The reduction was accomplished through measures taken to improve energy efficiency and procure clean energy across its…
Now available on-demand: Our post-COP28 debrief webinar
…behind schedule. More than 100,000 delegates registered to attend the summit, which is regarded a potential tipping point for climate action. COP28 is focused on transition from ambition to action,…
$57bn in climate finance and carbon credit controversies: The 7 biggest stories from 4 December at COP28
…help you recap all the action, this article rounds up all the major developments from 4 December at COP28. You can find all of our COP28 coverage here. COP28 Presidency…
Mangroves, food fights and fossil fuels: The eight biggest stories from nature day at COP28 (9 December)
…Paris Agreement and UN Biodiversity Treaty. They should do so by updating and aligning their Nationally Determined Contributions on climate; National Action Plans on finance and Nature-Based Solutions Action Plans….
Unlocking the power of partnership to build climate resilience in fragile and conflict-affected states
…comprehensive action is required to mitigate the impacts of climate change and build resilience to climate shocks. Work to strengthen global climate resilience must engage actors across the public, private…
‘Labour are the conservers’: Shadow secretary pledges to reverse nature degradation in UK
…of benchmarks designed to assess the nature-related ambition and action of the initiative’s 100 companies. The Nature Action 100 Company Benchmark is comprised of six indicators covering Ambition, Assessment, Targets,…
edie Explains: Carbon Offsetting
…– funding climate action. The evolution in the way corporations communicate on climate action will undergo a shift away from carbon neutrality and offsetting claims. Paris-aligned climate funding claims will…
edie launches new carbon offsetting guide for businesses
…funding climate action. The evolution in the way corporations communicate on climate action will undergo a shift away from carbon neutrality and offsetting claims. Paris-aligned climate funding claims will empower…
New campaign urges businesses to set nature strategies
…Nature-related Financial Disclosure’s (TNFD) final recommendations, guidance from the Science Based Targets Network and new sector-specific guidance which sets out priority actions for companies to take. Global inaction In December…
Stringent guidance unveiled for corporate use of ‘high integrity’ carbon credits
…Special Presidential Envoy for Climate said: “Voluntary carbon markets can be a powerful tool for mobilizing the investment in innovative technologies and actions needed to keep a 1.5 C limit…
European cities are turning to nature-based solutions amid climate crisis
This is according to a recent report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), which has analysed approximately 19,000 local climate action plans. The report highlights that approximately 51% of European…
Why businesses need to embed sustainability to attract and retain the best talent
…on their approach to sustainability. The most recent E.ON survey highlights that 74% of people believe that corporates have a key role to play in spurring climate action, by 39%…
COP28 into overtime following ‘disappointing’ draft Global Stocktake text – here’s what’s included
…strides in areas such as climate mitigation, adaptation and financial support for nature and climate initiatives, the draft text lacks the necessary depth to expedite actionable measures. Here, edie summarises…
Nature Action 100: Investor coalition to engage with big businesses on biodiversity
Nature Action 100 was launched as a global initiative in December 2022 and features prominent financial firms including AXA Investment Managers, BNP Paribas, the Church Commissioners for England, Robeco and…
Nike and Target help launch climate action programme for textile manufacturers
The Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) has been launched today (3 October) by the SAC alongside Nike and Target. It builds on the SAC’s Decarbonisation Program and aims to help…
Cross-party coalition of UK policymakers pledge joint action to tackle climate misinformation
…local climate action plans, and to continuously scrutinising climate action efforts to improve delivery. Skidmore said: “Local authorities are the unsung heroes of the net-zero transition. Day in, day out,…
With a landmark Global Plastics Treaty on the horizon, the time for corporate disclosure – and action – is now
…plastic use, waste and leakage along value chains. That understanding must then be put into action, taking steps to reduce pollution and waste, but also the production and use of…
Inform, collaborate, lead: edie launches new network for sustainable business
…to the annual edie Leaders Summer Lunch. Events Building on 25 years’ experience delivering action-focused events, members will be offered VIP access and take-home action plans across a range of…
Shifting C-suite mindsets: The business case for prioritising long-term sustainability over short-term profits
…action. A recent in-depth survey of more than 200 in-house sustainability professionals, conducted by edie as part of its Sustainable Business Tracker Report, found that the biggest challenge facing organisational…
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