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Net Zero

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Net Zero

Royal Assent locks in ESG duties for pension funds

February 12, 2021

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Australian regulator targets net zero greenwashing

September 17, 2021

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Science Based Targets Initiative launches net-zero standard for corporates

October 29, 2021

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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ShareAction: Banks financing oil & gas production despite net-zero pledges

February 18, 2022

Elizabeth Pfeuti

European banks are continuing to finance the expansion of oil & gas production despite making net-zero commitments.
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TPI sets out net-zero pathways for highest emitting sectors

February 18, 2022

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The TPI has created a framework for assessing corporate decarbonisation progress across the 10 highest emitting economic sectors.
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RBC faces shareholder resolution over sustainability-linked debt

March 4, 2022

Elizabeth Pfeuti

A shareholder advocacy group has filed a resolution with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) regarding the bank’s use of sustainability-linked debt.
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IIGCC launches climate framework for banks

August 12, 2022

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has collaborated with the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) to create an investor-led framework of pilot indicators to assess banks on the transition to net zero.
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GFANZ unveils framework for transitioning companies

September 30, 2022

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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GFANZ criticisms raise fossil fuel divestment debate

January 26, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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UK House of Lords debates transparency improvements for FS bill

February 1, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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UK SMEs left behind in green reforms

February 24, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Activist group Follow This files resolutions against oil majors

March 3, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Glencore faces investor unrest at AGM

May 23, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

Mining company Glencore faces increased pressure from investors seeking greater transparency on how its thermal coal production aligns with the Paris Agreement.
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Shell faces high dissent on climate

May 26, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Largest asset managers ‘off-track’ on net zero commitments

August 9, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

Some of the world’s largest asset managers are far off track on meeting their 2050 net zero commitments, a study by data tool FinanceMap has found, with many failing to improve their climate performance over the past two years.
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CalSTRS votes against 2,035 boards for inadequate climate risk disclosures

August 18, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) escalated its efforts to hold global companies to account after they did not provide sufficient climate risk disclosures to accurately assess emissions.
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UKSIF urges government to stick to net-zero ambitions

September 1, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has warned the government that climate wavering risks its position as a world leader in sustainable finance.
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US Treasury release net-zero principles for financial institutions

September 22, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The US Treasury has published a set of voluntary principles for net-zero financing and investment, highlighting the best practices for financial institutions.
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UK government threatened with legal action after weakening net zero policy

September 29, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The Good Law Project (GLP) has threatened to legally challenge the UK government over backsliding on net zero policies.
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CA100+ finds Australian companies not doing enough on short-term targets

October 13, 2023

Elizabeth Pfeuti

Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) said many heavy emitting Australian companies are not doing enough to meet short-term net zero targets despite steady progress in the making of commitments and disclosure.
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EU says circular economy is “vital” to meeting climate goals

January 12, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The European Commission has renewed its commitment to a circular economy and reducing reliance on fresh resources, describing it as a “no brainer”.
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IIGCC publishes net zero voting guidance

January 19, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance to support investors in developing their own net zero policies and practices.
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Australia proposes new law on climate reporting

February 5, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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NZAOA warns entire economic system is at risk

February 15, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has warned that asset owners would only be able to meet their clients’ net zero aspirations through climate stewardship.
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Just transition will need to harness finance services

March 5, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The just transition will need to rely on the finance sector to ensure the global transition to a resilient, net-zero and nature-positive economy is done in a socially inclusive and fair way, a new report has found.
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IIGCC updates its net zero framework to “reposition” wording

March 28, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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The People’s Pension launches responsible investment policy

May 2, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The People’s Pension has released its responsible investment policy, which includes heightened expectations of its investment managers.
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IIGCC releases reports on net zero assessments

May 22, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) has published guidance on incorporating sovereign bonds into a net zero investment strategy.
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SBTi expands revisions to Corporate Net-Zero Standard to refine neutralisation approach

September 20, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Canada to set mandatory climate disclosures for large companies

October 18, 2024

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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NZAM initiative suspends activities amid rising political pressure

January 17, 2025

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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SBTi proposes updates to Corporate Net-Zero Standard framework

March 21, 2025

Elizabeth Pfeuti

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Shareholder Showdown: High Dissent Shakes Up Woodside Energy and Plus500

May 16, 2025

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SBTi Showdown: Republican States Set Out Antitrust Threat

August 15, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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NZBA Departure Disaster: Banks’ Alliance Exit Triggers Operations Suspension

August 29, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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Zeroing Out: NZBA Members Vote to Halt All Activities

October 6, 2025

Jack Grogan-Fenn

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