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Guest Post: Corporate Renewable Energy Strategies – A Key Building Block for Global Decarbonization & Energy Equity

October 11, 2024 No Comments

By: Charles Benisch, Senior Director of Renewable Advisory at ENGIE Impact Renewable energy assets are surging across the globe at record rates bolstered by emissions reduction commitments and historic growth in energy demand. At this crucial crossroads of energy growth and climate change mitigation efforts, corporations across all industries must assess and prioritize renewable energy strategies. Businesses that adopt actionable, comprehensive renewable energy plans can make measurable

Lead Up to COP16: UN Convention to Battle Desertification

October 10, 2024 No Comments

The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 2 to 13 December 2024. This pivotal event marks a critical milestone in the global fight against land degradation and desertification.

Canada Introduces Mandatory Climate Disclosure Law to Enhance Sustainable Investment

October 10, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Canada’s Commitment to Net-Zero The Canadian federal government is advancing a bold climate strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, requiring annual investments of $125 billion to $140 billion. A key component of this plan is a $93 billion suite of economic tax credits designed to attract

Wildlife numbers fall by 73% in 50 years, WWF global stocktake finds

October 10, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Catastrophic Loss of Species Human activity is driving a “catastrophic” decline in wildlife, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The latest Living Planet Report reveals that global wildlife populations have decreased by an average of 73% in the last 50 years. Tanya Steele, head

How Desertification is Changing the World

October 10, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: Understanding Desertification and Its Importance Desertification is the process where drylands become increasingly arid, driven by climate change, deforestation, overgrazing, and unsustainable agricultural practices. This degradation leads to loss of productive soil, biodiversity, and water resources, significantly impacting human life. The Global Scope of Desertification The United

MUFG and NZBA Set New Climate Targets for Capital Markets: Steering Toward Net-Zero by 2050

October 7, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: NZBA and MUFG’s Strategic Role The NZBA, initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative in April 2021, now encompasses 145 banks globally committed to aligning their financing to support a 1.5°C global temperature goal. MUFG, a pivotal member of the NZBA’s Steering Group and a

IFC and HSBC Launch Fund to Drive SDG-Aligned Investments in Emerging Markets

October 7, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, in collaboration with HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM), announced the creation of a specialized fund vehicle aimed at enhancing sustainability in the emerging market (EM) corporate bond sector. This initiative will support issuers that make significant contributions to sustainable

Insights from MSCI’s Climate Week NYC: Focusing on the Low-Carbon Transition

Post UNGA: Key Takeaways on Low-Carbon Transition

October 3, 2024 No Comments

Key Takeaways The Rising Importance of Location-Specific Data During Climate Week NYC, MSCI hosted a crucial discussion on the low-carbon transition, emphasizing the growing relevance of location-specific data in climate risk assessment. Leaders from capital markets highlighted the “new mantra in assessing climate risk” involves a deeper focus on the

Five Key Takeaways From Climate Week

September 30, 2024 No Comments

Deepening Decarbonization Decarbonization is the top priority to reverse the climate crisis’s critical momentum. Companies must develop clear transition plans and compelling narratives that demonstrate how they’ll deliver value and resilience through decarbonizing their businesses. “Transition planning is not a disclosure exercise but an innovation challenge,” emphasizing the need for

Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Azerbaijan Push for Unified Global Response to Climate and Land Crises

Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Azerbaijan Push for Unified Global Response to Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss and Land Degradation

September 30, 2024 No Comments

Key Impact Points: The leaders of Saudi Arabia, Colombia, and Azerbaijan are calling for a unified global response to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. The nations, set to preside over key UN environmental conventions, introduced the Rio Trio Initiative during the UN General Assembly. The initiative emphasizes