Net-Zero Holdouts That Stick Out Like a ‘Sore Thumb’ April 13, 2022 By Tim Quinson While many large corporations have announced ambitious pledges to achieve net-zero emissions by the middle of the century, their commitments...
As Climate Disclosures Toughen, Corporate Laggards May Be Vulnerable to Lawsuits April 13, 2022 By Kirstin Ridley and Simon Jessop A push by Britain to toughen up corporate environmental disclosures will cast a spotlight on climate change dawdlers as campaigners...
Cities Drive Greenhouse Gas Emissions but Can Provide Solutions to Climate Change April 6, 2022 By Daniel Trotta The world’s cities are a big driver of planet-warming emissions but can play a major role in addressing climate change...
Zurich Insurance Accelerates Operational Net-Zero Target to 2030 Instead of 2050 April 1, 2022 Zurich Insurance Group announced it is bringing forward by 20 years its target to achieve net-zero emissions in its operations....
U.N. to Hold Companies to Their Net-Zero Pledges With Group of 16 Experts April 1, 2022 By Valerie Volcovici The United Nations on Thursday announced the members of an expert group that will scrutinize corporate pledges to achieve net-zero...
Environmental Groups Sue TotalEnergies Over Climate Marketing Claims March 7, 2022 By Simon Jessop, Gloria Dickie and Benjamin Mallet A group of environmental organizations has filed a lawsuit in France against the country’s largest energy company TotalEnergies, accusing it...
AIG: Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Underwriting, Investments by 2050 March 1, 2022 By Chad Hemenway American International Group said it is committing to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions within its underwriting and investment portfolios by 2050....
Viewpoint: Climate Change Litigation – Why Better Disclosure Is Vital as Cases Rise February 2, 2022 By Thomas Englerth With the effects of climate change becoming more palpable, a rise in climate litigation cases could have significant financial and...
QBE Launches Sustainable Energies Unit to Support Clients’ Transition to Lower Carbon January 28, 2022 QBE has launched a Sustainable Energies unit to support customers as they transition to lower carbon energy. The unit will...
World’s Largest Asset Owners Pledge to Halve Emissions in Portfolios by 2030 January 25, 2022 By Simon Jessop A group of the world’s largest asset owners managing $10.4 trillion said on Tuesday they would step up their response...