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Demand expected to grow as more companies and countries try to reach emissions targets
Environment minister Barbara Pompili expects more pressure on China over climate pledges
Earth’s average temperature this year nears previous 2016 record
There is proof that ESG is changing the corporate zeitgeist for the better
Commitment to quickening rate of decarbonisation by 50% under review as UK prepares to chair climate summit
Racing to ‘net zero’ risks losing political support if expensive but there is an argument for ambition
Study urges Chinese banks to steer clear of projects that damage the environment
Analysts are optimistic on London’s green bond market even as it trails behind EU
Ambitions to cut emissions are expressed in almost every company press release and annual report — but some are a lot more real than others.
Power groups call for pledge for UK to decarbonise years ahead of existing 2050 deadline
Value of oil company shares held by 56 local government retirement schemes has halved since 2017
Public accounts committee calls for ‘clearer discipline’ in managing sites
Amazon founder is donating $791m to green charities but it will take more than money to help the planet
Two big players in corporate sustainability reporting are linking up to standardise the process
‘As long as we bring Covid down with us’
Leading companies write to Boris Johnson urging him not to implement an emissions tax
Even sceptics of the UK government’s environmental agenda can be convinced it is a path for investment
Ex-secretary of state’s appointment as climate envoy signals issue as priority for new president
Commissioner defends plug-in hybrids while infrastructure to support transition to electric is built
Maker of Johnnie Walker faces bigger challenges in tackling supply chain issues
How to make cities more liveable and recycle retail space; three US mayors on the pandemic’s ‘Hunger Games’; smart water infrastructure to fight Covid-19; the resurgence of parks; how to prevent disaster in Manhattan and encourage more walking and cycling everywhere
Can leaders raise funds before, rather than after, a disaster?
MSCI, First Sentier and CDP sever links with public relations consultancy while others review position
The 1% who try are pilloried as hypocrites, but that does not mean their efforts are in vain
Satellite data shows nitrogen dioxide emission declines are more modest than during first wave of restrictions
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