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Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC

Global temperatures increasingly likely to rise beyond 1.5ºC

"Unfortunately, this WMO report provides no sign of respite over the coming years."

28 May 2025

Shareholders ask Equinor to explain ‘inconsistency’ between oil expansion and climate goals

Shareholders ask Equinor to explain ‘inconsistency’ between oil expansion and climate goals

"If Equinor can’t make its renewables business profitable, it should return excess capital to its investors – not double down on fossil fuel projects."

22 April 2025

NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

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NZBA softens climate target requirements for members

The move comes after many US, Canadian and Australian banks left the initiative.

15 April 2025

UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target

Climate Targets

UK only country with 1.5ºC-aligned 2035 climate target

"The UK's NDC is an encouraging sign of leadership, especially following the US’ step back."

07 February 2025

Private sector steps in to fulfil US climate commitments after Paris Agreement exit

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Private sector steps in to fulfil US climate commitments after Paris Agreement exit

"Our cities, states, businesses, and local institutions will take the baton of US climate leadership and run with it."

28 January 2025

Brazil names top climate negotiator as COP30 president

Brazil names top climate negotiator as COP30 president

COP30 is already being touted as ‘the bounce-back COP’ after several years of disappointing progress and climate negotiations largely led by fossil fuel lobbyists.

24 January 2025

Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn

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Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn

Read our interview with Pia Heidenmark Cook and join our February webinar on climate targets.

23 January 2025

Trump confirms US exit from Paris Agreement on Day 1 as President

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Trump confirms US exit from Paris Agreement on Day 1 as President

Researchers estimate that the withdrawal will eliminate more than a third of the world emissions reduction.

21 January 2025

Concerns grow over banks’ climate commitments as GFANZ loosens mandate

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Concerns grow over banks’ climate commitments as GFANZ loosens mandate

The move comes after several financial institutions decided to leave UN-backed climate initiatives, such as NZBA.

06 January 2025

Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29

Paris Agreement carbon market rules finalised at COP29

"The mechanism is now operational and global emissions trading under Paris is set for lift off."

25 November 2024