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While a majority of organisations have committed to ambitious climate targets, close to two fifths are struggling to translate these goals into measurable progress as AI and digital technologies expand, a new study by BearingPoint has suggested.

Sustainability ambitions facing growing pressure in the era of AI, says BearingPoint

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While a majority of organisations have committed to ambitious climate targets, close to two fifths are struggling to translate these…

Anew Climate, a US-based climate solutions partner, has issued more than 85,000 metric tonnes of carbon removal credits from a forestry project to JPMorgan Chase, to support the bank's carbon management strategy.

Anew Climate issues 85,000 metric tonnes of carbon credits to JPMorganChase

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Anew Climate, a US-based climate solutions partner, has issued more than 85,000 metric tonnes of carbon removal credits from a…

NCC, one of the largest construction firms in the Nordic region, has updated its climate targets, with the company aiming for net zero emissions by 2045.

Swedish construction firm NCC updates climate targets

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NCC, one of the largest construction firms in the Nordic region, has updated its climate targets, with the company aiming…

Cities, developers and investors need to think beyond a short-term project-delivery perspective, and reconsider how long-term urban value is created, a new report by Skanska has suggested.

Cities need to rethink how they create urban value, says report

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Cities, developers and investors need to think beyond a short-term project-delivery perspective, and reconsider how long-term urban value is created,…

Most US public pension funds are failing to adequately manage the climate-related financial risks to their investments through proxy voting, a new report by Sierra Club has suggested.

Most US public pension funds failing to address climate-related risks

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Most US public pension funds are failing to adequately manage the climate-related financial risks to their investments through proxy voting,…

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published its annual report, outlining how collaboration across the retail and consumer goods sector is translating into measurable outcomes in areas such as sustainability, human rights, climate action and food waste reduction.

The Consumer Goods Forum highlights how members are advancing sustainability efforts

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) has published its annual report, outlining how collaboration across the retail and consumer goods sector…

The Green Climate Fund has approved just over $960 million in new financing for 18 new climate projects around the world, bringing its total portfolio above the $20 billion mark.

Green Climate Fund sees portfolio of funded projects hit $20 billion

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The Green Climate Fund has approved just over $960 million in financing for 18 new climate projects around the world,…

Multilevel climate action across Europe is helping to translate climate commitments into measurable results at a local level, according to a new report by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and C40 Cities.

Multilevel climate action turning pledges into results across Europe

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Multilevel action across Europe is helping to translate climate commitments into measurable results at a local level, according to a…

C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) have announced a new initiative to accelerate climate action across Brazil.

Climate action initiative launched across 34 cities and two states in Brazil

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C40 Cities and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) have announced a new initiative to accelerate…

With COP30 drawing to a close, a number of global non-profits have criticised the latest draft resolution put forward by the COP30 Presidency, with Stephen Cornelius, WWF global deputy climate and energy lead, describing it as "extremely disappointing".

COP30 presidency sets out roadmap to accelerate climate action

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The COP30 presidency has published its executive report, following last November’s UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil, outlining how it…