Reports & Commentary - Financials

Allianz sets net-zero transition plan for 2050

The insurer aims to reach net-zero in its proprietary investment and underwriting portfolios by 2050, and to have its operations become carbon-neutral by 2030.

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California, NY pension systems vote against Toyota chairman

Two of the largest U.S. public pension systems have voted against the re-election of Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda, shareholder voting records showed.

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UN & NZIA launch target-setting protocol for insurance industry

The United Nations-convened Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) has launched its first 'Target-Setting Protocol'.

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Danske Bank releases climate action plan with 2030, 2050 goals

The new plan is set to ensure that Danske Bank and its customers will have reduced their carbon emissions in line with the goals of the Paris Agreement by 2050.

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HSBC under fire for financing German coal mine expansion

HSBC has extended a $340m loan to RWE, which is behind a controversial coal mine extension, despite the bank's promises to “phase down” fossil fuel financing.

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The Allstate Corporation sets a 2050 net zero commitment

The Allstate Corporation announced it has committed to achieve net zero for direct, indirect and value-chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.

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Bank of Ireland has 2030 reduction targets validated by SBTi

The Bank of Ireland is the first Irish bank to set science-based GHG emission reduction targets, with goals spanning the bank's operations, mortgages and loans.

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ANZ allocates $67Bn to accelerate net zero transition

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) said it had allocated A$100Bn ($67Bn) of lending funds to help its customers lower carbon emissions by 2030.

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IMCO releases interim 2030 targets towards net-zero plan

The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario's (IMCO) newly-released plan to meet its net-zero by 2050 has won limited praise.

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UOB commits to net-zero by 2050

The Singapore-based United Oversears Bank (UOB) has committed to net-zero by 2050 to help the ASEAN transition to a sustainable economy.

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London Pensions Fund Authority launches climate action plan

Through asset goals and portfolio goals, the London fund commits to maintaining a Paris-aligned portfolio.

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Nasdaq’s net-zero target approved by SBTi

The New York financial services firm has pledged to Scope 1 and 2 net zero by 2030, and Scope 3 reductions of 95% by 2050.

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HSBC’s climate adverts banned in UK

The UK Advertising Authority's decision is the first to tackle greenwashing by a bank, denouncing the ads' omissions of HSBC's role in financing new fossil fuels.

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Lloyd’s Banking Group will stop funding fossil fuels

The firm is the first of the UK's largest 5 banks to stop funding greenfield oil and gas and coal projects.

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Ethereum cuts energy use by 99.95%

Ethereum developers executed an upgrade that eliminates mining and reduces the energy consumption of the world's second-biggest cryptocurrency.

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Ethereum plans to cut energy use by nearly 100%

Cryptocurrency Ethereum says it is reducing its energy consumption by nearly 100%, resulting in significantly fewer carbon emissions.

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Ethereum plans to cut energy use by nearly 100%

Cryptocurrency Ethereum says it is reducing its energy consumption by nearly 100%, resulting in significantly fewer carbon emissions.

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Australia’s IAG joins the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance

Australia’s largest insurer has a target of net-zero emissions by 2050 across its value chain, with an intermediate target of a 50% reduction by 2030.

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Temasek increases internal carbon price to $50/t CO2

Singapore’s state investment company Temasek will increase its internal carbon price from $42/t of CO2 to $50/t CO2 this year with plans to raise it to $100/t CO2 by the…

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FactSet targets net-zero emissions by 2040

The move comes after the company created a first sustainability plan in the last year, yet the company didn't specify steps to achieve its 2040 goal.

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MassMutual commits to net-zero emissions by 2050

The firm committed to Scope 1&2 net-zero by 2030 while achieving net-zero within its $64Bn portfolio by 2050.

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UPP sets roadmap to net-zero portfolio emissions by 2040

University Pension Plan Ontario (UPP) joins the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance and pledges a 60% GHG reduction of its portfolio emissions by 2030.

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Chaucer commits to net zero by 2050

Specialty (re)insurer Chaucer has said it will achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by at least 2050.

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Franklin Templeton broadens goals for 2022

Franklin Templeton reinforced its goal to reduce carbon emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner.

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HSBC set to be accused of greenwashing

HSBC is set to face accusations of greenwashing from the Advertising Standards Authority over recent adverts.

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American Express issues $1bn ESG bond

American Express Company has announced the settlement of the company’s first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Bond.

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The Hartford to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

The Hartford today announced a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for its full range of businesses and operations by 2050.

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The Hartford to reach net-zero emissions by 2050

The Hartford today announced a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions for its full range of businesses and operations by 2050.

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MS Amlin Underwriting makes net-zero pledge

MS Amlin Underwriting Limited (MS AUL) has committed to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. It will become carbon-neutral across all investments and underwriting operations, including Scope 1, 2…

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AIG to go net-zero and exit coal/oil sands

American International Group has committed to net zero emissions across its underwriting and investments portfolios by 2050.

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