Results for Policy & Research
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June 16, 2021- FTSE Russell threatens to expel 208 ESG offenders from FTSE4Good
- Legal & General drops AIG and others from funds over climate
- Small price increase in palm oil based products could save forests
- Swiss citizens reject carbon tax in world's first 'CO2 referendum'
- More China coal investments cancelled than authorized since 2017
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June 15, 2021- UK Government sets biodiversity commitments for 'nature-positive' future
- ON and CBI warn UK Ministers of policy gaps to reach net-zero by 2050
- Corporations marking Pride donated over $10m to anti-LGBTQ+ politicians
- Facebook, eBay and big tech urge SEC to mandate regular climate reports
- Burberry pledges to be climate positive by 2040 with science-based targets
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June 08, 2021- Half of UK fashion giants failing to support supply chain rights
- UK tells businesses to phase out carbon or lose out on contracts
- Chinese banks urged to divest from firms linked to deforestation
- Investors call for ethical approach to facial recognition tech
- Waitrose and Aldi to use ocean-bound plastics for packaging
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June 01, 2021- Vote passed for HSBC to phase-out global coal financing by 2040
- Four-day working week could slash UK’s carbon footprint
- UK companies face pressure over links to Belarus regime
- China to tighten environmental approval for polluting projects
- Women could add $280bn to e-commerce in Southeast Asia
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May 18, 2021- Wells Fargo launches banking inclusion plan for underserved communities
- Washington State tells businesses to eliminate GHG emissions by 2050
- Five-hundred global firms put disability inclusion on boardroom agendas
- Unilever reduces its waste footprint with recyclable toothpaste tubes
- Half of global single-use plastic waste traced to 20 petrochemicals firms
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May 13, 2021- EU to protect public health with air and water pollution targets
- Instagram and Twitter blame glitches for deleting Palestinian posts
- Sustainability bonds accused of failing to address human rights
- Asian cities face greatest environmental pollution & climate risks
- Businesses urge leaders to prioritise climate and nature at G7 Summit
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May 06, 2021- UK food giants threaten to boycott Brazilian suppliers over deforestation
- Unilever says majority of shareholders voted in favour of climate action plan
- US declares support for patent waiver on Covid-19 vaccines to boost access
- Mars’ brand Sheba unveils 'world's largest' coral reef restoration programme
- Germany increases its ambition in its new carbon emissions targets
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April 27, 2021- BlackRock launches temperature-aligned investments funds
- Yum! Brands launches emissions reduction initiative for its restaurants and supply chain
- Walmart shows rising gender and racial diversity in leadership roles
- US companies boost sustainability scores in ESG ratings
- US Treasury Secretary endorses TCFD and IFRS sustainability initiatives
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April 26, 2021- Fashion giants join Textiles 2030 pledge to halve climate impacts
- UK solar projects using panels from firms linked to Xinjiang forced labour
- UBS tightens lending criteria to coal, Arctic drilling, oil sands
- Activist investor warns Exxon faces ‘existential’ risk over fossil fuel focus
- UK public shows support for green taxes to achieve net zero
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April 14, 2021- 310 CEOs ask Biden to back net-zero vision with 2030 climate goal
- Petco to increase its assortment of sustainable pet products to 50% by the end of 2025
- United Airlines launches alliance to address companies’ travel impact through SAF purchases
- Major investors call for 'temperature scores' to gauge funds' climate performance
- Seven European countries to halt export finance for fossil fuels