Emissions
Carbon credits in the spotlight of SBTi row
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) is embroiled in a row over carbon credits, with some staff calling on their CEO to resign
Pension academic calls for common reporting standard on emissions in Dutch portfolios
While most major pension funds have now adopted net zero targets, a common measure of emissions at portfolio level is still lacking argues Arun Muralidhar, who has examined the carbon footprints of Dutch pension fund portfolios
CDPQ: ’ It is essential not to contribute to increased oil and coal production’
CDPQ's Marc André Blanchard makes the case against investing in new oil and coal projects
Danish pension fund divests from oil and gas firms expanding in production
At Danish pension fund P+'s AGM this week members overwhelmingly backed a resolution to tighten the investors fossil fuel policy
Investors put pressure on Woodside Energy over climate concerns
ACCR and $81bn HESTA have put pressure on Woodside Energy ahead of its 2024 AGM but will $316bn AustralianSuper, a major shareholder, do the same?
Research spotlight: how are major oil and gas firms scoring on transition planning?
Some of the world’s largest listed oil and gas firms have come under fire for insufficiently preparing for the energy transition. Research reveals significant divergence between firms, who are the leaders and laggards?
Timing peak oil: are we heading for a delayed or timely transition?
Analysts are deeply divided when global demand for oil is likely to peak. NZI examines why asset owners are still struggling to manage the uncertainty around the transition timeline
Is the dominance of the magnificent seven bad news for your carbon footprint?
Could US stock market concentration become a stumbling block on the road to net zero?
EU firms under pressure to enhance climate transition plans as CSDDD passes
New EU rules could trigger fines for firms with insufficient climate transition plans legal experts warn
Shell under fire from investors for banking on delayed transition
Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell has come under fire for dropping its short-term emission reduction targets, campaigners suggests the firm is anticipating a delayed energy transition.
Green hydrogen: the ‘champagne’ of the energy transition?
As part of Net Zero Investor’s first instalment in a climate solutions series, Aysha Gilmore takes a deeper look at the case for investing in hydrogen
Franco-Swiss alliance to scrutinise corporate climate plans ahead of AGM season
Swiss and French investors are casting a critical eye on corporate stewardship reports in a bit to enhance accountability ahead of the 2024 AGM season, Ethos Foundation revealed