The maritime sector is responsible for over 3% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions. To get on track with the UMAS Transition Strategy Report, the sector must cut its emissions 45% by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2040. The SBTi will host a training webinar on May 31 to explore the Science Based Target Setting Guidance for the Maritime Transport...
The Bonn Climate Change Conference is scheduled from 5 to 15 June 2023. The pre-sessional meetings take place 30 May to 4 June. Building on the mandates that emerged from COP 27 in Egypt last year, the conference will host a large number of mandated events and continue discussions on issues of critical importance, such...
Policy debates on "Delivering a Net-Zero World" theme and expert workshops organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Environment, with invited speakers from the world of politics, business, NGOs, and academia. In the first day the sessions will focus on the latest policy developments in the areas of biodiversity, circular economy and zero pollution. Sessions...
As energy policy remains at the top of the political agenda, hydrogen is touted as a critical tool in the net-zero transition. However, while policy ambitions are increasing globally, the practical pathway to scaling up clean hydrogen remains unclear. Existing hydrogen production still needs to be decarbonised, while pertinent questions also remain about the lack...
Join this webinar for an opportunity to Bloomberg’s latest thoughts, offering and ambition in the space of climate risk. While the vastness of the topic cannot be covered in a single virtual event, we will look to give you a feel for our approach and plans going forward, as well as an update on the...
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) is taking place in a hybrid format from 20-22 June 2023. Take part online or onsite in Europe's biggest annual conference dedicated to renewables and energy efficiency.
The latest IPCC publication, the AR6 synthesis report, published in March 2023 is another reminder that global warming is advancing and 1.5degree Celsius warming is ‘likely’ in the near term. It raises the urgency of understanding, measuring, and mitigating not only financial risks arising from climate change, but also the impact of investments on climate...
During the first quarter of 2023, the MSCI ACWI Climate Change, MSCI ACWI Climate Action and MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned Indexes outperformed their parent, the MSCI ACWI Index, whereas the MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Leaders and Low Carbon Target Indexes experienced small but negative cumulative active performance. On the other hand, four out of...
Our food system is on the frontline in the fight to curb climate change and conserve nature. Food generates one-third of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the United Nations identifies farming as the primary driver of biodiversity loss globally. But a suite of agricultural solutions already exists that can accelerate action towards GHG neutrality while...
Despite ESG frameworks and rankings’ imperfections, they are impacting billions of investments. And, hundreds of trillions more are needed to realize a just transition to a decarbonized global economy. GreenFin 23 will convene an influential audience of finance, investment and sustainability professionals to share insights, address key challenges and showcase leading sustainable financial products and...
As the world seeks ways to confront our planet’s biggest challenge, climate change, Bermuda is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in providing climate risk strategies and solutions. The second annual Bermuda Climate Summit, presented by the Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA), in partnership with KBRA, will showcase not just the seriousness of the threat, but...
Join MSCI ESG Research for a discussion on the latest corporate issuer-related developments on our newly launched MSCI ONE platform, as well as updates on our Implied Temperature Rise (ITR) model. Agenda: An overview of how to provide feedback via MSCI ONE Data Provisioning A deep-dive into new developments to the MSCI Implied Temperature Rise (ITR)...
Climate policy momentum in the US is driving risks and opportunities for debt issuers across sectors. Waste and pollution issues are also coming to the fore, as the threat of lawsuits and regulatory crackdowns grows for exposed companies. Meanwhile, investors and debt issuers alike face an increasingly complex ESG policy landscape.
The Climate Innovation Forum returns for the fifth year as a flagship event of London Climate Action Week. Taking place on Wednesday 28 June in Guildhall – at the heart of London’s finance district – the event will bring together 700 senior public and private sector decision makers to help turbocharge our transition to net...