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Investing for climate action: easy as science-based targets? - Aviva Investors

With governments struggling to turn words into action on climate change, investors can ensure the private sector plays its part by pushing firms to adopt science-based targets (SBT)s, argues Senior Analyst and Climate Specialist Rick Stathers.

Posted on Jan 26, 2022

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... Time is running out if the world is to prevent potentially lethal global warming. While there were some signs of encouragement at the November COP26 summit in Glasgow, the agreements struck do not appear to go nearly far enough to prevent a further catastrophic rise in emissions.

Key points:
  • Why it makes sense for companies to set science-based targets.
  • How firms can amplify emissions cuts by pressuring others along their value chains.
  • Why this approach can improve investors’ understanding of the climate impact of their holdings.

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