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Sustainability: 3 reasons why we need to look beyond decarbonisation – abrdn

Our focus needs to expand beyond decarbonisation towards the social, environmental and adaptation issues linked to climate change, says Eva Cairns. That’s because regulators are starting to address these concerns.

Posted on Jan 19, 2024

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... Key points:
  • Investor and business transition plans to move beyond decarbonisation alone.
  • Expect a stronger focus on social issues, from ‘just’ transition to disclosure.
  • Bigger drive to measure dependency and impact on nature Increasing physical risks from climate change put focus on adaptation needs.
  • Expect new wave of sustainability regulations in 2024.

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