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Shell and the new era of climate risk

GreenBiz

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — the folks who organize the annual COP events — defines “climate-related risks” as those: …created by a range of hazards. This duty — which is both ethical and legal — requires them to make decisions in good faith and in a reasonably prudent manner. degrees Celsius. Duty calls.

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? Alterra’s $30B bridge for climate financing #176

Climate Tech VC

The first few days of COP have ushered in a wave of major announcements and funding pledges. Al Jaber as Chairman of Alterra, and also host of COP28, has already stirred controversy due to his role as President of ADNOC and rumored intention to broker fossil fuel deals during COP. A well-Time(d) profile on Sultan Al Jaber leading COP.

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How To Buy Carbon Offsets: 6 Certified and Vetted Options

Green Business Bureau

In our previous Green Business Bureau article, titled Carbon Offsets Vs Carbon Credits: Addressing The Issues (The 5 Rules of Carbon Offsetting) , we discuss the rules that ensure offsets deliver the GHG emission reductions promised, and do so ethically. One such project is Aclymate’s Kariba REDD+ Project.

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Shell and the new era of climate risk

Business Green

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) - the folks who organise the annual COP events - defines "climate-related risks" as those: ". This duty - which is both ethical and legal - requires them to make decisions in good faith and in a reasonably prudent manner". created by a range of hazards. Duty calls.

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? The BFD with BYD #169

Climate Tech VC

Sultan al-Jaber made remarks at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition that 20+ oil and gas companies had made 2050 net zero plans. In other updates on global climate talks, Russia will oppose a pre-COP 28 agreement to phase out fossil fuels. The Sultan is head of Abu Dhabi Oil Co., Heirloom recently received part of a $1.2B

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Shell and the new era of climate risk

AGreenLiving

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change — the folks who organize the annual COP events — defines “climate-related risks” as those: …created by a range of hazards. This duty — which is both ethical and legal — requires them to make decisions in good faith and in a reasonably prudent manner. degrees Celsius.