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BlackRock details 2021 climate engagement expectations

BlackRock has published its engagement expectations for companies related to climate risk and the transition to a low-carbon economy, as it more than doubles the target group of carbon-intensive companies on which its engagement will focus in 2021.

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Rio Tinto presents 'Scope 3 targets', will give 'say on climate' at 2022 AGM

Mining company Rio Tinto said it has set Scope 3 emissions reduction goals and announced that it intends to give investors a say on its climate-related disclosures from next year.

CA100+ investors 'raise ambition' with five key shareholder resolutions

Climate Action 100+ (CA100+) says key shareholder resolutions filed with the likes of ExxonMobil, Berkshire Hathaway and General Motors are a sign of "raised ambition" among investors in this year's annual general meeting (AGM) season.

HSBC appoints group chief sustainability officer

HSBC has recruited PwC global climate change lead, Celine Herweijer, who will join the UK-based banking group as its chief sustainability officer in July.

Insurers improve climate response but need to look outwards, ClimateWise finds

The more than 30 insurance organisations in the ClimateWise coalition have reported significant improvements in their adherence to the group's principles, but there is room for improvement particularly in their external engagement and transparency.

TPI warns of failure by heavy industry companies to prepare for transition

An investigation by the Transition Pathway Initiative into 111 heavy industry companies has found that 86% have failed to adequately prepare for the climate transition challenges of the next decade.

WCI carbon market update: 16 February 2021

EU carbon market update: 16 February 2021

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