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Adnoc at centre of ‘breathtaking conflict of interest’, says BankTrack

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s oil and gas expansion plans leave the company and its chief executive, COP28 president Sultan al-Jaber, in a tricky position
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Coal mining
Knowledge Hub
December 5, 2023

Fossil fuel phase-out pledges lag behind net zero commitments, report warns

Only 0.8 per cent of global oil production is covered by a phase-out target, research from Net Zero Tracker shows
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John Kerry at COP28
Daily Briefing
December 5, 2023

Editor’s note: COP28 – all in on carbon markets?

The latest edition of our Sustainable Views newsletter
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Electricity infrastructure pylons in Italy
Knowledge Hub
December 5, 2023

Policy barriers blocking tripling of green energy, says non-profit

Government policies are locking in fossil fuels at the expense of renewable energy, according to non-profit Climate Group
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Carbon Markets
December 5, 2023

Carbon markets standard setters back unity to deliver cohesive guidance

Standard setters say ‘end-to-end integrity framework’ for carbon markets proposed at COP28 should drive clarity on climate action, as Iosco consults on tighter regulation
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Trees in forest.
Carbon Markets
December 5, 2023

VCMI Scope 3 ‘flexibility claim’ raises concerns

The Voluntary Carbon Markets Initiative has updated its ‘claims code of practice’, allowing companies to begin making claims about how they use carbon credits
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Capital Flows, Financials
December 5, 2023

Are sustainability-linked bonds really a green option?

Sustainability-linked bonds offer investors a profitable way to lend to companies with green and social targets, say their supporters, but other financial experts are unconvinced the instrument is capable of...
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COP28 UAE climate sign
Financials, Policy & Regulation
December 4, 2023

COP28 Round-up: Finance day focuses on development banks and carbon markets

A summary of key announcements from the 2023 UN climate conference, why they matter and what is still missing
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