… to climate change, and oversees the implementation of the Paris Agreement. The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change which aims to limit the global temperature increase in this century to 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, above preindustrial levels. It is a landmark treaty as it was adopted by 196 Parties, including the UK, at COP21 in Paris…
… in 2015, bringing nations together to tackle climate change. At COP26 in 2021, the Glasgow Climate Pact urged for more urgent action and financing to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement Along with this agreement, the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 which are a global urgent call to action to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. Climate change…
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… portfolios where we have reviewed their carbon reduction plans / narrative on any changes in decision making based on investment portfolio carbon reduction plans/ percentage of Council portfolio in Paris Agreement aligned companies strategic Head of Finance Cabinet Member for Finance Review internal audit processes and where appropriate include risk considerations for the climate emergency WOW11…