Are leading corporates still relying too heavily on carbon credits to meet 2030 climate goals?

Michael Holder
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Study claims vast majority of 2030 climate targets set by 51 major global companies fall far short of what is needed to cap global warming at 1.5C

Many of the 2030 climate targets set by some of the world's biggest companies are not backed up by enough ambition, detail, and actual emissions reduction pledges to put them on a credible pathway to limiting...

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