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Bayer CTA Update

Report Emissions, Petrochemicals Chemicals, Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement, Transparency & Traceability Equity PT0101

Bayer is projected to align with a 2°C warming scenario by 2030, according to an updated analysis by Planet Tracker. This compares to an earlier 3°C projection in August 2023. The company aims for Net Zero GHG emissions by 2050, with interim goals for 2030, and achieved an 11% reduction in total GHG emissions from 2019 to 2023. However, Planet Tracker’s analysis shows significant variability in emissions trends, suggesting Bayer might struggle to meet its 2030 targets.

EU’s post-election environmental-related regulation review

Blog Biodiversity, Plastic Greenwashing, Policy, Transparency & Traceability Multi-Asset BLOG0110

This blog updates the status of a selected range of environmental-related regulations following the European Parliamentary elections in June 2024. The non-exhaustive list of regulations ranges from nature restoration and anti-greenwashing requirements to waste, soil health, packaging and supply chain due diligence controls.

Plastic Recycling Deception

Report Emissions, Plastic Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement, Transparency & Traceability Equity PT0099

The global plastic industry’s long-standing narrative of recycling as the panacea for plastic pollution is debunked in this report by Planet Tracker, which sheds light on the deceptive practices employed by the plastic industry, urging stakeholders to re-evaluate their approach to plastic waste management. The industry’s use of resin identification codes (RIC), often mistaken for recycling symbols, has misled policymakers, regulators and consumers into believing in the circularity of plastic. Planet Tracker’s report reveals a stark reality: globally, 91% of plastic is not recycled.

Plastic Industry’s Recycling Deception Exposed: Why action on plastic production is imperative

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The global plastic industry’s long-standing narrative of recycling as the panacea for plastic pollution has been debunked in a new report by Planet Tracker.

Climate and Nature Finance: Time for Action

Blog Biodiversity, Food Systems, Thought Leadership Policy, Transparency & Traceability Multi-Asset BLOG0107

The Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI) are working with Planet Tracker (Lead Knowledge Partner – Nature Finance) and Carbon Tracker (Lead Knowledge Partner – Climate Finance) on the GEFI Insights Series. The Series aims to educate and inspire financial institutions and practitioners to align their strategies with climate and nature goals within the context of COPs 16 (biodiversity) and 29 (climate). This blog explores what is needed to manage the challenges of climate change mitigation and adaptation, and of the energy transition, following the widely accepted acknowledgement that COP28 in Dubai and the Global Stocktake did nowhere near enough on finance – and in particular on the needs of emerging and developing economies.

What financial institutions should take away from the 4th round of Global Plastics Treaty negotiations

Blog Emissions, Plastic, Thought Leadership Circularity, Policy, Transparency & Traceability Multi-Asset BLOG0106

What are the key takeaways for financial institutions from the fourth negotiating round of the global plastic treaty? There are five key considerations: the scope of the treaty remains contentious; chemicals of concern will be discussed in the intersessional meetings; plastic production limits will not be discussed until late November; industry wants to avoid a producer pays approach to financing the plastic pollution clean-up; a record turnout of attendees.

Planet Tracker Reveals Leaders and Laggards in Chemical Industry’s Transition to Net Zero Emissions

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The chemical industry, generating USD 5.7 trillion in annual revenues (2022) and directly employing over 15 million people, plays a pivotal role in the global economy. Its products are integral to various sectors, making chemical components essential for 96% of all manufactured goods.

Tomorrow’s Chemistry

Report Emissions, Petrochemicals Air Liquide, BASF, Bayer, Dow, Incitec Pivot, LyondellBasell Industries NV, Toray Industries Inc Chemicals, Executive Compensation, Financial Risk & Reward, Shareholder Engagement, Transparency & Traceability Equity PT0097

Planet Tracker’s report, Tomorrow’s Chemistry, presents a comparative analysis of the Climate Transition Assessments (CTAs) of seven leading chemical companies, Air Liquide (AI), BASF (BAS), Bayer (BAY), Dow (DOW), Incitec Pivot (IPL), LyondellBasell (LYB), and Toray Industries (3402), shedding light on their commitments, strategies and readiness to align with the Paris Agreement and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

The Global Plastic Pollution Treaty negotiations – what financial institutions should watch out for…

Blog Emissions, Plastic, Thought Leadership Circularity, Policy, Transparency & Traceability Multi-Asset BLOG0104

As the fourth negotiating round of the global plastic treaty approaches, what should financial institutions be looking out for? There are five main considerations: are upstream petrochemical producers in scope; Will hazardous chemicals be called out; Will there be product restrictions? Who will finance the transition? Will the final treaty text be mandatory or voluntary? The implications for the financial markets could be significant.

US EPA targets producers of nine toxic chemicals

Blog Emissions, Petrochemicals Policy, Shareholder Engagement, Transparency & Traceability Multi-Asset BLOG0105

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its Final Rule for Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturing Plants & Polymers & Resins. The aim of this rule is to reduce cancer and serious health effects from toxic air pollutants and smog-forming compounds. This is relevant to financial markets which are seeing externalities being converted into internal costs for corporates. Financial models may need reassessing.

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