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The latest insights from CDP, the global environmental disclosure system

While the US administration may be questioning its climate commitments, American businesses certainly are not. New research out in April showed that Fortune 500 companies saved $3.7 billion reducing emissions last year, the equivalent to decommissioning 45 coal-fired power plants. Meanwhile, the Energy Transitions Commission’s zero-carbon roadmap tells us that cutting emissions in half by 2040 is well within reach. The evidence is clear: the scales have tipped on the low-carbon transition and the only way is forward.

Fortune 500 companies accelerating renewable energy and energy efficiency efforts

Major new analysis of the Fortune 500 – based on CDP data – revealed how the largest US companies are maximising value while addressing climate change.

C40 cities: A pipeline of investment opportunities

by CDP

C40 – a network of the world’s megacities committed to addressing climate change – joined forces with CDP to analyse the sustainable infrastructure projects in development across the C40 network.

Case study: Tetra Pak’s science-based target

by Science Based Targets

The multinational food processing and packaging company had its science-based target approved at the start of 2017 - read this case study to find out how they did it and what it means for their business.

Technology and climate reporting: Can XBRL help TCFD?

by Pedro Faria and Maria Mora

With climate reporting steadily rising up the agenda, our technical experts explain why technology could be a vital tool for providing the data the private sector needs for a sustainable economy.

Around the web

Corporate America is moving ahead with its emissions goals. The New York Times reports.

A growing number of pension funds are divesting from fossil fuels as investors recognize climate change as a business risk. The FT reports.

European energy giants are putting $14bn of earnings at risk through reliance on fossil fuels, according to CDP’s latest research. BusinessGreen reports.

Save the date

22-25 May, Barcelona: The first Innovate4Climate Finance and Markets Week will bring together public and private sectors on climate financing and investment, new business models for emerging products and technologies, and new financial instruments and markets.

23 May, Detroit: Hear Kollegg, UPS and Walmart speak about Science Based Targets at the Sustainable Brands conference.

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