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Investors expect companies to set broad targets, commitments in climate change plans: report

Businesses should also set targets with independent verification and sector-specific commitments

Tan Nai Lun
Published Thu, Mar 3, 2022 · 09:50 PM

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BUSINESSES should set comprehensive science-based quantitative targets across all material emission scopes, as well as sector-specific commitments, to adequately meet climate transition plans.

These are among the 5 principles identified in a report by the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) on Thursday (Mar 3), which aims to improve the quality of business transition plans by laying out investor standards for climate plans.

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