Environmental, Social, and Governance
COP26 Conference: Outcomes, Agreements, and Investment Implications
November 23 2021Key Insights
- At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, international representatives sought agreements aiming to limit the pace and implications of climate change.
- Ultimately, the commitments made at COP26 are likely to materialize as legislation and regulation around the world that will impact the activities of many companies and industries.
- Companies are likely to need to provide a greater level of transparency around their contribution to, and management of, greenhouse gas emissions.
OECD=The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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