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📢 70 international financial institutions representing assets worth USD 6.8 trillion are calling on petrochemical companies to address plastic pollution issues. Petrochemical companies are a major contributor to plastic production, which is forecast to triple by 2060, meaning petrochemical companies will become the primary driver of oil demand growth. As the plastic pollution crisis mounts and demands for a Global Plastics Treaty grow, petrochemical companies have stalled progress in negotiations by: 1.    Resisting calls to include the full life cycle of plastics 2.    Opposing the reduction of plastic production 3.    Opposing the inclusion of polymer production in the treaty Petrochemical companies are exposed to significant plastics-related risks, which are financially material for corporates and their investors. Therefore, the collective Investor Statement requests petrochemical companies to: ➡ Disclose and define strategies ➡ Address toxic polymers and chemicals ➡ Develop sustainable infrastructure ➡ Establish governance ➡ Support international agreements Read the Investor Statement here: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUrhB9fB #BeatPlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #PlasticPollution #Petrochemicals #ToxicChemicals #FossilFuels #INC4 #PlasticRisk #UpstreamSolutions #ClimateChange #Stewardship #ResponsibleInvestors 

ESG Investor's Nature Data for Institutional Investors Event. 📅 Date: 4th December 2024 ⏰ Time: 9am - 6pm GMT 🌍 Location: etc.venues Fenchurch Street, London Join us at 11:50 AM, where our panelist dives deep into the issues arising for asset owners and managers to better channel ‘blue’ investments. Speakers include: > Tara Zeynep Baris (HUB Ocean) > Tanya Cox (Chronos Sustainability) > François Mosnier (Planet Tracker) > André Ranchin (Hymans Robertson) Moderated by: Will Oulton (Marine Conservation Society) 📢 For more information and to book your place, visit - https://lnkd.in/e85974Ur #ESG #SustainableInvesting #london #event

Deep sea mining: mining for metals or trouble❓ Planet Tracker’s latest report analyses the 12 countries most economically dependent on land-based mining of copper, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. From 2018 to 2022 these metals: ➡️ Generated over $560 billion annually in exports. ➡️ Made up 39% of total export earnings.               ➡️ Were equivalent to 16% GDP on average. Deep sea mining poses a significant economic risk to these countries, 6 of which are lower middle- or low-income, making them highly vulnerable to price shocks from deep sea mining. Added to this are the risks deep sea mining poses to ocean ecosystems, the climate, natural capital, corporate profits, and investor returns. ❌ There is no just transition to deep sea mining. For a deep dive, read our ‘Mining for Trouble’ report 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejT3-y_3 Support a moratorium on deep sea mining 👉 https://lnkd.in/epQ3nueN #DefendTheDeep #Mining #DeepSeaMining #EnergyTransition #JustTransition #CircularEconomy Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) International Seabed Authority 

Deep sea mining: mining for metals or trouble❓ Planet Tracker’s latest report analyses the 12 countries most economically dependent on land-based mining of copper, cobalt, nickel, and manganese. From 2018 to 2022 these metals: ➡️ Generated over $560 billion annually in exports. ➡️ Made up 39% of total export earnings.               ➡️ Were equivalent to 16% GDP on average. Deep sea mining poses a significant economic risk to these countries, 6 of which are lower middle- or low-income, making them highly vulnerable to price shocks from deep sea mining. Added to this are the risks deep sea mining poses to ocean ecosystems, the climate, natural capital, corporate profits, and investor returns. ❌ There is no just transition to deep sea mining. For a deep dive, read our ‘Mining for Trouble’ report 👉 https://lnkd.in/ejT3-y_3 Support a moratorium on deep sea mining 👉 https://lnkd.in/epQ3nueN #DefendTheDeep #Mining #DeepSeaMining #EnergyTransition #JustTransition #CircularEconomy Deep Sea Conservation Coalition (DSCC) International Seabed Authority 

Could corporates pay $2 billion annually for genetic data? At the recent Biodiversity COP16 in Colombia, nations agreed to create a funding mechanism to protect global genetic resources. This would require sectors like pharma, biotech and cosmetics - which profit from genetic material - to share their gains with developing countries and Indigenous Peoples. Proposed models include: ➡️ 0.1% charge on sales, potentially raising $2.2 billion/year. ➡️ 1% charge on profits, estimated at $2.0 billion/year. Negotiators have until 2026 to agree the details. Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eixQsyFm #Biodiversity #COP16 #GeneticResources #Sustainability #ESG #BenefitSharing #IndigenousRights

🌏 Our colleague Nicole Kozlowski is representing Planet Tracker at the INC-5, advocating for an ambitious, legally binding instrument to end plastic pollution. Our goal is a treaty that addresses the full lifecycle of plastics, eliminates hazardous chemicals, and tackles the financial, ecological, and human health risks they pose. Get in touch with Nicole if you are on the ground and would like to connect!

📣 We are excited to announce that 10 new investors have signed the Petrochemical Investor Statement, bringing the total to 80 financial institutions representing AUM 7.3 trillion USD, advocating for an ambitious, international and legally binding plastics treaty. The upcoming INC-5 negotiations represents a critical opportunity to address the escalating financial, ecological, and human health risks posed by plastic pollution. Planet Tracker's Nicole Kozlowski will be there, advocating for the finance sector’s call for:  ➡ Binding rules covering the full lifecycle of plastics, including polymer production. ➡ Urgent action to eliminate hazardous chemicals. The finance sector’s collective voice is critical as we approach these treaty negotiations. Together, we can drive meaningful, systemic change. 📍 Reach out if you are on the ground at INC-5 and would like to connect. Read the Statement here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dUrhB9fB a.s.r. vermogensbeheer, Aviva Investors, Groupe Caisse des Dépôts, Downing, Ecofi, Inyova Impact Investing, radicant bank, Raiffeisen Switzerland, Triodos Investment Management, United Church Funds #BeatPlasticPollution #GlobalPlasticsTreaty #PlasticPollution #Petrochemicals #ToxicChemicals #FossilFuels #INC5 #PlasticRisk #ClimateChange #ResponsibleInvestment 

A Global Plastics Treaty must include the full lifecycle of plastics. Learn why below ⬇ Our Head of Engagement, Nicole Kozlowski, will be attending INC-5. Reach out if you'd like to chat in person about our plastics research or the Petrochemical Investor Statement. #BeatPlasticPollution

🐟 Planet Tracker’s Seafood Database now covers 300 corporates across the global seafood supply chain, offering investors a unique open-access tool to identify exposure to overfishing, illegal fishing, and other sustainability risks. Why does this matter? These risks are financially material: 📉 Overfished stocks = less profitable. 📈 Sustainable sourcing = higher profit margins. Transparency is key: despite some progress, disclosure – especially from large, listed fishing companies - remains poor, hindering efforts to mitigate risks across the supply chain. Improved sourcing transparency is essential for managing risks and capitalising on the growing shift toward sustainable practices, driven by regulation and market demand. Use the Seafood Database to assess your exposure and identify opportunities in a rapidly evolving industry. Explore the data: Briefing Note 👉 https://lnkd.in/ew5inEPN Seafood Database 👉 https://lnkd.in/eaEbrEWJ Data Collection: Benori, Planet Tracker Third-party Data From: FishSource (Sustainable Fisheries Partnership), the Global Fishing Index (Minderoo Foundation), the Seafood Stewardship Index (World Benchmarking Alliance), Sea Around Us, Ocean Health Index, FAO, Comtrade Group, Protected Planet, OECD - OCDE, SubsidyExplorer #SustainableFishing #SeafoodStewardship #Transparency #Seafood

🌏 Join us for our Sustainable Finance Research Update webinar 🌍 In just 30 minutes we will: ➡ Examine the areas of difference between toxic chemical releases in the US vs. EU, highlighting investor risks and advocating for strong regulations to reduce litigation risks. ➡ Discuss why deep-sea mining offers minimal financial returns to countries and poses significant environmental and financial risks. ➡ Assess the credibility of Air Liquide's climate transition plans. ⭐ Speakers: Chris Coggin, Ion Visinovschi, Richard Wielechowski and Emma Amadi 📆 3rd December 2024 🕑 14:00 - 14:30 Register below 👇