More than 1,800 companies have been asked to set science-based climate targets thanks to a major new push from 137 global investors
As many as 55 banks and financial firms including Standard Chartered and Amalgamated Bank have already committed to setting climate targets under the new system
The energy giant is aiming to slash greenhouse gas emissions and air travel while electrifying most of its vehicle fleet by 2030
The guide outlines how corporate leaders can combine ambition, action and advocacy to drive progress towards the world's climate goals, according to WMB
Following success of Science-Based Targets for CO2 emissions, firms offered guidance on measuring and tackling their impact on nature
Firm's emissions plans make the grade
The UK firm has pledged to drive down greenhouse gas emissions, buy offsets and apply a carbon levy of $40 per tonne to flights taken by employees
New paper assesses a variety of existing net zero target setting practices and proposes conditions that effective targets must meet
The aluminium sector is industry's fourth biggest CO2 emitter, following figures from the International Energy Agency
The new target builds on commitments laid out in the firm's 2018 Sustainable Growth Plan