Dr Peter Holt

[Luke Menzel @LukeMenzel]

@holt_dr digs into the pathways available to the sectors considered. Decarbonising electricity in some ways 'the easy bit'.

Agriculture, transport, resources and mining each have particular sectoral challenges which need focused attention.

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

Listening to ASIC this morning “start reporting against TCFD now” as international standards further develop #igccsummit @IGCC_Update

[Climate Action 100+ @ActOnClimate100]

“The world’s largest corporate emitters have an opportunity to act quickly to distinguish themselves from their peers, and move forward with plans to become net-zero businesses.” via
⁦@Climate @CeresNews @MindyLubber https://t.co/OHgvJ2XiQ0

[Bureau of Meteorology, Australia @BOM_au]

What does a warming climate mean for Australia now and into the future? Get the facts in #StateoftheClimate 2020 co-developed with @CSIRO.

Learn more: https://t.co/kVmyZx55o0

[CSIRO @CSIRO]

Today, we’re launching the #StateOfTheClimate 2020 report with @BOM_au.

The report shows that Australia’s climate is continuing to warm, and the frequency of extreme events such as bushfires, droughts, and marine heatwaves is growing.

https://t.co/tX4Qv15XNo

[Investor Group on Climate Change @IGCC_Update]

"The most important element of the next generation of climate risk disclosure is that companies clearly demonstrate how the assessment is actually changing the way they do business." @emmalherd writing in @InvestorDailyAU

https://t.co/LYSkSq5bjD

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

Ambitious announcements (but not Australia) https://t.co/UFCRqqiFVj via @LinkedIn

[UN Climate Change @UNFCCC]

The Climate Ambition Alliance is accelerating the transformation needed to meet the goals of the #ParisAgreement. 73 countries, 14 regions, 401 cities, 786 businesses, and 16 investors are taking #ClimateAction to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.

👉https://t.co/kmGSIyE9dx

[UN Climate Change @UNFCCC]

In Madrid today, @antonioguterres praised leading businesses for their contributions to #ClimateAction, and urged far more action so that the #ParisAgreement goals can be met. Read about new business commitments made at #COP25 > https://t.co/wF9uT1Xyqx #COP25 @globalcompact

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

Well done @Sydney_Uni @ProfTimStephens

[Sydney Law School @SydneyLawSchool]

Accepting the warnings delivered by climate scientists about the dangerous state of the earth's climate, the Board of @SydneyLawSchool has voted unanimously to declare a #ClimateEmergency - this is the first declaration by a #Go8 law school. Read more: https://t.co/iNLt4HeInr

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

EU to reduce emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and climate law to be introduced by March 2020

[Jonas Ekblom @jonasekblom]

But what is von der Leyen's "European Green Deal"? I put together a handy explainer for all of you: https://t.co/HoWmocAKr2 #climatechange #climatecrisis #greendeal

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

EU aiming to be the first carbon neutral continent by 2050.

[IIGCC @IIGCCnews]

The European Commission has published proposed detail for the #GreenDeal (https://t.co/kfWgkVEzh9). IIGCC, representing investors with over €28 Trillion in assets, welcomes the ambition set out in proposals. #COP25 #ClimateAction. See full comment here: https://t.co/CT747DSA5v.

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

Strong messages from Scientists https://t.co/bkJc7norMw via @LinkedIn

[Karl @KarlVella_]

“We must address disconnect between governments, business and civil society to work collaboratively and achieve ambitious climate action in line with the science.“ Spain Minister @Teresaribera at @wbcsd Net Zero Dialogues Business Climate Action
@COP25CL @EnelGroup @Endesa

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

Australian biz need to align with 1.5 degrees @energetics_au @BCSDAustralia

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

Day is ambition kicks off at #Cop25Madrid2019. Expecting to see many significant announcements today on Super Wednesday @energetics_au @BCSDAustralia

[Dr Peter Holt @holt_dr]

Check out my latest article: COP25 still in the throws https://t.co/hczPcwv7BJ via @LinkedIn

[Mike Bloomberg @MikeBloomberg]

Beating climate change won't require a miracle. It will take leadership & common sense action - like investing in clean energy to reduce emissions and create new jobs.

[Emma Herd @emmalherd]

No more room for excuses on climate: “The choice for the board is between “responding or having a response thrust upon the company”. By @OBenPotter https://t.co/NqHagPgtNX

[Investor Group on Climate Change @IGCC_Update]

Hayne rebukes directors on climate risk failure. Strong endorsement for investor calls for companies to be managing climate risk at the Board level. @JamesFernyhough https://t.co/vYWuZp7RGm