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January 13,2025
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1.JPMorgan Leaves Net Zero Banking Group, Completing Departure of Major U.S. Banks
摩根大通(JPMorgan Chase)退出淨零銀行聯盟(NZBA)


JPMorgan Chase has exited the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), becoming the last major U.S.-based bank to leave the UN-backed coalition aimed at aligning financing activities with global net zero goals. Other U.S. banks, including Citi, BofA, and Goldman Sachs, recently left the alliance amid political pressure from anti-ESG campaigns in the U.S. JPMorgan emphasized its commitment to advancing low-carbon technologies independently while maintaining energy security and client support. Despite leaving NZBA, the bank retains its net-zero targets for eight key sectors and plans to engage with GFANZ and similar initiatives to support a low-carbon future.

摩根大通(JPMorgan Chase)退出淨零銀行聯盟(NZBA),成為最後一家退出該聯盟的大型美國銀行。此前,包括花旗銀行、美國銀行、高盛等美國主要銀行已因美國反ESG政治壓力陸續退出該聯盟。摩根大通強調,將繼續獨立推進低碳技術,同時保障能源安全並支持客戶需求。儘管退出NZBA,該行仍保留針對石油與天然氣、電力、汽車製造、航空、航運、鋼鐵、水泥及鋁業等八大行業的淨零目標,並計劃繼續參與GFANZ及其他相關倡議以推進低碳未來。

2.Biden Bans New Offshore Drilling Across 625 Million Acres of U.S. Oceans
美國總統喬·拜登(Joe Biden)發布新的總統備忘錄,禁止未來在美國沿海超過6.25億英畝的海域進行石油和天然氣租賃


President Joe Biden issued new Presidential Memoranda banning future offshore oil and natural gas leasing across over 625 million acres of U.S. coastal waters, including the Atlantic Coast, Eastern Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Coast, and parts of the Northern Bering Sea. The decision aligns with the administration's ambitious climate agenda, which includes major climate investments through the Inflation Reduction Act and other initiatives. Biden emphasized bipartisan support and the minimal fossil fuel potential in these areas compared to the environmental and economic risks of drilling. The move, made shortly before President-elect Trump takes office, highlights differing energy policies.

美國總統喬·拜登(Joe Biden)發布新的總統備忘錄,禁止未來在美國沿海超過6.25億英畝的海域進行石油和天然氣租賃,包括大西洋沿岸、墨西哥灣東部、太平洋沿岸(加州、俄勒岡州和華盛頓州)以及阿拉斯加北部白令海部分區域。此舉與拜登政府的氣候議程一致,該議程包括通過《通脹削減法案》等重點氣候投資。拜登強調此禁令獲得兩黨支持,並指出這些區域的化石燃料潛力有限,不值得冒環境與經濟風險。他表示,保護環境與經濟成長並不矛盾,此政策將促進沿海社區與經濟的可持續發展。

3.BlackRock Exits Net Zero Coalition, Says Move Won’t Change How it Manages Investments
貝萊德(BlackRock)宣布退出淨零資產管理人(NZAM)倡議,不會改變其管理客戶投資組合或開發永續投資解決方案


BlackRock announced its departure from the Net Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) initiative, citing confusion and legal scrutiny over its participation. Despite leaving, BlackRock affirmed that the decision does not alter how it manages client portfolios or develops sustainable investment solutions. NZAM, launched in 2020, has grown to over 325 members managing $57 trillion in assets, with commitments to decarbonization and net-zero targets. BlackRock remains a leader in sustainable investing, managing over $1 trillion in climate-focused strategies. The exit follows a trend of major U.S. financial firms leaving net-zero groups amid political pressure, although most retain their individual climate commitments.

貝萊德(BlackRock)宣布退出淨零資產管理人(NZAM)倡議,理由是參與該組織導致外界混淆並受到法律審查。儘管退出,貝萊德強調此決定不會改變其管理客戶投資組合或開發永續投資解決方案的方式。自2020年成立以來,NZAM已擁有超過325個成員,管理資產達57萬億美元,致力於去碳化及實現淨零目標。貝萊德仍是永續投資領域的領導者,管理超過1萬億美元的氣候相關策略。本次退出與美國主要金融機構在政治壓力下退出淨零組織的趨勢一致,儘管如此,多數機構仍保留其個別的氣候承諾。

4.EU Platform on Sustainable Finance Unveils Proposals to Simplify, Expand EU Taxonomy
歐盟委員會的專家小組永續金融平台提案簡化系統並擴大範圍

The Platform on Sustainable Finance (PSF), an expert group advising the European Commission, launched a consultation on proposed updates to the EU Taxonomy. The updates aim to simplify the system and expand its scope, including new activities such as digital solutions and the mining of lithium, nickel, and copper. The EU Taxonomy, part of the EU Action Plan on Sustainable Finance, categorizes economic activities contributing to six environmental objectives while ensuring they do no significant harm (DNSH) to others. The consultation focuses on improving the usability of DNSH criteria, addressing stakeholder feedback, and enhancing the Taxonomy’s effectiveness for businesses and policymakers.


歐盟委員會的專家小組永續金融平台(PSF)啟動關於歐盟分類法更新提案的諮詢,旨在簡化系統並擴大範圍,包括新增數位解決方案及鋰、鎳和銅的開採等活動。歐盟分類法是歐盟永續金融行動計畫的一部分,用於分類對六大環境目標有貢獻且不對其他目標造成重大損害(DNSH)的經濟活動。此次諮詢重點是改進DNSH標準的可用性,回應利益相關者的意見,並增強分類法對企業和政策制定者的實用性及有效性。

 
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