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Images show: global annual mean sea surface temperature anomalies relative to the 1961–1990 average in degrees Celsius; how climate change affects the seafood industry; how this translates into economic and financial risk; and methods to both adapt to and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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The physical, economic and financial manifestations of these risks cascade down value chains and affect economies, livelihoods, social structures, food security and geopolitics.

Climate change is stressing the seafood industry's natural assets, putting financial investments in the seafood economy at risk. It adds and amplifies a complex, interlinked web of physical, economic, financial and systemic risks.

The Global Methane Pledge is unachievable without a step change in action from the agri-food sector. Learn why: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

Bayer is projected to align with a 2°C warming scenario by 2030. Key downstream categories, such as product use, remain excluded from Scope 3 disclosures, resulting in a likely underestimation of Bayer’s climate footprint. Learn more: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

⚠️Corporate liabilities linked to plastic litigation could exceed USD 20 billion by 2030. Companies across the plastic value chain face growing legal risks from pollution, toxic chemicals, greenwashing, and non-compliance with waste laws. Learn more: planet-tracker.org/unpacking-th...

The chemical industry is a key player in the transition to a net-zero economy. Our latest report benchmarks the climate transition performance of eight of the world’s top chemical companies. Learn about the sector-specific challenges they face: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

Synthetic fertiliser use in Brazil emits a total of 79 Mt CO2e – 83 Mt CO2e each year, equivalent to 7% of national emissions in 2021. However, fertiliser-related GHG emissions could be reduced by up to 86%. Learn how: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

Major EU banks ignore financial risks tied to plastic pollution.🔎 1 in 3 banks never mention ‘plastic’ in key reports.♻️ 75% focus on waste, not the real risk: plastic production. Learn more: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

We've officially joined the Nature Positive Forum - a global community dedicated to halting and reversing biodiversity loss by 2030. By joining, we commit to upholding the Global Goal for Nature and contributing to measurable, science-based actions that restore and protect our planet’s ecosystems🌍

Will Asian AI ambitions be constrained by water resources? 💧New analysis of Asian datacentres reveals a concerning reality: 63% are in areas of high or extremely high water stress. Learn more: planet-tracker.org/will-asian-a...

Incitec Pivot is on track for a 1.5°C pathway by 2030. While Incitec Pivot demonstrates credible initiatives, such as technological innovation and strategic partnerships, certain transparency gaps remain. planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

🚨 Toray Industries is likely to align with a 2°C to 3°C pathway by 2030 rather than the more ambitious 1.5°C target. Learn how investors can help raise Toray's #ClimateTransition ambition: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u....

There are significant shortcomings in how food companies report on the environmental and financial risks associated with fertiliser misuse. Financial institutions must demand comprehensive fertiliser risk disclosures across food company supply chains: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

Our latest report provides financial institutions with recommendations for how to develop investment and financing policies on deep sea mining, highlighting some of the key sectors involved and additional resources that financial institutions can use: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

2025 will be a pivotal year for climate and nature. Strong and urgent action is essential if we are to arrest the triple planetary crisis. @carbontracker.bsky.social and Planet Tracker look ahead to the key issues and themes likely to determine the course of 2025: planet-tracker.org/climate-and-...

To align with 1.5°C BASF must:
➡️Report emissions mitigated per project financed.
➡️Establish a dedicated sustainability committee for stronger oversight.
➡️Improve disclosures on value chain emissions & the impact of new facilities.

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☣️ Why are toxic chemicals reported in one region but not another? And what does this mean for investors? Our latest analysis compares the U.S. risk-based model and EU hazard-based model for toxic chemical reporting. Learn more: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...

On International Day of Banks, is the UK finally banking on nature? Key UK regulator asked to address “the greatest long-term global challenges we face” Linking capital costs to environmental impacts is key to incentivise companies to invest in and address nature- and...

Linking capital costs to environmental impacts is crucial to incentivise companies to address nature and climate risks. Just ahead of #InternationalDayofBanks, the UK took a promising step in this direction. Discover what this could mean for sustainable finance: www.linkedin.com/pulse/intern...

INC-5 ended without an agreement. Sticking issues included capping plastic production, addressing hazardous chemicals, and financing mechanisms for developing nations. The path forward is uncertain. Read our latest blog for a financial lens on the treaty and why it matters: planet-tracker.org/inc-5/

An image of INC-4 negotiations with a text 'Do we have a global plastics treaty we need?'

🌊 Complimentary webinar – Let's discuss the outcomes of #INC5 on 11th December at 2pm CET: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Do we have a global #plastics treaty we need? Join alongside Nestlé, @worldwildlife.org, Amcor, @planettracker.bsky.social.

⚠️16,000 chemicals are used in plastics, with over half untested for their impact on health and the environment. As the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations reach their final days, negotiating parties must come together to reach an ambitious, binding treaty addressing the full plastic lifecycle.

🚨 BREAKING: 220 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have registered for #PlasticsTreaty talks — outnumbering every single delegation at #INC5. Their goal? Protect polluters’ profits. #KickPollutersOut
👉🏽 Full story: bit.ly/3B36xFM

🚨Air Liquide is likely to align with a 2°C warming scenario by 2030, a regression from last year’s 1.5°C alignment expectation.

🌡️Scope 3 targets, increased transparency, and measurable emissions-linked investments are crucial for 1.5°C alignment.

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Supply chains in the spotlight: Planet Tracker & Vizzuality publish a nature footprinting report… As environmental regulations tighten companies like Nestlé face rising pressure to trace their supply chains with greater transparency.

Companies willing to reduce their impacts on nature can (and should) do so even with limited data on their supply chains. Thanks, @planettracker.bsky.social, for proving the point

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Deep sea mining poses a significant economic risk to the countries most economically dependent on terrestrial mining, 6 of which are lower middle- or low-income. There is no just transition to deep sea mining. Learn more: planet-tracker.org/wp-content/u...