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Norway's Wealth Fund Aims for Net Zero by 2050

10/25/2025

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Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund pressures its portfolio to reach net zero by 2050.
It aims to align 8,500 companies with the Paris Agreement, Scope 3 emissions, and favors dialogue over divestment.
Experts express concerns about the fund's lack of strategies for companies resistant to change.
The fund's CEO states that engagement is more effective than divestment in reducing emissions.
The updated climate plan commits to scrutinizing corporate climate advocacy.

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Story summary

Norway's $2 trillion wealth fund pressures its portfolio to reach net zero by 2050.
It aims to align 8,500 companies with the Paris Agreement, Scope 3 emissions, and favors dialogue over divestment.
Experts express concerns about the fund's lack of strategies for companies resistant to change.
The fund's CEO states that engagement is more effective than divestment in reducing emissions.
The updated climate plan commits to scrutinizing corporate climate advocacy.