World's businesses list limiting global warming as bottom priority for Cop28

Extinction Rebellion activists protesting at Pacific Quay alongside the Cop26 summit campus in Glasgow two years ago. New research has shown that the business world has a lack of confidence in the Glasgow Climate Pact pledge to "keep 1.5C alive" from Cop26.

Limiting global warming to 1.5C is bottom of the list for global businesses' desired outcomes at this year's Cop28, new research has shown.

The findings suggest the business world has a lack of confidence in the Glasgow Climate Pact pledge to "keep 1.5C alive" from Cop26 and that some markets have already priced in exceeding the target, according to researchers from advisory firm East & Partners and consultancy Impact & Influence.