07/07/2019
UK’s drive for green finance is a boost for Guernsey
London’s new Green Finance Institute was launched this week with the aims of finding solutions for sustainable finance, and making London the leading global centre for green finance.
Planet SOS
07/05/2019
Avoiding the greenwash in sustainable investing
ESG has become the de-facto common denominator for integrating environmental, social and governance risks, but, increasingly, we are seeing ‘sustainable investing' come to the fore.
07/05/2019
City must lead the way in securing a greener future
The government has today launched its Green Finance Strategy, to increase investment in sustainable projects and infrastructure, while ensuring the UK remains an international leader in decarbonisation and meets its 2050 net zero carbon emissions target.
07/05/2019
Aberdeen Standard Investments drives ESG investment in Asia
The move entails the $500m (£398m) AIIB Asia ESG enhanced credit managed portfolio managed by ASI on behalf of AIIB.
07/04/2019
National Trust announces end to fossil fuel investments to protect environment
It had already moved to ensure that no investment was made in companies which get more than 10% of their turnover from extracting coal for power stations or oil from oil sands.
07/02/2019
The realities of a lower carbon world
Getting to zero emissions requires halving current global emissions by 2030
07/02/2019
Guernsey welcomes launch of London Green Finance Strategy
Dr Andy Sloan, Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy, at Guernsey Finance and Chair of Guernsey Green Finance, attended the event at London’s Guildhall, which coincides with London Climate Action Week.
07/01/2019
Private equity managers still underestimate impact of green finance, says research
Research carried out by Guernsey Finance has revealed rising interest in green investment from managers
06/30/2019
Banks need to get ahead of climate change, or else
Real economy cannot meet sustainability goals without help from financial sector
06/28/2019
Schroders flags tipping point for action on climate change
The costs of taking action have fallen and the benefits of addressing climate risks have become clearer
06/26/2019
UK Finance responds to Labour sustainability review plans
Shadow chancellor John McDonnell warned that some companies are still funding major polluters
06/24/2019
MSCI expands climate solutions with climate change indexes launch
They can be used as a standalone index or as an overlay to an overall ESG strategy.
06/24/2019
Development banks’ climate finance hit record high of $43.1 billion
The 2018 report also summarises information on climate finance from the Islamic Development Bank ISDB), which joined the MDB climate finance tracking groups in October 2017.
06/24/2019
Guernsey up with the leading pack on green finance
Guernsey enjoys stability in its financial services system and is a hub for several funds domiciled, serviced or managed here, and you have billions in low carbon funds and there’s a lot happening.
06/20/2019
Trustees and ESG – Are you ready for 1 October 2019?
Trustees will need to be in a position to approve their updated SIP before 1 October.
06/20/2019
Ogier in Luxembourg proves its green credentials with prestigious SuperDrecksKëscht certification
SuperDrecksKëscht is a partnership initiative led by the Luxembourg government and industry bodies to encourage sustainable operations and reducing waste, in line with EU strategies.
06/18/2019
ESG ETFs more popular in Europe than the US
Pension funds are investing more heavily into ESG-focused ETFs because they support the way that these funds operate around diversity.
06/16/2019
Fresh air thinking: using electric vehicles to improve air quality
In the capital, around half of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) come from transport.
06/14/2019
InvestmentEurope Pan-European ESG Summit kicking off in Zurich
The future of sustainability will be addressed by Phil Davis, assistant director, Sustainability & Climate Change at PwC.
06/13/2019
One third advisers would never consider ESG funds
Mitch Reznick, head of sustainable fixed income at Hermes Investment Management attributed the low proportion of advisers wanting to consider ESG funds due to a lack of acceptance of ESG integration.