12/12/2022
TradeSun acquires UK ESG company Coriolis Technologies
It facilitates supply chain transparency by measuring ESG impact throughout all tiers in trade supply chains.
Planet SOS
12/09/2022
Bank of Ireland sets scientifically-validated greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
Under the targets, Bank of Ireland is committing to a 48% reduction in mortgage portfolio emissions (Ireland & UK) and a 56% reduction in commercial real estate portfolio emissions by 2030.
12/09/2022
Navigating the ESG rating labyrinth
The main trigger for the ESG rating pushback is the discrepancy between rating providers.
12/09/2022
Majority of female investors want ESG factors considered when choosing investments
In a survey of approximately 2,000 of its female clients, Quilter Cheviot found that 53% agreed ESG factors needed to be considered, compared to just 7% who disagreed. Four in ten (41%) had a neutral view on the topic.
12/08/2022
BNP Paribas Asset Management acquires majority stake in International Woodland Company
The acquisition forms part of the expansion of BNPP AM’s sustainable investment offering, as well the broadening of its private markets investment platform, meeting the needs of investors who are increasing allocations to sustainable private investm
12/07/2022
COP15: A once-in-a-decade opportunity to protect our vital biodiversity
It is estimated that more than half of global GDP, or up to USD 44 trillion, depends on nature.
12/07/2022
EBRD and PGGM to mobilise €250m of sustainable development finance
The Bank plays a key role in bridging the gap between development finance institutions and institutional investors to enable critical market expansion in addressing SDG- and climate-related challenges.
12/06/2022
Infrastructure changes needed to support low-carbon hydrogen-powered vehicles
One key reason for the shortfall is the cost of the infrastructure, to which the UK has struggled to adapt.
12/02/2022
Blume Equity chooses IQ-EQ as fund administrator
In its mission to transform the health of the planet and people, Blume Equity partners with purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are tackling the climate emergency and creating a more sustainable world.
12/02/2022
The CLIC Chronicles: Meet Geberit, the company on a mission to make sanitation sustainable
Geberit provides in-building piping technology for drinking water, heating, gas, and other utilities, while our bathroom systems cover equipment such as toilets, sinks, and showers.
12/02/2022
Credit Suisse publishes Climate Action Plan for its investment areas
The CAP describes how both divisions will seek to achieve net zero by 2050 across their investment portfolios, in support of the Credit Suisse Group ambition to reach net zero by 2050 across its financing activities, supply chain and operations.
11/29/2022
BNP Paribas introduces 'Decarb Fast Track' programme for corporates
Each partner company is contributing to the “Decarb Fast Track” programme financially to support the subsidy.
11/29/2022
EBRD forum to promote sustainable growth in Central Asia
Central Asia’s economies are expected to grow in 2023 and show resilience to geopolitical turmoil, creating opportunities for smart investors.
11/25/2022
The tree of life: powering the circular bioeconomy
For thousands of years, long-standing trees – the longest-living variety, the Great Basin bristlecone pine, can live for up to 5,000 years
11/24/2022
Man Group launches firm's first systematic Article 9 fund
Managed by Man AHL
11/23/2022
European asset managers blame regulatory confusion for downgrade of ESG funds
Amundi and Axa among those that point to uncertainty for the changes
11/23/2022
Decarbonization targets to stop the advance of climate change
Without decarbonizing to avoid more GHG in the atmosphere, global warming will continue its accelerated march.
11/22/2022
Engaging with companies and fund managers over forced labour in the solar supply chain
Schroders’ research highlighted the risks of human rights abuses associated with the production of polysilicon in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
11/22/2022
Can investors begin to integrate nature-related financial risks?
No one knows all the answers and the investment universe for a strategy like Biodiversity is neither pure nor complete.
11/21/2022
HSBC AM joins rivals in downgrading Article 9 Paris-aligned climate ETFs
The asset manager followed BlackRock, UBS AM and Invesco in downgrading their Article 9 ETFs