12/15/2021
Russian Sustainable Finance Regulations finally in place
The concept of "green" projects is designed primarily to attract foreign investors seeking sustainable investment options.
Planet SOS
12/15/2021
Norway Wealth Fund Ratchets Up Divestments Based on ESG Risk
New ESG pre-screening tool means fund to exclude more stocks
12/15/2021
EBRD invests €5 million in Lithuanian Green Bond to accelerate regional renewables
This will be one of the Bank’s first bond investments into a renewables developer at the holding company level, supplementing traditional project financing at the asset level.
12/15/2021
New advertising guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility
The increased urgency for businesses and other stakeholders playing their part in tackling climate change and other environmental harms is reflected in domestic
12/15/2021
HSBC to phase out coal financing
Every year we commit to review our policy and targets - and take into account evolving science and internationally recognised guidance.
12/15/2021
EBRD supports GEK TERNA’s sustainability-linked bond
The issue will help GEK TERNA to finance its business activities in infrastructure, energy, industrial and real estate sectors, refinance existing and future debts and finance working capital needs.
12/14/2021
The impact of COP26 announcements on financial institutions
The UK government’s ambition as host of COP26 was to build on the goal set by the Paris Agreement – to limit the global average temperature increase to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, in comparison to pre-industrial levels.
12/14/2021
Flexible work positively impacts the environment
Most of the emissions saved were as a result of the lockdown periods in January and March-April, as well as a smaller reduction in July-August when there was an increase in cases in the community.
12/14/2021
What happened at COP26? Mirova’s summary
It is also an opportunity for Mirova to share its experience in sustainable investment through tangible examples, such as our pioneering, innovative approach to the natural capital asset class.
12/14/2021
Mobilising capital for a sustainable future
Ultimately, in effect, this transaction should help finance the provision of these important services for the long-term benefit of our community in the Isle of Man.
12/14/2021
Pressure for mandatory global ESG standards
Reframing finance talent and data analytics to enhance corporate and ESG reporting
12/14/2021
Global Economic Outlook
The economic costs of climate change.
12/13/2021
COP26 and the future of environmental regulation
The Court then considers turnover. Southern Water was deemed a ‘very large’ organisation because its turnover greatly exceeded the threshold for large organisations.
12/13/2021
Act ESG: Your conviction needs an investment strategy
How ESG empowers investors to drive positive change.
12/13/2021
ABN AMRO trades its first sustainability-linked derivative
The interest rate ECP will be paying will partially depend on how well they score on their sustainability targets, as the interest rate on the derivative can rise and fall according to the company's performance in this area.
12/13/2021
Northern Trust Launches New Climate Focus Reporting
Service Provides Institutional Investors with Key Climate Risk Metrics, Supporting Regulatory Oversight and Reporting Obligations
12/13/2021
Feedback Loops: How Investors Can Help Push for Circular Economies
Coutts can help add value by applying collective pressure where individual clients may struggle to do so.
12/12/2021
BCG Signs Direct Air Capture Partnership with Climeworks
This is the first of several agreements in direct air capture and advanced decarbonization technology BCG expects to sign, and has two key elements.
12/10/2021
What impact could COP26 have on forestry investments?
The outcome is likely to be a continued decline in illegal logging globally, resulting in a reduction in supply of timber and upwards pressure on sustainably sourced timber prices.
12/10/2021
KBI Global Investors offsets emissions for 2020
The project is one of more than 700 developed and financed by South Pole (https://www.southpole.com/), which reduce carbon emissions and protect biodiversity.