09/28/2021
European Green Deal
The “Fit for 55 Package”
Planet SOS
09/28/2021
Macfarlanes supports launch of Octopus Investments’ first sustainable fund operated by FundRock Partners
The fund will strive to back innovative firms whose activities align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals whilst also aiming to deliver long-term growth.
09/28/2021
City still divided over the benefits of the green investment boom
Green bond issues have simply replaced brown ones.
09/28/2021
What makes a SPECTRUM issuer?
AIM’s three-stage investment process begins with verification.
09/28/2021
ESG in the UK: A shift to mandatory corporate responsibility?
This article explores the legislative push towards corporate accountability for ESG issues.
09/27/2021
Green bonds: financing the future, but at a higher cost?
Issued by both corporate and governmental entities, green bonds are what is known as ‘use-of-proceeds’ bonds.
09/27/2021
More investors adopt ESG as an investment factor
This year, 78% of the factor investors who were surveyed indicated they incorporated ESG in their factor allocations.
09/27/2021
A Journey and a Race: Helping Build a Net Zero Economy
We’ve pledged to become net zero for carbon emissions by 2050.
09/24/2021
Environmental impact assessment can be automated in digital planning
The prospect of automating the EIAs process comes as developers are set to face new requirements around biodiversity arising from the new Environment Bill, which is currently progressing through the UK parliament.
09/24/2021
How financial services can use ESG initiatives to help build a brighter future for all
Emphasis on thinking beyond ESG silos and leaning in on economic and societal developments
09/24/2021
EBRD, EU and GCF support climate mitigation and adaptation in Morocco
The EU considers this package to be a concrete help for companies to find and finance the solutions that are best suited to their transition to the green economy in Morocco.
09/24/2021
CMA calls time on greenwashing with Green Claims Code
The Green Claims Code follows an investigation which found that 40% of green claims made online could be misleading and therefore fall foul of consumer legislation on misleading advertising, such as the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations.
09/23/2021
A first for Guernsey’s insurance ESG framework
This announcement of the first accredited entity under the framework is a testament to our ambition to position ourselves at the forefront of ESG standards.
09/23/2021
Using private capital for public good
Together, the panelists talked about what the financial industry and policymakers must do to pave the road to net zero with green capital.
09/23/2021
A Journey and a Race: Helping build a net zero Economy
We’ve pledged to become net zero for carbon emissions by 2050. Here’s how we plan to do it…
09/23/2021
DeVere joins financial powerhouses as founding member of major new Net Zero initiative
Climate change is a defining issue of our time and we're fully on board at all levels to ultimately reach a net zero future.
09/22/2021
Ecosystems bring dynamism and reinforce the decoupling of front-end and back-end systems
Despite minor differences of opinion, when it comes to the potential of technology development, it is clear that both will continue to address fundamental issues such as digitalisation and open banking.
09/22/2021
Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight
Generating real impact as a company stakeholder doesn’t happen overnight. In some cases, it could take up to five or ten years.
09/22/2021
The journey to net zero – climate risks and opportunities
Climate and carbon emissions have created real financial exposure for companies.
09/22/2021
Why green bonds from European banks are pivotal to the low carbon transition
Market could reach €200bn in 2-3 years