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The environment in a Covid climate - Rathbones

Countries in full lockdown have experienced a 25% decline in energy demand; even countries in partial lockdown have seen an 18% fall.

Is the UK government greenwashing the recovery? - Kames Capital

Dryburgh believes more is needed to stop green ambitions becoming an afterthought for governments looking to stabilise economies during the pandemic.

Former fund executive pushes green agenda in Westminster

Conservative MP Gareth Davies on ESG, funding the sustainable recovery and being a hawk on China

Asset managers collaborate to create Net Zero Investment Framework

A blueprint for asset managers to maximise their contribution in tackling climate change and achieving net zero emissions by 2050

Resilience and sustainability in a changed environment

The truth is that funds professionals based in Guernsey worked pretty agilely before the pandemic arrived and were used to frequent travel and remote working.

An opportunity to go above and beyond the green recovery

The pandemic has also thrown the fossil fuel industry into turmoil.

Wealth manager unveils sustainable MPS to UK adviser market

In a bid to cater the growing appetite for ESG strategies in the sector

Invesco sets out ambitions in inaugural climate change report

'Our clients are increasingly placing climate issues at the centre of their investment decisions'

Investors see ESG-compliant projects as safe havens: deVere report

This refers to investments that will generate strong financial returns while delivering a measurable environmental or social impact.

Lombard Odier partners with Plastic Bank to reduce ocean plastic pollution

Plastic pollution is one of the greatest threats facing our oceans.

EBRD supports decarbonisation of energy sector in Cyprus

ETYFA is jointly owned by the Natural Gas Public Company (DEFA) of Cyprus and EAC, both state-owned entities.

Spanish Wealthtech Announces Strengthening of Social Commitment

Allfunds strengthens its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and joins the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Advised clients more likely to buy ESG

“It is particularly interesting to see the growing appetite among advised female investors, who historically have been less engaged or interested than men.”

Green bond issuance could set record high above $200bn this year – AXA Investment Managers

So far this year there has been just over $80bn of green bonds issued by businesses, much of which is being used to fund the transition to a low carbon environment.

European Commission adopts climate benchmark rules

Climate benchmarks will address the risk of ‘greenwashing’ and contribute to an increased level of transparency and comparability

Monumental times for sustainable finance

Tim Hames, former Director-General of the BVCA, gives his take on Guernsey’s Sustainable Finance Week.

The Green Recovery: a unique opportunity to generate sustainable returns

A growing number of companies are also moving in the same direction, including Microsoft, BP and Shell, who have announced new targets aligned with the Paris Agreement. Notably, this comes as Shell and BP announced multi-billion-dollar “stranded ass

Climate-aligned investing - Rathbone Brothers

Climate change continues to be a core issue for Greenbank. COP261 will be hosted in the UK in 2021 and is set to be a landmark gathering. It will provide the first opportunity for countries' nationally determined contributions (NDCs) to be reviewed a

BNP Paribas taps into ESG surge with new global sustainability-focused hedge fund launch

Short positions are used both to hedge long positions as well as an alpha source in the portfolio, and which have a positive impact by increasing the cost of capital for companies failing to address environmental challenges.

How the EU can lead the way to sustainable recovery, beyond COVID-19

Policymakers and economic stakeholders have the opportunity to reimagine Europe’s future by making the right choices now.

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