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The growing appeal of green and sustainability-linked loans

One of the most notable developments in this area is the rise of green and sustainability-linked loans.

Impact Report 2024: Sustainable investment as relevant as ever

Engagement also means bilateral interactions with their investee companies to clear up specific matters such as their links with certain sectors, or their remuneration policies.

ESG insights for 2025 and beyond

The global sustainable fund universeendured its worst quarter on record in the first quarter of 2025, registering net outflows of USD 8.6 billion.

How should asset managers balance sustainability and investor returns?

As a first step, asset managers should integrate financially material ESG data in their investment process since it allows them to take better-informed investment decisions.

The rising cost of climate catastrophes – how should investors respond as extreme weather becomes the new normal?

Looking ahead, the long-term trajectory is clear: the scale and cost of climate-related events is not only rising, it is accelerating.

Schroders publishes first Group Nature Report

The report follows the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Disclosures issued in 2023.

Barclays Climate Ventures enables half a billion pounds of climate tech investment since 2020

Climate tech is key to delivering the next generation energy system, addressing the climate challenge whilst supporting a successful and growing economy with affordable and resilient energy.

Managing the growing challenge of global waste

The approaches adopted vary by country and have different implications for the environment.

Driving change: inside Mercedes-Benz’s bold plan to build carbon-neutral cars

With a legacy that spans nearly a century, Mercedes-Benz continues to define what luxury means on the road, blending heritage, performance and a bold vision for the future.

Danske Bank expands its tool box for financing the climate transition

With global emissions and temperatures continuing to increase, climate change remains an urgent challenge.

ESG Economist - CBAM impacts and opportunities

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is an environmental policy initiative introduced by the European Union (EU) aimed at reducing carbon emissions and preventing carbon leakage.

ZEDRA are proud to join the Greening Jersey Trust

The initiative sees local organisations band together with a joint focus on restoring nature across a range of habitats from woodlands to wildflower meadows and wetlands.

BNP Paribas debuts Europe’s first equal-weight global ESG ETF

The banking giant's asset management arm has launched Europe's first equal weight global ETF that considers sustainable factors.

BNP Paribas targets 400 000 energy-efficient home renovations in Europe by the end of 2026

This is the conclusion of a study carried out by BNP Paribas with Harris Interactive on how the French view energy-efficiency refurbishments and improving the energy performance of their housing.

Successful exit for ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund

ABN AMRO SIF aims to achieve financial return alongside environmental impact, and the investment in and exit of Eternal Sun has proven to be a example of both.

Macquarie Asset Management acquires additional stake in Island Green Power

Macquarie Asset Management first invested in Island Green Power in 2022, and this transaction increases its stake in the business to 100%.

Maintaining Momentum: Managing Climate risk in a changing world − speech by David Bailey

Given at the Climate Financial Risk Forum

Schroders and Cornell University publish stewardship framework on climate risk resilience and adaptation

Previous analysis by Cornell ILR and Schroders found four countries central to apparel production risk losing $65 billion in export earnings between now and 2030 due to extreme heat and flooding.

ESG Economist – Is there a business case for sustainability?

These environmental topics were prioritized during more stable macroeconomic times but now seem to have lost relevance.

Streamlining ESG due diligence and reporting for leading UK private equity firm

They needed an experienced and reliable partner who could streamline this process and help ensure compliance across all required channels.

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