12/01/2019
Carney, who is due to step down as head of the Bank of England in January, has urged the financial sector to transform its management of climate risk, and led various international initiatives to improve supervision and disclosure.
11/29/2019
The new strategy can invest up to 100% of its new assets in bonds issued by private and semi-public sectors, including green bonds
11/28/2019
The main focus of this engagement activity was on climate change and executive remuneration.
11/27/2019
Aside from the three frontrunners AXA Investment Managers and Credit Agricole follow closely behind on climate engagement, while BNY Mellon Investment Management also scores well thanks to its London subsidiary Newton IM.
11/25/2019
It is not a perspective or responsibility that comes overnight.
11/25/2019
Rapidly growing nations that today are just as rapidly expanding their carbon footprints must reach net zero emissions by 2050.
11/22/2019
Dialogues lead to increasing understanding on ESG
11/22/2019
Speech by Luis de Guindos, Vice-President of the ECB, at the European Savings and Retail Banking Group Conference, “Creating sustainable financial structures by putting citizens first”
11/22/2019
Senior UK business leaders call on next government to beef up climate reporting and establish Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost investment in green economy
11/20/2019
Specialist institutional asset management boutique KBI Global Investors launched its Global Sustainable Infrastructure Strategy in 2017 and this forecast investment was a pivotal, long-term underpinning for the firm’s investment thesis around sustai
11/20/2019
When asked about the transition to energy sources or approaches, 42% of market participants identified policy momentum as the primary driver over the next decade and 34% identified shifting consumer preferences.
11/19/2019
The subject, which once looked like a longer-term problem, feels very much here-and-now.
11/18/2019
There are significant broader issues to tackle as well, both in Europe and globally.
11/18/2019
The move to renewals poses several challenges for both the national grid and the UK energy sector
11/17/2019
The United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says average global temperatures cannot be allowed to exceed
11/13/2019
Be prepared for flavour fluctuations as rising temperatures reduce acidity and boost sugar levels.
11/12/2019
But is it really enough to transfer the responsibility for the fund selection over to a third party to avoid reputational risk?
11/12/2019
Quentin Dumortier sets up Atlas Global Investors to focus on responsible investments
11/11/2019
Investment in renewable projects is on the way as HSBC Ireland CEO warns SMEs to embrace green, writes Sean Pollock
11/11/2019
The report also identified a number of water risks which may be ignored by investors but which should be brought into processes.