04/04/2023
Adair Turner on the transition to a net zero global economy
The biggest investment has to be in building a bigger system for the generation, transmission and distribution of zero carbon electricity.
Planet SOS
04/03/2023
Why the green subsidy race is a “win-win” situation for climate investors
Europe and the US are vying for leadership in manufacturing clean energy technologies. We look at their competing plans and what it means for equity investors.
03/31/2023
Renewable windfall taxes conspicuously absent in Govt energy strategy
The policy paper includes a push to accelerate investment in the grid, halving the development time for transmission network projects, with a plan to follow later this year.
03/31/2023
Regulators welcome the Government’s updated Green Finance Strategy
Since the Government’s 2019 Green Finance Strategy, we have taken steps to embed climate considerations in our work.
03/30/2023
Schroders Capital to launch climate change focused private assets LTAF solution for UK pensions
The core impact objective of Climate+, a diversified multi-private assets solution, is to contribute positively to climate change and support the transition towards net zero economies through its investments.
03/29/2023
Scottish Widows launches £1.4bn worth of ESG funds
The fund only invests in companies that obtain at least 50% of their revenue from goods and services that facilitate sustainable alternatives.
03/28/2023
Top Swiss financial institutions still fuelling climate chaos
The report reveals the prevalence of ad’hoc decisions over systematic climate-related measures
03/27/2023
Could copper hold the key to energy transition?
This will bring its own set of problems that governments and companies will have to resolve, but it could create some opportunities for investors.
03/24/2023
IQ-EQ poll finds fear of greenwashing is top reason holding back ESG investing
The lack of clear, universal ESG criteria continues to be a pain point as different authorities state different standards.
03/23/2023
Majority of UK SMEs 'don't understand' ESG
Since the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement, many of the targets necessary to avoid this scenario, and its dire implications, have hinged on market-based solutions.
03/22/2023
Paris-aligned or Paris-misaligned? Fossil fuel financing under the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's Paris alignment methodology
Already in July 2021, the EBRD committed to aligning all of its activities with the Paris Agreement by the end of 2022.
03/22/2023
Amati Global Investors adopts 'Digbee' as ESG accreditation solution for Strategic Metals Fund
The Fund’s managers – Georges Lequime and Mark Smith – boast a rare combination of technical expertise in global mining practice, and investment, this informing their portfolio construction and the way in which they have managed asset al
03/22/2023
IQ-EQ shortlisted for two awards in the Drawdown Awards 2023
Participants are judged by a panel of leading industry practitioners to celebrate service providers who they believe are driving up service standards across the sector.
03/21/2023
FCA outlines where improvements are needed in ESG benchmarks
High quality ESG benchmarks are important to support trust in the market for ESG products and the transition to a net zero economy.
03/21/2023
Nuveen launches Global Real Estate Carbon Reduction fund
Article 9 fund
03/20/2023
Groupe Indosuez Wealth Management : CFM Indosuez partners the Scientific Centre of Monaco to protect tropical corals
The scientific community, through the organisation of an international network of aquariums and research institutes initiated in Monaco, is deploying in-depth action to safeguard these jewels of the ocean for future generations.
03/16/2023
'Natural Resources specialist KBI Global Investors and investment partners share their thoughts ahead of UN World Water Day 2023'
Natural Resources specialist KBI Global Investors shares its thoughts ahead of World Water Day 2023
03/15/2023
Real estate’s “SOS”: how to future-proof a major asset class
Owners and managers must focus on sustainability, operational excellence and finding new solutions (SOS) in management and investment, to keep pace with changing market dynamics.
03/15/2023
Capgemini to help Eneco reduce annual carbon footprint by one megaton by 2030
Both companies will explore the impact of engineering, digital, data & AI, business technology and platforms on reducing scope 1, 2, and 3 CO2 emissions.
03/14/2023
Mirova announces the first closing of the Mirova Gigaton Fund
This blended finance debt fund aims to accelerate the clean energy transition in emerging countries in Africa and Asia Pacific predominantly, as well as Latin America and the Middle East.