11/15/2022
Fidelity International expands climate range with high yield bond ETF
High yield corporate bonds
Planet SOS
11/15/2022
Individual Impact Investing Commission launched
The Commission has produced a report that argues many high-net-worth individuals (HNWI) and wealthy families want a more value-led approach to their wealth, especially the younger generation.
11/11/2022
UK businesses get help on climate transition plans
The TPT is comprised of representatives from across business, academia, civil society, government and regulators. It is tasked with developing standards in relation to net zero transition plans under the government’s broader green finance roadmap.
11/11/2022
ASA to take tougher stance over net zero and carbon neutral claims in UK ads
Brand and marketing experts at Pinsent Masons have warned of an increased burden on businesses to be clear about the claims they are making.
11/11/2022
LSEG and Mizuho join forces for sustainability
The agreement will enable Mizuho to strengthen its offering to customers by combining LSEG’s expertise in innovative ESG and other sustainability solutions
11/11/2022
Enel recognized as the first company fully aligned with Climate Action 100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark
This is a great achievement for Enel and it comes as a recognition of the company’s efforts towards providing climate-related disclosures
11/10/2022
COP27 Finance Day: Building resilience for countries hit by natural disasters
Exchequer Secretary James Cartlidge, will set out how innovative new loan agreements will support countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
11/09/2022
Investors increase ESG support despite headwinds: ESG CIO survey 2022
The CIO survey revealed that clients were willing to choose higher-rated ESG investments, even if the potential financial return is lower.
11/09/2022
Why climate investors need to prioritise those who are most affected
Maria Teresa Zappia, who's currently at COP27, explains why the "just transition" to a green economy must put people at its centre.
11/09/2022
What’s the point of COP27?
The world has already warmed to around 1.1 degrees centigrade above pre-industrial times. So, are the COP climate summits working?
11/09/2022
An update on our climate commitments
The number does not yet include data for Real Estate, with more complete analysis to be shared in our TCFD disclosures at Year End.
11/08/2022
Climate Impact Report launch
Across the Group, we have started to identify the key levers to optimise the business’ contribution to the low-carbon transition of the economy, with a continued focus on building the expertise, the tools and the processes to implement these plans.
11/08/2022
EU's Climate Agenda Puts Pressure on Switzerland
The industry has struggled to adapt to the ESG framework.
11/07/2022
Danske Bank, Barclays, Nordea and Citi among lenders with best performance on financed CO2 emissions, finds Bloomberg Intelligence
New BI Carbon Scores for banks outline leaders as well as need for improved data disclosure and transparency
11/07/2022
Banco Santander partners with Envision Group to accelerate net zero transition
The partnership with Envision is a great example how cross-industry cooperation could generate synergies that will allow us to further support our clients and communities
11/07/2022
MDBs to expand support for countries seeking climate-resilient sustainable transition
The MDBs, major providers of and conduits for climate finance globally, met their collective expectation for 2025
11/03/2022
COP27 – What to expect? Three hot topics for a critical climate summit
It will voice an urgent need to implement stronger emission reduction plans, and shine a greater spotlight on the needs of the developing world. Below we outline three key areas of focus.
11/02/2022
Barclays Eagle Labs and Carbon13 announce five-year partnership to scale start-ups that plan to accelerate the transition to net zero
The programme will provide founders of over 100 start ups3 with support and mentoring to tackle the challenges the globe faces on the road to net zero and to drive innovation in the GreenTech sector.
11/02/2022
Barclays Eagle Labs and Carbon13 seal five-year partnership to scale green start-ups
The fully funded programme will include business development and investment opportunities, access to Eagle Labs business mentoring programmes and two showcase days for businesses to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
11/02/2022
Schroders strengthens natural capital focus with Plan for Nature
The Plan outlines Schroders’ ambition to channel investment into this key area and support the transition to a nature positive future.