11/25/2022
The tree of life: powering the circular bioeconomy
For thousands of years, long-standing trees – the longest-living variety, the Great Basin bristlecone pine, can live for up to 5,000 years
Planet SOS
11/24/2022
Man Group launches firm's first systematic Article 9 fund
Managed by Man AHL
11/23/2022
European asset managers blame regulatory confusion for downgrade of ESG funds
Amundi and Axa among those that point to uncertainty for the changes
11/23/2022
Decarbonization targets to stop the advance of climate change
Without decarbonizing to avoid more GHG in the atmosphere, global warming will continue its accelerated march.
11/22/2022
Engaging with companies and fund managers over forced labour in the solar supply chain
Schroders’ research highlighted the risks of human rights abuses associated with the production of polysilicon in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region.
11/22/2022
Can investors begin to integrate nature-related financial risks?
No one knows all the answers and the investment universe for a strategy like Biodiversity is neither pure nor complete.
11/21/2022
HSBC AM joins rivals in downgrading Article 9 Paris-aligned climate ETFs
The asset manager followed BlackRock, UBS AM and Invesco in downgrading their Article 9 ETFs
11/21/2022
Energy company to review green projects after levy
The levy, unveiled in the Autumn Statement, hopes to raise £14bn.
11/18/2022
Five Ways One Person Could Have A Big Impact When It Comes To Cutting Carbon
As more and more of us look at how we can make a difference
11/18/2022
Autumn Statement 2022: Businesses in the energy sector contribute more
The tax will be limited to generators whose in-scope generation output exceeds 100GWh across a period and will only then apply to extraordinary returns exceeding £10 million.
11/17/2022
COP27 and the 'E' in ESG. Avoiding accusations of greenwashing in the UK
Shareholders may also bring claims against directors for failure to comply with green commitments.
11/17/2022
German bank launches green hydrogen funding platform
KfW's PtX offering will house two funds supported by the country's government
11/17/2022
Vulnerable countries demand progress on climate change loss and damage fund
Rich nations including the UK are under pressure at Cop27 to agree a finance facility to pay for loss and damage to smaller nations.
11/16/2022
Energy firms accused of profiteering with ‘horrendous rates’ for care homes
Care England calls for Ofgem investigation into suppliers’ practices in letter seen by the Guardian
11/16/2022
EIB Global, AllianzGI plan to invest $100m in renewable energy projects
Fund will finance renewable energy projects in the Middle East, North Africa, Eastern Europe. and Central Asia
11/16/2022
Green hydrogen: government lays down challenge for French industry
French President Emmanuel Macron has ambitious plans.
11/16/2022
Climate engagement fintech ecolytiq offers green banking product for free during COP27
ecolytiq is looking to collaborate with financial institutions with at least one million retail customers to back up their words with action
11/15/2022
Fidelity International expands climate range with high yield bond ETF
High yield corporate bonds
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.