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2,000 properties in York now better protected with Foss Barrier upgrade and new flood defences

A £38 million Environment Agency scheme to upgrade the Foss Barrier in York has been officially opened.

MSCI : enhances Real Estate climate analysis through partnership with CRREM

The agreement integrates new decarbonisation pathways data into MSCI Climate Value-at-Risk

Asset managers told to clean up greenwashing and net zero claims

Financial regulators clamp down on companies misleading investors by overstating the greenness of their funds

How to incorporate sustainability in estate planning

Taking care of IHT liabilities should not be the only goal

Deutsche Bank helps Huaneng Leasing with sustainable trade finance aligned to China’s Common Ground Taxonomy

The transaction also aligns to UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 9, related to Renewable Energy and Infrastructure development.

JLEN Environmental Assets plans 5% dividend hike as assets rise 25%

Pretax profit multiplied to GBP185.0 million from GBP8.1 million.

Swiss Life AM opens ESG infrastructure debt to external investors

Fund aims to accrue €2.5bn (CHF 2.6bn) in capital after being expanded beyond asset manager’s existing network.

ESG Moves Up Energy Agenda Thanks to Investor Pressure

Coutts and other investors in some of the world’s largest energy companies are bringing environmental concerns to bear, gearing up the hydrocarbon giants’ transition to net zero

System-wide amplification of climate risk

Acknowledging the interactions between financial institutions produces a more realistic indication of the effects of climate change on the financial system.

Impact Report 2021

These developments also illustrate another of UBP’s distinguishing features, i.e. the emphasis we place on engagement.

IQ-EQ wins ‘Fund Administration: ESG’ at The Drawdown Awards 2022

Winners were announced at an awards ceremony in London on the 9 June 2022.

The Blue Economy - five ways to save our oceans

The oceans feed us, entertain us, are the source of some of our drugs, clean the air we breathe, regulate the climate and much more.

Societe Generale Unveils Short Term Sustainable Finance Solutions for Corporate Clients

The new sustainable finance offerings fall into two categories, including environmental and social financing, and sustainability-linked solutions.

The CLIC Chronicles: Cycling towards a brighter future

As we move towards a system which is equitable, accessible, resource-efficient, resilient, cost-effective, and clean, an estimated USD 2 bn annual opportunity for investors will emerge.

How can we feed the planet sustainably? 3 interesting sectors for investors

We believe this sustainable agriculture revolution should offer investors cause for excitement

EBRD invests in Lithuanian grid’s debut sustainability-linked bond

Lithuania is a net electricity importer, relying heavily on interconnection with neighboring countries to meet its energy needs.

Basel Committee Finalises Principles On Climate-Related Financial Risks

The Committee will provide an update on its work across these dimensions in due course. It will continue to collaborate with other global forums on climate-related financial risk initiatives.

ESMA Provides Supervisors With Guidance On The Integration Of Sustainability Risks And Disclosures In The Area Of Asset Management

This work will help combat greenwashing by establishing common supervisory criteria for National Competent Authorities (NCAs), to effectively supervise investment funds with sustainability features.

43 asset managers publish net-zero targets for 2050

Vanguard commits 4% of AUM

LGT places increased focus on stewardship in sustainable investing

LGT is also taking an important step with regard to cooperation and the further development of sustainability standards

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