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Schroders invests in the future of sustainable food and water with new fund

Schroder ISF Global Sustainable Food and Water will target emerging technologies and strategic industries integral to changing the food and water system.

Schroders builds on its climate investing expertise with new Global Climate Leaders fund

Schroder ISF Global Climate Leaders, managed by portfolio managers Simon Webber and Isabella Hervey-Bathurst, will aim to provide investors with exposure to companies benefitting from a competitive advantage due to their ‘climate change leadership&a

Russian Sustainable Finance Regulations finally in place

The concept of "green" projects is designed primarily to attract foreign investors seeking sustainable investment options.

Norway Wealth Fund Ratchets Up Divestments Based on ESG Risk

New ESG pre-screening tool means fund to exclude more stocks

EBRD invests €5 million in Lithuanian Green Bond to accelerate regional renewables

This will be one of the Bank’s first bond investments into a renewables developer at the holding company level, supplementing traditional project financing at the asset level.

New advertising guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility

The increased urgency for businesses and other stakeholders playing their part in tackling climate change and other environmental harms is reflected in domestic

HSBC to phase out coal financing

Every year we commit to review our policy and targets - and take into account evolving science and internationally recognised guidance.

EBRD supports GEK TERNA’s sustainability-linked bond

The issue will help GEK TERNA to finance its business activities in infrastructure, energy, industrial and real estate sectors, refinance existing and future debts and finance working capital needs.

The impact of COP26 announcements on financial institutions

The UK government’s ambition as host of COP26 was to build on the goal set by the Paris Agreement – to limit the global average temperature increase to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, in comparison to pre-industrial levels.

Flexible work positively impacts the environment

Most of the emissions saved were as a result of the lockdown periods in January and March-April, as well as a smaller reduction in July-August when there was an increase in cases in the community.

What happened at COP26? Mirova’s summary

It is also an opportunity for Mirova to share its experience in sustainable investment through tangible examples, such as our pioneering, innovative approach to the natural capital asset class.

Mobilising capital for a sustainable future

Ultimately, in effect, this transaction should help finance the provision of these important services for the long-term benefit of our community in the Isle of Man.

Pressure for mandatory global ESG standards

Reframing finance talent and data analytics to enhance corporate and ESG reporting

Global Economic Outlook

The economic costs of climate change.

COP26 and the future of environmental regulation

The Court then considers turnover. Southern Water was deemed a ‘very large’ organisation because its turnover greatly exceeded the threshold for large organisations.

Act ESG: Your conviction needs an investment strategy

How ESG empowers investors to drive positive change.

ABN AMRO trades its first sustainability-linked derivative

The interest rate ECP will be paying will partially depend on how well they score on their sustainability targets, as the interest rate on the derivative can rise and fall according to the company's performance in this area.

Northern Trust Launches New Climate Focus Reporting

Service Provides Institutional Investors with Key Climate Risk Metrics, Supporting Regulatory Oversight and Reporting Obligations

Feedback Loops: How Investors Can Help Push for Circular Economies

Coutts can help add value by applying collective pressure where individual clients may struggle to do so.

BCG Signs Direct Air Capture Partnership with Climeworks

This is the first of several agreements in direct air capture and advanced decarbonization technology BCG expects to sign, and has two key elements.

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