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2021 Global Bank Review: ESG, creating a purposeful future.

Banks, in deploying their capital and driving corporate behaviour, can have a significant influence in shaping the ESG conversion.

The Zero-Hour Sessions at COP26: Deploying capital in the age of planetary boundaries

If we're to avoid breaching any of these planetary boundaries, we must understand how we can safely use our natural capital and how to adapt our business models to this new reality

EBRD and international partners promote gender equality

Climate investments with a gender lens can generate revenues for investors and bring significant benefits to women, by mitigating risk, driving value addition and amplifying gender impact and equality.

Rothschild & Co commits to net zero operations by 2030

This commitment builds on our previous efforts to reduce operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions1 and presents an ambitious update to our first targets set in 2019.

Mining should not be a dirty word in the Climate Change debate

Amati launched its Strategic Metals Fund earlier this year.

Investors urge fund managers to sell shares in firms with poor ESG records

Historically, Europe has led the way in ESG adoption, but the Natixis IM survey found that North America has taken over as the front runner.

The Crucial Role of Financial Services in the transition to Net Zero

Climate change presents financial risks to various participants in the financial sector.

Now it is time to invest in the health of nature

The event aims to create targets and commitments as well as establishing collaborations to prevent the destruction of biodiversity.

So, You're a B Corp. So What?

As Coutts continues on its B Corp journey, the significance of this accreditation is becoming increasingly apparent, and the narrative around Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria is shifting.

SC Ventures launches Shoal

Shoal will be added to the Starling Marketplace in due course, enabling existing Starling Bank customers to benefit from this new digital sustainable offering.

Global Sustainable Fund Flows Report

This report explores activity in the global sustainable funds universe within the past quarter, detailing regional flows, assets, and launches.

EIB and Allianz support climate action projects in emerging and developing countries

EMCA will invest in climate-focused investment funds and projects active in emerging markets and developing countries. Its focus will be on climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and access to electricity.

The importance of due diligence within ESG portfolios

While ESG is not a new way of investing, there are still many new funds available, making it increasingly important for advisers to ensure they pick the right ones

COP26: a quick guide to common climate terms

From Nationally Determined Contributions to nature-based solutions, we explain some of the common climate terms likely to come up at COP26.

Deutsche Bank launches new Ocean Resilience Philanthropy Fund

This is the first philanthropic fund of its kind set up by a financial institution, giving clients and other stakeholders the opportunity to support ocean conservation efforts though a dedicated framework to facilitate donations.

ESG heads: Warren Buffett must recognise climate is a material risk

ESG chiefs from several asset management firms debate how to draw the line between divestment and engagement.

HSBC commits to net zero by 2030

Group launched US$100m partnership programme to unlock climate solutions

The Zero-Hour Sessions at COP26: Lombard Odier and the University of Oxford offer exclusive insights of report: ‘Predictors of success in a greening world’

This report is a product of a fruitful partnership between finance and academia that we’re proud to have established with The University of Oxford.

Elizabeth Corley, Chair-Designate sets out Schroders Natural Capital focus at COP26 summit

Schroders Chair-Designate, Dame Elizabeth Corley, set out Schroders commitment to investing in Natural Capital as part of an influential speaking slot at the COP26 Leader’s event: Action on Forests and Land-use on Tuesday 2 November, Glasgow.

B Corp Finance Coalition UK calls for legal change to finance companies’ governance frameworks

The Coalition believes only through radical collaboration can the financial sector deliver rapid, meaningful and lasting change.

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