10/29/2021
EBRD joins MDBs to support a just transition to net zero economies
Joint MDB statement outlines commitment to five High-Level Principles for a just transition
Planet SOS
10/29/2021
ClientEarth lawyers set out roadmap to file “breakthrough” resolutions on climate in Europe
Lawyers concluded that there was a legal avenue to file – or ‘requisition’ – climate resolutions in all but one of the frameworks analysed, with pathways in countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK.
10/29/2021
78% of People Globally Fear Damage to Earth Amid Worsening Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Survey
Today’s study comes ahead of the G20/COP26 summits when only around half of all G20 emissions are covered by enhanced pledges to cut them in line with the Paris Agreement.
10/29/2021
Pension major ATP aims for $31 billion of green investments by 2030
“We simply cannot afford not to” says Bo Foged, CEO, ATP. ATP sharpens its climate ambitions in order to create good returns for its members and contribute to the global green transition.
10/29/2021
Freetrade says investors could be ‘duped’ by loose ESG labels
While ESG funds screen out certain industries — such as arms and thermal coal — they do not necessarily have to exclude oil and gas, so long as companies in the sector are pursuing plans to reduce emissions.
10/28/2021
How to align global equities allocation with Paris Agreement goals
The fund aims to align with the Paris Agreement. For example, the average carbon profile of the fund sets out to meet the Paris Agreement objective of limiting temperature increases to well below two degrees.
10/28/2021
MSCI publishes Implied Temperature Rise data for over 2,900 companies
Tool allows comparison of companies projected emissions against climate targets
10/28/2021
Is the energy crisis bad for climate change investors?
Despite soaring “traditional” energy prices, the long-term drivers of demand for renewables, storage and EVs are only getting stronger.
10/27/2021
Enhanced climate change reporting requirements coming soon
The Government is also consulting on draft guidance on the Statement of Investment Principles (SIP) and the Implementation Statement (IS).
10/27/2021
Opportunities for UK businesses in the net-zero transition
Supplying the goods and services to enable the global net-zero transition could be worth £1 trillion to UK businesses by 2030.
10/27/2021
deVere to position $2bn in environmental investments in 5 years
“We all need to be taking more action and at a quicker pace.”
10/27/2021
Why We're Working To Save Earth's Biodiversity 0 Coutts
Biodiversity is the environment’s beating heart – but it is under threat. How can finance and investment work to protect these fragile and complex relationships?
10/27/2021
Green Bonds: the revolution in fixed income
An increasingly deep market
10/27/2021
Fund managers face ‘urgent reality check’ on climate goals amid ‘catastrophic’ failure to meet Paris goals
The figures are an “urgent reality check” for asset managers and other investors to engage with companies over climate risks, CDP said.
10/27/2021
BNP Paribas is creating the Low-Carbon Transition Group
This Low-Carbon Transition Group will also provide clients access to banking and extra banking expertise across the BNP Paribas Group including clean energy, mobility and built environment solutions.
10/27/2021
ESG – Consider the little things
Meet Cindy Cheng from our Hong Kong Office
10/27/2021
New TCFD reports: 10 net-zero takeaways for investors
The implications of these reports for investors are particularly significant given the regulatory momentum for integrating climate risk into investment decisions.
10/27/2021
Spotlight on COP26: Resetting the NDCs
We discuss what might be in store for NDCs at next week's landmark summit, and the implications for businesses.
10/26/2021
No business is an island: You don't have to go it alone on Sustainability
Sharing information, networks and expertise could have immense benefits in driving sustainability in your business
10/26/2021
Close Brothers Asset Finance funds large PV system for Staveley Mill Yard ‘green’ business park
The daily surplus energy of – on average – 400,000kwh is exported to the grid and also used in the local village.