10/27/2021
Green Bonds: the revolution in fixed income
An increasingly deep market
Planet SOS
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.
10/26/2021
Schroders' impact trust ponders second fundraise
The trust listed in December 2020 raising £75m, though this fell short of its £100m target.
10/26/2021
COP26: Last Chance? - Edmond de Rothschild
The good news is that, despite the Trump era, the vessel has held together.
10/26/2021
European ESG funds found not to charge higher fees
Research debunks criticism that switching to sustainable options is a costly choice
10/26/2021
The only way is ESG?
"Confidence will need to build with investors, and this will take time.”
10/25/2021
Aegon and HSBC lead on ESG certified employees
Most candidates have come from the UK, where the certificate was first offered.
10/25/2021
81% of listed companies lack a robust plan for net zero according to climate reporting research
New Climate Reporting Performance analysis highlights the need for COP26 to demonstrate clear leadership on climate and drive ambitious legislation and business frameworks for real emissions reductions.
10/25/2021
Capital markets report: UK continues to shine as fintech hub, Europe leads on sustainable finance
The increases observed may be influenced by the extraordinary conditions of the past year, public support programmes and other factors
10/25/2021
Climate change remains top concern for UK public
A quarter highlighted cutting waste to landfill, with 15% identifying reducing energy use at home, and 11% buying or leasing an electric car.
10/22/2021
UK unveils Presidency Programme to drive global climate ambition at COP26
Programme published for two-week COP26 Glasgow summit
10/22/2021
Sustainable finance for all
The task of realising this has fallen to Bernard Schuster
10/22/2021
Sustainable food initiative wins our FBN Next Generation Lombard Odier Award 2021
Each of the three finalists will introduce their entrepreneurial story
10/22/2021
Aegon launches Global Sustainable Sovereign Bond fund
Strategy will be seeded with £100m from Aegon UK workplace pension fund