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Proposed legislation will target environmental, social and governance rating activities

These ratings are increasingly influential in capital markets and play a crucial role in fostering trust among investors in sustainable products.

Harnessing the power of the sea: is wave energy the world’s biggest untapped source of renewable power?

The most widespread design stays close to Girard’s patent, using the rise and fall of a buoy to pull cables or move hydraulic arms.

Electrification of the economy: a necessary modernisation for a sustainable future

This is the new modernisation: achieving net zero emissions by using electricity.

Cognito Expands Communications Partnership With Foxon Media, the Organizer of The Summit for Asset Management (TSAM) Conferences

Global communications firm extends press office, content and social media services for the full line-up of TSAM conferences including Singapore, London and New York in 2024

Macquarie Asset Management divests stake in Czech Grid Holdings

The regulated gas distribution network transports energy to 2.3 million connection points via 65,000 kilometres of pipelines that cover 80 per cent of the country.

BNP Paribas Asset Management launches its first active Global Net Zero Transition equity fund

BNP Paribas Global Net Zero Transition Equity consists of a high conviction portfolio selected from more than 1,000 global companies

Why asset managers need to explode these five ESG myths

The survey also revealed that 78% of investors think companies should make investments that address ESG issues relevant to their business, even if it reduces profits in the short term.

ABN AMRO invests in a North European GreenTech growth fund: Nordic Alpha Partners Fund II

With this investment ABN AMRO provides capital to fast-growing companies that contribute to the transition towards a sustainable economy.

The metals of the future: how critical is nickel?

Nickel’s pivotal role in the energy transition means it can be a part of this.

Julius Baer: Publication of Annual Report 2023, Sustainability Report 2023, Business Review 2023; update on climate strategy

In 2023, Julius Baer continued to make progress across its sustainability strategy and act on the climate targets published in 2022.

Bank climate group to report capital markets related emissions

Some U.S. politicians have been the most vocal in their criticism, citing anti-trust concerns.

Macquarie Capital acquires renewable energy data analytics provider ONYX Insight

Following the acquisition, ONYX will continue to operate as an independent business providing services to its global base of wind turbine operators, owners and manufacturers.

How can AI speed up the decarbonisation of business?

The volume of data to be processed is increasing, and some of it is not digitised.

The agriculture of tomorrow: how can we feed a growing population while preserving the planet?

Around 40% of the planet’s habitable land surface is now used for agricultural purposes, according to various estimates.

Kayrros and BNP Paribas join hands to accelerate methane abatement

The European Union’s leading bank BNP Paribas has struck a landmark agreement with environmental intelligence firm Kayrros to improve their knowledge of the oil and gas industry’s methane emissions.

Lloyds Banking Group signs 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with Low Carbon

This PPA with Low Carbon allows for a better understanding of where the Group’s renewable energy comes from, helping to meet industry best practice.

Thinking big about impact investing

These businesses will benefit from innovation, regulatory changes and a shift in consumer demand, enabling them to grow faster.

How can the building sector become low-carbon?

Reducing these figures is a major challenge that needs to be tackled on two levels: design and construction.

ESG Economist - The moving target of targeted emissions for mobility

The emissions reduction pathways are steep and the total cumulative carbon budgets are limited.

Green is fashionable: how can the textile industry reduce its environmental impact?

Clothing production could account for 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 20501.

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