UN adopts landmark framework to integrate natural capital in economic reporting
The United Nations has adopted a new framework that includes the contributions of nature when measuring economic prosperity and human well-being.
UK Government announces £20 million fund to fuel search for electric vehicle innovations
The UK Government has announced a £20 million fund for a research and development competition for innovative electric vehicle (EV) projects during British Science Week.
Sustainable Mobility: Policy Making for Data Sharing
This report, the first of its kind, published by Sustainable Mobility For All (SuM4All), offers a global policy framework and practical guidance for policymaking on data sharing.
Running Hot: Accelerating Europe’s Path to Paris
Oliver Wyman’s latest research with CDP Europe analyses data from nearly 1,000 of the largest companies in Europe, worth around 80% of the region's market capitalization. It looks at the progress made by companies in reducing emissions and their transition plans to net zero.
The STOXX Europe 600 Paris-Aligned Benchmark: A Better Path to Success?
The STOXX® Europe 600 Paris-Aligned Benchmark Index was launched in June 2020. In back-tested data since March 2018, we find that the strategy has offered a higher return and lower volatility versus its benchmark. This paper drills down into some of the factors driving those results.
UK Government announce funding for Women in Innovation scheme on International Women’s Day
Forty female innovators have been backed by the UK Government to drive forward their novel innovations and business ideas to help the UK build back better from the pandemic and meet its climate change ambitions.
Goldman Sachs joins UN Principles for Responsible Banking with new net zero target
Goldman Sachs will be joining the UN principles for Responsible Banking as it announces new net zero target.
Making sense of climate collaboration
Confused with the various climate investor initiatives? The PRI and LSEG have partnered on a report which outlines the collaborative initiatives, frameworks and tools, which investors can use to structure action on climate change and develop consensus on best practice.
Nokia announces it will halve emissions from 2019 to 2030
Nokia has announced that by 2030, its emissions across both its own operations and products in use will be reduced by 50%.
FedEx commits to carbon-neutral operations by 2040
FedEx has announced ambitious plans for carbon-neutral operations by 2040 with a $2 billion investment.
Hydrogen Transition Summit: Partnerships, policy and investment needed to drive the hydrogen economy
The Hydrogen Transition Summit took place last week on the 23 & 25 Feb, convening over 2,000 stakeholders from government, business, and the investment community to discuss how hydrogen can form part of the green recovery.
Rishi Sunak announces plans to prioritise green growth in 2021 Budget
The UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £65 billion three-point plan to provide support for jobs and businesses as we emerge from the pandemic and forge a path to recovery.
UNFCCC: Climate commitments ‘not on track’ to meet Paris Agreement Goals
The UNFCCC has published the Initial NDC Synthesis Report, showing nations must redouble efforts and submit stronger, more ambitious national climate action plans in 2021 if they’re to achieve Paris Agreement goals.
ICE announces UK Emissions Trading Scheme auctions will launch in May
ICE has announced the publication of the auction calendar for the UK's new Emissions Trading Scheme, to increase the climate ambition of the nation's carbon pricing policy.
Aviva becomes the first major insurer worldwide to set Net Zero carbon by 2040 target
Aviva has become the first major insurance company globally to announce its plan to become a Net Zero carbon emissions company by 2040.
Ward Laboratories: Regenerative Agriculture in context
Willie Pretorius, Soil Health Consultant at Ward Laboratories, explains Regenerative Agriculture in context, viz-a-viz the provision and utilization of natures provided resources.