Survey: More than 50% of UK CEOs plan to increase their investment in sustainability
One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, PwC has released its 24th Annual Global CEO Survey.
One fifth of the world’s largest companies have set net zero targets
According to a new report by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and Oxford Net Zero, 21% of the world’s 2,000 largest public companies now have net zero commitments.
Greenwashing versus sincere CSR strategy – recognizing the differences
At a time when activist fund campaigns are gaining in popularity, it is worthwhile asking a few questions about the goals of this new kind of shareholder.
UK on track to miss legal targets for toxic pollution
The UK Government is set to miss the legal targets for four out of the five pollutants covered by a crucial piece of clean air law, according to new government data.
Anticipating climate change risks on sovereign bonds
How could sovereign bonds be affected by climate change risks? Focusing on assessing the macroeconomic impacts related to climate change, FTSE Russell Research delve into two “worst case” scenarios.
UK Government invests £20 million to develop innovations for green shipping
The £20 million investment launched by the UK Government will be used to develop innovative zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure.
UK Government announces ambitious blueprint to create green jobs and reduce emissions
An ambitious blueprint announced by the Business and Energy Secretary aims to deliver the world’s first low-carbon industrial sector, with over £1 billion allocated to cut emissions from industry, schools and hospitals
HSBC and IFC green bond fund raises $538M
HSBC Asset Management and IFC have announced the final closing of the HSBC Real Economy Green Investment Opportunity GEM Bond Fund (REGIO), boosting access to climate finance and helping further develop the market for green bonds.
Building a hydrogen economy: how Hyundai is bringing fuel cell trucks to the road
Hyundai Motor is strongly committed to zero emission mobility and improving peoples’ lives as a global leader in fuel cell technology.
Materiality in sustainable investment: in the eye of the beholder
Materiality is a measure of the importance of a piece of information when making an investment decision. But it becomes more complicated when assessing the ESG performance of a company.
Swiss Re announces ambitious climate targets including phase-out of coal by 2040
Swiss Re today has announced new measures to support the transition to a net-zero economy, encompassing both asset management and underwriting as well as its own operations.
International Aluminium Institute releases global aluminium industry 2050 climate pathways
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has published the most comprehensive greenhouse gas emissions reductions pathways available to the aluminium sector over the next three decades.
UK Government announces £150 million investment for world’s rainforests
The UK Government has launched a £150 million fund to help protect 2.1 million hectares of rainforest from deforestation.
SilviaTerra’s Natural Capital Exchange brings landowners on the journey to net zero
SilviaTerra on the launch of its Natural Capital Exchange (NCAPX), a data-driven forest carbon marketplace.
You get what you measure – taking green reporting to the next level
The Danish pension company is expanding voluntary reporting on its climate footprint. CEO Torben Möger Pedersen encourages others to follow the same path and work as chairman of the climate partnership on finance in parallel on future standards.
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.