Managers of Wealth

COP16 on biodiversity: a crucial milestone in Cali to encourage investments in nature-based solutions

The Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP 15 was a call to arms to step up the protection and restoration of ecosystems.

World Forum 2024: Feeding the Future – food solutions for climate and biodiversity

In effect, consumers could be storing carbon with every sip. However, he warned, to implement this shift, we must first reimagine today’s highly fragmented and socially unequal coffee value chain.

Nordea Asset Management wins 2024 PRI Award for engagement on methane emissions

We are honored to receive the 2024 PRI Recognition for Action – Climate award.

Balance of power: how EVs will help regulate tomorrow’s energy system

The earthquake and resulting tsunami was one of the most ruinous natural disasters in the history of Japan.

Pink rice serves up alternative to carbon-intensive meat

The pink ‘beef-rice’ is the latest iteration of lab-grown meat to trot on to the burgeoning alternative-protein scene.

Sharp rise in fossil energy consumption in Dutch industry

The climate and energy crises have increased the importance of measuring sustainability in industry.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Closes 1GT Climate Private Equity Fund at $750 Million

The growth-oriented fund invests in companies seeking to mitigate climate change

Mercia backs seven-figure buy-out at environmental consultancy

It allows the founder Colin Jones to realise his investment in the company though he will continue to provide strategic advice in the role of Non-executive Chairman.

Why leather from fish-skin and fungi is becoming the height of fashion

First imported for aquariums, lionfish are an invasive species that decimate reef ecosystems in the Caribbean, Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.

Smart containers: how Swiss company AELER is transforming the logistics industry

Though this vast web of freight transportation is an essential part of international trade and our daily lives, the many kilometres travelled represent mammoth CO2 emissions.

Robeco launches first green bond strategy in credit space

Proceeds from green bond issues are earmarked for environmental projects that promote greener practices

Quilter Cheviot’s Woodward: Has SDR finally killed off ESG?

Responsible investment head Gemma Woodward discusses the unintended consequences of the FCA’s new sustainability rules as we enter an era of ‘greenhushing’.

Can a business carry on doing what it does in a changing world?

Dr Marc Kahn, Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer at Investec, shares why sustainability is a commercial decision all business founders need to embrace.

DWS extends portfolio with onshore wind farm in Sweden

The electricity generated is used to supply private households and commercial customers.

Swiss Robeco fund manager scores first AAA rating

Roman Boner, who worked for Woodman Asset Management and Swisscanto, took over the Robeco Smart Energy fund in 2021.

DBS continues to break new ground in China as first Southeast Asian bank to leverage PBOC’s Carbon Emission Reduction Facility for issuance of green loan

When completed, the project is expected to generate about 270 gigawatt hours of renewable energy

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