12/17/2021
The role of planning in the fight against climate change
The built environment is a long-standing and major contributor to the carbon emissions driving climate change.
Planet SOS
12/17/2021
EFG’s 2022 perspectives: Global growth set to continue, inflation to be transitory
Inflation will be the main concern for central banks when setting their monetary policy in the coming year.
12/17/2021
Swisscanto launches European sustainable equity fund
The strategy aims to invest in companies with a strong focus on impact and quality.
12/17/2021
FCA’s new rules on climate-related disclosures to help investors, clients and consumers
This, in turn, will strengthen competition in the interests of consumers, protecting them from buying unsuitable products and driving investment towards greener projects and activities.
12/16/2021
ESG – a groundswell that’s here to stay
ESG has been in the public consciousness for a few years now
12/16/2021
Schroders swoops on renewables fund manager
The FTSE-100 fund manager is close to announcing the acquisition of a 75% stake in Greencoat Capital, which manages a number of solar, wind and other renewables funds, Sky News learns.
12/15/2021
Outlook from offshore: how ESG is changing the narrative
With record deal activity across service lines this year, Ogier has been busier than ever in the past 12 months.
12/15/2021
Russian Sustainable Finance Regulations finally in place
The concept of "green" projects is designed primarily to attract foreign investors seeking sustainable investment options.
12/15/2021
New advertising guidance on misleading environmental claims and social responsibility
The increased urgency for businesses and other stakeholders playing their part in tackling climate change and other environmental harms is reflected in domestic
12/15/2021
In 2022, companies will wake up to the risks of greenwashing
In November 2021 courts in Australia granted a shareholder access to the Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s internal documentation to check if the bank complied with its own climate change policy in lending to oil and gas projects.
12/15/2021
Switzerland supports WTO initiatives to intensify work on trade and environmental sustainability
The joint event recognised the important objectives supported by a wide range of WTO members and provided an opportunity to publicly launch the three ministerial declarations.
12/15/2021
Beyond Business: Humanizing ESG
Henisz spoke during a December 6 panel discussion titled “Humanizing ESG: Why Diversity, Wage Inequality, and Workers Rights Deserve Our Attention.”
12/15/2021
De Havilland Canada and ZeroAvia Announce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Engine Program for Dash 8-400 Aircraft
Canadian manufacturer signs MOU with the leading hydrogen-electric innovator for joint line-fit and retrofit program
12/15/2021
ESG Country Credit Ratings Highlight Shortcomings of Sovereign Bond Ratings
Economies driven by resource exploitation should have lower credit ratings, many developing nations higher credit ratings
12/14/2021
Island Innovation Selected As An Official Nominating Organization For The 2022 Earthshot Prize!
As a nominating organisation, finalists from the Island Innovation Awards will be considered for nomination to the Earthshot Prize across all categories, where applicable.
12/14/2021
The impact of COP26 announcements on financial institutions
The UK government’s ambition as host of COP26 was to build on the goal set by the Paris Agreement – to limit the global average temperature increase to well below 2°C, preferably to 1.5°C, in comparison to pre-industrial levels.
12/14/2021
What happened at COP26? Mirova’s summary
It is also an opportunity for Mirova to share its experience in sustainable investment through tangible examples, such as our pioneering, innovative approach to the natural capital asset class.
12/14/2021
Mobilising capital for a sustainable future
Ultimately, in effect, this transaction should help finance the provision of these important services for the long-term benefit of our community in the Isle of Man.
12/14/2021
Pressure for mandatory global ESG standards
Reframing finance talent and data analytics to enhance corporate and ESG reporting
12/14/2021
Flexible work positively impacts the environment
Most of the emissions saved were as a result of the lockdown periods in January and March-April, as well as a smaller reduction in July-August when there was an increase in cases in the community.