Managers of Wealth

ESG will remain a key long-term wealth manager priority despite Trump re-election

Private wealth managers will continue to build up their ESG investing capabilities.

COP29’s call to action: transforming finance and business models to support biodiversity

The commitment to protect 30% of the world’s land and oceans by 2030 remains a driving goal, yet the Cali conference underscored both the achievements and hurdles in meeting these targets.

Winners of ABN AMRO Sustainable 50 2024 announced

The annual awards, organised by ABN AMRO in collaboration with Duurzaam Gebouwd, spotlight prominent leaders who are committed to a sustainable future in the construction and real estate sector.

Macquarie Asset Management and Hydro Rein announce commencement of commercial operations for 456MW onshore wind power complex in Brazil

To support this commitment, the projects have established a nursery to produce seedlings of native plants species.

From geopolitics to AI – entrepreneurs and family businesses rethink a changing world at LO Generations 2024

Yet even in this ancient world, modernity is intervening, bringing both threats and new opportunities.

Raising the bar again: ABN AMRO takes next step in climate strategy

ABN AMRO continues to make progress towards the goals set out in its climate strategy.

Aviva Investors launches Carbon Removal Fund

It has been seeded with an initial commitment from Aviva’s Investment, Wealth and Retirement business.

Tracking timber: scientific and digital innovations promise wood supply chain transparency

Crucially, while the commodities must have been grown or harvested in line with local laws, evidence of this alone will not be sufficient.

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’.

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