Managers of Wealth

It is not as simple as ESG: watch out for the rise of a new form of ‘greenwashing’

Socially responsible investors need to be alert to the signs of greenwashing as more fund firms jump on the ethical bandwagon.

Becoming A More Sustainable Bank

As our Q4 2019 responsible investing report shows, we’re setting ambitious targets and for very good reason.

Why “corporate karma” is crucial for your investment returns

The symbiotic relationship between a company and its stakeholders implies a notion of “corporate karma” that can help a socially responsible business thrive in the long term.

The financial industry could lose up to USD1tn if it fails to respond to climate change

Much has been done in the industry to increase the pace and scope of the response but there is much more to do.

Half of investors to review ESG characteristics this year

Investors expect to increase their investments in opportunities with strong environmental, social and governance metrics

Can the Pacific become the world’s first fossil-fuel-free zone?

With key reforms, Pacific states could move toward cleaner, more affordable sources of energy that eventually eliminate fossil fuels completely.

Jeff Bezos commits 7.7% of his net worth ($10 billion) in an ode to fight climate change

To bring his plan to fruition, the ambitious leader has launched the ‘Bezos Earth Fund’ wherein he will contribute 7.7 % of his total net worth

Cost per wear: the environmental impact of our wardrobes

As our collective awareness of the negative impact of the fashion industry grows, it is urging more brands to find new solutions.

Sustainable investing by KPMG

The research includes insights from 135 institutional investors, hedge fund managers, long only managers and pension consultants in 13 countries in all the key regions.

Delta Pledges $1 Billion To Become World’s First Carbon-Neutral Airline

In 2019, that equated to around 915 million metric tons.

Redburn and OMS announce ESG research alliance

The alliance creates a unique framework and much-needed coherence for ESG analysis and responsible investing.

Standard Chartered launches new climate partnership

The four-year programme will utilise the capabilities of Imperial’s Centre for Climate Finance & Investment to embed climate risks and opportunities into financial decision-making.

Trees alone can’t win fight against soaring heat, cities warned

Popular projects to plant more trees in cities may not protect residents from soaring and often deadly heat, say researchers.

Investing responsibly has to be more than putting lipstick on pigs

New 'value versus growth' debate

Clothing With A Conscience

With London Fashion Week just around the corner, here's how a fashion retailer we work with takes action towards a better world.

Change is coming, whether you like it or not' – Greta Thunberg by Peter Graham

A significant amount of plant and machinery that qualifies for ECA is found in newly constructed commercial property.

5 strategies that help achieve both climate mitigation and adaptation

It is not always possible or practical to work solely on actions that are both adaptive and mitigating.

London Stock Exchange Group: Supporting more shades of Green

The first is aimed at formalising the broadening use of proceeds classification, by adding social and sustainability segments alongside green bonds.

Ernst & Young Becomes First Big Four Organization to Set Global Carbon Neutrality Target

Previous steps to reduce the firm’s carbon footprint include designing an environmental strategy that aligns with the United Nations Global Compact

Don’t call me ‘Greta’: Young climate activists demand to be heard

Over the past year, the trend of young climate activists being portrayed as their national version of Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg has become common, a description that has been criticised to erase ‘unique stories, identities, names and move

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