Managers of Wealth

Basel Committee consults on climate risk proposals

This follows the publication of a series of analytical reports earlier this year.

COP26: success or unmitigated disaster?

Andy Howard, Schroders’ Global Head of Sustainable Investment, sums up seven key talking points from COP26.

The green revolution continues despite COP26 compromise

COP26 demonstrated that hitting emissions targets needed to limit global warming will be tough. Fossil-fuels will be with us for many years, but green themes have received a further boost.

EBRD corporate clients provide insights on enhancing climate governance

Panellists noted significant uncertainties due to data gaps in emerging markets and emerging global reporting standards but agreed that these were not reasons not to invest in improving governance and disclosure now.

LGT Vestra’s sustainable model portfolios hit £1 billion milestone

The growth of the portfolios has been attributed to LGT Vestra’s strong commitment to sustainability

Federal Council strives to be international leader in sustainable finance with climate transparency

The Federal Council recommends that financial market players use comparable and meaningful climate compatibility indicators to help create transparency in all financial products and client portfolios.

Mondelēz International Invests in Circulate Capital's Ocean Fund to Advance Global Efforts in Plastic Waste Collection and Recycling

Marks significant step toward helping achieve a circular economy by funding systems to collect, sort and recycle plastics at scale, including flexible films

Looking Beyond Net Zero: New Report Challenges Businesses to Adopt ‘Just and Regenerative’ Approaches Capable of Tackling Critical Global Challenges

As ‘just and regenerative’ approaches gain traction across the sustainability movement, new report defines the concept for business and outlines how companies can reset ambition in order to tackle escalating social and environmental crises

COP26 review: The impact on private markets

The challenge facing global society to tackle climate change will require an unprecedented level of investment from the private sector.

Federal Council wishes to show its commitment to sustainability with green Confederation bonds

The Federal Council intends to consolidate this position based on its report of June 2020 on "Sustainability in Switzerland's financial sector".

Net-zero commitments: Where's the plan?

Turning net-zero commitments into action requires comprehensive planning.

Putting big data at the heart of ESG decision making

ESG-related decision-making is a critical capability for any financial institution.

BNY Mellon introduces ESG data analytics in collateral management

The functionality draws on MSCI ESG Ratings through BNY Mellon's ESG Data Analytics.

Lombard Odier Bank- post COP media comments from Chris Kaminker

The ultimate objective is to keep warming below 1.5C.

Reflections from COP26

So what do CEOs need to know for 2022 and beyond? Get up to speed with highlights from all of McKinsey’s sessions at COP26, and dive deeper with these insights to uncover.

Accounting for Climate Change

Lack of financial capital is unlikely to be a problem

How to help combat climate change as a philanthropist

Adopting a climate lens to your existing philanthropy essentially involves exploring the link between your field of work and climate change.

The Crucial Role of Financial Services in the transition to Net Zero

Climate change presents financial risks to various participants in the financial sector.

FastTrack: to becoming ESG ready

The regulation applies to financial market participants across all asset classes, including illiquid assets whose fund managers need to prepare for its Level 2 (periodic reporting) entering into force in July 2022.

“Our employees are proud of our B Corp certification” an interview with Ebba Lepage, our Head of Corporate Sustainability

Our carbon emissions essentially come from energy use and our employees’ travel.

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