Managers of Wealth

What steps can business take to achieve a gender-just transition to net zero?

A global consortium led by PwC UK has been delivering the UK government’s Work and Opportunities for Women (WOW) programme since 2017

COP26: a quick guide to common climate terms

From Nationally Determined Contributions to nature-based solutions, we explain some of the common climate terms likely to come up at COP26.

The use of data to improve buying decisions from a net zero carbon perspective

The ultimate aim should be a state where suppliers are willing and able to commit to contractual terms under which they are obliged to meet robust carbon reduction targets, and suffer financial or other sanctions if they fail to do so.

COP26: Is the 1.5°C dream melting away?

As yet, there hasn’t been a meaningful increase in the amount of developed market funds mobilised to support the transition and adaptation to net zero in developing countries.

Only serious business action can keep 1.5C alive

CBI Director General Tony Danker says firms can deliver net zero, regardless of the outcome of COP26.

Keeping Up With Institutions in a Race to Net Zero

By and large, the institutional investors interviewed exhibit a high degree of confidence in their ability to make meaningful progress in developing their organization’s ESG investment approach.

7 questions on TargetNetZero convertible bonds

Our TargetNetZero convertible bonds strategy invests with high conviction in a portfolio of about 50 names.

ESG heads: Warren Buffett must recognise climate is a material risk

ESG chiefs from several asset management firms debate how to draw the line between divestment and engagement.

Zero-Hour Sessions at COP26: Investing in nature at scale

We all agree that the opportunity to reverse the damage we have done to nature is closing fast

The energy transition unfolds

The transition to zero-carbon energy isn’t going to be a single shift, but a set of interrelated, system-level shifts. What will it take to get things moving quickly toward net-zero emissions?

The Power Of Sustainability

Our commitment to our clients to build a better world both today and for the future.

Only 1/4 of large caps are on track to meet the Paris Agreement

For the climate transition, the adoption of such alignment metrics is essential.

ESG Measuring And Reporting: Transparency And Standards

All of this makes it difficult for GPs to report accurately on ESG, and in turn enable LPs to obtain a good grasp of ESG risks across their portfolios.

Schroders joins Natural Capital Investment Alliance

This Alliance demonstrates the commitment of the investment industry to play a major role in forging a pathway towards a mainstream market for natural capital.

Guernsey can play a role disproportionate to its size in green

The Dalai Lama once quoted an old African proverb: “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito!”

Wealth Management: Thematic Insights

The number of countries that have so far pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2050 currently make up 70% of today's global emissions, with more than 30 countries having hydrogen strategies in place by now.

Elizabeth Corley, Chair-Designate sets out Schroders Natural Capital focus at COP26 summit

Schroders Chair-Designate, Dame Elizabeth Corley, set out Schroders commitment to investing in Natural Capital as part of an influential speaking slot at the COP26 Leader’s event: Action on Forests and Land-use on Tuesday 2 November, Glasgow.

B Corp Finance Coalition UK calls for legal change to finance companies’ governance frameworks

The Coalition believes only through radical collaboration can the financial sector deliver rapid, meaningful and lasting change.

Private Bank receives accolades for sustainable investing

Performed very well at the World’s Best Private Banks Awards, which was organized by the internationally acclaimed financial magazine Global Finance.

Historic Kew Gardens collection to go digital in major boost for climate change research

A £15 million investment to digitise the world’s largest collection of plant and fungal specimens will “revolutionise” climate change research

Planet SOS