Saturday, October 5, 2024

Risky business: Why sustainability is now central to mitigating risk

| By Lany Harijanti, ASEAN Regional Program Manager, GRI The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly caused the largest economic and societal shock the world has experienced...

Direct Air Capture: Big Oil’s Latest Smokescreen | Center for International Environmental Law

INSIGHT by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) As our window to prevent catastrophic climate impacts narrows, technological fixes like direct air capture (DAC)...

Rewilding, when used appropriately and correctly, can help the UK Government reach net zero faster | GRI

INSIGHT by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (GRI) The UK Government...

The EU Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries has entirely rejected the Nature Restoration Law

INSIGHT by ClientEarth The European Parliament’s Committee on Fisheries (PECH) has entirely rejected the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) by a difference of just 1 vote (15 for...

Latest Reports

Natural carbon sinks in danger: More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050 | IUCN

INSIGHT by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) More than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse, according to...

Can we trust the numbers behind ESG? | Richard Hardyment

INSIGHT by Richard Hardyment, the author of the book 'Measuring Good Business: Making Sense of ESG Data' , Head of Business Engagement at the...

Four ways that the investment industry can tackle gender inequality in its portfolios | WBA

INSIGHT by Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Investor Engagement Lead and Talya Swissa, Social Transformation Engagement Manager; World Benchmarking Alliance Last year, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 1,006 companies from ten...

Jurisdictions covering over half of global GDP advance towards ISSB standards

INSIGHT by the IFRS Jurisdictions representing over half the global economy by gross domestic product (GDP) have announced steps to use the International Sustainability Standards...

Closing the global biodiversity funding gap is addressing systemic challenges | Emine Isciel

INSIGHT by Emine Isciel, Head of Climate and Environment at Storebrand and co-chair of the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation working group on Public...

EU: What are the new monitoring, reporting and verification obligations for the oil, coal and gas sectors?

INSIGHT by the European Commission | What are the new monitoring, reporting and verification obligations for the oil, coal and gas sectors?  Under the new EU...

EU Council gives green light for the eco-design regulation fostering green transition

INSIGHT by the EU Council The Council has today adopted the ecodesign regulation, which sets requirements for sustainable products. The regulation replaces the existing ecodesign...

GRI and IFRS Foundation collaboration to deliver full interoperability that enables seamless sustainability reporting

INSIGHT by the Global Reporting Initiative The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) are deepening their working relationship, building upon the Memorandum of Understanding signed...

New report: Strategies for sustainable finance in the agri-food sector | Climate Bonds Initiative

INSIGHT by the Climate Bonds Initiative Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) recently announced the release of its highly anticipated report, ‘Transition in Action Agri-Food’. This...

CFA Institute Latest

Natural carbon sinks in danger: More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050 | IUCN

INSIGHT by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) More than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse, according to...

Can we trust the numbers behind ESG? | Richard Hardyment

INSIGHT by Richard Hardyment, the author of the book 'Measuring Good Business: Making Sense of ESG Data' , Head of Business Engagement at the...

Four ways that the investment industry can tackle gender inequality in its portfolios | WBA

INSIGHT by Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Investor Engagement Lead and Talya Swissa, Social Transformation Engagement Manager; World Benchmarking Alliance Last year, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 1,006 companies from ten...

EU Commission Latest

Natural carbon sinks in danger: More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050 | IUCN

INSIGHT by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) More than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse, according to...

Can we trust the numbers behind ESG? | Richard Hardyment

INSIGHT by Richard Hardyment, the author of the book 'Measuring Good Business: Making Sense of ESG Data' , Head of Business Engagement at the...

Four ways that the investment industry can tackle gender inequality in its portfolios | WBA

INSIGHT by Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Investor Engagement Lead and Talya Swissa, Social Transformation Engagement Manager; World Benchmarking Alliance Last year, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 1,006 companies from ten...

FAIRR Latest

Natural carbon sinks in danger: More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050 | IUCN

INSIGHT by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) More than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse, according to...

Can we trust the numbers behind ESG? | Richard Hardyment

INSIGHT by Richard Hardyment, the author of the book 'Measuring Good Business: Making Sense of ESG Data' , Head of Business Engagement at the...

Four ways that the investment industry can tackle gender inequality in its portfolios | WBA

INSIGHT by Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Investor Engagement Lead and Talya Swissa, Social Transformation Engagement Manager; World Benchmarking Alliance Last year, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 1,006 companies from ten...

ShareAction Latest

Natural carbon sinks in danger: More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050 | IUCN

INSIGHT by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) More than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse, according to...

Can we trust the numbers behind ESG? | Richard Hardyment

INSIGHT by Richard Hardyment, the author of the book 'Measuring Good Business: Making Sense of ESG Data' , Head of Business Engagement at the...

Four ways that the investment industry can tackle gender inequality in its portfolios | WBA

INSIGHT by Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Investor Engagement Lead and Talya Swissa, Social Transformation Engagement Manager; World Benchmarking Alliance Last year, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 1,006 companies from ten...

ALL RESOURCES

Natural carbon sinks in danger: More than half of all mangrove ecosystems at risk of collapse by 2050 | IUCN

INSIGHT by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) More than half of the world’s mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse, according to...

Can we trust the numbers behind ESG? | Richard Hardyment

INSIGHT by Richard Hardyment, the author of the book 'Measuring Good Business: Making Sense of ESG Data' , Head of Business Engagement at the...

Four ways that the investment industry can tackle gender inequality in its portfolios | WBA

INSIGHT by Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee, Investor Engagement Lead and Talya Swissa, Social Transformation Engagement Manager; World Benchmarking Alliance Last year, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 1,006 companies from ten...

Jurisdictions covering over half of global GDP advance towards ISSB standards

INSIGHT by the IFRS Jurisdictions representing over half the global economy by gross domestic product (GDP) have announced steps to use the International Sustainability Standards...

Closing the global biodiversity funding gap is addressing systemic challenges | Emine Isciel

INSIGHT by Emine Isciel, Head of Climate and Environment at Storebrand and co-chair of the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation working group on Public...

EU: What are the new monitoring, reporting and verification obligations for the oil, coal and gas sectors?

INSIGHT by the European Commission | What are the new monitoring, reporting and verification obligations for the oil, coal and gas sectors?  Under the new EU...

EU Council gives green light for the eco-design regulation fostering green transition

INSIGHT by the EU Council The Council has today adopted the ecodesign regulation, which sets requirements for sustainable products. The regulation replaces the existing ecodesign...

GRI and IFRS Foundation collaboration to deliver full interoperability that enables seamless sustainability reporting

INSIGHT by the Global Reporting Initiative The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) are deepening their working relationship, building upon the Memorandum of Understanding signed...

New report: Strategies for sustainable finance in the agri-food sector | Climate Bonds Initiative

INSIGHT by the Climate Bonds Initiative Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) recently announced the release of its highly anticipated report, ‘Transition in Action Agri-Food’. This...

New legal analysis countering claims of anti-trust violations for climate-related investing | US SIF

INSIGHT by the US SIF Jenner & Block LLP legal memo finds no basis in law for attorney generals' and legislators' threats that shareholders acting...

Sharp declines in critical mineral prices mask risks of future supply strains as energy transitions advance | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency (IEA) Prices for key minerals used in clean energy technologies dropped in 2023, but new IEA analysis shows need...

Don’t let the increased requirements take you away from working towards a climate-friendly asset strategy

Q&A with Bobby Riddaway​​​​, Professional Trustee and Non-executive Director; currently Chair of Trustees on the DB Scheme of a London based firm of Lawyers |...

Ep. 54 | A Week of Circularity: The Coffee Value Chain

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

World’s highest court for marine protection: States have an obligation to protect the ocean

INSIGHT by ClientEarth Today the world’s highest court for marine protection - the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) - issued an...

Company progress on deforestation in supply chains | CDP

INSIGHT by CDP New data from the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) and CDP show that achievement of deforestation- and conversion-free supply chains is possible, but still uncommon around the...

Circular economy and Zero Waste Cities in Ukraine | Zero Waste Europe 

INSIGHT by Zero Waste Europe  On May 1, the Zero Waste Cities in Ukraine project was launched in Ukraine with the financial support of the European...

China leading green bond issuance for the second consecutive year

INSIGHT by the Climate Bonds Initiative The Climate Bonds Initiative’s (Climate Bonds) latest report reveals in 2023, China led green bond issuance for the second...

Biodiversity litigation: Portugal abandons plans for a new airport on a nature reserve after a lawsuit

INSIGHT by ClientEarth Environmental lawyers have reacted after the Portuguese government announced it would abandon plans to build Lisbon’s new airport on an internationally protected nature site,...

The Climate Bonds Initiative introduces a tool for financial institutions to assess their corporates’ transition to net-zero

INSIGHT by the Climate Bonds Initiative Building on the foundational work launched last year, Climate Bonds Initiative, together with the Institutional Investors Group on Climate...

New ‘CSRD Essentials’ series explains the EU’s mandatory sustainability reporting requirements | GRI

INSIGHT by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) A new publication addresses key themes on the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the legislation...

Under new guidance, “sustainable” aviation fuel in the US could be anything but | WRI

INSIGHT by Dan Lashof and Audrey Denvir. This article was originally published by the World Resources Institute. Photo credit: Alexander Mils. The U.S. aviation industry has set a...

Suggested climate action in the livestock sector might heighten the risks of pandemics and other health hazards | SEI

INSIGHT by the Stockholm Environment Center (SEI) Animal agriculture negatively impacts the climate, public health and animal welfare, a group of experts argue in an...

A circular and toxic-free model for the textile industry is threadbare but salvageable | Zero Waste Europe

INSIGHT by Zero Waste Europe Zero Waste Europe’s latest paper asserts that the textile industry must reform its practices now or risk deteriorating further into...

Negative lobbying by the world’s largest automakers is putting global climate targets at risk | InfluenceMap

INSIGHT by InfluenceMap New InfluenceMap analysis finds that negative lobbying by the world’s largest automakers is putting global climate targets at risk and threatening the...

ESMA Guidelines for fund names to harmonize ESG and sustainability terms

INSIGHT by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Following the public statement of 14 December 2023, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s...

Ep. 53 | A Week of Circularity: We Got Mail!

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Ocean 14 Capital Fund I hits hard cap of €200 million, driving transformative investment into the global ‘Blue Economy’

INSIGHT by Ocean 14 Capital Ocean 14 Capital Fund I, focusing exclusively on the multi-trillion-dollar ‘blue economy’, has announced it has closed on €201 million to support...

Fossil Fuel Finance report 2024 reveals who’s not walking the talk

INSIGHT by Stand.earth As communities experience year-round fires, floods, smoke, and deadly heat, the 15th annual Banking on Climate Chaos report revealed today that banks...

Surging investment in manufacturing of clean energy technologies is supporting economic growth | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency Global manufacturing capacity for solar PV today already meets what is needed this decade on a net zero pathway, and capacity...

Universal owner wealth erodes as carbon pollution takes toll on investments | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) 〉Using the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) as a case study, holdings in five mega-polluters...

Biodiversity litigation breakthrough: Italy’s top court orders restoration of protected lake | ClientEarth

INSIGHT by the ClientEarth The Italian Council of State has made legal history in a court case designed to rescue a protected lake from the...

Net zero targets are not feasible without a circularity strategy in place | Alessia Falsarone

Q&A with Alessia Falsarone, executive in residence, practitioner faculty at the University of Chicago, Circular Economy and Sustainable Business program Lead. Her portfolio of board...

Transforming farm and food production could cut greenhouse emissions by a third | World Bank

INSIGHT by the World Bank The global agrifood system presents a huge opportunity to cut almost a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions through...

Next-generation Climate Targets: A 5-Point Plan for NDCs | WRI

INSIGHT by Jamal Srouji, Taryn Fransen, Sophie Boehm, David Waskow, Rebecca Carter and Gaia Larsen. This article was originally published by the World Resources Institute.  By early 2025, countries are due...

Green steel shifts: Major investments move from Europe to Asia in global industry evolution | SEI

INSIGHT by the Stockholm Environment Institute 2024 The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) has updated its Green Steel Tracker, a vital tool for monitoring...

UK government’s climate strategy deemed ‘unlawful’ yet again by landmark high court ruling | ClientEarth

INSIGHT by ClientEarth For the second time in less than two years, the High Court has found the UK government’s inadequate climate strategy to be...

UN Body responsible for establishing a new global carbon market adopts historic human rights protections

INSIGHT by UN Climate Change The UN Body responsible for establishing a new global carbon market took a historic step reinforcing the protection of environmental and social human rights. "This...

ESRS–ISSB Standards Interoperability Guidance released | IFRS

INSIGHT by the IFRS The IFRS Foundation and EFRAG have published guidance material to illustrate the high level of alignment achieved between the International Sustainability...

Investor toolkit to provide guidance on AI and human rights risks | RIAA

INSIGHT by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) The Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA) has launched a toolkit to help investors address the...

UK Businesses fall short: Decarbonisation rate drops, Paris Targets at risk | CDP

INSIGHT by CDP 〉The rate of decarbonisation by UK companies has slowed by a third for Scope 1 and 2 emissions and by 70% for Scope 3 emissions. 〉Only 62% of companies with verified emissions are in line with meeting potential 1.5° pathways, a decline from 2022. UK companies would cease decarbonising...

Benchmark indicators for assessing corporate ambition and action on nature | Nature Action 100

INSIGHT by Nature Action Nature Action 100, the first global investor-led engagement initiative to address nature and biodiversity loss, has revealed a set of benchmark...

Ep. 52 | A Week of Circularity: Planet vs. Plastics

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

EU Commission and consumer protection authorities initiate action against 20 airlines for greenwashing

INSIGHT by the EU Commission Following an alert from the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC), the European Commission and EU consumer authorities (Network of Consumer Protection Cooperation...

Selling the fruits and not the trees for biodiversity markets and Indigenous Peoples to thrive | Savimbo

Q&A with Drea Burbank is an MD-technologist and founder/CEO of Savimbo which sells fair-trade carbon credits. Drea lives in the Colombian Amazon.  | Can carbon and biodiversity credits truly benefit...

Climate change could become the most important driver of biodiversity loss by mid-century | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). Whereas global biodiversity has declined between 2 and 11 percent during the 20th century due...

CSRD Solutions: Navigating a dynamic landscape | AtlasZero

Q&A with Daniel Lösch, the founder of AtlasZero | What kind of CSRD solutions do you have in your database? We currently have 110 CSRD solutions...

Nature and its services as an asset | Rebalance Earth

Q&A with Robert Gardner, Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth | Rebalance Earth recently published a white paper titled ‘The Nature Opportunity: Investing in our most valuable asset...

Have climate framework laws had a positive impact on climate action? | Grantham Research Institute

INSIGHT by the Grantham Research Institute Climate framework laws have had a “positive impact on the reform of national climate governance systems and on climate action”...

Fossil fuels are in everything from plastics to makeup, but cleaner alternatives are emerging | WRI

INSIGHT by the World Resources Institute Fossil fuels aren’t just used to power cars, heat buildings and keep the lights on. They are, quite literally,...

Leaders and laggards in chemical industry’s transition to net zero emissions | Planet Tracker

INSIGHT by the Planet Tracker The chemical industry, generating USD 5.7 trillion in annual revenues (2022) and directly employing over 15 million people, plays a...

ClientEarth lawyers find European Parliament’s vote on EU’s agri-policy incompatible with the law

INSIGHT by ClientEarth ClientEarth lawyers have called out the European Parliament after it voted through what they say is an illegal proposal to reform the...

Fossil Fuel Lobbyists outnumber national delegations, scientists, and Indigenous Peoples at Plastics Treaty negotiations

INSIGHT by the Center for International Environmental Law 196 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists have registered for the critical fourth session of the Intergovernmental...

ISSB’s new research agenda explores risks and opportunities in nature and human capital

INSIGHT by International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Informed by its recent consultation on future priorities, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) will commence projects to research...

CSDDD passes the final vote making companies liable for harming human rights and environment

INSIGHT by the European Parliament Today, Parliament gave a final green light to new rules obliging firms to mitigate their negative impact on human rights...

Scaling financial investment into Natural Capital: CreditNature achieves world’s first independently accredited method for evidencing ecosystem restoration

INSIGHT by CreditNature CreditNature is delighted to announce the world’s first accreditation of a Terrestrial Ecosystem Condition Method, under the Accounting for Nature® Standard. This historic...

The world’s electric car fleet continues to grow strongly, with 2024 sales set to reach 17 million

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency Despite near-term challenges in some markets, based on today's policy settings, almost 1 in 3 cars on the roads...

Unlocking industrial competitiveness: The renewable energy advantage | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)  Countries with limited potential for renewables could save up to 20 percent of costs for...

EU heading towards circularity: New rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging

INSIGHT by the European Parliament Today, Parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The regulation, which aims...

CCUS will not play a major role in steel decarbonisation | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute of Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) 〉Over several decades of implementation in a range of sectors, carbon capture, utilisation and...

Climate disclosure: Australian business, finance, and investor groups aligned in support advancing ISSB standards

INSIGHT by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) 15 of Australia’s most influential organisations representing business, finance and both retail and institutional investors and shareholders...

Are you making the same mistake as the majority of people when “assessing water risks”?

INSIGHT by Jennifer Moeller-Gulland is the Founder and Manging Director of Water Security Collective. Photo credit: Sherrie. I think we all agree that water risks are increasing. WWF...

Plastics data and leaders: Majority of companies are overlooking plastic-related risks

INSIGHT by the CDP Thousands of companies are behind on key steps to tackle plastic pollution in their value chains, according to landmark data released by...

World economy committed to an income reduction of 19% until 2050 due to climate change

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Even if CO2 emissions were to be drastically cut down starting today, the world economy...

NZAOA’s Target-Setting Protocol Fourth Edition affirms 1.5ºC ambition for 2030 portfolios ahead of real economy progress

INSIGHT by the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance  〉Fourth and most comprehensive edition of Target-Setting Protocol carves pathway to reducing portfolio emissions for 89 major institutional...

NGFS publishes a package of reports relating to Transition Plans

INSIGHT by the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS)  The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) is publishing today three reports and a...

The role of carbon credits in scaling up innovative clean energy technologies | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency New report examines the role of carbon credits and integrated approach of public, private and complementary policies in driving...

Financial managers and directors have the second largest gender pay gap in the UK

INSIGHT by Claims.co.uk 〉Barristers and judges have the largest gender pay gap, according to a new study 〉Financial managers and directors have the second largest gender...

EU Parliament approves reforms to decarbonize the gas sector and increase the resilience of the gas market

INSIGHT by the European Parliament On Thursday, MEPs adopted plans to facilitate the uptake of renewable and low-carbon gases, including hydrogen, into the EU gas...

IPSOS: 85% of people want global ban on single-use plastics

INSIGHT by the WWF 〉Latest Ipsos poll on what should be in a soon-to-be concluded global plastic pollution treaty shows unequivocal public support for banning...

Insuring Disaster 2024: World’s largest insurance companies’ impact on climate, nature and humans

INSIGHT by ShareAction A major investigation into the world’s 65 largest insurance companies from the responsible investment charity ShareAction shows that both people and planet...

SBTi Board of Trustees’ decision on offsetting undermines science and endangers the climate | Carbon Market Watch

INSIGHT by Gilles Dufrasne, the Carbon Market Watch Carbon Market Watch strongly condemns the SBTi Board of Trustees’ announcement to recognise carbon credits as a...

EU | MEPs adopt certification framework to boost high quality carbon removals and counter greenwashing

INSIGHT by the European Parliament The law will set-up an EU certification framework for carbon removals to boost their uptake and help achieve EU climate...

Securing the future: EU Parliament’s roadmap for healthy soils by 2050

INSIGHT by the European Parliament To improve the health of EU soils, MEPs support efforts to monitor and improve the soil ecological status in the...

State of funding for tenure rights and forest guardianship & Innovative finance tracking tool released

INSIGHT by Rights and Resources Initiative & Rainforest Foundation Norway The tenure rights of Indigenous Peoples, local communities, and Afro-descendant Peoples (IPs, LCs, and ADPs)...

Automotive industry circularity: How the EU, China and the US are revving up sustainability | WEF

INSIGHT by Kiva Allgood Head, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains, World Economic Forum; Na Na China Lead, Advanced Manufacturing and C4IR, World Economic...

Transition Strategy Toolkit to accelerate the pace and scale of transition finance | Climate Bonds Initiative

INSIGHT by the Climate Bonds Initiative Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) in collaboration with the Climate Bonds Initiative (Climate Bonds) today launched its...

Ep. 51 | A Week of Circularity: The Wisdom of the Cherry Tree

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

The EU Court of Human Rights recognizes inadequate climate policy as a violation of human rights | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact research (PIK) Do states violate the human rights of citizens if they do too little to combat...

Navigating the waters of deep sea mining financial risk: The half-trillion dollar gamble

INSIGHT by Planet Tracker Betting on resource extraction over nature preservation is a financial mistake, according to Planet Tracker’s latest report, “How to Lose Half...

Mission: Transition | WWF

INSIGHT by Nicolas Poolen, Senior Manager, Nature Positive Finance, WWF International Effectively tackling major challenges such as climate change and biodiversity loss requires breaking down systemic...

Retail investors demand: A shift towards climate action, nature conservation, and equality in investment funds

INSIGHT by the InfluenceMap New global public opinion research by GlobeScan, in collaboration with InfluenceMap, shows that retail investors support investment funds being more involved in addressing climate change,...

Paving the way for a future-proof business with a nature-positive strategy | Salesforce

Q&A with Steffen Müller, Global Director, Sustainability Advisory, Salesforce | Can you provide insights into Salesforce's Nature Positive Strategy, especially its key objectives and how...

Rising tides, rising costs: The impact of water-related risks on coalmine investments | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)  Coalmines are becoming increasingly exposed to water-related risks, driving up the costs and risks...

After slight rise in 2023, methane emissions from fossil fuels are set to go into decline soon | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency New IEA analysis shows that fully implementing existing pledges on methane would deliver the majority, but not all, of...

How much forest was lost in 2023? | WRI

INSIGHT by Mikaela Weisse, Elizabeth Goldman and Sarah Carter. Data created and updated by Peter Potapov, Svetlana Turubanova and Sasha Tyukavina – University of Maryland’s GLAD lab. This article...

Circular supply chains: the role of supply chain professionals in creating a circular economy

INSIGHT by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Recent geopolitical shocks and economic uncertainties have highlighted the need for resilient supply chains. As we move away from...

Taxpayers could shoulder up to $900 million for the cleanup of oil and gas wells in the Big Horn Basin

INSIGHT by Carbon Tracker A combination of declining oil and gas production in Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin and weak new proposed bonding requirements from the...

Ep. 50 | A Week of Circularity: Measuring the circular economy

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Ep. 49 | A Week of Circularity: From politics to policies

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Ocean carbon removal is uncharted territory. The US can help change that | WRI

INSIGHT by Katie Lebling, Jennifer Rennicks and Shannon Wood, the World Resources Institute. Rapidly reducing greenhouse gas emissions is the world’s top priority for combatting climate change. But scientists...

Nature is the most important stakeholder for companies | Nala.Earth

INSIGHT by Nala.Earth For too long, sustainability discussions in boardrooms, conferences, and ESG teams have been dominated by climate-related issues, a phenomenon known as "Carbon...

Moving beyond a tokenistic participation of Indigenous Peoples in nature financing

INSIGHT by Savimbo The author of this article, who is a member of an Amazonian Indigenous people, has chosen to remain anonymous. About 60% of...

Transition finance hindered by knowledge gaps and lack of global alignment | CFA Institute

INSIGHT by the CFA Institute New research published by the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center analyzes the many challenges implicit in transition finance as a mechanism for the...

Water-related risks rising for the fashion industry | Planet Tracker

INSIGHT by the Planet Tracker Planet Tracker has released a groundbreaking report uncovering the significant water-related risks faced by major fashion brands and retailers, including...

Net Zero Standard for oil & gas company assessment released | Climate Action 100+

INSIGHT by Climate Action 100+ 〉Results highlight that current transition plans are insufficient for investors to accurately gauge transition risk, a material financial risk for...

86% of Sustainabilty-Linked Bonds not aligned with climate best practice | Climate Bonds Initiative

INSIGH by Climate Bonds Initiative 〉86% of SLBs not aligned with climate best practice, but credibility and ambition are improving. 〉Steep rise in climate ambition since...

UKSIF in the Spotlight | Q&A with James Alexander, CEO

Q&A with James Alexander, Chief Executive of UKSIF; Treasurer of Eurosif | UKSIF shortly published a report warning that UK energy companies are considering moving...

Climate risk analysis using artificial intelligence with Project Gaia | Deutsche Bundesbank

INSIGHT by Deutsche Bundesbank and other institutions 〉An artificial intelligence (AI) application developed by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its project partners, the...

New assessment scorecard for investors to judge whether oil and gas companies are Paris-aligned

INSIGHT by CarbonTracker To further empower investors and regulators, a new assessment scorecard released to enable investors to judge whether oil and gas companies are...

Driving positive change in sustainability amidst challenges | Q&A with Alpha Associates and HPE Growth

Q&A with Natasha Franks, Head of Natasha Franks, Head of Client Reporting at Alpha Associates and Ayoni Guda, Head of ESG & Compliance Officer,...

Majority of European companies spend less than a quarter of CapEx on green initiatives

INSIGHT by CDP A majority (70%) of European companies align less than 25% of their capital expenditures (CapEx) toward transitioning towards a net-zero economy, new...

Nature Action 100 releases new guide for investors to help drive urgent corporate action in key sectors

INSIGHT by Ceres Nature Action 100, the first global investor engagement initiative to address the urgent crisis of nature and biodiversity loss around the world,...

“10 Must Knows” as a guide to preserving biodiversity | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact research (PIK) From as yet undiscovered biodiversity to resilient forests and the impact of food consumption on nature: 64...

Beyond diversity: Resolving corporate frictions using group identity

SCIENTIST PERSPECTIVE by Jitendra Aswani, Post-Doctoral Associate at MIT Sloan. This insight is based on his article, “Group Identity and Agency Frictions: Evidence using Big Data,” available...

Below the surface | CDP snapshot on Principal Adverse Impacts show disclosure gaps

INSIGHT by CDP 〉Less than 1% of companies consistently disclose across key environmental adverse impacts1, indicating a gap in holistic assessment and reporting of impacts...

Ready or not, nature-related disclosures are coming | mallowstreet

INSIGHT by Stuart Breyer, CEO mallowstreet When it comes to implementation of nature-related disclosures for pension funds, it is a question of ‘when’, not ‘if’. In October 2022, the...

Fresh data reveals a massive global gender gap surpassing initial expectations | World Bank

INSIGHT by the World Bank Women enjoy just two-thirds of the legal rights that men enjoy The global gender gap for women in the workplace is...

Bridging the finance gap for nature-positive investments | CreditNature

INSIGHT by Cain Blythe, Founder and CEO at CreditNature and Ecosulis (BCorp), Author & Speaker The global financial landscape is undergoing a transformative shift towards...

Major growth of clean energy limited the rise in global emissions in 2023 | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency Global energy-related CO2 emissions increased as exceptional droughts hit hydropower, but rise was lower than in 2022 thanks to...

New training on how to disclose biodiversity impacts | GRI

INSIGHT by GRI Sustainability professionals can now build and improve their expertise and knowledge of how to report their impacts on nature with the revised...

Ep. 48 | A Week of Circularity: Investing in Collaboration Networks

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Oil and gas companies still rewarding executives for increasing fossil fuel production despite climate commitments

INSIGHT by the Carbon Tracker Oil and gas companies are still rewarding executives for increasing/expanding fossil fuel production, even when this conflicts with their energy...

EU ambassadors have vetoed the CSDDD, raising concerns over its impact on human rights and the environment

brief INSIGHT by ShareAction During yesterday's COREPER meeting, EU Ambassadors did not give their approval to the passage of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive...

We know plastic pollution is bad – but how exactly is it linked to climate change? | World Economic Forum

INSIGHT by Charlotte Edmond. This article was originally published on the World Economic Forum 〉Many plastics end up in the ocean, where they release greenhouse gases as...

Owning a slice of the global economy responsibly with TNFD | NBIM

Q&A with Snorre Gjerde, Lead Investment Stewardship Manager at Norges Bank Investment Management | NBIM has been an active member of the Taskforce on Nature-related...

Bain & Company: the first organization to make the highest Carbon Integrity Claim | VCMI

INSIGHT by the Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity Initiative (VCMI) Bain & Company makes a Carbon Integrity Platinum Claim, demonstrating its progress on internal decarbonization and...

Speed, scale, pragmatism: How to boost climate finance in 2024

INSIGHT by Veronica Chau, Partner & Director, Sustainable Investing & Social Impact, Toronto, Boston Consulting Group; Faheen Allibhoy, Managing Director & Global Head of Multilateral...

More progress still needed on sustainability assurance | GRI

INSIGHT by the Global Reporting Initiative New analysis has revealed two-in-three large companies obtain assurance on at least some of their sustainability disclosures. While a...

Turning off the Tap: How the world can end plastic pollution and create a circular economy | UNEP

INSIGHT by UNEP Plastic pollution could reduce by 80 per cent by 2040 if countries and companies make deep policy and market shifts using existing...

EU Parliament adopts law to restore 20% of EU’s land and sea

INSIGHT by the EU Parliament The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the...

EU | New rules on environmental crimes and related sanctions

INSIGHT by the European Parliament The new directive, agreed with the Council on 16 November 2023, was adopted with 499 votes in favour, 100 against...

New EU ESG reporting rules give voice to nature: will we like what it says?

INSIGHT by Zaneta Sedilekova, Founding Director and CEO at Planet Law Lab, Jakob Mayr, Program Manager Sustainable Finance, WWF Austria; Philippe Youssef Garduño Diaz, SR...

140 companies with the world’s highest GHG emissions still don’t report their climate impact on businesses

INSIGHT by Carbon Tracker Investors are increasingly concerned about the financial impact of climate change and the energy transition, while market regulators and standard setters...

Oil & Gas litigation risks: Americans stuck with polluting abandoned wells on their property filing a lawsuit

INSIGHT by ClientEarth A group of property owners and farmers in Colorado, burdened with polluting abandoned oil and gas wells on their properties, have filed...

Mind the Impact Investment Gap: Measuring and managing human rights impact

INSIGHT by Isobel Alice O'Connell, Strategic Partner, Metagnosis After years of making progress on environmental issues – or the E part of ESG – businesses...

DEI | EU countries with the most gender-equal workplaces revealed

INSIGHT by Finansvalp  〉Finland ranked top as the best EU country for gender-equal workplaces, rating high for the percentage of women in the national government.  〉Portugal...

Plastic litigation: significant risks for investors and fresh legal stand against polluters by 14 NGOs

INSIGHT by ClientEarth Background: A report by FairFin revealed that several of the world’s biggest international banks have collectively invested almost €22 billion in just two petrochemical...

Just transition needs to be embedded into all asset classes starting with GSS+ bonds | Grantham Research Institute

INSIGHT by the Grantham Research Institute A transformation of the $500 trillion global financial system is needed to deliver a just transition away from fossil...

How to nail a sustainability strategy | Q&A with Oliver Milliner

Q&A by Gabriella Lovas with Oliver Milliner, Head of Sustainability for the University of Exeter and Falmouth University. Oliver has developed two sustainability strategies...

Financing energy transition in developing countries by derisking assets with blended finance | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)  〉The gap between commercial imperatives and environmental objectives is one of the biggest obstacles...

Where does Bankers for Net Zero and their “north star” stand among other net-zero initiatives?

Q&A with Heather Buchanan, Chief Executive Officer of Bankers for Net Zero | Heather, while many are familiar with the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA),...

More critical minerals mining could strain water supplies in stressed regions | WRI

INSIGHT by Shivani Lakshman, the World Resources Institute (WRI) Demand for critical minerals is booming. Global efforts to fight climate change are driving up the...

Ep. 47 | A Week of Circularity: The Value of Customer Engagement

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Will Europe’s new standard help or hinder green bond market growth? | IEEFA

INSIGHT by Kevin Leung, the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)  The recently adopted European Green Bond Standard (EUGBS) promises to boost investor...

Ocean litigation and risks for investors to rise in the next decade | Ocean Vision Legal

Q&A with Dr. Anna von Rebay, CEO and Founder of Ocean Vision Legal and Michelle Bender, Legal Counsel and Head of Ocean Rights | While...

New methodology for studies on sustainability-related investments across Europe | Eurosif

INSIGHT by Eurosif Yesterday, Eurosif published a new methodology for the purpose of future market studies on sustainability-related investments across Europe. The methodology and accompanying...

How can EU firms validate their green claims to comply with EU ban on greenwashing of products?

INSIGHT by the European Parliament 〉New rules for companies to comply with EU ban on greenwashing of products 〉Companies to submit environmental marketing claims for verification...

EU | New Regulations to Promote Circular Economy in Textiles and Food Waste Reduction

INSIGHT by the European Parliament On Wednesday, MEPs in the Environment Committee adopted their position on the proposed revision of the Waste Framework Directive, by 72 votes...

Amazon rainforest at the threshold which could lead to a large-scale collapse worsening climate change | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact research (PIK) The Amazon rainforest could approach a tipping point, which could lead to a large-scale collapse...

It wasn’t just a bad year to invest in fossil fuels but a bad decade | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)  In 2023, the fossil fuel sector once again lost ground compared to the market...

Ep. 46 | A Week of Circularity: The Year of the Dragon

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Can voluntary initiatives lead the way to net-zero among lack of standardisation? | IISD

INSIGHT by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Voluntary standards and initiatives for carbon management (VSICMs) can help fill a legal void in climate...

Ensuring biodiversity credit integrity with Indigenous Peoples & navigating voluntary carbon market pitfalls

Q&A with Drea Burbank is an MD-technologist and founder/CEO of Savimbo which sells fair-trade carbon credits. Drea lives in the Colombian Amazon.  | How do...

Carbon storage in soils: The persistent guardian of the carbon cycle | betterSoil

INSIGHT by betterSoil Science Hub The carbon cycle is a crucial process that regulates the Earth's climate and sustains life on our planet. While carbon...

Putting the impact at the heart of the stock-selection process | WHEB

Q&A with Seb Beloe, partner and head of research at WHEB Asset Management | Seb, with three decades of experience at the crossroads of business,...

World’s first: Housing developers in England now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain

INSIGHT by the UK Government department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and Rebecca Pow MP From today, all major housing developments are required to...

Aviva case study: Tackling deforestation – a central part of our climate and biodiversity efforts | Global Canopy

INSIGHT by Aviva Investors Global Services Limited (AIGSL), Global Canopy Biodiversity loss is an increasingly well-recognised driver of potential financial risks, and yet the financial...

In case you missed it | Global standard for calculating emissions avoided announced by Mirova and Robeco

INSIGHT by Mirova The founders of the initiative to standardize the calculation of avoided emissions Mirova and Robeco, announced that they have selected I Care...

Barclays commits to cease direct financing of new oil and gas projects as outcome of investor engagement

INSIGHT by investESG Today's announcement and release of Barclays' energy policy, which follows engagement discussions with ShareAction and investors like Brunel Pension Partnership, is the...

The future of carbon credits: Rise or fall? | BloombergNEF Outlook

INSIGHT by BloombergNEF (BNEF) BNEF’s Long-Term Carbon Offsets Outlook 2024 shows that the success of the carbon offset market will be determined by the strength of...

Global investors caution against proposals to roll back UK corporate governance standards and shareholder protections

INSIGHT by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) has raised concerns from investors globally on regulatory proposals which could...

UK’s first renewables and energy transition infrastructure dedicated Long-Term Asset Fund launched by Schroders

INSIGHT by Schroders Schroders Greencoat, the specialist renewables and energy transition infrastructure manager of Schroders Capital, today announces the launch of Schroders Greencoat Global Renewables+...

Transparency disclosure numbers are rising. What about corporate environmental leaders? | CDP

INSIGHT by CDP 〉Just under 400 companies recognized as global leaders in environmental transparency on CDP’s annual A Lists, based on their Climate Change, Forests...

5 ways to unlock corporate finance for climate action | WEF & Salesforce

INSIGHT by Naomi Morenzoni, Senior Vice-President, Philanthropy, Salesforce. This article was first published by the World Economic Forum.  〉Corporate climate action is no longer just a...

Red flags and green flags: Is your transition plan fit for purpose and greenwashing-proof?

INSIGHT by Reclaim Finance As more and more companies and financial institutions are expected to adopt what are known as “transition plans” in response to...

Water risks: One-third of the world’s rivers could be affected by water scarcity or be polluted by nitrogen | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) In the 2050s, one-third of the world's rivers could be affected by water scarcity or...

EU: Provisional deal on net-zero technology products manufacturing ecosystem: Net-Zero Industry Act

INSIGHT by the European Council The Council and the European Parliament today reached a provisional deal on the regulation establishing a framework of measures for...

Serving asset owner clients [is only possible] through climate stewardship | NZAOA

INSIGHT by the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance launched a call to action, sending a clear message to the...

First global standard for holistically addressing sustainability impacts in the mining sector | GRI

INSIGHT by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) A first global standard to holistically address the sustainability impacts of the mining sector is now available. The...

Unlocking economic benefits of $5-10 trillion annually through food system transformation | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Transforming food systems around the world would lead to socio-economic benefits summing up to 5...

EU: Provisional agreement on a proposal for a regulation on ESG rating activities reached

INSIGHT by the Council of the EU The Council and European Parliament yesterday reached a provisional agreement on a proposal for a regulation on environmental,...

Why data can ensure the whole world benefits from impact investing | WEF

INSIGHT by Campbell Powers, Data Fellow , Salesforce; Claudia Ukonu, Growth Lead, Uplink, World Economic Forum. This article is part of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and...

Financial institutions and investors face financial exposure to water-related risks in the apparel industry

INSIGHT by PlanetTracker In a recent analysis of 3,900 documents, transcripts and filings from apparel-related companies, financial think tank Planet Tracker examined how the management...

The Important Connection of Healthy Soil and ESG & Sustainability Investing | betterSoils

INSIGHT by betterSoil Science Hub The concept of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors has gained significant traction in the investment industry. Investors are increasingly...

Circular economy: EU Council and Parliament agree on a provisional deal on the right to repair directive

INSIGHT by the EU Council The Council and the European Parliament reached today a provisional deal on the directive that promotes the repair of broken...

Private equity firms invested in the North Sea may see cash flow from oil and gas fall by 60%

INSIGHT by CarbonTracker Private equity firms invested in the North Sea could see cash flow from oil and gas fall by more than 60% below...

The beautiful thing about circular economy | The Circular Economy Queen of Sweden: Elin Bergman

Q&A with Elin Bergman, Circular Impact Officer & Vice Chair Cradlenet and Co-founder & Managing Partner Nordic Circular Hotspot | Elin, you haven't always worked in fields...

Polish energy giant suing former directors and insurers for lack of due diligence over a coal power plant investment

INSIGHT by ClientEarth The management of Polish energy giant Enea are suing the company’s former directors and its insurers for lack of due diligence over...

ECB expands its climate work focusing on green transition, nature-related and climate risks

INSIGHT by the European Central Bank 〉Increasing impact of climate crisis on economy and financial system drives need for more action 〉ECB reaffirms commitment to ongoing...

Ep. 45 | A Week of Circularity: The State of Our Times

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Navigating and mapping the jungle of sector standards | Q&A with Philippe Diaz

Q&A by Gabriella Lovas with EFRAG TEG's Philippe Youssef Garduño Diaz | People often ask me which sector standards to use while waiting for the...

DEFINITE-CCRI set to finance circular economy projects across European cities

INSIGHT by DEFINITE-CCRI As global temperatures rise and consumption trends steadily upwards, the circular economy—a concept that designs out waste, keeps materials in use for...

New GRI Biodiversity Standard available for use by companies around the world

INSIGHT by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) As nature faces unprecedented pressures, with human activity the leading cause for one million animal and plant species...

Gender and nature risk management: A four pillar approach for financial institutions | UNEP FI

INSIGHT by UNEP FI With over half of the world’s total GDP (circa $58 trillion of economic value) being moderately or highly dependent on nature, the degradation...

Circularity Gap Report 2024 | Global circularity rate is falling steadily every year

INSIGHT by the Circle Economy Foundation  Over the past five years, the number of discussions, debates and articles related to the circular economy has almost...

“Failing to plan is planning to fail’’ – why transition planning is essential for banks | ECB

INSIGHT by Frank Elderson, Member of the Executive Board of the European Central Bank (ECB) and Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board of the ECB   The misalignment with...

Investors view the quality of available climate data as “insufficient” | Ceres

INSIGHT by Ceres With the growing climate crisis creating significant risks and opportunities in capital markets, the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets released a...

Amid ocean plastic pollution, climate change and international criticism, big oil & gas stay the course | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)  The oil and gas industry and its petrochemical counterparts generate millions of tons of plastic waste...

New Green Shoots: 6 trending products for nature finance and 5 nature investing themes to watch in 2024

INSIGHT by Jessica Smith (lead author), Alexander (Sasha) Wiese, Rhea Kochar, Anne-Marie Bor, Sylvaine Rols, Natacha Boric  For the third time in a row, United...

Ep. 44 | A Week of Circularity: The New Age of Human Rights

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Redefining global commons: Is current environmental law able to address the planetary crisis? | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Tipping elements of the Earth system should be considered global commons, researchers argue in a new paper...

ING, Netherlands’ largest bank, responds to legal action over climate harm announcement

INSIGHT by investESG During a press conference on Friday, Friends of the Earth Netherlands, known for their historic victory against the oil company Shell in...

Closing the Women’s Health Gap: A $1 Trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies | WEF

INSIGHT by the World Economic Forum 〉A new World Economic Forum report finds that closing the health gap would improve women’s health and enable them...

Human rights challenges in the EU: Key threats identified | EU Parliament

INSIGHT by the EU Parliament 〉Key issues include media freedom, corruption, and individual liberties 〉EU needs to safeguard rights of women, children, LGBTIQ+, other vulnerable persons 〉Specific...

2000 most influential companies globally who can help or hinder achieving the SDGs | WBA

INSIGHT by the World Benchmarking Alliance 〉The 2,000 companies – known as the SDG2000 – are those with the greatest potential to transform systems and...

Time to Act: Five things we’ve learned for managing nature risks through TNFD in 2024

INSIGHT by Dr Rebecca Drury and Gemma James, Chronos Sustainability. Photo credit: Dr Rebecca Drury (left): private; Gemma James (right): PRI That nature loss is...

Historic win against the Norwegian State, rendering the approvals of three oil and gas fields in the North Sea invalid

INSIGHT by Greenpeace International Greenpeace Nordic and Natur og Ungdom (Young Friends of the Earth Norway) secured a historic win against the Norwegian State, rendering...

IFRS Foundation and GRI publish summary of interoperability considerations for GHG emissions

INSIGHT by the Global Reporting Initiative The Global Reporting Initiative and the IFRS Foundation have today jointly published a new analysis and mapping resource: Interoperability...

In case you missed it in 2023 | Why water security is our most urgent challenge today

INSIGHT by Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, World Economic Forum, Saroj Kumar Jha Global Director, Water Global Practice, The World Bank. This article is part of...

EU: Generic environmental claims and other misleading product information will be banned by law

INSIGHT by the European Parliament Parliament has given its final green light to a directive that will improve product labelling and ban the use of...

Regenerating nature requires an economic transformation | Ellen MacArthur Foundation

INSIGHT by Ellen MacArthur Foundation Biodiversity is being lost at an unprecedented rate and our extractive, wasteful, and polluting linear economy is increasingly recognised as one of...

Amid escalating tech and climate pressures, nearly half of CEOs doubt business viability within a decade | PwC

INSIHGT by PwC 〉Proportion of CEOs optimistic about global growth prospects doubles from 18% to 38% as concerns about inflation and macroeconomic volatility fall 〉39% of...

Choosing the right tools for the job – getting ready for nature-related disclosures | WWF

INSIGHT by Nicolas Poolen, Senior Manager Nature Positive Finance, WWF International & Rebekah Church, Global Lead Biodiversity Stewardship, WWF Germany. Photo credit: Rebekah Church...

EU: New rules to minimise emissions from powerful greenhouse gases | EU Parliament

INSIGHT by the European Parliament 〉F-gases: total phase-out of hydrofluorocarbons by 2050 and move towards climate-friendly solutions 〉Higher EU ambition to further reduce emissions of ozone-depleting...

Nature-based solutions in cities are the future of the fight against climate change. Here’s how to fund them

INSIGHT by Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor, City of Freetown; Luis Donaldo Colosio, Mayor, Monterrey; Lord Sally Capp, Mayor, Melbourne. This article was originally published on the World Economic Forum...

Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28 | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency (IEA) World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest...

Voting: ‘Asset managers turning their backs on people and planet on an unprecedented scale’ | ShareAction

INSIGHT by ShareAction Today, ShareAction is releasing its fifth annual report analysing how the world’s largest asset managers voted in 2023 on shareholder resolutions that...

Investment priorities for clean energy in Vietnam | Imperial College London

INSIGHT by Mili Fomicov, Lecturer and Co-Director - Climate Finance Academy, Imperial College London. Vietnam requires large-scale renewable energy investment to meet its ambitious climate...

DEI: New rules to make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel in the EU

INSIGHT by the European Parliament The proposed directive introduces an EU-wide Disability Card and revamps the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities to make...

More rain, fewer droughts – rainfall effects from targeted forestation can reduce climate change | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) By prioritizing increases in rainfall, forestation programs may not only mitigate global climate change itself...

Global Risks 2024: Disinformation tops Global Risks 2024 as environmental threats intensify

INSIGHT by the World Economic Forum 〉Misinformation and disinformation are biggest short-term risks, while extreme weather and critical change to Earth systems are greatest long-term...

Global temperatures in 2023 near 1.5°C limit, marking hottest year on record: Highlights | Copernicus

INSIGHT by Copernicus Global temperatures reached exceptionally high levels in 2023. The Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), implemented by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather...

Chip-Making is a Thirsty Business

INSIGHT by Florence Arke, Jr. Manager Regulatory Risk, Deloitte Netherlands With a technological revolution unfolding, there’s a global growing demand for microchips. These tiny piece...

Ep. 43 | A Week of Circularity: When in Davos

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Private Capital Meets Nature: Biodiversity markets are shaping up in 2024 but do we have the right data to invest in nature?

INSIGHT by Stefanie Kaiser, Senior Environmental Markets Strategist at Okala. Photo:© Miranda Richey In 2023, a notable upswing in the promotion of private nature finance...

Investors Must Respect Indigenous Rights to Protect the Amazon | New Toolkit for Institutional Investors

INSIGHT by Emil Sirén Gualinga, Natural Resources Researcher at Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Impact Finance Analyst at Amazonia Impact Ventures. Emil is...

Responsible Investment: An Insider’s Account of What’s Working, What’s Not and Where Next | Q&A with Will Martindale

Q&A with Will Martindale, Co-founder and Managing Director at Canbury and former Director of Policy and Research at UN PRI | Your book, 'Responsible Investment: An Insider’s...

Climate change won’t wait for AI — and we must not either | World Economic Forum

INSIGHT by Peter Herweck, Chief Executive Officer, Schneider Electric. This article is part of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and was first published...

10 big findings from the 2023 IPCC Report on Climate Change | World Resources Institute

INSIGHT by Sophie Boehm and Clea Schumer, World Resources Institute.  March 20 marked the release of the final installment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s...

Governments’ inaction: Prioritizing false solutions over effective climate action | Climate Action Tracker

INSIGHT by Climate Action Tracker Despite their promises, governments have not taken enough action to drive down warming projections, with some instead turning to false...

Oil, gas and US emissions: Setting the Record Straight | World Resources Institute

INSIGHT by Dan Lashof and Karl Hausker, World Resources Institute According to recent testimony from the American Petroleum Institute (API) and its allies in Congress, the solution to climate change...

Climate Litigation: Reflection and Anticipation for 2024 | Union of Concerned Scientists

INSIGHT by L. Delta Merner, PhD, Lead Scientist, Science Hub for Climate Litigation, Union of Concerned Scientists Last year, I made three predictions for what would happen...

Bridging the adaptation gap: can the circular economy help? | Ellen MacArthur Foundation

INSIGHT by Emma Elobeid, Senior Editor, and Miranda Schnitger, Climate Lead, Ellen MacArthur Foundation “Adapt or perish” – so says nature’s inexorable imperative, science fiction’s original earworm, and many...

Investors’ role in minimising toxic emissions: 57 billion fractions of species potentially affected in petrochemical hotspot in Europe

INSIGHT by PlanetTracker 〉Latest Planet Tracker research finds BASF and Solvay worst culprits for toxic emissions in trilateral chemical region (Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands), responsible for...

What are the ESRS reporting boundaries for sustainability reporting & why are they so difficult to understand?  | Q&A with Donal Daly

Q&A by Gabriella Lovas with Donal Daly, the founder and CEO of Future Planet | What are the ESRS reporting boundaries for sustainability reporting why...

Risk-mitigation for scaling renewable energy in developing countries

INSIGHT by Gireesh Shrimali, University of Oxford; Labanya Jena, Climate Policy Initiative. Views are personal and do not represent that of our employers. Explore the...

Securing minerals for the energy transition: New report | WEF

REPORT by the World Economic Forum. This insight was originally published on the WEF. This report identifies 10 high-priority risk management strategies for access to...

Ep. 42 | A Week of Circularity: New Year Reset

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Most Read TOP 5 in 2023 and Editor’s Picks

  We wish you a wonderful and restful winter holiday season and are pleased to showcase the top five articles as well as those you...

Oxford study signals green shoots of optimism on nature finance

INSIGHT by Dr Nicola Ranger, Resilience and Development programme lead and Dorian van Raalte, Research Assistant, University of Oxford Recent analysis by the UN Environment...

Fossil fuel bond failure leaves UK’s largest pension funds open to legal risk | ClientEarth

INSIGHT by ClientEarth Many of the UK’s biggest pension providers are failing to use a critical financial lever in their engagement with fossil fuel companies...

ESMA presents methodology for climate risk stress testing and analysis of the financial impact of greenwashing controversies

INSIGHT by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has published...

EFRAG and TNFD sign a cooperation agreement to further advance Nature-related Reporting

INSIGHT by EFRAG EFRAG and the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) have announced the signing of a cooperation agreement, highlighting the importance of addressing nature-related issues to...

Umweltdachverband: Staying strong together to protect nature and empower others

Q&A with Doris Pennetzdorfer, the Environmental Umbrella Organization (Umweltdachverband), Austria. Photo credit: Julia Spicker | The Environmental Umbrella Organization (Umweltdachverband) has turned 50 years old...

Bad news for blue hydrogen: The small and shrinking market potential | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)  〉The U.S. Department of Energy is negotiating with several selected companies to establish regional...

Dutch Court raises critical questions about KLM’s ‘offsetting’ and sustainable flying ‘solutions’ in world-first greenwashing hearing

INSIGHT by ClientEarth Dutch airline KLM appeared before the District Court of Amsterdam yesterday to defend its climate-related advertising, in response to allegations of unlawful...

EU may not meet the majority of the environment policy targets by 2030. Where do we stand? | European Environment Agency

INSIGHT by the European Environment Agency The EU 8th Environment Action Programme (EAP) builds on the European Green Deal and sets the framework for EU...

Can banks and insurance really help reduce climate-related financial stability risks? | European Central Bank

INSIGHT by the European Central Bank 〉 Banks significantly exposed to high-emitting firms and households, with future climate risks underpriced and underinsured 〉Macroprudential policy can keep systemic risk...

UK: Major investors urging the regulator to introduce mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting for financial institutions

INSIGHT by ShareAction Major UK investors, co-ordinated by responsible investment charity ShareAction, have  written to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) urging the regulator to act...

What you need to know before doing anything in biodiversity credit markets: The rights of Indigenous Peoples

INSIGHT by Savimbo The author of this article, who is a member of an Amazonian Indigenous people, has chosen to remain anonymous. About 60% of...

Only 18% of central banks show exemplary progress in integrating climate-related risks into their monetary policy | GFRI

INSIGHT by the Greening Financial Regulation Initiative (GFRi), WWF 〉New findings of the WWF Sustainable Financial Regulations and Central Bank Activities (SUSREG) Tracker 2023 show...

Austrian Development Bank: paving the way to achieving the SDGs | Q&A with Sabine Gaber

Q&A with Mag. Sabine Gaber, Member of the Executive Board, the Development Bank of Austria, AG (OeEB) | Oesterreichische Entwicklungsbank AG - (OeEB) – the Development Bank of Austria...

Ep. 41 | A Year of Circularity: Looking Back to Look Forward

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

EU Council reaches an agreement on new rules for more sustainable packaging in the EU

INSIGHT by the Council of the EU Today the Council has reached an agreement ('general approach') on a proposal for a regulation on packaging and...

Global coal demand expected to decline in coming years | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency Latest IEA market report sees lower demand to 2026, based on current policies, but stronger actions are needed to...

Economic risks: Nature is not the elephant in the room, it’s the huge green scorpion running towards us | Oxford University

INSIGHT by the University of Oxford 〉“Nature is not the elephant in the room, it’s the huge green scorpion running towards us” – Dr Nicola...

Recommendations toward the development of scenarios for assessing nature-related economic and financial risks | NGFS

INSIGHT by the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) shortly published a Technical Document providing Recommendations...

Public Data Dashboard launched to enhance transparency in carbon markets | Climate Action Data Trust

INSIGHT by the Climate Action Data Trust  The Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust), a Singapore-based not-for-profit initiative founded by the World Bank, IETA, and...

Financial institutions partly remain in the scope of CSDDD with legally binding climate plans. What are the key shortcomings? | ShareAction

INSIGHT by ShareAction Political negotiations on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) have concluded today. Commenting on the outcome, Isabella Ritter, EU Policy Officer at...

EU: New rules agreed obliging firms to safeguard human rights and environment

INSIGHT by the European Parliament 〉Applies to EU and non-EU companies with a turnover over 150 million euro and smaller companies in sectors such as...

US: Private equity reshapes nation’s largest power market, leaving communities at risk

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) 〉Risks are on the rise for communities in the PJM power market that host fossil fuel plants, as...

Should SFDR switch to labelling system to enhance transparency and counter greenwashing risk? | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) 〉Failings of SFDR stem from a disconnect between its intended use as a system for identifying fund disclosure...

No, the COP28 agreement will not enable the world to hold the 1.5°C limit, but the result is a pivotal land-mark | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) After two weeks of negotiations, the UN climate summit COP28 in Dubai closed. More than 70.000 people...

Anticipating 2024 Challenges: Investors prepare for fundraising and ESG hurdles at the 0100 Conference DACH

INSIGHT by Zero One Hundred Conferences Private Equity and Venture Capital investors, in their comprehensive review of the 2023 balance and strategic planning for 2024,...

NGFS publishes a document on Scaling up Blended Finance in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies

INSIGHT by The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has published a Technical Document on Scaling Up Blended...

COP28: A record of 2456 fossil fuel- and at least 475 carbon capturing lobbyists attending

INSIGHT by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) A new analysis conducted by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) uncovered the presence of...

Standardised framework for a more ambitious and consistent use of escalation tools by asset managers | ShareAction

INSIGHT by ShareAction Yesterday, ShareAction, the responsible investment charity, launched its second guidance paper in its Responsible Investment Standards and Expectations (RISE) series aiming to...

Multiple benchmarks show financial institutions struggling to demonstrate respect for human rights | World Benchmarking Alliance

INSIGHT by the World Benchmarking Alliance Wednesday, 13 December trilogue negotiations related to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive resume. One of the key...

Humanity needs nature to survive, and so do the economy and banks | European Central Bank

Q&A with Andrej Ceglar and Simone Boldrini, European Central Bank | The ECB recently published reports titled 'Living in a world of disappearing nature: physical...

Addressing challenges in biodiversity reporting | Q&A with Philippe Diaz

Q&A by Gabriella Lovas with EFRAG TEG's Philippe Youssef Garduño Diaz about the challenges related to reporting on biodiversity and ecosystems | How do you...

Greening pensions reduces carbon footprint more than stopping flying | Scottish Widows

INSIGHT by Scottish Widows 〉Switching to a green pension can save emissions equal to 11 return flights to New York per year. 〉However, over two thirds...

Close to $7 trillion invested globally each year in activities harmful to nature and climate | UNEP

INSIGHT by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Close to $7 trillion is invested globally each year in activities that have a direct negative impact on nature...

UNEP: Novel alternatives to animal products may contribute to significantly reducing climate-harming emissions | SEI

INSIGHT by the Stockholm Environment Center (SEI) Emerging novel alternatives to animal products such as meat and dairy may contribute to significantly reducing the environmental...

We can’t manage the new oil & gas reserves we don’t measure: Reporting metric for New Reserves and Resources

INSIGHT by Carbon Tracker Global policy makers are currently gathered at COP28 in Dubai pursuing a managed phase out of fossil fuel production and use,...

Green lending: do banks walk the talk? | European Central Bank

INSIGHT by Mariassunta Giannetti, Martina Jasova, Maria Loumioti, Caterina Mendicino;  the European Central Bank Banks are talking more about the environment. But does such talk...

Net Zero Finance Tracker: First tool to aggregate, standardize and assess progress of financial actors on actions beyond commitments

INSIGHT by the Climate Policy Initiative 〉First tool to aggregate, standardize and assess progress of financial actors on actions beyond commitments 〉Data filtered by countries, actor...

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance sets direction for members on policy engagement and transition planning

INSIGHT by the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance | UNEP FI 〉Following momentum of latest Progress Report, the UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance strengthens guidance and...

The role of water security in reaching net-zero emissions: energy companies deeply exposed to water risks | CDP

INSIGHT by CDP Data released today by the global non-profit, CDP, provides fresh insight into how companies and investors are responding to the global water...

Unveiling the societal opportunities with 5 tipping systems currently at risk, 3 more at risk with global warming breaching 1.5°C

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Tipping points pose some of the biggest risks to our planet’s life-support systems and the stability of...

Boosting integrity in carbon markets: new initiative launched by UNDP at COP28

INSIGHT by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched a new initiative at COP28 to support developing countries’...

Over half of climate finance reported by rich countries could put fragile states in more debt | Oxfam

INSIGHT by Oxfam Global climate finance levels are woefully insufficient to keep warming below 1.5°C or protect people from the devastating impacts of climate breakdown...

COP28: International regulators and experts announce their participation in a new taskforce for aligning global policy with net zero

INSIGHT by Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) Leading representatives from within the community of international regulators and experts have today announced their participation in a...

Close to 400 organisations from 64 jurisdictions have committed to advancing the adoption or use of the ISSB climate-related reporting

INSIGHT by IFRS Close to 400 organisations from 64 jurisdictions have committed to advancing the adoption or use of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s climate-related...

Ep. 40 | A Week of Circularity: Oil & Gas Pledges – Special Edition COP28

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Global warming can still be limited to 1.5°C by 2100, combining fairness and global climate protection | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Global warming can still be limited to 1.5°C by 2100 while ensuring that the poor are not...

New cooperation agreement between EFRAG and GRI reached, as GRI-ESRS Interoperability Index is made publicly available

INSIGHT by EFRAG and GRI Following a successful partnership between EFRAG and GRI over the past three years, a new Memorandum of Understanding has been...

The IFRS Foundation has launched the IFRS Sustainability knowledge hub to support use of the ISSB Standards

INSIGHT by IFRS The IFRS Foundation has launched the IFRS Sustainability knowledge hub to support use of the ISSB Standards from next year. The hub went...

Church of England Pensions Board publishes climate plan focussing on fossil fuels, corporate lobbying, and climate finance in EM

INSIGHT by the Church of England Pensions Board The Church of England Pensions Board has published its inaugural Climate Action Plan, demonstrating its continued ambition...

Nature Target Setting Framework for Asset Managers and Asset Owners launched by the Finance for Biodiversity

INSIGHT by investESG Today, the Finance for Biodiversity (FfB) Foundation launched the beta version of the Nature Target Setting Framework for Asset Managers and Asset...

Where do financial institutions stand with their climate commitments in terms of deforestation? | Global Canopy

INSIGHT by Global Canopy 〉Ahead of COP28, Global Canopy’s Deforestation Action Tracker paints a picture of poor performance on deforestation from financial institutions with high profile climate...

Nature Restoration Law on homestretch after Environment Committee endorsement | Birdlife International

INSIGHT by BirdLife International Today, the members of the Environment Committee of the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Nature Restoration Law as...

UK: The FCA has confirmed measures to improve the trust and transparency of sustainable investment products and minimise greenwashing

INSIGHT by the Financial Conduct Authority. Photo by Chris Boland With an estimated $18.4 trillion of ESG-orientated assets now being managed globally, the FCA is...

VCMI releases ‘Carbon Integrity’ Claims Branding and Monitoring, Reporting and Assurance (MRA) Framework

INSIGHT by Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative (VCMI) 〉High-integrity voluntary carbon markets are critical to increase flow of private sector climate finance. 〉VCMI releases ‘Carbon Integrity’...

EU Council and Parliament agree on new rules to reduce harmful industrial emissions

INSIGHT by the EU Council The Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement on the revision of the directive on...

European Single Access Point platform easing access to corporate information for investors expected to be available from 2027

INSIGHT by the Council of the EU The EU is about to create a single point of access to public financial and non-financial information about EU...

First criminal complaint against French banks for money laundering and concealment of proceeds from illegal deforestation in the Amazon

INSIGHT by Sherpa, Center for Climate Crime Analysis, Harvest and Transparency International Sherpa, supported by Harvest, the Center for Climate Crime Analysis (CCCA), Repórter Brasil...

Rewilding, when used appropriately and correctly, can help the UK Government reach net zero faster | GRI

INSIGHT by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics and Political Science (GRI) The UK Government...

Maintaining current wind and solar growth rates would trigger peak coal in 2023 and peak gas in 2024

INSIGHT by Climate Analytics A new report finds that global greenhouse gas emissions could start falling in 2024, if current clean technology trends continue. If...

Oil and gas majors could have paid for their share of climate loss and damage and still earned 10 trillion USD | Climate Analytics

INSIGHT by Climate Analytics Global climate damages from emissions associated with the top 25 oil and gas ‘carbon majors’ between 1985 and 2018 are estimated...

New ICMA-aligned guide for corporates on issuing bonds to fund the climate transition | Climate Bonds Initiative

INSIGHT by the Climate Bonds Initiative Public and private sector issuers looking to finance their climate transition activities can benefit from a new guide on...

Are climate-related matters adequately reported? Investors’ expectations | ICGN

INSIGHT by the International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) explores whether climate-related matters are adequately reported, specifically in financial statements,...

Net-Zero greenwashing alert? 58% of top companies’ climate commitments are at odds with their own lobbying activities

INSIGHT by InfluenceMap A new study from InfluenceMap released ahead of this year’s COP Climate Summit in Dubai reveals that 58% of the world’s largest...

Ep. 39 | Cities and SMEs going circular

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Gas & Oil: recognizing the transition risks for investors as peak demand approaches | Carbon Tracker

INSIGHT by Carbon Tracker Strategy of natural depletion, returning money to shareholders or diversification for some may be best way forward as big impact to...

Climate action is the new norm for many cities, including in Global South | CDP

INSIGHT by CDP 〉Consistent representation on A List shows climate action is the new norm for many cities, including in Global South 〉New cities in Global...

Long term impacts of tropical cyclones raise the global Social Cost of Carbon by more than 20% | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) Extreme events like tropical cyclones have immediate impacts, but also long-term implications for societies. A new study...

What makes Nature an asset? And how can we make investing in green pay? | Rebalance Earth

INSIGHT by Robert Gardner, Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth Have you ever wondered what the most valuable asset class in the world might be? Is it...

The Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance releases a foundational paper for asset owner expectations of asset managers’ climate engagement

INSIGHT by the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance For asset owners, aiming to both achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in their portfolio by 2050 and...

Governments allow low ambition countries to derail Global Plastics Treaty | Greenpeace

INSIGHT by Greenpeace The third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC3) for a Global Plastics Treaty ends on a disappointing note for the fight...

Lawyers warn watchdog over UK government’s approval of pollinator-threatening pesticide | ClientEarth

INSIGHT by ClientEarth ClientEarth lawyers have warned the UK’s environmental watchdog that the government may have breached environmental law by approving a pesticide which poses...

CFA Institute launches new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing Certificate

brief INSIGHT by the CFA Institute CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces the launch of a new Climate Risk, Valuation, and Investing...

New report exposes offshore CCS as a dangerous distraction from real progress on climate change | CIEL

INSIGHT by Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) Offshore Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is no solution to fossil fuel pollution, according to a new...

National Climate Plan implementation insufficiencies show: COP28 must be a clear turning point | UNFCCC

INSIGHT by the UNFCCC A new report from UN Climate Change finds national climate action plans remain insufficient to limit global temperature rise to 1.5...

94% of investors believe corporate reporting on sustainability contain false claims | PwC

INSIGHT by PwC 〉Three-quarters of investors say sustainability is important to their investment decisions, while more than half (57%) back greater clarity and consistency in...

Fashion brands including Adidas, SHEIN and Kering putting millions of workers at risk with gaps on human rights | WBA

INSIGHT by the World Benchmarking Alliance 〉The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) assessed 55 of the world’s most influential apparel companies, including Adidas, Fast Retailing, Kering,...

The US House Republicans’ “​Anti-ESG​”​ policy priorities closely mirror industry associations’ narratives | InfluenceMap

INSIGHT by the InfluenceMap New InfluenceMap analysis shows that policy priorities of the US House Republicans ESG Working Group closely mirror the tactics and narratives...

Broken Records: Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut emissions (again) | UNEP

INSIGHT by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) 〉Predicted 2030 emissions must fall by 28-42 per cent for pathway to 2°C and 1.5°C  〉Relentless mitigation and low-carbon...

Where do UK fund managers stand in terms of sustainability? | FCA

INSIGHT by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) 〉A review by the FCA has found that while most Authorised Fund Managers (AFMs) have made efforts to...

Innovative Social Funding: Security KAG’s social tranches | Security KAG

Q&A with Franz-Paul Horn, project manager and sustainability expert at Security KAG   | How are the social tranches structured to provide the best possible support...

New EU directive for protection of the environment through criminal law | European Commission

INSIGHT by the European Commission The European Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and the Council on the protection of...

Australian directors can be found liable for a failure to disclose nature-related impacts, a legal opinion found

INSIGHT by Zaneta Sedilekova, Founding Director and CEO at Planet Law Lab and Eniye Igbanibo, Project Officer at the Commonwealth Climate and Law Initiative Nature-related risks...

Export of plastic waste from the EU to non-OECD countries will be prohibited | European Commission

INSIGHT by the European Union  The Commission welcomes the political agreement reached last night between the European Parliament and the Council on waste shipments, which will ensure that...

Why do financial markets need to focus on nitrogen addressing food security and planetary boundaries?

INSIGHT by the Planet Tracker 〉Nitrogen fertiliser usage is outstripping planetary boundaries two-fold while producing up to 5% of global GHGs 〉Nitrogen is a critical input...

Lifetime cost of plastic 10 times higher for low-income countries than wealthy ones | WWF

INSIGHT by the WWF 〉New report estimates low-income countries, despite consuming less plastic, incur a total lifetime plastic cost that is 10 times higher than...

First-ever EU law to curb methane emissions in the EU and globally | European Commission

INSIGHT by the European Commission The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement reached yesterday between the European Parliament and Council on a new EU Regulation to...

Understanding the ESRS Thresholds | Q&A with Mike Jennings

Q&A | Gabriella Lovas was chatting with Mike Jennings, Director in Sustainability and ESG Consulting at Anthesis Group, about ESRS threshold setting and new...

UK government incentives for carbon capture increase long-term reliance on fossil gas putting net zero targets at risk | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) 〉UK government incentives for carbon capture are disproportionately supporting the development of ‘blue’ hydrogen projects, increasing long-term...

Fostering circular innovations: Opportunities for project development assistance and networking

INSIGHT by the Circular Investment Readiness Network In an era where sustainability has taken centre stage, the CircularInvest project gives cities and regions the chance...

State of Climate Action 2023 | World Resources Institute

INSIGHT by the World Resources Institute. Report authors: Sophie Boehm, Louise Jeffery, Judit Hecke, Clea Schumer, Joel Jaeger, Claire Fyson, Kelly Levin, Anna Nilsson, Stephen...

Moving from pledges to implementation: a guide for corporate just transition action | World Benchmarking Alliance

brief INSIGHT by the World Benchmarking Alliance The close collaboration of businesses, policymakers, and workers is critical to ensure the implementation of just transition strategies...

Direct Air Capture: Big Oil’s Latest Smokescreen | Center for International Environmental Law

INSIGHT by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) As our window to prevent catastrophic climate impacts narrows, technological fixes like direct air capture (DAC)...

Forest IQ – a new ally for financial institutions on their journey towards deforestation-free portfolios | Global Canopy

INSIGHT by the Global Canopy Launched this month, Forest IQ is a powerful new data platform for financial institutions that for the first time brings...

75% of corporate loan exposures in the euro area heavily rely on at least one ecosystem service | European Central Bank

brief INSIGHT The decline of biodiversity and the degradation of natural environments pose a substantial risk to the broader economy and financial stability, an issue...

Unique tax incentive to support biodiversity conservation in South Africa | Sustainable Finance Coalition

INSIGHT by the Sustainable Finance Coalition South Africa has done it again! We have activated another tax incentive dedicated to the environment. The Department of...

Mapping of corporate transition finance frameworks: high level of consensus | Climate Bonds Initiative

INSIGHT by the Climate Bonds Initiative Climate Bonds Initiative has released a mapping of corporate transition frameworks to demystify the landscape of transition finance frameworks. This...

Fidelity International reinforces its commitments to tackling nature loss and launches its nature roadmap

INSIGHT by Fidelity International Nature loss is one of the most severe risks humanity faces over the next decade according to the World Economic Forum,*...

Greenpeace is being sued by Shell: $8.6m damages claim and protest ban to silence climate demands

INSIGHT by Greenpeace Oil giant Shell has launched an intimidation lawsuit against Greenpeace UK and Greenpeace International – demanding Greenpeace stop protests at its infrastructure...

Ep. 38 | A Week of Circularity: Carbon, Coffee and Energy Storage

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

New benchmark shows impact investments in the energy sector decrease scopes 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions | GIIN

INSIGHT by the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Impact investments in the energy sector decrease scopes 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions at the median...

Nature Restoration Law: EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030

INSIGHT by the European Parliament Late on Thursday evening, negotiators from the Parliament and Council reached a provisional political agreement on the EU nature restoration...

Over 3% rise in year-on-year emissions disclosed by 20 of the largest listed meat and dairy producers | FAIRR

INSIGHT by FAIRR 〉3.28% rise in year-on-year emissions disclosed by 20 of the largest listed meat and dairy producers – including suppliers to household names such...

Latest NGFS Climate Scenarios for central banks and supervisors released

INSIGHT by the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) published the fourth vintage of its long-term...

Four ways any company can become ‘nature positive’ and help transition to a world worth living in

INSIGHT by Rob Gardner, Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth, enables the flow of private capital to protect and restore nature and help create a world...

CO2 emissions must be cut back by 7% annually until 2030 to limit global warming to 1.5°C | Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders

INSIGHT by the World Economic Forum 〉A new report from the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls on businesses and governments to further slash carbon...

Governments plan to produce  around  110% more  fossil fuels in 2030 than the 1.5°C warming limit allows | SEI

INSIGHT by the Stockholm Environment Institute Stockholm, 8 November 2023 – A major new report published today finds that governments plan to produce around 110% more fossil fuels in...

EFRAG and CDP joining forces to drive market uptake of European Sustainability Reporting Standards

INSIGHT by CDP The cooperation will maximize alignment of CDP’s global environmental disclosure platform with the EU's environmental reporting standards and build capacity among companies...

Ep. 37 | A Week of Circularity: Leading with Foresight

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Legal complaint against Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Danone for the use of misleading ‘100% recycled’ claims | ClientEarth

INSIGHT by ClientEarth 〉External alert targets use of misleading statements and imagery on plastic water bottles. 〉Claim filed to the European Commission argues that common ‘100%’...

Global efforts show progress on plastic pollution is possible – but world remains off track | UNEP

INSIGHT by UNEP The biggest global voluntary effort to tackle plastic pollution and waste shows it is possible to make progress on a pressing environmental...

Finance gap for climate adaptation efforts at least 50% bigger than thought | SEI

INSIGHT by the Stockholm Environment Center 〉Progress on climate adaptation is slowing on all fronts when it should be accelerating to catch up with rising...

Analysis of the impact of a STOXX Europe 600 portfolio on biodiversity | Carbon4 finance and CDC Biodiversité

INSIGHT by Carbon4finance and CDC Biodiversité 〉Using the Biodiversity Impact Analytic powered by the Global Biodiversity Score database on a STOXX Europe 600 portfolio Biodiversity-related financial...

CFA Institute, GSIA and PRI announce harmonised definitions for responsible investment approaches

INSIGHT by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) CFA Institute, the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), and Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) have issued a...

Next generation EV batteries eliminate the need for deep sea mining | Blue Climate Initiative

INSIGHT by the Blue Climate Initiative Yesterday, the Blue Climate Initiative announced the publication of a white paper entitled “Next Generation EV Batteries Eliminate the...

Europe plans continued LNG infrastructure buildout despite flattening imports and demand reduction forecasts

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) 〉Europe has added 36.5 billion cubic metres (bcm) of new LNG capacity since the beginning of 2022, while...

The energy world is set to change significantly by 2030, based on today’s policy settings alone | IEA

INSIGHT by the International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Outlook shows there are set to be almost 10 times as many electric cars on the...

Will we exhaust the remaining 1.5°C carbon budget in just six years? | University of Leeds

INSIGHT by the University of Leeds Humanity is rapidly reaching the limit for how much additional carbon can be emitted into the atmosphere to keep...

Germany’s €2.6 billion sale of STEAG to a PE investor may delay company’s coal phase-out | IEEFA

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) 〉STEAG’s 2023 sustainability commitment to phase out its German coal-fired power generation by mid-2026, well ahead of the...

U.S. | Key banking regulators adopt interagency principles to address climate-related financial risks for large banks

INSIGHT by Ceres Ceres welcomes the harmonized Principles for Climate-Related Financial Risk Management for Large Financial Institutions from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (Fed), Office of...

“Miraculous” pyrolysis method of plastic waste management – misleading in its efficacy?

INSIGHT by Zero Waste Europe A new report released yesterday has criticised a so-called “miraculous” method of plastic waste management that has been shown to be...

First set of draft ESRS approved by EFRAG – what is it composed of?

INSIGHT by EFRAG EFRAG submitted the first set of draft ESRS to the European Commission this week in its role as technical adviser to the...

Ep. 36 | A Week of Circularity: Education in Times of Global Crisis

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Ep. 35 | A Week of Circularity: Sustainable Food Systems

NEWSLETTER by Alessia Falsarone. The author acknowledges the team at The University of Chicago Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Management Program and all participants of the...

Life on Earth endangered by the end of this century? | Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) In 2023, anomalies like high temperatures, ocean-warming and more frequent wild fire events have reached unprecedented records...

European Wind Power Package by the EU Commission – what is it about?

INSIGHT by the European Commission | Why is the Commission coming forward with a new initiative to support the wind sector? The current situation in the...

New benchmark analysis of 72 companies from four water-intensive industries | Ceres

INSIGHT by Ceres A new benchmark analysis of 72 companies from four water-intensive industries—apparel, beverage, food, and high-tech—shows encouraging progress on corporate water management, but underscores collectively,...

5 Opportunities of a Circular Economy | World Resources Institute

INSIGHT by David B. McGinty. This article was first published by the World Resources Institute in 2022.  More than 100 billion tons of resources enter...

Transition Plan Taskforce publishes final Disclosure Framework and guidance | Comment by Deloitte

INSIGHT by Rosalind Fergusson and Alison Dundjerovic, Deloitte At a glance: 〉On 9 October 2023, the UK’s Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT) published its finalised Disclosure Framework and supporting guidance,...

Transition and the Enabling Role of Taxonomies and Frameworks | Investor Leadership Network

INSIGHT by the Investor Leadership Network The Investor Leadership Network (ILN), a global coalition of 14 leading institutional investors representing over $10 trillion AUM, is...

GFANZ Launches Latin America & Caribbean Network to Support Climate Finance in the Region

INSIGHT by GFANZ New regional network will support engagement with financial institutions and policymakers across Latin America and the Caribbean to capitalize on the net-zero...

Deforestation: where do we stand and do we still have a chance? | Forest Declaration Assessment

INSIGHT by the Forest Declaration A new study by a coalition of civil society and research organizations assessing progress toward pledges by countries, companies and...

Are companies moving fast enough to align with Paris Agreement goals and reduce investors’ risk? | Climate Action 100+

INSIGHT by Climate Action 100+ 〉Updated and more ambitious Benchmark used to assess focus companies on their net zero transition plans. 〉Assessments show incremental progress on...

Large, diversified miners will not avoid growing investor pressure to act on their Scope 3 emissions | IEEFA Australia

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA Australia) 〉Large, diversified miners will not avoid growing investor pressure to act on their...

Catholic Investor Engagement with Brazil to protect the Amazon rainforest and the indigenous population

Q&A with Tommy Piemonte, Head of Sustainable Investment Research at Bank für Kirche und Caritas (BKC), a Catholic church Bank based in Paderborn, Germany |...

Opinion | Banking on Offsets? A Brief Due Diligence

INSIGHT by Dr. Mark C. Trexler. Mark directs climate risk knowledge management at the Climatographers and has served as a lead author for the...

Private equity returns have been high, but risks for fossil-fuel funds are growing | IEEFA U.S.

INSIGHT by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA U.S.) 〉The changing regional power environment is likely to shift the outlook for pension...

Optimizing the health of people, animals, and ecosystems with just transition in animal agriculture | SEI

INSIGHT by the Stockholm Environment Institute A team of scientists have presented a five-step approach to through which governments can plan a transition away from...

Water crisis threatens US$58 trillion in economic value, food security and sustainability | WWF

INSIGHT by WWF 〉First ever annual estimate of economic value of water and freshwater ecosystems is US$58 trillion - equivalent to 60% of global GDP 〉Degradation...

Financing low-carbon transport with fuel tax rates increase by 44% in the US and by 38% in the UK? | PIK

INSIGHT by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) The health benefits from walking and cycling are so significant that they should be included...

Collaborating on environmental sustainability goals and avoiding greenwashing for businesses: Guidance | CMA UK

INSIGHT by the Competition and Markets Authority 〉Guidance to give firms greater clarity about agreements addressing environmental sustainability including climate change 〉CMA to offer open-door policy...

Research: Is Dow on a pathway aligned with +3°C? | Planet Tracker

INSIGHT by Planet Tracker 〉Dow is on a pathway aligned with +3°C although the company claims it is ‘aligned with a 1.5°C world’ 〉72% of emissions...

ShareAction announces the launch of a new research project on Stewardship in Private Equity and calls for Asset Owners to share their perspectives

INSIGHT by ShareAction ShareAction’s vision is a world where the financial system serves our planet and its people, and we are excited to announce the...

Responsible investment funds in New Zealand surpass laggard funds | RIAA

INSIGHT by the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) 〉Responsible investment funds reach $183 billion 〉Engagement and shareholder action drive ESG behavior 〉Norms-based screened funds increase...

World’s first nature intelligence platform powered by environmental DNA to equip businesses for nature reporting boom

INSIGHT by NatureMetrics NatureMetrics is the first company in the world to launch a Nature Intelligence subscription service powered by environmental DNA (eDNA) technology, converting...