09 Dec The path towards sustainable investment in the UK
As we look back at the recent climate summit, we must remember that the UK Government announced its plans for the nation to be the first net zero-aligned financial centre...
Corporate Finance and Investment
03 Nov As global leaders depart, COP26 climate summit turns attention to finance plans
As Global leaders leave the COP26 climate summit, plans no shift towards how to fund the pledges made over the last few days. The last few sessions of the climate...
30 Sep The rise of green bonds and their impact on climate finance
The International Renewable Energy Agency recently stated that approximately $33 trillion needs to be invested into low-carbon energy systems by 2050 in order to reduce emissions to the expected level....
26 Aug Climate finance requires a big push to support global climate action
With the IPCC warning of rising climate impacts, developed nations must deliver on their promises and create new commitments to the developing world. Across the globe, unprecedented high temperatures, wildfire and...
06 Aug UK leaders urge pension funds to support an innovative and greener future
UK leaders are encouraging investors and pension schemes to focus investment in long-term assets to provide savers with higher returns. The hope is this will drive the economic recovery towards...
29 Jul Managing the risks and opportunities that come with climate action
The impacts of climate change are very evident today, affecting everyone, businesses and investors included. Within the rapidly emerging area of ESG, climate change sits at the top in regards...
08 Jul The launch of TNFD and the importance of nature and biodiversity reporting
Recently, seven of the world’s biggest economies announced their support towards a new global financial reporting standard focusing on measuring corporate impacts on nature and biodiversity. The G7 announced the...
27 May U.S. corporate sustainability continues to be a key focus for investors
Corporate sustainability ratings have continued to increase in the last year as investors place further pressure on corporate leaders to enhance their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and with...
19 May Embracing the rise of the new climate economy
In the next decade or so, the climate will shift from being a part of the economy to becoming the major focus in macroeconomics. New elements of sustainability will continue...
11 May Green supply chains are critical to delivering a more sustainable Britain
Incorporating green practices into supply chains is essential in reducing the overall environmental impact of the industry and supporting more sustainable business. The rise in online consumer activities over the last...