10 Sep Sustainability plans to accelerate in a post-pandemic world
No one had predicted the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting health crisis facing our society. Regarded now as one of the greatest challenges of our time, Covid-19 has...
Corporate Finance and Investment
03 Sep Ethical finance holds great potential for a green recovery
Industry analysts believe pension funds are well-positioned to provide ethical finance and support the transition towards a decarbonised economy. Covid-19 created many challenges and continues to influence major changes in our...
26 Aug Major investment business removes ties with Exxon, Chevron and Rio Tinto
Storebrand says corporate lobbying to undermine climate solutions is ‘unacceptable’ Major investors are taking a stand against some of the largest fossil-fuel related businesses and divesting away from activities that lack...
15 Jul New campaign launched to invest pension savings into tackling climate change
Pension funds are being explored as a possible means of providing a source of investment to support the climate emergency. The new initiative called Make My Money Matter was created...
08 Jul EU Sustainability Taxonomy regulation to challenge greenwashing in financial industry
Last month, the European Parliament officially announced the EU’s Sustainability Taxonomy Regulation. The main intention of the regulation is to provide a regional framework for identifying and classifying economic activities...
03 Jul Equity investors face complex task of pricing climate risk
Equity investors are facing the rising challenge of determining the price of the physical risk related to climate change in order to protect portfolios from the impacts on global financial...
10 Jun Why Business should really focus on corporate sustainability programs
With the rise of global climate issues, people and businesses alike are becoming more aware of the need for a focus on sustainability programs. The pandemic has emphasised the urgency...
22 Apr The future of Investment: ESG Funds outperform index
Impact investors with ethical portfolio funds have continued to show strong performances despite the impacts of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. These organisations believe the pandemic will reveal businesses that are...
10 Mar The implications of new climate disclosure plans for UK businesses
Recent proposals from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) could result in many major UK businesses being forced to publicly disclose the risks associated with climate change and the transition to...
21 Feb Green Energy rising in UK investment table
Government funded research by the Digital Economy Council indicates a significant rise in technology investment, with fintech and artificial intelligence taking a commanding position in terms of UK investment. Aside from...