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Reduction, Targets, 4-Day Week, Wind & Banks
Self-report measures from employees revealed that 71% had lower levels of “burnout”, and 39% were less stressed.
Cleantech for UK
Bill Gates said: “The UK has all the ingredients to become a major player in the global push to build a net-zero emissions future, including world-class research facilities and forward-looking investors. It’s great to see cleantech businesses, innovators, and policy makers coming together to advance UK climate leadership.”
What got us here won’t get us there: The case for disruptive philanthropy
It will take self-reflection and disruptive change—including giving in far greater percentages, placing more diverse people in decision-making roles, and taking much bigger bets.
Biden vows to veto Republican attempt to block DoL ESG rule
"This will be President Biden's first veto," predicted a spokesperson for Republican Senator Mike Braun, who has rallied support for the Senate measure from the chamber's 49 Republicans and Democratic Senator Joe Manchin.
The challenge of financing the energy tramsition
Ultimately, a strong commitment from finance providers, governments and businesses is needed to finance and facilitate the energy transition.
Green hydrogen production helping reduce CO2 emissions?
Green hydrogen production and FCEV usage highlight platinum’s role in significantly reducing CO2 emissions
Why are BP, Shell, and Exxon suddenly backing off their climate promises?
So, is it Go or Stop for Oil companies and their promises to clean up their act?
Why Should Sovereign Wealth Funds Consider Nature-Related Financial Risks?
Our friends at IFSWF as ‘Why Should Sovereign Wealth Funds Consider Nature-Related Financial Risks?’ and the answer should act as a warning to all.
Emerging Markets and Developing Economies
Building and strengthening public-private partnerships is crucial to create real economy impact in emerging markets and developing economies.
The Great Reset: North American asset management in 2022
Global markets hit an inflection point in 2022. A decade of relative calm following the global financial crisis—including two years of supernormal returns after the initial shock of the pandemic—gave way to a new reality of supply-side disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and surging inflationary pressures.
BENTLEY SECURES UK PRODUCTION OF FIRST ELECTRIC CAR – COMMITS TO £2.5 BILLION SUSTAINABILITY INVESTMENT IN A DECADE
Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors, said: “Beyond100 is the boldest plan in Bentley’s illustrious history, and in the luxury segment. It’s an ambitious and credible roadmap to carbon neutrality of our total business system, including the shift to 100 per cent BEV in just eight years.”
Investing with impact in a post pandemic world
As any emerging markets investment books will show, this asset class has generated spectacular returns over the last decade. But is it just for those with an appetite for risk or an emerging opportunity for ESG investing?
The SFC’s new climate-related requirements: action is required
The question for many is: How can in-scope fund managers (FMs) ensure they meet the requirements?
World’s biggest investment fund warns directors to tackle climate crisis or face sack
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund threatens to vote against boards on firms it holds investments with over lax climate and social targets
Annual Outlook 2023 - PwC
Although the acceleration of global warming has precipitated a deluge of doomsday scenarios across the globe, the onset of climate change has actually also underpinned a number of bright spots in the present macroeconomic environment, geopolitical landscape, and the outlook for long-term investing.
The Path To Profitability In 2023
The investment landscape is constantly changing, and so are the strategies for success.
UNEP and S&P Global Sustainable1 launch new nature risk profile methodology
With half of the world’s GDP highly dependent on nature, biodiversity loss is a growing concern for global business leaders.
The future in an environment shaped by interest rates and inflation - Invesco
Inflation, and the resultant path of interest rates, remain key drivers for economies and markets. What are the prospects for growth as a result? If we are in a contractionary period currently, much will depend on whether a pause in central bank tightening will enable a recovery to play out.
A radical rethink of the policy framework for investing with impact
A report which provides actionable insights to industry, institutions and Governments in investments which will not only lead to significant impact, but also greater resilience for all. It notes that only the most compelling investment strategies will survive.
The next digital frontier
McKinsey estimates that the Metaverse has the potential to create uSD 5 trillion in value by 2030.