SLR Consulting (SLR), a renowned leader in global sustainability solutions, has announced its acquisition of Malk Partners (Malk), a prominent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) advisory firm based in New York City. This strategic move is set to bolster SLR’s consulting and advisory market offerings across the United States and
Key Impact Points: STX Group, a prominent player in environmental markets and climate solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its borrowing base facility to up to EUR 375 million, marking a robust increase in support from EUR 150 million. This expansion is fueled by substantial interest in environmental commodities,
Key Impact Points: The United Nations Global Compact concluded its 2024 SDG Investment Forum in New York, rallying leaders from business, finance, government, and civil society to accelerate private capital mobilization for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Launch of Groundbreaking Report During the forum, the UN Global Compact launched the
Global energy demands continue to drive the financial markets, presenting both risks and opportunities for investors. As we navigate through the complex landscape of energy investments, from traditional fossil fuels to innovative green bonds, understanding the nuances of each segment is crucial. Traditional Energy Investment The traditional energy sector, encompassing
Key Impact Points: On September 23, 2024, in New York, USA, the World Economic Forum announced the release of its new report titled “Spotlight on Nature: Case Studies for Business Transformation towards a Nature-Positive Future.” This report, developed in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, underscores the urgent need for businesses
Key Impact Points: The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in 2015 aim to address major societal challenges, such as poverty, hunger, and climate change. However, with UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently reporting that only 15% of these goals are on track, the path to achieving
Key Impact Points: In a groundbreaking move, 534 institutional investors and their representatives managing more than USD $29 trillion in assets have launched the 2024 Global Investor Statement to Governments on the Climate Crisis. This most comprehensive investor call to date demands a whole-of-government approach to address the climate crisis,
Key Impact Points Financing the Green Energy Transition Achieving the global transition to green energy is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. While targets and technology are in place to address climate change, the critical missing piece is finance. A successful green energy transition requires strategic financing
Key Impact Points A new study by Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), in collaboration with the Institute for Climate and Society (iCS), provides a toolbox for G20 countries to significantly boost investments in Nature-Based Solutions (NbS). The report outlines three essential levers to help scale investments in NbS: creating better enabling
Key Impact Points Overview Despite increasing capital flows towards climate and development, global investment volumes are not scaling fast enough to meet the urgent challenges posed by climate change and sustainable development goals (SDGs). The world is seeing encouraging signs of growth in investments for green infrastructure, sustainable debt markets,
