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Enabling Transition Finance: Introducing a Carbon Rating Framework for Investment Evaluations

8 月 26, 2024 没有评论

Key Impact Points Enabling Transition Finance through Emissions Intensity Evaluation As global efforts to meet the Paris Agreement targets accelerate, the financial sector faces mounting pressure to direct capital toward low-carbon technologies and practices. Emerging economies like India require an estimated USD 2.5 trillion by 2030 to achieve their climate

Key Sustainability Trends and Insights for FTSE 100 Companies in 2024

8 月 26, 2024 没有评论

Key Impact Points: Over Three Quarters of Companies Now Obtain External ESG Assurance In 2023, 79% of FTSE 100 companies obtained external assurance over some ESG metrics—up by 4% from 2021. This trend underscores the increasing importance of accurate ESG data for investors and other stakeholders. As more companies prepare

BlackRock Decreases Support for ESG Proposals Amid GOP Pressure

8 月 26, 2024 没有评论

Key Impact Points: Overview BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has reduced its support for ESG (environmental, social, and governance) proposals in the wake of increasing Republican scrutiny. According to BlackRock’s latest proxy voting report, the company supported only 4% of environmental and social proposals in the 2023-24 proxy year,

Banking on Nature: Financiers Take Aim at Deforestation

8 月 22, 2024 没有评论

Key Impact Points: The Issue Financial institutions are under increasing pressure to eliminate deforestation from their portfolios as part of broader efforts to meet net-zero targets and reduce the financial risks associated with climate change and nature degradation. However, while initiatives like Finance Sector Deforestation Action (FSDA) are making strides,

Grid Infrastructure and Energy Storage Dominate Clean Energy VC Investments Amid Policy Shifts

8 月 22, 2024 没有评论

Pitchbook’s Q2 2024 Clean Energy Report highlights key trends, investments, and innovations within the clean energy sector, focusing on venture capital (VC) activity, emerging technologies, and notable company developments. As the clean energy landscape evolves, VC investment plays a critical role in shaping the industry’s future, especially in areas such

Do Investors Care about Biodiversity?

8 月 19, 2024 没有评论

Biodiversity’s Economic Consequences Biodiversity loss is accelerating at an alarming rate, threatening ecosystems and the economic benefits they provide. This poses substantial risks for businesses, investors, and financial markets. New regulatory efforts, like the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and frameworks from central banks, aim to address these risks.

UK Government Poised to Lead Global Climate Finance: Key Policies for the First 100 Days

8 月 19, 2024 没有评论

Impact Points: Why it matters Amid the ongoing climate crisis, the UK’s new government faces a historic opportunity. Strategic climate finance policies not only position the country as a leader in the global net-zero transition but also promote long-term economic resilience. The first 100 days of leadership are critical to

Sitharaman Urges Global Leaders to Address $4 Trillion Annual SDG Financing Gap

8 月 19, 2024 没有评论

Key Impact Points: What’s Happening Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the critical shortage of developmental finance, noting it is hindering developing economies from achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The financing gap is a staggering $4 trillion annually. The Bigger Picture Addressing the third Voice of Global South Summit virtually, Sitharaman

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Launches $24.7 Million Initiative for Circular Economy Projects to Combat Marine Pollution

8 月 15, 2024 没有评论

Key Impact Points: A Major Step Toward Marine Pollution Reduction in the Caribbean The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) has officially launched its first Call for Proposals under the Advancing Circular Economy (ACE) Facility. This $24.7 million initiative is dedicated to funding innovative projects that apply circular economy principles to combat

Etihad Rail Launches Sustainable Finance Framework to Support Green Bonds and ESG Strategy

8 月 15, 2024 没有评论

Key Impact Points: Etihad Rail Sets Path for Green Bonds and Sustainable Projects Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has unveiled a Sustainable Finance Framework designed to support its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. The framework, launched on Wednesday, outlines how the company