Climate Action 100+: Has the organisation gone toothless?
There have been growing concerns for Climate Action 100+ (CA100+), an organisation dedicated to stimulating the most polluting companies...
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Mar 183 min read
Red, Blue and Green: What are the ESG aims of the Republicans and the Democrats in the upcoming 2024 elections?
The upcoming presidential election in November is an event I’m sure many are eagerly awaiting. As the Blues and the Reds battle it out...
Feb 192 min read
The UK’s and EU’s war on ESG Ratings and what this means for investors and consultants.
ESG ratings have become a hot topic in recent years with many investors looking to find financial products which align with their...
Feb 52 min read
ESG Enforcement: SEC Cracks Down
In recent years, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues have significantly influenced the investing landscape, with...
Feb 52 min read
ESG Disparities: Big Corporates vs Small Firms
The interactions between Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have evolved into a formidable influence which is now...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Unlocking Corporate Value: The Financial Impact of ESG Integration in Firms
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) has caused a profound transformation within the financial industry. Until recent times,...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Brazil’s Carbon Market Helping Reforestation Finsights
Brazil is at the forefront of a significant environmental shift, with its newly regulated carbon market positioned to become one of the...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
Revolutionising Sustainable Finance: A New Approach for Transparency in Second Party Opinions
In a recent update, S&P Global Ratings has revamped its analytical approach for Second Party Opinions (SPOs) on the use of proceeds,...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Balancing the Surge in Electric SUV Popularity with Environmental Sustainability
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape has witnessed a significant shift in recent years, particularly in the realm of SUVs. In 2019, 30% of...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Green Finance Initiatives: The Ripple Effect on Local Employment
Investment into environmentally sustainable projects aims to improve the overall well-being of the planet, this emerging field has gained...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Eneco Plans Europe's Largest Green Hydrogen Production Plant in Rotterdam
Eneco, a leading Netherlands-based producer and supplier of natural gas, electricity, and heat, has recently submitted a planning...
Nov 27, 20232 min read
Regeneration in Sunderland: Nissan Commits to building two new electric car models in Sunderland
In a significant step towards sustainable mobility, Nissan has recently announced its plan to produce two of its electric car models at...
Nov 27, 20233 min read
Is Lithium the “White Gold” Dust of the Future?
Home to the world’s largest lithium reserves, Chile is at the centre of one of the world’s highest-growth industries. Lithium is integral...
Oct 31, 20233 min read
How gold can be implemented in an ESG-friendly portfolio
Without a doubt, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is the future of asset management and investment. According to a...
Mar 19, 20232 min read
Why do Republican Governors hate ESG?
Today, the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, established an alliance with 18 other Republican governors to ‘push back’ against the ‘ESG...
Feb 19, 20233 min read
The Deal that Ensures ESG Remains at the Top of the Investment Agenda
The increasing prominence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing reached new heights last week as the Dutch state...
Feb 12, 20233 min read
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero – What’s New?
On the 7th of February this year Rishi Sunak divided the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) into four new...
Dec 11, 20223 min read
Unpacking the University of Leeds Climate Plan
The University of Leeds has an ambitious strategy for supporting climate change mitigation and adaptation. “I’m excited to lead the...
Nov 21, 20223 min read
COP27: Where are the Funds?
Last month, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) published another alarming report, highlighting that global average...
Nov 6, 20223 min read
ESG - The New Engine of Finance
This article was written collectively by our ESG Analyst Team (Shabir Torabally, Lewis Coward and Adham Khan) ESG, or Environmental,...
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