ESG

5 days ago2 min read

Republican States Sue American Index Fund Managers: A War Against ‘Woke Capitalism’

On November 27th, Texas and 10 other Republican states sued the three largest American index fund managers - BlackRock, Vanguard, and...

5 days ago3 min read

Greener Supply Chains: Driving Sustainability in Logistics

With logistics accounting for nearly 10% of global GDP, the role of sustainability and ethics in supply chain management has become...

5 days ago2 min read

Sustainable Finance: Blue Bonds, Green bonds, the Nature Bond Program, and Financing Biodiversity Protection

Preserving global biodiversity for future generations has become an increasingly urgent issue. From deforestation driven by large...

Nov 252 min read

IKEA's €1.5bn Green Gamble: A Beacon for ESG in Uncertain Times

INKGA Group, IKEA’s parent company announced in November of their bold move in investing a staggering €1.5bn in their renewable energy...

Nov 253 min read

ESG: An Introduction & Recent Advancements

Environmental Social Governance (commonly referred to as ESG), is a growing market set to reach heights of a $50 trillion market value...

Nov 252 min read

AI: Its Development and Impact on ESG Ratings

The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years has allowed businesses to harness its potential to optimise operations...

Mar 182 min read

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...

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...