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Impact Consulting: Pro-bono consultancy dedicated to social impact

The demand for both these services was so intense that the organisation had to quickly move to find new ways to accommodate the needs of both consultants and clients.

Deutsche Boerse unit Qontigo to launch ESG analytics tool by year-end

The ESG analytics solution we are developing will be more forward looking, and able to provide investors a more accurate picture in real time.

Basel Committee publishes analytical report on climate-related financial risk

These reports contribute to the Committee's sequential approach to working on climate-related financial risks

Basel Committee publishes analytical reports on climate-related financial risks

Climate-related financial risks – measurement methodologies provides an overview of conceptual issues related to climate-related financial risk measurement, and describes banks' and supervisors' current and emerging practices in this area.

Willis Towers Watson commits its delegated investment portfolios to net zero

Measurement of our progress and that of the whole investment industry towards stewarding the transition to a net zero and climate-resilient economy is an important issue.

Advisers demand more ESG products

Yet only 15% of consumers actively invest in sustainable funds

Growing desire for independent ESG rating agency says survey

There was also a desire to make a positive impact (or reduce a negative one) is the key reason for selecting ESG investments.

ESG Watch: ESG investor sentiment; climate credit strategy and green bond launches; pension saver investment patterns

Pension savers recognise both the huge negative impact to society that poverty pay brings and also the risk to the long-term sustainability and profitability of these companies.

Schroders joins GIIN, the Global Impact Investing Network

GIIN focuses on reducing barriers to impact investment to enable more capital to be directed to fund solutions in this space.

Norway's $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund says climate to dominate next decades

A new set of guidelines could force the fund to cut 2,200 companies from its portfolio

Novelis green bonds admitted to TISE GREEN

Novelis is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminium products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminium.

Economy resembles ‘Ever Given’ stuck ship, but don’t panic: CS Swiss CIO says

He also compared the economy to Jonathan Swift’s satirical novel Gulliver’s Travels.

Storage technologies: paving the way for a renewable energy future

But along with lithium-ion batteries, cheaper, longer-duration storage technologies will be required to fully replace fossil-fuelled power plants and allow for the 100 per cent use of renewable energy.

AXA IM rolls out its first low-carbon US high yield fund

Fund will be classified as Article 9 under SFDR

Towards a net zero carbon strategy for investors

The European Commission adopted a green hydrogen strategy in July 2020, which was designed to make green hydrogen competitive with fossil fuels through the creation of a favorable regulatory framework.

ESG importance continues rise in investors’ weighting despite Covid-19 pandemic

Liquidity remains a key challenge for many EBRD countries

Capgemini awarded top “Platinum” rating

Capgemini was recognized recently by CDP as a Supplier Engagement Leader, in the top 7% of companies assessed.

Green finance moves beyond rebellion

The impact of Extinction Rebellion and Greta Thunberg lives on in financial services and, indeed, it might be argued that their time has come.

New resource to help Commonwealth countries avoid foreign investment pitfalls

Co-author Howard Mann, an international lawyer specialising in international investment law and sustainable development, spoke on the importance of prioritising domestic laws in relationships between states and investors.

Sustainability chief calls for more transparency as companies eye net-zero emissions

Earth Capital's Richard Burrett says groups need to be more transparent on their committments and discusses the need for increased clarity on policy from governments

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