Green deposits sprouting in the US
by Ben Poole
MUFG Union Bank has launched green deposits for its corporate clients in America.
Climate Change
Wake up to long-term risks!
by Ben Poole
COVID-19 is increasing disparities and social fragmentation, which will threaten the economy and weaken geopolitical stability, a WEF report finds.
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave me the key questions for 2021
by Jack Large
For the difficult and bumpy year 2021 is bound to be, the key questions are:
Business growth remains top priority for insurance CFOs
by Ben Poole
Data taken from an EY survey of CFOs across UK insurers shows COVID-19 hasn't hindered growth plans.
Northern Trust market forecast calls for 2.6% global growth
by Ben Poole
The firm's Capital Market Assumptions Five-Year Outlook predicts rates and inflation to remain low, stock returns in the 3.8-8.2% range.
Customers willing to drop brands on perceived environmental impact
by Ben Poole
ING studies find consumer adoption of circular practices relies on convenience, availability and understanding of sustainable options.
Nasdaq solution seeks to simplify corporate ESG reporting
by Ben Poole
The platform aims to support corporate sustainability and the ESG reporting process for public companies.
How can corporate treasury departments reduce their CO2 impact?
by Jack Large
Reducing business air travel should be the first target
New sustainable finance framework sets standards for financial institutions
by Ben Poole
The BIS framework is designed to align banks to global sustainability challenges.
Mastercard and partners launch Priceless Planet Coalition
by Ben Poole
The coalition plans to plant 100 million trees in five years.
Scientists’ warning: a cascade of climate tipping points is possible
by Jack Large
Warning of ‘existential threat to civilisation’ as impacts lead to cascade of unstoppable events
Environmental, social and governance risks moves centre stage
by Jack Large
Fitch to use ESG approach in all published credit reports by mid-2020 as green investment booms
Global warming: companies that do not listen will be left behind
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank research shows that climate change is now “Past the tipping point with customers and stockmarkets”
Blockchain prototype creates marketplace for biodiversity investment and protection
by Ben Poole
A newly developed blockchain prototype could support sustainable development, with a wide-range of potential benefits for users.
Goldman Sachs forms Sustainable Finance Group
by Ben Poole
The group is designed to deliver sustainable growth solutions for clients.
Europe move on deforestation may impact on supply chains
by Graham Buck
The European Commission has signalled action to protect and restore the world’s forests, which are home to 80% of biodiversity on land
Commonsense is not enough - you need these guiding principles
by Jack Large
RSA’s 10+1 Guiding Principles of Business Risk
Climate change litigation ‘a growing threat to profitability’
by Graham Buck
New regulation, strategic litigation and emerging duties of care impact on corporate assets, investment and supply chains a study finds
Climate change – a damage limitation exercise
by Graham Buck
The outlook is bleak, but momentum is building to stave off the worst extremes as global warming's impact for business becomes clear
UK government unveils Green Finance strategy
by Graham Buck
The Treasury wants the country’s financial services sector to be at the centre of policies to combat climate change
ESG ‘has become integral part of investment process’
by Graham Buck
Most organisations are making sustainability a major consideration, reports Morgan Stanley Investment Management
LGIM adds more big names to climate change blacklist
by Graham Buck
Legal and General Investment Management adds five companies, including oil giant ExxonMobil, judged to be laggards
Hong Kong boosts sustainability credentials
by Graham Buck
New measures announced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority will encourage sustainable banking and green finance.