World’s largest companies ignoring biodiversity loss
by Ben Poole
A KPMG survey found less than a quarter of companies at risk from the loss of biodiversity are including the risk in their corporate reporting.
Sustainable Business Models
UK needs £400bn additional infrastructure spend to meet Net Zero target
by Ben Poole
Private sector investment is critical for power systems, buildings and industry, transport, and digital infrastructure, PwC/GIIA survey finds.
The US$50 trillion sustainability question
by Ben Poole
UN Sustainable Development Goals face critical investment shortfall, Standard Chartered research has found.
Climate-related financial disclosures under the microscope
by Ben Poole
As a UK Treasury report looks at climate-related disclosures, Scottish Widows divests £440m from corporates posing ESG risk.
EBA makes AML and ESG moves
by Ben Poole
The European Banking Authority has issued guidance on the enforcement of AML rules and launched a consultation on ESG risks.
Climate risk exposure looms large for US banking sector
by Ben Poole
Over half of syndicated lending of US banks is exposed to climate risk, as investor pressure mounts on corporates to disclose climate lobbying.
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.
Can large corporates survive localisation?
by Ben Poole
A report from Deutsche Bank explores how the deglobalisation movement might impact the worldwide supply chains of big companies.
Banks ramp up plans to tackle carbon emissions
by Ben Poole
HSBC is the latest to aim to align its portfolio of financed emissions to achieve net zero.
Bank of America issues US$2bn equality progress sustainability bond
by Ben Poole
The broad ESG-themed security issuance comes as Fitch Solutions launches an ESG relevance score solution.
BNP Paribas issues A$140m in green bonds
by Ben Poole
The issuance is linked to Australia's first forward-looking climate index.
Deutsche Bank creates criteria for classifying ESG financing
by Ben Poole
As DB publishes its Sustainable Finance Framework, Citi and BofA have joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials.
New ESG scores and risk management promote sustainable finance transition
by Ben Poole
Refinitiv has debuted Fund ESG scores, while Turnkey has launched a risk management platform that tackles ESG in the supply chain.
Corporates and banks ahead of governments in fighting climate change - Carney
by Ben Poole
A number of companies have already come out with transition plans for net zero carbon emissions.
Green deposits gain traction
by Ben Poole
Standard Chartered's sustainable deposits hit the US$2bn mark, showing corporate commitment to green cash management.
What does COVID-19 mean for the climate change battle?
by Ben Poole
Two new research reports explore the impact the pandemic is having on efforts to tackle climate change.
Deutsche Bank outlines ambitious sustainability targets as green tech market surges
by Ben Poole
The bank has committed to at least €200bn of sustainable financing and investments by 2025.
Citi releases first ESG report
by Ben Poole
Global loan market associations have also issued new sustainability guidance documents.
Basel Committee publishes stocktake report on climate-related financial risk initiatives
by Ben Poole
Future work includes analytical reports and developing effective supervisory practices.
Sustainability is crucial for innovation leaders
by Ben Poole
Lux Research says resource, emissions, and waste reductions are key strategies for success, as ING and Refinitiv enhance ESG efforts.
ESG commitments pushing ahead in spite of COVID-19
by Ben Poole
The EU Green Deal seems to still be on track, while Mizuho has announced strict new ESG policies.
Link secures A$212m sustainability-linked loan from DBS
by Ben Poole
The funding is in Australian dollars to match the currency of Link’s latest acquisition in Sydney.
CTMblog: Reduction in climate warming as Coronavirus and digitisation impact
by Jack Large
Long-term impact Coronavirus pandemic could be just what climate change needs
Comprehensive ESG backed by world’s largest sovereign wealth fund
by Ben Poole
Norges Bank calls for companies to improve and increase ESG disclosures.