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No more decades for dithering: It is crunch time to push climate policy
A major new forecast commissioned by the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) argues that accelerating the implementation of climate change policies by 2025 would render the ‘below 2C’ Paris Agreement target feasible.
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Climate change: Nine reasons why COP26 needs to work
Climate change is the greatest threat facing the world today and the urgency for action has increased dramatically. The sixth assessment report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) delivered a stark message on the pace and extent of global warming and its effects.
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Paris alignment: pragmatic steps for investors
The Paris Agreement sets out a global framework to avoid dangerous climate change by limiting global warming to well below 2°C. How can this be translated into meaningful goals and actions for the investment community?
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European power price surges
Reaching a net-zero emissions energy system represents the biggest transformation the energy sector has ever seen. As we stand on the precipice of this transition it is becoming increasingly clear that we are in for a bumpy ride. With supply and demand for fossil fuels becoming increasingly difficult to predict, and technological innovation ramping up – sparks are sure to fly in energy markets, a trend that we are already observing in 2021.
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COP26: an opportunity to heighten climate ambitions
The 26th United Nations Climate Change conference, COP26, gets underway in Glasgow on 31 October, running through to 12 November. Its aim is to accelerate action towards the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and as such investors should pay attention to any outcomes: they could result in policies and regulation that will affect companies and create green growth opportunities.
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BP case study
BP has committed to become net-zero by 2050 or sooner, supported by a robust strategy to get there and market-leading disclosures. EOS continues to engage, following more than a decade of climatefocused engagement with the company.
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Fiorino: fighting disorder: how finance is working against climate change
With the Glasgow UN Climate Conference (COP 26) talks in the headlines, Fiorino examines how the European financial sector is already rising to the biggest challenge of the times – and why the industry must apply energy to maintain order…
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All eyes on Glasgow: What does the data say? Our monthly data-inspired series
In this month’s instalment of our visual series on topical data themes, we focus on climate change as the world turns its attention to the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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New TCFD reports: 10 net-zero takeaways for investors
With COP26 starting next week, views on net-zero alignment have emerged from all corners as participants seek to position themselves for a fortnight of intense negotiation. Amid this activity, we believe a series of new reports by the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) are key for investors – especially because they advance the case for adopting forward-looking metrics as part of applying a transition mindset.
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Bitcoin, A Cornerstone Digital Asset: Part 1
Several competitors have emerged to challenge Bitcoin and its blockchain over the past decade, but here’s why we believe the original digital asset is the only genuine digital asset.
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Specific and accurate physical commodities price calculation via Cloud Distribution Solutions
How Grão Direto, a Brazilian startup, built a tool that calculates customized grain prices for sellers, warehouses and properties, using CME Smart Stream on Google Cloud Platform solution.
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FX Futures: Why They Matter in Currency Overlay Management
A discussion with 7orca, the Germany-based specialist asset manager, and CME Group
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Mandating ESG disclosures really makes a difference
Here is the first in a series of regular articles on current academic research into a range of sustainable investment topics. The papers discussed were presented at the latest annual GRASFI conference.
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Monitoring corporates against third-party ESG data providers
At Capital Group, using third-party data is only the beginning of how we monitor potential and current investments. All holdings are reviewed against third-party ESG scores to identify potential ESG risks.
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The age of climate extremes: Crises, cascades and comfort zones
The latest assessments from climate scientists suggest some geographical zones that have been lived in for thousands of years are becoming uncomfortably hot and fire-prone or wet and vulnerable to flooding.
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ESG Thema #4 - Investing in the Circular Economy : Closing the loop
Circular Economy can be defined as an economic system of trade and production which, at all stages of the product lifecycle, aims to increase the efficiency of resource use and reduce environmental impact while developing the well-being of individuals.(1)
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Cryptocurrency – the good, the bad and the ugly
Cryptocurrencies are moving into the mainstream, but present several risks that companies should consider. Joanne Beatty examines the key issues, including the environmental cost of cryptomining.
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50 shades of green
With the noise and interest in ESG investing reaching levels that would have been unthinkable a few short years ago, much of the analysis surrounding it is becoming polarised. A more sophisticated conversation and debate is required, argues Mark Versey.
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Case study: Vestas
Through their cost-effective turbines, manufacturer Vestas have boosted the attractiveness of wind power relative to other energy sources.