All ESG/SRI articles – Page 60
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White papersBiofuels Thrive on Net Zero Carbon Ambitions
The stated global ambitions by nations to reduce their use of fossil fuels is seeing a rise in the demand for more sustainable energy sources and biofuels appears to be at the forefront of the change.
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White papersNo 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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Asset Manager NewsGLP Joins UN PRI to Promote Responsible Investment Practices
Today GLP announced it became a signatory to the United Nations- supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), demonstrating our ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) and further aligning our values to our investment partners.
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White papersClimate 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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White papersRoadmap to Net Zero Carbon
Orchard Street Investment Management (OSIM) has committed by 2030 to achieve net zero carbon for our landlord emissions, refurbishments and corporate emissions, and by 2040 for our occupier emissions and fit-outs.
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White papersHow can investors align to net zero?
Financial institutions are committing to decarbonising their lending, investment and insurance activities. But understanding the impact of this new way of allocating capital requires new analytical tools. What are the emerging best practices in measuring real emissions reduction, and how should investors implement them?
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White papersParis 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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White papersEuropean 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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White papersCOP26: 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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White papersBP 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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White papersOnly 1/4 of large caps are on track to meet the Paris Agreement
The United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) is in its 26th edition this year in Glasgow, Scotland. This is where global head of states, policymakers, and luminaries are gathering to discuss progress and actions in mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change.
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White papersFiorino: 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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Asset Manager NewsBentallGreenOak announces its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner for its entire global real estate portfolio
BentallGreenOak announces its commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner for its entire global real estate portfolio
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White papersGlobal poverty and the role businesses can play to help put an end to it
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a blueprint for a better and more sustainable future for all. It is therefore right that the first of them is to “end poverty in all its forms everywhere”. However, the onset of the Covid-19 global pandemic has dealt a big blow to this aim, with global poverty increasing last year for the first time in decades.
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White papersListed impact investing: a crucial role for a sustainable future
The current situation solidifies one of our deepest convictions: finance, particularly impact investing on the listed markets, has a key role to play in creating a more sustainable, more resilient ecosystem.
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White papersNet zero and just transition for pension funds
The Conference of the Parties (COP) 26 in Glasgow represents a new milestone in the global fight against climate change, with a more climate-friendly US administration and growing mobilisation in favour of “Net Zero”.
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White papersMaking Sense Of ESG Data– How To Quantify SDG Contribution
Sustainability is one of the world’s most prevalent topics, and within asset management investors are accordingly shifting their portfolios towards environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investing. As a result of this increased demand for ESG investing, various frameworks have emerged such as ESG rating, ESG metrics and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) impact.
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White papersFrom climate change to biodiversity, and vice-versa
In addition to taking note of the extent of the climate crisis, successive IPCC reports have stressed that carbon neutrality must be achieved while protecting biodiversity.
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White papersInsurance Linked Securities: developing climate resilience
Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) are an alternative asset class where investors’ returns are primarily linked to the occurrence of natural catastrophes. Since the majority of exposures emanate from climate-related risks, the potential impact of climate change is a key consideration for ILS managers and investors.
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White papersMeasuring a country’s carbon emissions: A debate with high stakes
As the effects of climate change become increasingly apparent—from rising sea levels to more frequent and devastating natural disasters—the need for action becomes more urgent by the day. Environmental responsibility has permeated all sectors of the financial industry.
