As COP29 begins, the urgency to keep global warming below 1.5°C is more pressing than ever. Scientists and experts have repeatedly warned that surpassing this threshold could lead to unprecedented and irreversible consequences for ecosystems, human health, and the global economy. Each incremental rise in temperature has profound implications, impacting everything from species survival to … Read more
The urgency to address climate change is intensifying. Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common, posing significant challenges to our global economies and societies, while rising temperatures and environmental degradation are causing unparalleled harm to our planet, biodiversity, and the lives of our future generations. As an island nation, this issue hits close to home … Read more
There is an increasing need to focus on sustainable practices that prioritize the future of people and the planet in everything we do. With over 70 years of experience, Grupo AG is a leader in sustainability, having integrated it into its business strategy, guided by its purpose: “Together, we improve lives to transform our society”. Over the past decade, … Read more
The race to net zero is a global challenge that demands a multifaceted approach. While developed economies have made significant progress in decarbonization, achieving global climate goals requires investors to adopt a more expansive perspective. Traditionally, investments have been concentrated in developed markets, but it’s essential to broaden that focus to include emerging and developing … Read more
In our fast-moving world, two terms are always in the headlines: Digitalisation and sustainability. Both are not just trends but decisive factors that will shape our future. In the world of finance, artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain play a central role in promoting sustainable finance. But how exactly does it work? Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability … Read more
Paris, a city renowned for its historical architecture and cultural significance, is rapidly transforming into a global leader in sustainable and low-carbon building. This ambitious endeavour is not merely an aesthetic change but a fundamental shift in how buildings are conceived, constructed, and operated. Paris has set an ambitious goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. To achieve this, the building sector, a … Read more
Resources dedicated to the stewardship of investment capital should double as a proportion of total investment resources at industry level, according to a report from the Thinking Ahead Institute (TAI). Commissioned by the Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), the report – Putting resources where stewardship ambitions are – shows the industry average stewardship resourcing level is currently around … Read more
In recent years, the global investment landscape has witnessed a transformative shift as investors increasingly recognise the value of incorporating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) principles into their investment and recruitment strategies. No longer merely a moral obligation, DEI has emerged as a powerful force driving financial performance, risk management and investor demand. The case … Read more
A group of 24 investors worth $1.24trn in assets under management (AUM) – including NEST, Rathbones Group and the Church of England Pensions Board – have called on Barclays to clean up their act on fracking and close the loopholes in their energy policy that still allows them to provide significant funding for the controversial … Read more
Mainstreet Partners and Allfunds have launched a sustainable portfolio construction tool designed to deliver comprehensive data insights for asset managers and wealth managers in line with the frameworks of the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). The Sustainability Navigator has two main functions; first, it gives the user the option to upload existing portfolios … Read more