Smartenergy strengthens management to prepare for further growth
Smartenergy has announced it is strengthening its management to prepare for future growth.
UK Government data shows air pollution decreased to record lows in 2020 due to pandemic
UK Government releases an annual update of data on concentrations of major air pollutants in the UK.
How to measure the temperature of sovereign assets
What does the data tell us about the temperature of sovereign assets and how investors can assess their alignment with climate targets and underlying risks resulting from exposure to countries with misalignment? Read the research by FTSE Russell and Beyond Ratings Research below.
Chanel and CISL announce a new partnership to focus on sustainability solutions and leadership
Chanel has today announced a new three-year partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL).
CO2 emissions from the building sector: A reckoning is (fast) approaching
After more than a decade of blaming the EU Emissions Trading System for its ineffectiveness due to carbon prices far too low to impose any effect, we recently witnessed an unprecedented rally to more than 40 € per ton. Over the next few years, many buildings are set to become huge cost burdens as “stranded assets”.
Legal & General completes £85m sustainability-linked private placement with housing association
LGIM Real Assets (Legal & General) has provided £85 million in long-term financing to believe housing, one of the largest affordable homes providers in North East England.
Energy Transitions Commission: Clean electrification and hydrogen can deliver net-zero by 2050
Two new reports by the Energy Transitions Commission set out path to electrify economy and grow complementary role for clean hydrogen.
Ibstock announces plans to achieve world’s first Net Zero brick factory
Ibstock plc has confirmed its intention to make a major investment in one of its brick factories in the West Midlands. The factory will be a pathfinder project to test and pilot operational efficiencies which, the company believes, will lead to Atlas becoming the world’s only Scope 1 & 21 Net Zero brick factory.
Controversy Risk Assessment: 2020 Snapshot
A report from Moody’s affiliate, V.E, analyses companies’ involvement in ESG controversies.
Tevva and Vattenfall collaborate to reduce carbon emissions in transportation operations
Tevva and Vattenfall Network have joined forces to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations.
UNEP-FI announces launch Net-Zero Banking Alliance with 43 major banks
UNEP-FI has brought together 43 of the world’s leading banks to form the UN-convened Net-Zero Banking Alliance
SINV Europe 2021: Transparency is key for investors to reach goals of the Paris Agreement
Part 3 and 4 of the Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2021 took place this week on the 20 & 22 April, convening stakeholders committed to driving forward the sustainable finance agenda from government, business, and the investment community.
Earth Day: UK Prime Minister warns world leaders not to ‘throw away chance to preserve our planet’
On Earth Day, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to warn world leaders not to ‘throw away chance to preserve our planet’.
ESG scores and beyond
With the attention of investors being increasingly focused on sustainability issues, awareness of Environmental, Social and Governance ratings characteristics is essential, as it enables a better overview of their meaning.
43 percent of European citizens agree that electric vehicles are instrumental in combatting climate
Driving electric first needs to shift from nice-to-have to need-to-have, especially with the next generation of (potential) EV drivers viewing access to charging and price perception as the biggest concerns.
UK announces new ambitious climate change target
The UK government will set the world’s most ambitious climate change target into law to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.