New report focuses on need to mobilise buyers to accelerate demand for net zero steel
A new report released by the Energy Transitions Commission focuses on the need to mobilise buyers to accelerate the demand for net zero steel.
World Bank: Protecting nature could avert global economic losses of $2.7 Trillion per year
A new World Bank report has estimated that the collapse of select ecosystem services provided by nature could result in a decline in global GDP of $2.7 trillion annually by 2030.
John Kerry warns we are not moving fast enough to meet global climate goals
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry has warned we are not moving fast enough to meet global climate goals.
Nissan unveils £1bn electric vehicle hub to accelerate the journey to carbon neutrality
Nissan has unveiled a £1 billion flagship Electric Vehicle (EV) Hub creating a world-first EV manufacturing ecosystem.
Top 500 Asset Managers report 2021
Covering over €80 trillion of managed assets and 500 global firms, IPE’s annual asset management study offers vital market data and intelligence for those in and around the institutional investment industry.
UK Government confirms coal power phase out will be brought forward to 2024
From 1 October 2024, Great Britain will no longer use coal to generate electricity, a year earlier than planned.
The Carbon Countdown: Road to 2030
Our Carbon Countdown: Road to 2030 white paper looks at the changes needed in our homes, our businesses and our city infrastructures in order to reach a net zero future.
Planet Tracker launches interactive tool to help investors reduce overfishing
Financial think tank Planet Tracker has launched an interactive dashboard to help investors identify how they could finance a recovery of fish stocks, generate higher returns for fishing companies and secure a significant return for themselves.
Mark Carney warns of ‘unfinished business’ in the finance sector at the Climate Innovation Forum
Mark Carney has warned that although the G7 has taken some of the necessary steps in the financial sector, there is still 'unfinished business' to reach net zero.
Drax kickstarts planning process to expand pumped storage hydro station in Scotland
Drax Group has kickstarted the planning process to build a new underground pumped hydro storage power station – more than doubling the electricity generating capacity at its iconic Cruachan facility in Scotland.
RE100: Business demand for renewables greater than total energy demand of major G7 economies
RE100 companies, committed to going 100% renewable, now have bigger electricity demand than either the UK or Italy.
Iceland‘s role in a just and inclusive energy transition
Earlier this year Iceland took on a role as Global Champion for Enabling SDGs through Inclusive, Just Energy Transition for the United Nations High-Level Dialogue on Energy– a role which is very much in line with Iceland´s overall commitment to the clean energy transition, at home and abroad.
Volvo Cars announces plans to explore fossil-free steel
Volvo Cars is teaming up with Swedish steel maker SSAB to explore the development of fossil-free, high quality steel for use in the automotive industry.
Aviva and WWF call on UK government to demonstrate further leadership of green finance
New partnership between Aviva and WWF calls on government to commit for a greener financial system ahead of COP26.
Anticipating climate change risks on sovereign bonds, Part 2
Regulators and international institutions require financial risks assessment of climate change, however the practical methodology frameworks available are lacking. This paper provides an innovative and practical methodology that measures the financial impact of climate change risks on sovereign fixed-income assets.
Baringa and BlackRock enter long-term climate partnership
BlackRock, Inc. and Baringa Partners have announced a long-term climate partnership.