Finance & Investing
Filling this 'forgotten element' of the energy transition is critical to net zero
The pipeline of investable renewable energy and low carbon infrastructure projects in developing nations needs to be up to nine times larger, warns the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change. Read More
Checklist: Preparing for the SEC Climate Disclosure Rules
The highly anticipated climate disclosure requirements proposed by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) pose complex challenges for both public enterprises and the private companies that sell to them. While the rules haven't been finalized, the new requirements are said to deliver an enhancement and standardization of climate-related disclosures, shifting climate reporting from a primarily voluntary practice to an enforced standard and fundamentally altering enterprise operations. Read More
Diversity-centered funding initiatives face legal challenges
A discrimination lawsuit challenging a grant program focused on Black-owned businesses has far-reaching implications for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Read More
Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change
The American Forest Foundation’s new report, Boosting the Power of Corporate Investment in the Fight Against Climate Change, explores how investment in forests, specifically family-owned forests in the United States, is a critical yet underutilized tool in the fight against climate change—and how innovative programs and financing models are essential for building and scaling a voluntary carbon market that maximizes real climate impact. Read More
Green construction practices could unlock this $1.5 trillion opportunity, study finds
Major emissions cuts and investment opportunities arise from shifting to greener materials and processes in construction and buildings, according to the World Bank's International Finance Corporation. Read More
Helping companies navigate today’s evolving global ESG regulatory landscape
Sponsored: In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting for companies has moved from a ‘nice-to-have’ to an integral part of corporate strategy. Read More
Companies are slowly realizing their banks are adding to their carbon emissions
Palo Alto Networks, Burton Snowboards, Lush Cosmetics and Seventh Generation are scrutinizing the impact financial services have on their climate goals. Read More
Climate tech investment fell by 40%, but there's a silver lining
PwC reveals a slowdown in venture capital and private equity climate tech investment, but the sector keeps outperforming the wider market. Read More
How the financial sector can make 'nature markets' work
The growth of ‘nature markets’ doesn’t guarantee better outcomes for biodiversity or conservation. How can we make sure their evolution doesn’t make things worse? Read More
ESG for the New Sustainability or ESG Manager
In recent years, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has moved from the margins of business management to the center. Stakeholders, including boards of directors, investors, and value chain partners, are increasingly using ESG as a lens to judge how well an organization is addressing risks and opportunities. These include risks and opportunities related to climate change, energy management, and choices of chemical products. Additionally, rulemaking bodies are issuing regulatory requirements for ESG disclosures that will impact many companies around the world. Read More
