Finance & Investing
Tracking the influence of boards on carbon emissions — it’s complicated
An analysis suggests that directors connected with the most emissions are concentrated in the financial industry, and many of them also have ties to energy companies. Read More
Three tips for integrating ESG into corporate strategy
Sponsored: A sustainability professional’s guide to incorporating ESG issues into corporate strategy Read More
Inside Fidelity International’s fund to invest in biodiversity
The head of Fidelity International’s portfolio of climate and biodiversity funds, Velislava Dimitrova, addresses the rise of nature-related investments. Read More
Global Decarbonization and the Critical Role of Financial Institutions
What do financial institutions need for portfolio emissions measurement and reporting? Financial institutions (FIs) must measure portfolio emissions regularly to demonstrate progress in decarbonization over time, and they must start with a baseline measurement. FIs that are ready to determine their baseline face several challenges, including incomplete or inconsistent emissions data in some areas of the business. In other areas, data may be missing entirely. Read More
Voluntary action isn’t enough — sustainable finance needs better climate policy
As ESG priorities shift, it’s time for investors and asset managers to rethink their industry association relationships. Read More
Green banks can solve America’s affordable housing crisis — and climate change at the same time
Following a few foundational principles, green banks can boost financing for climate priorities while remaining financially viable and not creating housing debt owners can’t repay. Read More
Get ready for more ESG lawsuits
Litigation related to ESG issues is becoming more common. Is it time to hire a lawyer? Read More
10 Tips for How ESG Leadership and Staff Can Support Company Boards
Improve ESG Knowledge and Understanding at the Board Level Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs have experienced significant growth in both visibility and importance in the past five years. Read More
'New age of environmental responsibility': Reporting rules will affect more than 50,000 companies
Most companies reporting through CDP are already partially prepared for the newly adopted European Sustainability Reporting Standards. Read More
An Overview of ISO 14001: Using the Standard To Improve Environmental Management
Environmental management is about more than just maintaining regulatory compliance and avoiding failures, like fines and reputational risks. There are several benefits that come with a robust environmental management system focused on achieving positive outcomes, and many industry leaders are turning to ISO 14001 to guide their journey. Read More
