Finance & Investing
BlackRock’s exit from once-heralded net-zero group creates climate finance chaos
The asset manager's withdrawal follows the departure by the Big Six U.S. banks from another net-zero alliance, raising in short order questions about the future of financing climate goals. Read More
Carbon pricing is gaining momentum. Here’s what you should know
Existing programs are set to expand to cover additional emission sources, and several new mechanisms are expected to launch in the next two years. Read More
California’s deadly fires illuminate an insurance industry ill-prepared for the climate crisis
Estimated damages at week's end from the Southern California apocalyptic fires reached $150 billion. Read More
Biodiversity credits are gaining acceptance. Here’s a guide for 2025
They differ from carbon credits in key ways. Read More
Exodus by big banks from climate finance alliance chided as ‘disgraceful’ reversal
The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) is making a sharp turn in its focus, raising fears that big financial services companies will backtrack on climate commitments. Read More
How to forge an effective sustainability strategy for 2025, after a year of setbacks
We need a broad and deep reassessment of current sustainability strategies, in particular advocacy connected to consumers and voters. Read More
Why carbon buyers are overvaluing feel-good credits
"Charismatic" credits are overvalued at the expense of higher-impact projects, data from independent rater Calyx Global show. Read More
How not to let anti-ESG rhetoric reshape investment strategies
ESG analysis offers a more complete picture of the pros and cons of an investment choice in a portfolio. Read More
Should you insure your carbon credits? Lessons from the UK
Here's a comprehensive guide to what you need to know when considering carbon credit insurance, as policy offerings are set to expand in the U.S. Read More
How the fossil fuel industry is fighting for legitimacy by using Big Tobacco’s playbook
The fossil fuel industry has been unsettled by unfavorable trends in the stock market, the divestment movement and changes in popular opinion. Read More
