Finance & Investing
The energy transition needs metals. It needs social awareness, too
Mining companies may in future have to report on the impact of individual operations as part of more stringent ESG data reporting. Read More
HSBC, Walmart add science-based targets to supplier financing program
Under the new program, Walmart suppliers that have set at least three sustainability goals and are working towards a 1.5-degree Celsius target can get access to financing from HSBC. Read More
2021 was the year that…
Amid disheartening and discouraging news, a lot of reasons for hope. Read More
Taking climate justice seriously in the blue economy
Asset-based development could be the secret to adaptation and resilience for threatened coastal communities around the world. Read More
3 simple climate questions for your board going into 2022
If climate hasn’t been placed at the center of the board agenda yet, now is the time to make sure that it does. Read More
Why the growth of climate and ESG inside boardrooms gives me hope
If boards don't provide the insight and foresight, how can investors assess a company's ESG governance and value creation? Read More
Private financial institutions are stepping in to decarbonize steel
The Steel Climate-Aligned Finance Working Group, comprising ING, Societe Generale, Citi, Standard Chartered and UniCredit, has been convening since May 2021. Read More
Why divestment doesn’t work — and just won’t die
For one investor to sell a share, another must buy it. Period. Read More
The sectors where green jobs are growing in demand
LinkedIn is seeing green jobs span a wide range of industries, from obvious ones such as renewables to more unexpected ones such as finance, fashion technologies and transport. Read More
The circular economy needs scale — Closed Loop Venture Group has $50 million to help
The latest fund from Closed Loop Ventures Group includes Microsoft and the Autodesk Foundation as investors. Read More
