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NZAOA Gets to Grips with Decarbonising Debt

Chris Hall

Other indicators are still under consideration by ASCOR, including the question of whether a country’s net zero target is enshrined in national climate law. The TSP outlines how the 86 alliance members, with a collective US$11 trillion in assets, can align their sub-portfolio decarbonisation targets with net zero.

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SMRs Pave Nuclear Pathway for Investors

Chris Hall

billion to support the construction of two nuclear power plants at Sizewell C in southeast England, bringing its total investment in the project to £2.5 It is hoped this will incentivise private investors to also back the project.

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Take Five: A “Starting Point” for Sustainability Reporting 

Chris Hall

This week, the ISSB delivered its long-awaited sustainability standards, to overwhelming but not universal acclaim. Double trouble – Undoubtedly, the most significant development in sustainable investment this week was the release of its first two standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

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Europe Energy Crisis Varied Impacts Across Countries

3BL Media

To alleviate these issues, the government has created a plan to become independent from Russian gas by 2027. An initiative “Mission 11” was launched to support people and help them save 11% on energy without investments. The higher energy prices also have an impact on many industries, which drives up consumer prices and inflation.

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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: High-Level Principles for Biodiversity Credits

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including FFI, PVF, Zurich Resilience Solutions, South Pole, Normative, Verdantix and Alveo. Research and advisory firm Verdantix have forecast a rise in the value of the climate risk digital solutions market to US$4 billion by 2027.

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Prioritise “Proven” Renewable Energy Investments – FTI 

Chris Hall

The energy supply sector is the largest contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions , responsible for approximately 35% of total emissions. “Buildout of proven renewable infrastructure is one of the key levers to clean up energy supply,” Frances Aderhold, Sustainable Investing Research Analyst at FTI, told ESG Investor.

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This Week’s Tech and Tools News: NatureAlpha Joins UN Biodiversity Data Initiative

Chris Hall

ESG Investor’s weekly round-up of news on technology and tools in the sustainable investing sector, including NatureAlpha, Verdantix, Solactive, Minerva Analytics, Euronext, Joulea, and Clarity AI. index looks to respond to the growing demand for sustainable investment tools. billion on carbon management software.