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ESG Explainer: The Blue Economy

Chris Hall

The global economy relies on the health of the ocean, says Dennis Fritsch, Project Coordinator, Sustainable Blue Economy Finance at the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI). UNEP FI is working towards integrating the use of sustainable finance practices in support of ocean health by the global financial community.

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ESG Explainer: Line of Duty

Chris Hall

In late April, the UK High Court ruled that charity trustees can consider climate change factors when making decisions over their investments, even if it means making lower returns. Policy reform, best practice and legal judgments are redefining the relationship between fiduciary duty and sustainable investment.

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Turn Commitments into “Hard Numbers”, says GFANZ’s Carney

Chris Hall

Transition plans should demonstrate alignment with 2030 decarbonisation targets, says UN Climate Envoy. In addition, institutions should have interim decarbonisation targets that are “consistent” with the 2030 target, set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , of reducing CO2 emissions by around 45% from 2010 levels.

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SEC Allows Climate Votes at Major US Institutions

Chris Hall

Leading US banks and insurers will face votes at their upcoming AGMs asking for policies aligned with the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) net zero roadmap , after challenges to shareholder resolutions were rejected. . Risk of stranded assets . at Trillium Asset Management.? “In degrees Celsius.