ESG Today

JULY 25, 2023

The guidelines released alongside the framework provide a standardized methodology to ensure that future government support is aligned with the country’s climate and energy priorities, and precludes funding of discretionary programs not aligned with the framework.

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Chris Hall

JULY 31, 2023

Creon Butler, Director, Global Economy and Finance Programme at think tank Chatham House, made a similar warning of a “probable sharp adjustment” this month , saying that “financial markets did not yet reflect climate risk” despite the clear severe economic and financial consequences of climate change.

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3BL Media

AUGUST 30, 2022

The CDP Global Water Report (2020) informs us that, when it comes to water security, “The cost of inaction is five times the cost of action.”. CDP and Planet Tracker’s High and Dry: How Water Issues Are Stranding Assets , May 2022 report recognizes that “Water risk is already stranding assets across major sectors of the global economy.”.

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Chris Hall

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

“The harsh reality is that emissions are continuing to rise,” says Philipponnat, adding that much of the discussion among policymakers has centred around reducing the CO2 intensity of our global economy. As these perilous climate projections unfold, one might expect an inevitable upheaval in the global economy.

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3BL Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Financial organisations thus have a major role to play in the decarbonisation of the global economy, yet it is estimated that since the Paris Agreement in 2015, the 60 largest banks have instead invested $5.5 Finance climate action Financing climate action can take many forms, such as green bonds or sustainability-linked loans.

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Chris Hall

MARCH 31, 2023

Jose Pugas , Head of Responsible Investments and Engagement at JGP Asset Management , explains why scal ing -u p finance between the global north and south for nature-based solutions is essential to tackle climate change and biodiversity loss. Brazil is the most biologically diverse country in the world.

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Chris Hall

APRIL 14, 2023

Charlotta Dawidowski Sydstrand , Head of ESG at AP7, explains how universal owner s can exert collaborative pressure to drive sustainable outcomes in the global economy. This, says Sydstrand, creates a “ripple effect” in the global economy.

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