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Beware the Green Swan

Chris Hall

“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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Creativity and Collaboration Vital to Finance Nature

Chris Hall

Mobilising new capital and working to re-direct existing capital is a vital part of efforts to create a Brazilian – and global economy – that is fit for the long term. It’s part of our fiduciary duty to be at the forefront of efforts to scale up and re-allocate capital.

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No Quick Fix to Europe’s Gas Dependency

Chris Hall

Increasing gas infrastructure must be avoided to avert dangerous climate impacts and stranded assets.”. The rising cost of fossil fuels presents an opportunity for the EU to establish more energy independence and for investors to shift capital into renewables. Investing in a renewable future.

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Is the IMO Turning the Tide on Transition?

Chris Hall

Some companies will start acting and some won’t; there’s more risk of stranded assets.” What role should investors play?

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COP26 Live Blog: All in for 1.5ºC

We Mean Business Coalition

It makes no long-term sense to continue pumping money into an asset that is already destined to eventually have no value — a stranded asset. With around 70% of the global economy now committed to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, the urgency of exiting coal and completely phasing out fossil fuel subsidies is clear.

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