‘Greening’ investor portfolios has done little to slash emissions, UBS warns November 10, 2022 The “greening” of investors’ portfolios has had little impact on the actual decarbonising of the economy, investment bank UBS warned today, as it called for a significant acceleration of financial efforts to tackle environmental collapse.
Octopus looks to slash heat pump costs with Lloyds deal November 9, 2022 Renewable energy firm Octopus has struck a deal with Lloyds Banking Group to roll-out low-cost heat pumps to customers today, in a tie-up that aims to boost the decarbonisation of domestic heating.
‘Golden source’ for ESG data will help listed firms decide where they put their cash November 8, 2022 A new ‘golden source’ for environmental and social governance (ESG) data will help listed firms decide where they put their money, and even what their values should be. Nina Spencer saw a gap in the market after more than 15-years sitting on company boards and advising leading fintech firms. Her new analytics and benchmarking database, [...]
Boost energy efficiency to tackle climate change, says Schneider Electric November 8, 2022 There needs to be more of a focus on less exciting parts of the green transition, argued a leading analyst at Schneider Electric.
Rediscover cycling and reclaim time with Estarli E-Bikes November 3, 2022 | Sponsored “Commuting will never be the same again,” says Estarli Co-Founder, Oliver Francis. “Thank Goodness.” The Hertfordshire eBike company is on a mission to empower more people to ride more. “We felt there was an element of hypocrisy when some eBike brands were shouting about the benefits of eBikes versus other methods of transport and then [...]
Funds struggle to sell sustainability as greenwashing spreads November 1, 2022 Fund managers are struggling to sell their green investment products to financial advisers as rampant greenwashing erodes trust in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) industry, fresh research has
Dam: Climate change poses risks to energy infrastructure October 16, 2022 Extreme weather events caused by climate change pose a significant risk to the world's energy infrastructure, warned the WMO.
Zumo appointed to WEF crypto sustainability unit October 12, 2022 Edinburgh-based crypto wallet Zumo has joined the World Economic Forum’s Crypto Sustainability Coalition.
Global ESG funds set to hit $34tn by 2026, says PwC October 10, 2022 The global value of environmental, social and governance funds will surge to nearly $34tn by 2026 as investors look to profit from a transition to green energy, according to a new report.
MPs set to scrutinise ESG industry amid greenwashing concerns October 6, 2022 MPs are set to scrutinise the environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing industry next week amid growing concerns of 'greenwashing'.