Confronting climate risk
After more than 10,000 years of relative stability—the full span of human civilization—the Earth’s climate is changing. Since the 1880s,…
Environment and Sustainable Investments
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Société Générale joins EBRD in financing Izmir metro
Turkey’s third-largest city raises funds for key infrastructure despite coronavirus pandemic Société Générale’s €25 million loan comes under EBRD’s A/B…
Report: Green energy can save Middle Eastern economies
A big cut in the use of fossil fuels for electricity generation by 2030 would save the Middle East and…
Is your low-carbon portfolio destroying the planet?
An investor who focuses solely on low carbon emissions could end up investing in polluters, while excluding some of the…
Earth Day 2020: a worldwide call to boost climate action
22 April 2020 sees the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, a global event to highlight support for environmental protection. Four…
Will Covid-19 prove a pivotal moment for climate change? Our Climate Progress Dashboard is tracking the global impact
For years, we have highlighted the drastic change in action that will be required to reconfigure the global economy into…
Etihad continues to progress sustainable initiatives to help cut carbon emissions
Etihad Airways has continued to progress its sustainability agenda, testing a range of initiatives during the wind-down and suspension of…
DubaiFinancial Market launches new ESG Index consisting of 20 companies
Dubai Financial Market has launched the UAE Index for Environment, Social and Governance to encourage listed companies in the UAE…
Fast pandemic response could tackle climate crisis
If you want to know how fast a modern society can change, go to most British town centres and see…
Covid-19: a dress rehearsal for the climate emergency?
Are there lessons to be found in humanity’s response to Covid-19 that can help us fight climate change? The current…
Nurturing the perfect eco-system for alternative funds
Over a period of more than 50 years, Jersey has developed a well-respected and forward-thinking funds sector. In 2019,…
Qatar's sustainable development initiatives showcased at global forum
The country’s initiatives on sustainable development have been showcased at the ‘2nd World Sustainable Development Forum’ held recently in Durango,…