HSBC chair and CEO agree to meet with investors over net-zero ambition concerns
Nest and Rathbones are among 30 investors who backed a statement calling for HSBC to build on progress
Fossil Fuels
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Renewable energy adoption ‘limited’ in high-emission sectors
‘Powering the Earth differently is not enough. We must also build it to run differently.’
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ESG investing: The three elephants in the room
In theory, there’s no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is
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University of Cambridge to develop first global bond index to address fossil fuel expansion
Roughly 90% of new financing for fossil fuel expansion comes from loans and bonds
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Financial institutions accused of ‘cakeism’ for failing to reduce their exposure to fossil fuels
Many are taking only selective steps towards decarbonisation
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Sarasin & Partners exits position in Equinor over climate concerns
Says Equinor ‘is prioritising short-term returns over long-term sustainable capital creation’ by rolling back climate commitments
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Fossil fuels: From dawn to dusk?
Mind Money’s Igor Isaev casts his eye over the energy market’s transformation in 2025
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Stranded fossil fuel assets could cause $141bn in losses for UK economy by 2040
UK is more exposed than US and China, UKSIF report finds
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IEEFA calls on GFANZ to amend recommendations for transition indices
GFANZ is currently undergoing a significant restructure as firms exit its sub-alliances
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‘Time is running out’ as CO2 emissions reach record high in 2024
The carbon budget required to keep global warming at 1.5°C could be exceeded in just six years
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KPMG: Regulatory risks the main barrier to energy transition
However, execs display a growing confidence in the energy transition
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Private enterprise: The specific skillsets for sustainable investor
Private markets are particularly well suited for sustainable investments, but clients should be aware this area requires a specific skillset