Corporate Knights

OCTOBER 11, 2022

To boot, Enel managed to deflate its carbon bubble almost exclusively by retiring high-carbon assets. Most of these reductions were made from 2015 to 2021 when Enel shut down some 40 of its 50 coal power plants fast and furiously (from 31% of generation capacity to 6%). dollars) through 2030. Whereas just 2.7%

Divestment 358

Divestment CDP Stranded Assets Paris Agreement 358

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 Clearly much more needs to be done to pivot towards more sustainable investment and lending practices.

Net Zero 113

Net Zero Divestment Banking Stranded Assets 113

Richard Matthews

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

A large and growing share of that investment capitol is going towards impact investments. In an interview with Private Equity International (PEI), Tania Carnegie, the Global Private Equity and Asset Management Leader for KPMG Impact, said she is confident about the future of impact investing.

Impact Investing 76

Impact Investing Value Creation Net Zero Stranded Assets 76

Chris Hall

MARCH 2, 2022

“Natural gas will remain an important fuel source to meet total energy demand for the time being, decreasing by only 13% in 2030 (from 2015 levels), until hydrogen, e-gas and biogas are ramped up,” the Allianz report noted. “As Increasing gas infrastructure must be avoided to avert dangerous climate impacts and stranded assets.”.

Net Zero 98

Net Zero Stranded Assets Global Economy Supply Chains 98

Chris Hall

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Go like the wind The global energy crisis, sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, highlighted the importance of ensuring a steady flow of domestic, sustainable energy supply. “The fact the government didn’t listen to industry concerns ahead of the latest CfD outcomes for offshore wind perhaps implies a level of complacency,” Serin says.

Net Zero 89

Net Zero Climate Change Stranded Assets Green Investing 89

Richard Matthews

APRIL 20, 2022

Sustainable capitalism also invites efforts to reinforce sustainability as a fiduciary issue, create advisory services for sustainable asset management, expand the range and depth of sustainable investment products; reconsider the appropriate definition for growth beyond GDP and integrate sustainability into business education at all levels.

Development 59

Development Waste Value Creation UNEP 59

Chris Hall

MAY 11, 2022

Policy reform, best practice and legal judgments are redefining the relationship between fiduciary duty and sustainable investment. In late April, the UK High Court ruled that charity trustees can consider climate change factors when making decisions over their investments, even if it means making lower returns.

UNEP 52

UNEP Net Zero Sustainable Investment Stranded Assets 52