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Time to re-invigorate this blog, what posts will cover

Tobias Webb

That’s not to say we won’t dip back into old territory, such as with this recent piece on Russia, sanctions and divestment. I help run something called the Sustainable Wine Roundtable , and its online magazine (with more podcasts) www.sustainablewine.co.uk. There may also be the odd post about sustainable wine.

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The Private Equity World: Broadening Focus on Sustainability – The Blackstone Group is All In

Sustainability Update

From experience we know at G&A Institute that when firms move out of P/E portfolio (via IPO, SPAC , acquisition by larger firm, management buyout, other means) the proactive burnishing of corporate ESG reputations can be a big plus in the divestment of today’s P/E entity. Special Mention – IR Magazine Focus – Our Partners, DFIN.

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New report: what investors need to know to accelerate green transition in climate intensive sectors

Envirotec Magazine

Oil and gas- divest or engage? Investor coalitions should do more to coordinate on the specific practical steps they expect companies to make in order to bring about major reductions in emissions.

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A decidedly impartial review of Mark Jacobson’s 100% Clean, Renewable Energy and Storage for Everything

Renewable Energy World

Scientific American magazine took notice of his work and approached Jacobson about writing a paper on the feasibility of powering the world with renewable energy. The fossil fuel divestment movement led by Bill McKibben’s 350.org Hydropower electricity produced in the Pacific Northwest would be imported to fill in the gaps.

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Russia: Sanctions and divestment. The case for a nuanced approach

Tobias Webb

Likewise, companies in all sectors have been rushing to divest of holdings in Russia , or halt operations there. This piece examines sanctions and corporate divestments through a slightly more sceptical lens. We are not arguing that divestment is or is not the right course of action for companies to take.