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Take the Natural Path to Long-term Value

Chris Hall

ESG-related assets under management are projected to exceed US$50 trillion in 2025, reflecting the growing demand for sustainable investments. The issuance of ultra-long bonds tied to biodiversity conservation attracted substantial investor interest, demonstrating confidence in sustainable financial instruments.

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AB: ESG in Action - The Human Touch in Interpreting Climate Scenario Analysis

3BL Media

The evolving climate drives physical risks—damaged or stranded assets and business-interruption costs from severe weather events. Climate change opportunities, on the other hand, capture the present value of technological advancements in terms of patents and green revenues.

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No Quick Fix to Europe’s Gas Dependency

Chris Hall

Increasing gas infrastructure must be avoided to avert dangerous climate impacts and stranded assets.”. However, investors have previously told ESG Investor that the inclusion of gas won’t change their perceptions of what constitutes sustainable investing. Investing in a renewable future.

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ESG Explainer: Line of Duty

Chris Hall

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.

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Is the IMO Turning the Tide on Transition?

Chris Hall

Some companies will start acting and some won’t; there’s more risk of stranded assets.” What role should investors play? International shipping accounted for 2% of global energy-related CO2 emissions last year, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Defining Sustainable Economic Systems – Development vs Growth

Richard Matthews

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.

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ESG Explainer: Sucking up to Carbon Capture

Chris Hall

C or below will leave a substantial amount of fossil fuels unburned and could strand considerable fossil fuel infrastructure. Depending on its availability, CCS could allow fossil fuels to be used longer, reducing stranded assets.”. What is carbon capture and storage? What role can CCS play in net zero transition?