Sustainable Finance
Nestlé’s New Path To Carbon Neutrality
Stung by accusations of "greenwashing," Nestlé is moving away from purchasing carbon credits and towards regenerative agriculture to meet the brand's net-zero emission goals.
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Sustainable Finance
World Bank And CEOs Address Climate Change
The World Bank is betting that private sector expertise will help address climate change along with pandemics, poverty and social and political fragility.
Sustainable Finance
Sustainable Finance Awards 2023: Global Winners
Global Finance presents this year’s best sustainable finance global winners.
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How financial institutions can help with the fight against climate change
When it comes to taking the necessary measures to mitigate the worst effects of climate change, action does not come cheap. Introducing the necessary changes to energy production, ensuring more environmentally methods of production and re-tooling existing industries, for example, will come with significant costs. And, unfortunately, a significant proportion of these costs are going to be borne by those least able to afford them.
Awards
Sustainable Finance Awards 2023: North America
Global Financenames the banks and financial institutions leading the way in sustainable finance in North America.
Awards
Sustainable Finance Awards 2023: Western Europe
Global Financenames the banks and financial institutions leading the way in sustainable finance in Western Europe.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Norway’s SWF Nixes All-Male Boards In Japan
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is pushing to increase gender diversity among Japan's corporate executives.
Sustainable Finance
Landmark 200-Nation Deal Could Save Marine Resources
The treaty does not overrule provisions set by numerous and often conflicting authorities that currently regulate fishing, shipping and deep-sea mining on the high seas.
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Mitigating climate change: the role of the Paris Agreement Global Stocktake
When 195 countries signed up to the Paris Agreement in 2015, it seemed the world was finally taking climate change seriously. The commitment to taking the measures necessary to limit the increase in the mean global temperature to a maximum of 1.5 degrees above preindustrial levels seemed a turning point in the fight against climate change.
Sustainable Finance
New Growth For Green Energy
Fossil fuels had a comeback year, but the green transition is accelerating.
News
Ozone Layer Is Healing
The ozone layer should be restored to its 1980 condition by 2066 according to scientists.
News
Central America: Corn-Based Cards Replace Plastic
BAC Credomatic's bio credit card is made of 82% corn and fits in with the bank’s net-positive renewable-energy policy.
Features
Energy Transition
Despite attempts to reach net-zero, companies are still struggling to hit their goals.
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COP28: A crucial waypoint in the Race to Zero
On 30 November, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference begins in Dubai. With COP28 taking place in the United Arab Emirates, just one year after COP27 in Egypt, the concerns of developing economies will be at the forefront of the global climate agenda.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Tangible Action On Climate Change At COP27 Despite Disagreements
Some political leaders are making progress in combatting climate change at COP27 while others are playing the blame game.