A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.  Public and private sector coordination provides the theme – and events of Nairobi, London and Rio de Janeiro the backdrop – for this week’s digest. Natural allies – Just ahead of this year’s UN International Day for Biological Diversity, delegates gathered in Kenya for the first review…

David Byrns, Portfolio Manager at American Century, explains why transition investing is fundamental to achieving net zero. While global sustainable investments reached US$30.3 trillion in 2022, at the same time greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have hit an all-time high. According to the World Meteorological Organization, global averaged concentrations of carbon dioxide, the “most important GHG”, were a full 50% above…

Despite imperfections, investors should not wait for regulation to offer more comprehensive solutions, says David von Eiff, Director of Global Industry Standards at the CFA Institute. Climate change impacts, through direct and indirect channels, present us with tremendous economic risks and opportunities. While their complexity makes estimation difficult, cost estimates are generally staggering. A 2022 analysis by Deloitte projected that…

Olga Hancock, Head of Responsible Investment at the Church Commissioners for England, explores the implications for investors of the EHCR decision on Swiss government inaction. In November 2023, I wrote about the links between human rights and climate change for investors. Since then, there have been significant developments. One in particular stands out. Last month, the European Court of Human…

Dorian Maillard, Vice President at DAI Magister, explains the challenges and opportunities facing the growing market in efficient, eco-friendly power solutions. In the expansive landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), the quest for sustainable power solutions has emerged as a pivotal challenge. With the IoT market forecasted to surpass US$1.6 trillion by 2025, the demand for efficient power solutions…

Demand for transition-focused products grows as 1.5°C pathway falls out of sight.   Several investor networks have consolidated their respective guidance on climate transition to help financial institutions measure investee company plans more robustly.  Building on foundational work launched last year, the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) partnered with the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC), the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI),…