Juliet Stradling, Energy Partner at TLT, considers the implications of National Grid’s system operator arm being taken into public ownership. The completion of the acquisition of National Grid Electricity System Operator Limited (now renamed National Energy System Operator and to be known as NESO) and the associated formalities that took effect on Tuesday are important steps in the planned transformation…
Break Down the Barriers to Greener Properties
Fred Lee, Senior Counsel, and Monopoly Christiaan-Rakus, Associate at UK law firm Farrer & Co, highlight ways landlords can improve energy efficiency. Developing sustainable approaches has fast become a priority of the tenanted property sector for both landlords and tenants. This was the case in 2022, as explored in a previous article giving an overview of the most common sustainability…
Five Lessons from Climate Week NYC 2024
Dr Andrew Coburn, CEO of Risilience, responds to the event’s clarion call with next steps to put sustainability plans into action. While it’s a wrap for Climate Week NYC 2024, the business of sustainability is far from over. Many global organisations have spent the past few years assessing the magnitude of their financial exposure to climate change, ensuring they…
The Power of Transition Finance
Institutional investors need to rethink the risk-return proposition in emerging markets, argues Matt Christ, Portfolio Manager at Ninety One. Last year, emerging market (EM) economies produced over 75% of the world’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to global institutional asset manager Ninety One, they are also on a trajectory to represent 90% of emissions growth by 2030. The International Energy…
Aviva, WWF Call for UK Nature-positive Pathways
Report calls for government to provide more detail on the ways in which the private sector can contribute to the country’s move to a sustainable economy. UK insurance group Aviva and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) have launched a joint report setting out nature-positive pathways, calling on the UK government and private sector to work together to support…
Petrochemicals Litigation will Cost Investors Billions
Planet Tracker report warns of legal and financial ramifications from sector’s continued environmental and social harms. Companies’ ongoing usage of petrochemicals exposes investors to a plethora of environmental, social and legal risks which will have significant financial consequences, according to research by think tank Planet Tracker. “Petrochemicals represent real financial risk if not managed properly,” Chris Baldock, Head of Data…
Embracing Double Materiality
Why it’s time for every industry to rethink impact The business landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by changing regulations, shifting consumer expectations, and an urgent need for a more sustainable and equitable future. Today, success is no longer measured solely by profit margins. Companies are being asked to think bigger—to consider their impact on society, the environment, and the wider world.
Embracing Double Materiality
Why it’s time for every industry to rethink impact The business landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by changing regulations, shifting consumer expectations, and an urgent need for a more sustainable and equitable future. Today, success is no longer measured solely by profit margins. Companies are being asked to think bigger—to consider their impact on society, the environment, and the wider world.
Embracing Double Materiality
Why it’s time for every industry to rethink impact The business landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by changing regulations, shifting consumer expectations, and an urgent need for a more sustainable and equitable future. Today, success is no longer measured solely by profit margins. Companies are being asked to think bigger—to consider their impact on society, the environment, and the wider world.
Embracing Double Materiality
Why it’s time for every industry to rethink impact The business landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by changing regulations, shifting consumer expectations, and an urgent need for a more sustainable and equitable future. Today, success is no longer measured solely by profit margins. Companies are being asked to think bigger—to consider their impact on society, the environment, and the wider world.