A selection of the major stories impacting ESG investors, in five easy pieces.  An innovative instrument issued by the World Bank this week offered investors an opportunity to profit from patience. Outcome-orientated finance – This week, the World Bank launched a “new model” for private investment in sustainable development, with its first Amazon reforestation outcome bond. The US$225 million nine-year…

Jonathan Cohen, Head of Energy at Howard Kennedy, takes stock of the sustainability-focused legislation, guidance and opportunities surrounding the real estate sector.  There is currently a huge amount of activity involving investments and developments that incorporate green buildings and sustainability. This presents a number of opportunities for investors and asset managers alike. This article looks at some of the key…

The clean energy solution could form an important part of Germany’s climate transition pathway, according to Olaf Beyme, Renewable and Powers Lead at ING Germany.   In the quest for sustainable energy solutions, geothermal energy is a compelling alternative to fossil fuels. As the world grapples with climate change, the need to adopt cleaner, renewable energy sources is more pressing…

A series of missed opportunities at the Bonn Climate Change Conference have ramped up pressure for COP29 to deliver on the green transition, argues UNEP FI Climate Lead Remco Fischer.  The climate crisis is “too big, too serious and too urgent to rely on the resources of public institutions alone”, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). The forum estimates…

A new methodology allows investors to evaluate and report on the physical risks climate change pose to their real assets. In a world where the climate is changing in ways that are hard to predict, assessing future risks to infrastructure and property has proven difficult – and methodologies have been fragmented and opaque. But the Institutional Investor Group on Climate…

How Can I Improve My B Corp Score? A Concise Answer!   Achieving a strong B Corp score is crucial for certification and demonstrates your company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Whether you’re aiming to achieve certification for the first time or looking to improve your score for recertification, there are several strategies you can implement. This article will…