Africa holds key green energy minerals but exports them raw. If the continent had its own Green Bank, it could finance local manufacturing and green industry.
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Consumers are often willing to pay more for eco-friendly products – but are they getting what they paid for?
Green bonds have the potential to be a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, but only if they are backed by real accountability.
The Net Zero Economy Authority will have a broad remit to support the net zero transition. Here are some pointers on how it could go about it, based on an assessment of best practice
Too often government policy is not designed with the long-term in mind. Instead, short-term economic outcomes and political gains are prioritised - to the detriment of public health.
Keir Starmer’s flagship climate change pledge has already been cut back significantly since 2021.
Our super funds say they want to invest more in the net zero transition but that regulation blocks them. It’s time to put them to the test, and turn their piles of money toward a greener future.
Climate and investment laws must align for the global south to get climate justice and achieve net-zero emissions.
Most ESG funds track passive indices - this is where the power really lies in determining what is ESG.
In the fact of economic uncertainty, one question remains: Is it worth investing in a more sustainable Canada, or will it become just another economic burden?
Market volatility and rising development costs have led to an increase in the risk premium in recent years.
A new study indicates that the supply of “green” assets has caught up with demand, leading to a relative decline in performance. The green premium is a reality, but may be temporary.
We need more targeted investments in solutions that have a positive impact on nature to reverse biodiversity loss.
We can be much better at exploiting finance and economics to tackle climate change.
Decarbonisation is not impossible, but it will be difficult to achieve through capitalism.
The transition to net zero will require huge investments, but how do we make sure investment goes to the right place?
Making sure your fund’s financial values align with your ethical values isn’t that simple – but here’s what you can do.
The recent row over whether arms makers could be treated as ethical investments is just the tip of the iceberg.
Behind the government’s net zero bluster there has been little progress in decarbonising the UK.
The new EU rules on sustainable finance defeat their own objective.
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