Net Zero

The latest developments in sustainable finance: UN report warns of deforestation risks, investors call for Starbucks labour assessment.

Move comes as the asset owners group published its annual progress update.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: EIP raises €390m for climate tech fund, S&P launches new 'carbon budget’ index family.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Shell appoints new CEO, IGGCC proposes climate resilience framework.

The latest developments in sustainable finance: Stock exchanges cite business and economic concerns as main barrier to sustainability; SBTN opens consultation on nature.

The latest developments in ESG-related funds: Swiss Life Asset Managers launches fourth clean energy fund; TD Asset Management launches carbon credit ETF.

Move comes as Grantham Institute calls on financial institutions, governments, business and civil society to support a 'just nature transition'.

Research finds 'maturity matters' when considering transition scenarios, with five-year US treasuries seeing a 'sizeable' 100bps yield shock in some scenarios.

Net-zero commitments are prompting asset managers and owners to address the climate implications of investing in government debt.

Legal representatives for HESTA members also suggest fund may have misled beneficiaries over climate efforts and hint at legal action.