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Within the next two years, the EU’s 19 central banks plus the European Central Bank will start reporting annually on the climate performance of their investment portfolios, using recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures. This will help all EU member states contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy, as well as EU climate goals.
In the boldest statement made among its peers, Shell says its total oil production peaked in 2019 and will drop 1 or 2% annually, underscoring its desire to shift into greener energy. The announcement was praised by various investors but questioned by some environmentalists – so how comprehensive is Shell’s plan?
Investor signatories to Climate Action 100+ are seeking higher climate ambition for the 2021 proxy season with the world’s largest corporate greenhouse gas emitters. In anticipation of the initiative’s first Net Zero Company Benchmark, investors are filing shareholder resolutions and focusing on board governance at companies that lag on key benchmark indicators.
Climate change can be a daunting reading topic for many, owing to the scale of the problem at hand. Bill Gates sets out a comprehensive, practical and accessible plan for reaching zero greenhouse gas emissions to avoid a climate disaster.
With President Joe Biden’s recommitment to the Paris climate agreement, there is a renewed US focus on the policy changes and investments necessary to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Discover how accounting and independent auditing can help keep the US on track.
We probably all know some of the benefits of spending time outdoors – especially at a time like now. But why? Florence Williams investigates the science behind theories involving nature, mood, health and creativity.
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Discover whether investor engagement on climate change is having a real-world impact.
Cities and infrastructure need to be an integral part of tackling some of the world’s most pressing issues such as climate change.
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Learn how companies are innovating to use our planet’s resources efficiently for the 21st century.
Learn how our Health and Wellbeing will be affected by the challenges of the 21st century.
The 2021 Access to Medicine Index reveals how big pharma is tackling health and healthcare access inequalities.
Today, we launched the BMO Climate Institute, committed to a Net Zero 2050 target, and declared our ambition to be our clients’ lead partner in the transition to a net zero world
Discover how the Covid-19 pandemic has already deepened existing gender inequalities – and why women must be at the heart of the recovery.
Discover what positive and negative ESG issues apply to Bitcoin and whether the cryptocurrency is a responsible investment.
Historically difficult for investors to define and quantify, social issues are now among the most pressing issues for companies globally – discover our engagement on some of these issues, including antimicrobial resistance in Q4 2020.
Keep up to date with responsible investing in our monthly roundup of highlights – interesting events, articles we’re reading, podcasts and more.
As responsible investing continues to gain momentum, discover the companies we believe are best positioned to make the most of the opportunities.
