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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 the road we’re taking to achieve net zero emissions across all assets under management.
The 2021 Access to Medicine Index reveals how big pharma is tackling health and healthcare access inequalities.
Discover how artificial intelligence and automation could impact the future of work.
Discover how the Covid-19 pandemic has already deepened existing gender inequalities – and why women must be at the heart of the recovery.
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.
Discover what positive and negative ESG issues apply to Bitcoin and whether the cryptocurrency is a responsible investment.
Discover our 2021 ESG engagement priorities – for supporting a sustainable Covid-19 recovery.
We joined the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative to target net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. Learn how we aim to achieve the goal.
BP has committed to become net zero carbon by 2050 – we set out the steps we recommend it takes.
Watch our video on engaging energy companies in Asia to align their emissions profiles to the Paris Agreement goals.
