These resources provide a definitive framework for companies and financial institutions to develop and disclose high-quality climate transition plans. The guidance helps organizations move beyond high-level pledges toward actionable strategies that align with a net-zero future.

This research examines how artificial intelligence is being adopted across different business functions and worker tasks. It provides empirical evidence on the specific microstructure of AI integration, offering insights into how firms are transforming their operations and workforce requirements.

This study investigates the long-term impact of automation on worker learning and career trajectories. By analyzing career dynamics, the authors highlight how technological shifts influence skill acquisition and the evolving nature of professional development in an increasingly automated economy.

This series evaluates the progress of central banks in integrating climate and environmental considerations into their monetary policy and supervisory frameworks. It provides a comparative analysis of global performance, highlighting leaders and areas where further policy action is required.

This comprehensive series tracks the changing landscape of digital news consumption globally. It explores trends in trust, misinformation, and the financial sustainability of journalism, providing essential context for understanding the information environment in which investors and companies operate.

This report explores the potential for catalytic capital to bridge the investment gap for high-impact projects in Australia. It identifies barriers and opportunities for using flexible, risk-tolerant capital to mobilize broader private investment toward social and environmental goals.

This analysis models the potential economic consequences of extreme heat events in Europe. By examining the 2026 summer, it quantifies the impacts on productivity, health, and infrastructure, underscoring the urgent need for climate adaptation and resilient economic planning.

The World Bank Group reported on September 17, 2026, that it mobilized a record $22 billion in private capital for Africa during the 2026 fiscal year. This figure represents a nearly 150 percent increase from the $9 billion mobilized in fiscal year 2022. The mobilization was achieved through internal reforms designed to integrate public and private sector arms and expand the use of financial guarantees. [Published: 17 Sep 2026]

📖 Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance: Portfolio📖 Beyond the illusion of innovative climate finance at scale in Africa: A market-informed blueprint for Kenya’s just and resilient climate transition

A new health impact assessment released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air on September 10, 2026, has linked air pollution from Sasol Ltd’s Secunda operations to approximately 1,000 deaths and R19 billion in annual economic losses. The study estimates that emissions from the coal-to-liquids complex contributed to over 2,000 asthma-related emergency room visits and hundreds of cases of childhood asthma in the 2024/25 financial year. Concurrently, South Africa’s Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is preparing to reintroduce a criminal case against Sasol in late September 2026 regarding alleged hazardous chemical dumping. [Published: 11 Sep 2026]

📖 The thematic assessment report on the interlinkages among biodiversity, water, food and health📖 The (climate) Health Attribution Library

A report from the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing revealed that sustainable investment funds in the Americas outperformed traditional counterparts during the first half of 2026. The median sustainable fund in the region achieved returns of 8.8%, compared to 5.5% for traditional funds. Globally, sustainable assets under management reached a record $4.2 trillion by the end of the second quarter of 2026. [Published: 16 Sep 2026]

📖 Global sustainable investment review series📖 Sustainable signals: Individual investors series

The Indonesian National Police (INP) and the Ministry of Environment are currently investigating eight corporations for their alleged involvement in illegal land clearing and forest fires that have burned over 280,000 hectares across Kalimantan and Sumatra. As of September 11, 2026, authorities have identified 139 suspects and are assessing criminal charges against an additional 60 companies whose operating licenses were recently suspended or revoked. The environmental group WALHI is scheduled to submit a detailed report on 262 linked corporate entities to President Prabowo Subianto on September 14, 2026. [Published: 12 Sep 2026]

📖 Global Forest Review📖 Environmental crime: From blind spot to business risk

Railpen, the £36 billion UK railway workers’ pension fund, launched a new benchmarking tool on September 11, 2026, to assist institutional investors in evaluating corporate artificial intelligence governance. Developed in partnership with Chronos Sustainability, the tool translates Railpen’s existing AI Governance Framework into actionable metrics to assess how portfolio companies manage AI risks and strategic opportunities. The launch followed a Railpen assessment of its active equity holdings which found that corporate governance practices are currently lagging behind the rapid implementation of AI technology. [Published: 11 Sep 2026]

📖 Artificial intelligence and the future of finance: A framework for structural change📖 Firm data on AI

The UK Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) launched a public consultation on September 7, 2026, titled "Modernising Corporate Reporting to support long-term economic growth," which proposes a fundamental reset of the national reporting framework. Key proposals include removing mandatory non-financial reporting requirements from core company law and instead requiring them only where financially material, alongside the introduction of a "very large" company threshold to simplify compliance obligations. This initiative seeks to reduce the administrative burden on UK companies by 25% while refocusing ESG disclosures on data that is directly relevant to investor decision-making. [Published: 14 Sep 2026]

📖 ShareAction policy paper: Defending and strengthening the AGM as a forum for corporate accountability📖 FCLT Gold Standard: Information and resources

Annual week-long climate action event with multiple sessions and stakeholder engagement activities.

The premier annual climate finance event for Australian and New Zealand institutional investors to engage with pathways, policies, and opportunities for net zero investment.

A responsible investment conference for the New Zealand market focusing on leadership recognition and thought exchange.

A global symposium bringing together asset owners to discuss investment frameworks and fiduciary responsibilities.

A webinar exploring the political backlash against ESG and responsible investment in the US and Europe and what it means for long-term asset allocators.

Global gathering of responsible investment practitioners in Amsterdam.

An analysis of why agricultural finance systems must evolve to recognize and price the resilience and value created by healthy soil as a financial asset.

A study of 180 large corporations reveals that while 79% have made biodiversity pledges, only 13% have commitments detailed enough for accountability.

Advice for how to engage the public on topics like wealth inequality, extreme wealth and wealth taxes on social media.

An exploration of New Zealand’s proposed modern slavery legislation and its potential impact on supply chain transparency and worker outcomes.

A short video exploring the role of banks in the economy and their impact on climate change and social issues.

Stanford professor Andy Hall discusses the risks posed by concentrated ownership of AI models and the lack of government oversight, emphasizing the implications for asset owners.

An interview exploring the evolving relationship between pension fiduciaries, climate change, legal accountability, and long-term value creation in Canada.

An analysis of personal liability for directors regarding environmental risks, based on a case study of forestry debris cleanup.