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Explore climate change in the American mind
This tool offers visualisations and data on American climate change opinions. It provides finance professionals with insights into public sentiment, useful for assessing risks, opportunities, and strategies in climate-related investments. The tool supports data-driven decision-making in sustainable finance practices.
Predatory fintech and the politics of banking
This report critically examines the rise of predatory fintech lending practices in the US. It highlights how fintech firms exploit regulatory gaps through partnerships with banks, resulting in high-cost loans that disproportionately impact financially vulnerable households. The report also discusses potential regulatory reforms to protect consumers from these harmful practices.
FINRA fixed income database
This database provides a comprehensive collection of market data for US fixed-income securities, including corporate and government bonds. It assists finance professionals in tracking pricing trends, ensuring transparency, and supporting informed investment decisions.
finra
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) is a not-for-profit organisation that regulates broker-dealers and securities firms to protect investors and ensure market integrity. It provides education, registration, and oversight for financial professionals. FINRA enforces compliance with securities laws and regulations to maintain fair financial markets in the United States.
Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)
Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) sets global standards for responsible mining practices through independent third-party assessments. IRMA's mission is to protect communities and the environment by ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical practices in the mining sector. The organisation's Standard for Responsible Mining covers diverse issues, from worker rights to environmental protection.
Assent
Assent is a global leader in supply chain sustainability management, helping businesses comply with regulations like the Dodd-Frank Act and the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation. Assent provides tools for ESG compliance, responsible sourcing, and supply chain transparency, enabling companies to reduce risks and ensure ethical business practices across global operations.
Project on Resources and Governance (PRG)
Project on Resources and Governance (PRG) focuses on improving natural resource governance to benefit local communities in resource-rich countries. Through research and partnerships with governments, organisations, and institutions, PRG aims to create evidence-based solutions that enhance resource management, reduce conflicts, and promote sustainable development.
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN)
Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is an international organisation focused on tackling malnutrition and improving nutrition worldwide. GAIN works with partners to create sustainable, scalable solutions, improving access to nutritious food. Their initiatives target vulnerable populations, aiming to enhance health and well-being through better nutrition.
Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is a leading research university known for pioneering advances in various fields, including medicine, science, and engineering. JHU offers diverse academic programs and fosters a collaborative environment for students and researchers. Discover world-class education and groundbreaking research at Johns Hopkins University.
How the oil industry has sustained market dominance through policy influence
The report details how the oil and gas industry has systematically opposed renewable energy and electric vehicles through a long-standing narrative playbook. This opposition has hindered the global energy transition, contributing significantly to continued high emissions and delaying critical climate action.
Shareaction's insuring disaster benchmark series
The "Insuring Disaster" series by ShareAction evaluates the responsible investment and underwriting practices of the world's largest insurers, focusing on their approaches to critical environmental and social issues. This benchmark series highlights the industry's impact on climate, biodiversity, and human rights, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.
Addressing child labour: A guide for the private sector
This guide from the UN Global Compact Network UK offers businesses actionable strategies to eradicate child labour from global supply chains. It outlines the business case for tackling child labour, defines key concepts, and provides concrete steps for prevention, mitigation, and remediation. The guide emphasises the importance of policy commitment, supply chain oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders.
Regenerative development and design
The report explores the necessity and principles of regenerative development, aiming to create thriving living systems that evolve toward greater health and vitality. It emphasises aligning human actions with natural systems, integrating ancient wisdom with modern science, and fostering holistic, co-creative partnerships between people and the planet for sustainable and thriving futures.
Charting a greener course: The role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in the net-zero transition
This report examines the potential of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) in reducing the environmental impact of aviation. It highlights various types of SAFs, their scalability, and the critical role of investors in supporting high-integrity fuels to achieve net-zero emissions in the aviation sector.
Sustainable aviation fuel policy in the United States
The policy summary discusses the US sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) policy, highlighting the favourable regulatory landscape, the Biden administration's support through tax credits and subsidies, and the SAF Grand Challenge. It also covers the different acts, state-level initiatives, and various financial mechanisms to bolster SAF production and adoption, comparing it with EU and UK policies.
Lifetime emissions from aircraft under a net-zero carbon budget
The report evaluates the aviation sector's ability to meet net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. It projects that current fleet emissions will exhaust half the sector's carbon budget by 2032, necessitating zero-emission aircraft by the mid-2030s to achieve climate goals.