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The environmental pillar in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) assesses an organisation’s impact on the planet. It includes issues such as climate change, biodiversity, waste management and water management. Strong environmental practices help businesses reduce risks, comply with regulations, and drive long-term sustainability.

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El Niño Heat Mortality Tracker

Climate Impact Lab
The El Niño Heat Mortality Tracker projects heat-related deaths at a state and provincial level. Developed by the Climate Impact Lab, it helps users visualise the human toll of extreme temperature events to inform risk assessment and public health strategies.
Online tool/database
27 October 2026

Nature Stocktake

BankTrack
The Nature Stocktake by BankTrack evaluates 30 global banks on their biodiversity commitments and exclusion policies. It provides finance professionals with comparative data on bank alignment with the Global Biodiversity Framework and exposure to forest-risk commodities.
Online tool/database
26 October 2026

State of the Banking Transition

TPI Global Climate Transition Centre
This benchmark series reviews the progress of 36 large global banks on the low-carbon transition. Produced by the TPI Centre, it evaluates transition plans and decarbonisation targets using the Net Zero Banking Assessment Framework and Carbon Performance for Banks to measure alignment with international climate goals and the Paris Agreement.
Benchmark/series
16 October 2026

Financing zero waste: Practical guidance for immediate action by local and national governments

This report provides guidance for governments to finance zero waste systems. It highlights fiscal benefits, including job creation and cost reductions of 66–75% compared to incineration. It details mechanisms like procurement reform and extended producer responsibility while identifying pitfalls such as capital-intensive debt traps and dependency on grants.
Research
18 September 2026

Food, land, and money: The case for ending the Agribusiness Financial Complex and funding the Peoples’ Food Web

This report examines the 'Agribusiness Financial Complex', where global finance and industrial agribusiness prioritise shareholder profit over food security. It analyses the top 100 agrifood companies, highlights the environmental and social harms of financialisation, and advocates for a transition to a decentralised 'Peoples' Food Web' through agroecology.
Research
3 September 2026

An update on the potential impacts of subsidizing transmission in the United States

This report evaluates the impact of transmission investment tax credits on the United States power grid. Under high load growth, these credits reduce annual system costs by up to $1.17 billion and lower emissions. Conversely, in low-growth scenarios, benefits are limited and may modestly increase emissions.
Research
16 September 2026

IGF country profiles collection

This country profile is part of a benchmark series providing a comprehensive overview of Zambia’s mining sector. It examines geological, industrial, economic, and environmental factors to evaluate the mining landscape. The report offers structured data on mineral reserves, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks for the extractive industries.
Benchmark/series
31 August 2026

The East and Southeast Asia Green Central Banking Scorecard

Positive Money
This benchmark series assesses the integration of environmental considerations into the policies of thirteen central banks and financial supervisors across East and Southeast Asia. Evaluating the ASEAN Plus Three grouping, it provides a factual framework for tracking regional progress and identifying leadership in the development of green finance strategies.
Benchmark/series
2 September 2025

Sustainable Signals: Institutional Investors

Sustainable Signals is a benchmark series produced by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing. It explores global market trends in sustainable investing through surveys of institutional investors. The series examines perspectives on asset allocations, risk management, and thematic priorities to provide a comprehensive overview of the evolving investment landscape.
Benchmark/series
21 October 2026

Making credible sustainability claims: A guidance series for schemes and companies collection

ISEAL Alliance
This report guides companies and sustainability schemes in making credible environmental claims under the EU ECGT Directive. It differentiates between specific and generic claims, outlines performance requirements, and offers principles for clear, accurate communications to prevent greenwashing and restore consumer trust.
Benchmark/series
1 August 2026

Confronting the insurability crisis: A new framework for natural hazard insurance

Finance Watch details a growing insurability crisis in Europe, where around three quarters of extreme weather losses remain uninsured. The report proposes a new framework, including mandatory public-private insurance schemes and a systemic risk capital buffer, to address protection gaps and incentivise risk reduction through harmonised regulatory standards.
Research
12 October 2026

Can the emergence of AgFinTech revolutionize agrifinance? Lessons from five case studies in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Consultative Group to Assist the Poor (CGAP)
This report examines how digital innovations address barriers to inclusive agricultural credit in developing countries. Through five case studies, it highlights the role of agri-data stacks and AI-powered analytics in reducing information asymmetries, improving risk management, and lowering service delivery costs for smallholder farmers and agri-MSMEs.
Research
2 October 2026

From chemical risk to competitive advantage: What BPA, PFAS, phthalates, and microplastics teach sustainability leaders about anticipating the next chemical of concern

This report examines the transition of BPA, PFAS, phthalates, and microplastics from beneficial chemicals to substances of concern. It identifies recurring risk signals, such as biological activity and persistence, providing a framework for sustainability leaders to anticipate future regulatory shifts and lead through proactive, safer material innovation.
Research
1 October 2026

Pure dynamite: How Bolsonaro’s government (2019-2022) mineral policy set up a climate and anti-indigenous bomb

This report analyses Brazil's mineral policy under the Bolsonaro administration from 2019 to 2022. It details how deregulation, lobbying, and legislative changes facilitated industrial and illegal mining, leading to environmental degradation and human rights violations. It provides a timeline of events and suggests measures for policy reform.
Research
24 March 2023

Investing in Resilience: Building an insurance-centric framework for resilience investment

Marsh
Carlyle and Marsh introduce an insurance-centric framework to incentivise resilience investment. It addresses structural barriers preventing the recognition of risk reduction in underwriting, offering a four-step protocol to translate documented measures into tangible financial benefits, such as lower premiums, reduced deductibles, and improved asset durability.
Research
21 June 2026

Citizens’ assemblies propose ambitious climate policy but impacts remain limited

This research assesses 488 recommendations from six European climate citizens' assemblies. It finds that 67% were more ambitious than current government policies. However, causal impact on policy was rare, occurring primarily in France (33%) due to strong political leadership, while impact in other cases was minimal or absent.
Research
14 October 2026
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