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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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Implementing the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations: A guide for asset owners

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
The guide sets out a practical framework to support asset owners in implementing the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations. The guide focuses on the actions that asset owners can take to improve processes around governance, strategy, risk management and metrics/targets for managing climate risks and opportunities.
Research
3 May 2018

Towards sustainable packaging materials: Examining the relative impact of materials in the natural source water and soft drinks value chain

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership
This report examines the impact of packaging materials for natural source water and soft drinks. The materials examined include plastic bottles, aluminium cans, glass bottles and multi-material cartons. To reduce impact, findings highlight that businesses should increase circularity and levels of recycled material for all material types.
Research
20 April 2020

Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership

Academic Institutions
Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a global institute developing leadership and solutions for a sustainable economy. It draws on the world leading research and networks of Cambridge University to help business leaders address critical global challenges.
Organisation
13 research items

Unlocking Australia's sustainable finance potential

University of Technology Sydney
Recommendations on actions by Australian Government and finance sector for unlocking the potential of sustainable finance in Australia. The basis of these recommendations are the European Union's Action Plan on sustainable finance that was adopted by the European Commission in March 2018 and the likelihood of their success in Australia.
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13 June 2019

Preventable Surprises

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Preventable Surprises are a group of investment industry insiders working to persuade institutional investors to accept their fiduciary responsibility to mitigate systemic risks before the next preventable surprise. Activities include online dialogues, research reports, surveys and policy.
Organisation
3 research items

Net zero investment framework: Implementation guide

Ceres
This report provides a practical framework for investors seeking to implement net zero commitments. It builds on the draft Net Zero Investment Framework published in 2020 by the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, broadening to a global perspective.
Research
10 March 2021

Institutional Investor Group on Climate Change (IIGCC)

Finance Industry Groups
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) is the European membership body for investor collaboration on climate change and the voice of investors taking action for a prosperous, low carbon future. IIGCC has more than 300 members across 22 countries, with over €37 trillion in assets under management.
Organisation
3 research items

Investor Group on Climate Change

Finance Industry Groups
The Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) is a collaboration of Australian and New Zealand institutional investors focusing on the impact that climate change has on the financial value of investments. The IGCC aims to encourage government policies and investment practices that address the risks and opportunities of climate change.
Organisation
11 research items

Global investor study: The rise of the sustainable investor

Schroders
The report highlights key findings from Schroder’s Global Investor Study. It provides an insight into global investor attitudes towards sustainable investing and the obstacles preventing widespread adoption of sustainable investing. The report emphasises the notion that sustainable investing is gaining momentum around the world.
Research
31 October 2020

Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC)

Finance Industry Groups
Asia Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC) is an initiative to create awareness and encourage action among Asia’s asset owners and financial institutions about the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and low carbon investing.
Organisation
7 research items

Banking on a low-carbon future II: A ranking of the 20 largest European banks’ responses to climate change

ShareAction
This report ranks the 20 largest European banks based on their response to climate change as of the 6th December 2019. The report highlights that while the European banking sector is making progress in reflecting climate-related risks, there is need for greater integration of these risks fully into strategies, processes, risk management tools and transparency.
Benchmark/series
30 April 2020

Internal carbon pricing for low-carbon finance: A briefing paper on linking climate-related opportunities and risks to financing decisions for investors and banks

CDP
This paper makes the business case for financial firms to use an internal carbon price in investment and lending practices. Drawing on stakeholder insights, this paper provides guidance on how to best implement an internal carbon price to decarbonise portfolios and increase resilience in a low-carbon transition.
Research
31 July 2019

Generation Foundation

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Generation Foundation is the advocacy and grant-making initiative founded by Generation Investment Management. Generation Foundation works with various organisations to publish research addressing key global issues including climate change, carbon risk, gender inclusion and economic inequality.
Organisation
1 research item

CDP

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
CDP is a not-for-profit organisation helping investors, companies and cities measure and manage their risks and opportunities on climate change. CDP are pioneers in environmental disclosure holding a comprehensive dataset on environmental actions to empower individuals, corporations and governments to make sustainable choices for people and the planet.
Organisation
4 research items

Time out: Why China's power companies should re-evaluate their coal capex plans

Asia Research & Engagement (ARE)
This report examines the trend of Chinese power companies’ increasing capital expenditure into coal power in China, and presents evidence of how it can be a financial risk for investors. It also provides recommendations for investors to engage with company management and apply greater scrutiny to company investments in coal fired power.
Research
15 November 2016

Investing in a just transition in the UK: How investors can integrate social impact and place-based financing into climate strategies

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
The Investing in a Just Transition initiative sets out how investors can act with social and environmental responsibility in the transition to a zero-carbon, resilient economy. It provides stakeholders with a sense of what a ‘just’ transition looks like, and suggests practical actions to achieve such a transition.
Research
28 February 2019
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