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European Central Bank (ECB)

Government Organisations & Departments
European Central Bank (ECB) is the central bank of the eurozone, responsible for monetary policy, price stability and financial supervision. Based in Frankfurt, it sets interest rates, manages the euro and oversees banking systems. ECB provides data, research and policy insights relevant to economists, investors and finance professionals.
Organisation
1 research item

Untapped potential: Asset owners and climate policy influence

InfluenceMap
Assesses major asset owners’ influence on climate policy, finding limited stewardship and advocacy despite significant potential. Most score poorly on climate lobbying oversight and transparency, with few aligning engagement to net zero goals. Highlights gaps in managing asset managers and industry associations, and calls for stronger, coordinated policy engagement.
Research
3 December 2024

How does climate risk affect global equity valuations? A novel approach

EDHEC Climate Institute
The report presents a probabilistic, state-dependent valuation framework for global equities under climate risk, finding that strong abatement could limit revaluation losses to 5–10%, while continued weak abatement could imply declines of around 40%, with tipping points worsening losses.
Research
10 July 2024

Market assessment on critical minerals innovation in developing countries

United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
This report assesses critical minerals innovation in developing countries, focusing on midstream processing and downstream manufacturing, recycling and end-of-life treatment. It reviews 30 countries, highlights policy and financing gaps, and recommends stronger infrastructure, coordination, technology transfer and support for innovation ecosystems.
Research
26 November 2024

Resourcing the solidarity economy: Insights on building community power through reorganising wealth

Decolonising Economics
This report examines how solidarity economy organisations can be resourced through wealth redistribution, arguing they are underfunded, misrecognised and poorly served by conventional investment models. It recommends reparative, community-led financing and ecosystem support rather than profit-focused, repayable finance.
Research
28 April 2024

Decolonising Economics

Issue Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Decolonising Economics is a UK-based initiative that analyses how colonial legacies shape economic and financial systems, promoting racial justice and wealth redistribution. It delivers workshops, research and strategic advice to support solidarity economy models and empower marginalised communities through community ownership, reparative finance and alternative economic frameworks.
Organisation
1 research item

The influence of ESG on Asia Pacific real estate fund performance

GRESB
Analyses ANREV and GRESB data to assess ESG influence on Asia-Pacific real estate fund returns. Finds higher governance and overall ESG scores correlate with stronger performance, though statistical significance is limited; fund size, specialisation and leverage remain primary return drivers.
Research
11 May 2024

ANREV (Asian Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles)

Finance Industry Groups
ANREV (Asian Association for Investors in Non-Listed Real Estate Vehicles) is a not-for-profit industry body supporting institutional investors in Asia-Pacific real estate funds. It provides research, indices and market data, promotes transparency and best practice, and enables informed investment decisions across non-listed real estate markets.
Organisation
1 research item

Australian financial institutions’ views on climate and clean energy opportunities in South and Southeast Asia

Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI)
Assesses Australian financial institutions’ views on climate and clean energy investment in South and Southeast Asia, highlighting growth potential, limited current exposure, key risks, and barriers. It emphasises blended finance, policy support, and government intervention to mobilise private capital and scale regional investment.
Research
20 November 2024

Incentivising climate action with executive remuneration in Australia

Investor Group on Climate Change
Provides a framework for linking climate goals to executive remuneration in Australia, emphasising alignment with credible transition strategies, measurable and sector-specific metrics, appropriate weighting, and transparent disclosure. Highlights growing adoption, implementation challenges, and guiding principles to improve investor engagement and incentive effectiveness.
Research
5 November 2024

Taking the lead on climate action and sustainable development: Recommendations for strategic national transition planning at the centre of a whole-of-system climate response

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment
The report outlines principles for national transition planning to drive a coordinated, whole-of-economy shift to net zero. It proposes five pillars—strategy, implementation, engagement, metrics and governance—to align policy, mobilise finance, enhance accountability, and support sustainable development and climate resilience.
Research
20 September 2024

Regulating finance for biodiversity: An assessment for the global biodiversity framework

Profundo
This report assesses how financial regulation in Indonesia, Brazil, China, the EU and the US aligns with Global Biodiversity Framework targets, finding biodiversity integration generally weak and recommending stronger disclosure, due diligence, taxonomies, sanctions and sector-specific rules to redirect finance away from forest-risk activities.
Research
14 October 2024

100 million farmers: Breakthrough models for financing a sustainability transition

World Economic Forum
Report proposes financing and collaboration models to accelerate adoption of regenerative agriculture. It identifies economic, technical and social barriers farmers face and outlines coordinated mechanisms—combining ecosystem-service monetisation, blended capital and multi-actor partnerships—to scale sustainable food production and support farmers’ transition.
Research
9 January 2024

Breaking down silos: Navigating the intersection of environmental and social risks for investors

University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Examines how environmental and social risks interact to create compounding financial impacts for investors. Presents a systems-based framework and agrifood case study illustrating portfolio volatility, credit risk and supply disruptions. Recommends integrated risk assessment, value-chain finance, stewardship and blended finance to strengthen portfolio resilience.
Research
4 March 2026

ASRS first year has landed: Here's what we’re seeing in the market

This article examines how Australian organisations are approaching the first year of mandatory ASRS climate disclosures. It highlights common implementation patterns, areas of misallocated effort, and emerging practices that prioritise financially material, decision-useful climate reporting.
Article
16 March 2026

Thriving workplaces: How employers can improve productivity and change lives

World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum report examining how employer investment in employee health and well-being improves productivity, retention and economic value. It analyses global workforce health data, identifies demographic disparities in burn-out and holistic health, and proposes measurement frameworks and organisational strategies to build healthier, more productive workplaces.
Research
16 January 2025
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