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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

Hitting the sweet spot: The investment case for solutions to childhood obesity

ShareAction
This report discusses the growing cost to society posed by rising rates of obesity in children and adults. It identifies risks and opportunities for investors created by shifting trends in the food and beverage markets, driven by evolving consumer demands and regulatory changes.
Research
31 May 2019

The impact principle: Widening participation and deepening practice for impact investment at scale

Global Steering Group for Impact Investment
Developed from the contributions of The Global Steering Group for Impact Investment (GSG) working group and case studies, this report aims to accelerate and scale impact investment. Split into two sections, the first explores priorities for action to drive positive impact and the second assists actors to translate the priorities into action.
Research
31 October 2018

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

From poor working conditions to forced labour: what's hidden in your portfolio? A guide for investor engagement on labour practices in agricultural supply chains

Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI)
This guide provides a comprehensive tool for engaging food and beverage companies on labour standards. It incorporates learnings from collaborative investor-company engagement focused on supply chain reporting and third-party resources. Outlining seven expectations for investors to focus on supported by relevant resources and case studies.
Research
9 June 2016

Financing sustainability: Asia Pacific embraces the ESG challenge

The Economist Intelligence Unit
Explores the drivers of sustainable finance growth in Asia Pacific and the factors constraining it. The analysis was determined through parallel surveys - one of investors and one of issuers. The research found that the biggest constraint for sustainable finance was a lack of bankable sustainable projects.
Research
26 February 2020

Climate-related risk scenarios for the 2050s: Exploring plausible futures for aquaculture and fisheries in New Zealand

Klynveld Peat Marwick Goerdeler International (KPMG International)
Adopting an organisational risk lens, this report explores the potential extent and interconnectedness of climate-related impacts to New Zealand Fisheries through two, alternate scenarios (reflecting 2ºC and 4ºC of global warming) set in the year 2050. The report aims to support strategic decision making about sustainable utilisation of New Zealand's ocean resources.
Research
1 July 2020

International Finance Corporation

Government Sponsored / Multilateral Organisations
The International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, focuses on achieving development outcomes through support for the private sector in developing countries. It has a sustainability framework and works with financial institutions, regulators and stock exchanges to introduce environmental, social and governance standards.
Organisation
17 research items

Incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into fixed income investment

The World Bank
This report aims to promote strategies for including environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in investment decisions within fixed income. It provides an overview on sustainable investing in fixed income across five core areas building on research, practical experiences and a literature review to inform findings.
Research
30 April 2018

Cornerstone Capital Group

Commercial Organisations
Capital Cornerstone Group is an investment advisor focused on developing and managing customised investment strategy specific to client's financial and values-based objectives. Clients are advised with strategies that allow the achievement of social and environmental targets without sacrificing financial performance.
Organisation
1 research item

Getting to green: Showcasing leading approaches to climate change within the European banking sector

ShareAction
Banks are affected by climate change and have the ability to make an impact through their support and finance of certain industries. Banks must start setting precedent for ambitious climate disclosure. This paper provides recommendations on how banks can align their business models with the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Research
30 September 2018

Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment

Academic Institutions
An alliance of global research universities that aims to promote multi-disciplinary, high-quality and rigorous academic research on sustainable finance and investment. With the purpose of aligning the financial system with the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Organisation

Tobacco Free Portfolios

Finance / Corporate Focused NGOs & Think Tanks
Tobacco Free Portfolios is an organisation that aims to promote tobacco-free finance to support sustainability. It seeks to provide relevant information in support of the exclusion of tobacco stocks from investment portfolios. Working collaboratively with health and finance to end preventable deaths from tobacco.
Organisation
2 research items

Tobacco: Reviewing the growing financial risks

Tobacco Free Portfolios
Addresses the performance declines in the tobacco industry and presents evidence of how it can be a financial risk for investors. It examines industry trends and outlooks in the context of varying future scenarios and provides recommendations to support future investment decisions.
Research
30 November 2018

Valuing ESG: Doing good or sounding good?

This paper considers a framework for company valuation that incorporates social responsibility in order to evaluate whether or not ‘doing good’ creates value for environmental, social and governance (ESG) companies, and for investors. It considers factors such as growth, profitability, investment efficiency, and risk.
Research
20 March 2020

Tech giants' investments in renewable power purchase agreements lead the way: Saving money while the sun shines (and the wind blows)

Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
Information and communication technology giants are leading the private sector in the uptake of power purchase agreements and direct renewable investment. There is a strong business case behind their investments, which also contributes to their overall carbon emissions reduction plan
Research
31 March 2020
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