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Earlier this month, the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) published its annual monitoring report, finding that the number of companies setting #sciencebasedtargets (SBTs) continues to grow rapidly. Over 1,000 companies and financial institutions received validation for their targets in 2022 (more than the previous seven years combined)

Last week, the Nature Conservancy and the Government of Gabon announced the “Blue Bonds” project, which will refinance $500M of the country’s national debt The project is

According to a recent study of US-based publicly traded companies, companies that use more responsible suppliers compared to peers generate higher returns The study found that #investment portfolios taking long positions in

n August 4th, Morgan Stanley published research highlighting the benefits of moving from traditional jet fuel to #sustainableaviationfuel (SAF) – a strong medium-term solution for #decarbonization

Researchers at the University of Minnesota and Purdue University have found that increased environmental degradation will provide significant losses for the economy. However, investing in #nature protection can shift those losses into economic gains

Apollo recently published a whitepaper highlighting the commercial opportunity linked to global #decarbonization, which presents significant #investment opportunity

Mega-firms such as Carlyle, KKR, and Apollo are coming out in defense of ESG, linking increased profitability to incorporating #ESG principles into their #investment strategies

ccording to a McKinsey report released earlier this month, increased demand for lower-carbon #tech such as #EV batteries will likely create a shortage of the metals and minerals used in their production

According to a recent IBM survey, the practice of linking executive pay to #ESG goals has grown significantly over the past year. Approximately half of executive teams surveyed across more than 30 countries and 24 industries report that their compensation is tied to #sustainability goals, compared to just 15% last year

On June 27th, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) published its latest annual survey of #impact investors, finding that #impactinvesting AUM grew at a CAGR of 18% between 2017 and 2022. Investors surveyed collectively manage $213B, up from $95B in 2017

According to a Morningstar report released earlier this month, anti-ESG funds are struggling to gain traction: anti-ESG fund flows peaked in Q3 2022 at $377M, but dropped by more than 50% to $183M by Q1 2023

On June 13th, the Biden-Harris administration announced a $13.5M investment to equitably grow economic opportunities in the #solarenergy industry According to the Department of Energy, the #solar industry will need to add between 500,000 and 1.5M workers by 2035 to achieve the Administration’s #decarbonization goals, yet the current workforce lacks Hispanic (17%), Black (8%), and Indigenous (1%) representation. Women make up approximately 32%

#Canada is projected to experience its most severe wildfire season on record, with thousands of people evacuated and smoke creating hazardous #airquality for millions. Scientists say that #climate change-related weather patterns create conditions that make wildfires more likely

On Monday, June 5th, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) launched a #netzero framework to help investors engage with banks on delivery of #climate commitments

Deloitte recently released its 12th Gen Z and Millennial survey, gathering feedback from over 22,000 respondents across 44 countries on their attitudes toward work and broader societal issues

On May 9th, Ecuador sealed the world’s biggest “debt for nature” swap so far, a new $656M blue bond dubbed the “Galapagos Bond”, which will run until 2041 and provide at least $12M a year to fund marine #conservation in the wildlife-rich Galapagos Islands

On May 3rd, a group of 185 investors managing $10T in assets, including Pictet Group and Amundi, signed a statement calling for “urgent action” for grocery stores and fast-moving consumer goods companies to reduce their use of #plastic #packaging

Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources, and BlackRock Alternatives (through a fund managed by its renewables platform BlackRock Climate Infrastructure) are launching a new $650M zero-emission vehicle charging joint venture, Greenlane

On April 24th, The Sustainable Markets Initiative announced new guidance on how #privateequity investors can identify ESG metrics relevant to decision making on business #strategy, investment opportunity, risk mitigation, and value creation.

The climate crisis is not #genderneutral. Over recent decades, studies have built evidence linking gender inequality and climate change. According to an Aon and Women+ in Climate Tech report, women globally are 14 times more likely to die in climate events and four times more likely to be displaced because of climate.

On #EarthDay2023, we are reminded of the collective action needed to protect our planet, the people on it and the immense opportunities those two imperatives provide to corporates. At IPA, we're reflecting on one of the groups most vulnerable to the #climatecrisis-- #women-- and what corporations can do to protect and empower them. Click the link below to read more.

Aligning your public policy and ESG approach can help you navigate the potential risks of addressing societal issues, identify ways to meet your ESG goals and address increasing calls for transparency.

In today’s world investors, customers and employees can all be activists and they are all calling for increased transparency. Companies declare their values, yet they struggle with navigating the competing expectations and shifting demands of their stakeholders.