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22 May 2024

What are the essential technologies for achieving net zero by 2050?

Dan Jackson, Manager and Douwe Muller, Associate Companies will need to deploy green technologies in order to decarbonise and achieve net zero emissions. Green technologies, as defined in this article, enable the substitution of fossil fuels with low or zero-carbon alternatives. Fund managers play a critical role in supporting private companies to implement green technology, the net zero transition will require $125 trillion of investment in 2050. By comparison, in 2021, the world spent only $0.8 trillion on green technology, up 27% from the prior year (IPCC, 2023)

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13 May 2024

Can carbon offsets meet the demands of today’s climate crisis?

Rasa Rejali, Associate Amidst the harsh realities of our climate-stricken future, “carbon neutrality” has emerged as a buzzword plastered across consumer goods, corporate marketing materials, and government mandates in an attempt to offset environmental harm.

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10 May 2024

Sustainability strategy: How to start the decarbonisation journey to net zero

Dan Jackson, Manager Net zero is where the amount of carbon dioxide equivalent (“CO2e”) emitted by an entity is kept as low as possible, and any residual emissions are balanced by CO2e removal measures, such as tree planting (afforestation). These measures are often referred to as carbon removal offsets. Net zero is typically achieved through the implementation of multiple decarbonisation projects over several decades.

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30 April 2024

The drivers behind a rise of ESG allocations to private asset

The search for consistent long-term risk-adjusted returns in a low-return era is just one factor driving environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing, according to a global research survey of pension plans.

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25 April 2024

Carbon footprint benchmarking: Are you a laggard or frontrunner?

Tom Timmerman, Principal As more companies and investors disclose carbon footprint data, a key question often arises: ‘How do we perform versus our peers?’ Carbon footprint benchmarking has gained traction in recent years, yet this pertinent question has multiple answers. While investors excel at comparing financial performance, the industry struggles with comparing carbon footprint data. In this article, we will outline the main challenges of carbon footprint benchmarking and how to navigate this complex landscape effectively.

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22 April 2024

A short guide to carbon footprint reporting – Scope 1, 2, and 3

Simone van den Akker, Senior Consultant The significance of reporting greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions for companies has significantly risen, driven by regulatory mandates aligned with the objectives of the Paris Agreement and the escalating demands of stakeholders.

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22 April 2024

A sustainable fund by any other name

Cristian Echavarria, Principal, Holtara The story of investment in the twenty-first century so far has been the story of sustainable investment. The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance estimates that at the beginning of 2020, sustainable investment worldwide was worth $35.3 trillion. And, despite recent years having seen ESG investing dragged into the political debate, this trend is unlikely to disappear anytime soon.

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19 April 2024

How US credit managers can approach EU SLL issuance

Puk van Rees, Manager and Stephen Loce, Senior Analyst Sustainability-linked loans (“SLLs”) have seen remarkable growth since 2017, reaching $877 billion globally by 2022. While Europe led initially, other regions are catching up, albeit with disparities. The US market experienced a decline due to concerns like greenwashing and regulatory uncertainties. With rising interest rates and regulatory focus on ESG, lenders must consider SLLs for their financial and reputational benefits. Now is the time for US fund managers to integrate SLLs into their sustainability strategies, particularly for European fundraising.

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17 April 2024

What does the anti-greenwashing rule mean for UK financial services firms?

Finn Arbuckle, Senior Commercial Analyst, and Madeleine Kelly, Consultant On Tuesday, October 25 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published its Consultation Paper (“CP”) for Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (“SDR”) and Investment Labels for UK-based financial market participants. After a year of being under consultation, the final version of the Policy Statement (“PS”) was released on November 28 2023. The SDR is designed to combat greenwashing, increase transparency, create a fair market, and protect retail and institutional investor interests regarding sustainability claims made by UK financial firms.