Reaching net-zero by 2050 will require 2,000 billion dollars’ worth of investment in clean electricity per year, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Market volatility and rising development costs have led to an increase in the risk premium in recent years.
The European Commission estimates that between 2021 and 2030, the energy sector at European level will need at least 175 billion euros per year.
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A new study indicates that the supply of “green” assets has caught up with demand, leading to a relative decline in performance. The green premium is a reality, but may be temporary.
Businesses and investors have a critical role to play in biodiversity and conservation efforts and need to invest in sustainable production and extraction methods.
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Historically, tech stocks have dominated global stock markets. Despite the pandemic, many continue to grow at remarkable rate.
Many companies claim they’re socially and environmentally responsible and attract investors who value strong corporate environmental, social and governance policies. But is it true?
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Is investing for competitive financial returns based on ESG principles like searching for a needle in a haystack? There’s often conflicting information about the ESG bona fides of many companies.
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer delivers a speech on the environment in Chelsea, Que. on June 19, 2019.
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The finance industry has developed a powerful set of tools over the years, which could be used to improve well-being and solve our environmental problems.
Building enough solar panels will be much easier if energy efficiency policy is ramped up at the same time.
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There’s a wider trend towards linking the energy and climate portfolios, and not before time – the race is on towards a low-carbon economy, and joined-up policy gets faster results.
A year after Pope Francis called for action to protect the environment, Australian Catholic groups have announced plans to divest from fossil fuels.
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A year ago Pope Francis called for better protection for the environment. Now Catholic institutions look poised for widespread divestment from fossil fuels.
Moroccan Environment Minister Hakima El Haite at the Noor solar plant, one of the biggest in the world.
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Climate change stands to hit Africa the hardest. That’s why green industrialisation is critical to help keep the continent’s greenhouse gas emissions low.
Green progress? The ANU needs to dig deeper on divestment.
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The Paris climate deal has supposedly sent a signal to the wider world that now is the time to pull out of fossil fuel investments. Universities can set the pace – but they need to do more.