We need a good dose of optimism in our politics – especially about climate June 6, 2023 Voters want more optimism in our politics - especially when it comes to climate - even if it can feel un-British. Younger voters especially are much more optimistic than our politicians, writes Adam Hawksbee
Adams Plc remains in the red as geopolitical unrest drags on assets June 27, 2024 Investor in distressed and dysfunctional assets Adams Plc blamed elevated trade tensions with China and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war for posting another loss in its full year results.
COP26 has been delayed, but the City’s charge against climate change continues July 6, 2020 Businesses and households across the world have been hit hard by Covid-19, but as we move to the next phase of recovery from the pandemic, it is vital that we keep the fight against climate change top of the agenda. That’s why last week, to mark London Climate Action Week, we announced a major summit [...]
Lombard Odier called in to build £5bn ESG fund for UK pension savers February 22, 2024 One of the UK’s biggest pension schemes has called in Lombard Odier to build a £5bn ESG fund to pump into companies tackling climate and social issues.
Ever Given’s blocking of Suez Canal shows threat posed by global warming, Marsh says November 10, 2022 The blocking of the Suez Canal by the cargo ship Ever Given shows the threat climate change poses to the global economy, according to a new report from the world’s largest insurance broker Marsh. Rising sea levels and an uptick in extreme weather events could wreak havoc on global supply chains by disrupting key shipping [...]
Mark this Earth Day by investing in green finance skills April 20, 2023 This year’s Earth Day on Saturday should serve as an urgent call to action for businesses. As a community, we must rapidly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and help our society adapt to human-caused climate change. If businesses are to deliver on their sustainability strategies and fund essential innovation, they also need access to well-priced [...]
Lloyd’s of London estimates global economy could lose £4 trillion to extreme weather October 11, 2023 Lloyd’s of London has estimated that global economic losses could reach £4 trillion under a “plausible increase” in extreme weather events linked to climate change that cause crop failures and food and water shortages. The research, conducted in collaboration with the Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies, said social and economic changes are affecting the impact [...]
COP28 pledges not enough to limit global warming to 1.5C, IEA warns December 10, 2023 Pledges made at COP28 to cut fossil fuel emissions will not be enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees, the IEA has warned.
Sunak backs North Sea oil and gas sector in grilling over Rosebank field May 10, 2023 Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has backed continuing North Sea oil and gas production, arguing that the UK still needs fossil fuels.
Water recycling: Why we could all be drinking retreated sewage September 26, 2023 Water shortages are pushing suppliers to come up with new solutions - including recycled water, but what exactly is it?