All Climate change articles – Page 7
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Case studyInvesco: A systematic approach to a net-zero portfolio
A two-step process to delivering on climate and financial targets.
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ArticleBriefing: ISSB decisions on the first set of IFRS Sustainability Standards
From September 2022 to February 2023 the IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) made decisions on its first set of Sustainability Standards. This briefing note summarises all ISSB decisions and therefore provides insight on what information investors might receive from portfolio companies reporting against the final Standards.
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Blog postBiden weighs in on the battle for the soul of Wall Street
By David Atkin, CEO, Principles for Responsible Investment
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PRI reporting analysisInside PRI data: Investment manager practices
There are many responsible investment practices that are now widely practised among the PRI’s investment manager signatories. A large majority publish core policies and have executive oversight of their implementation.
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Case studyLa Française Asset Management: Measuring temperature alignment
Aggregating holdings into a portfolio-level temperature rating
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Engagement guideClimate programmes and investor initiatives
Implementation is key for investors’ net zero commitments. A significant proportion of PRI signatories have set near-term net zero targets consistent with the Paris Agreement. The PRI aims to help them deliver on their commitments through initatives such as the UN-convened Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance.
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Policy reportInvestor Briefing: Independent Review of Net Zero
Chris Skidmore’s recently published Net Zero Review captures the transition to a net zero economy as a major pro-business and pro-investment opportunity. It offers policy recommendations centred around backing business, backing local action, delivering energy efficient homes, and using infrastructure to unlock net zero.
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PodcastSpotlight on Climate & Environment: A conversation with Nigel Topping, UN High Level Climate Champion for UK
In this special episode of the PRI podcast, we take stock of progress in 2022 on the climate and environment
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WebinarUnderstanding how US agencies consider ESG factors in commercial mortgages: Freddie Mac Multifamily
This series of two webinars will explore the US agencies’ approach in incorporating ESG factors in their strategy, in order to enable a sustainable housing market. This second session will focus on Freddie Mac Multifamily’s approach.
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WebinarNew Green Shoots 2023 - Closing the gap in financing the GBF
In this webinar, we present the headline outcomes of the GBF for the financial sector.
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WebinarUnderstanding how US agencies consider ESG factors in residential mortgages: Fannie Mae Single Family
This series of two webinars will explore the US agencies’ approach in incorporating ESG factors in their strategy, in order to enable a sustainable housing market. This first session will focus on Fannie Mae Single Family’s approach.
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Case studyTrillium: Setting a portfolio-coverage target
Leveraging the simplicity of science-based targets.
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Case studyDanica: Reaching net zero through sectoral target setting
Setting an ambitious target in the utilities sector.
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Blog postSustainability outcomes: How can investors support the development of meaningful data?
By Stephen Andrews, Senior Data Analyst, and Julie Hammer-Monart, Senior Analyst, Sustainability Outcomes
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WebinarAssessing sovereign climate-related opportunities and risks (ASCOR)
This webinar marked the launch of the public consultation of ASCOR, a new tool which gives investors, issuers and other stakeholders a common understanding of sovereign adaptation to climate change and of how governments plan to transition to a low-carbon economy.
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News and pressASCOR Consultation to Assess Sovereign Debt Issuers on Climate Change
Assessing Sovereign Climate-Related Opportunities and Risks (ASCOR) is the first, public investor framework to assess sovereign bond issuers on climate change.
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Workshop summaryAddressing EU taxonomy usability issues
An assessment of EU taxonomy implementation: challenges and solutions.
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Blog postPart II: ESG factors and returns – a review of industry research since 2021
By Toby Belsom, Director, Investment Practices, PRI, and Bowie Ko, Research Analyst, PRI
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WebinarIPR Quarterly Forecast Tracker - global climate policy, trends & technology
4th webinar in the Quarterly Forecast Tracker (QFT) series will provide PRI signatories with an up-to-date analysis of climate progress in Q4 2022, including COP27 outcomes, and an aggregate overview of global trends & impacts since Glasgow COP26
