At COP28 in Dubai, David Howden, founder and CEO of global insurer Howden, sat down with NZI to discuss the role of the Loss and Damages Fund in addressing climate risk and insurance challenges for the Global South
In the race for investors' renewables capital, the EU, China and the U.S. have rolled out ambitious clean energy investment programs. Despite the various initiatives, industry insiders agree Biden's IRA is "a tough offering to match"
Thomas DiNapoli has been New York State Comptroller for more than 15 years, as the man in charge of a $258bn investment portfolio opens up to NZI about the pension fund's net zero investment strategy
Are there still credible investor pathways to 1.5C? Investors and experts discuss how to translate net zero transition scenarios into investor strategies
Eva Halvarsson, the CEO of $36bn Swedish pension fund AP2, explains how impact investing considerations influence her pension fund's capital allocations
As 2023 is drawing to a close, this end-of-year special takes a look at some of the conversations NZI had this year with net zero investment movers & shakers around the world
At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, for the first time ever, more than 190 governments have agreed to 'transition away' from fossil fuels
Shipra Gupta, responsible investment lead at Scottish Widows, argues there is "a critical need for action" regarding the role of pension funds in driving net zero progress
An unlikely coalition of wealth funds, investors, banks and industry associations is going after dirty, outdated and high-polluting coal plants with just one simple goal: closure
A new labelling regime in Britain for sustainable investment products and stricter marketing rules should increase investor trust and combat greenwashing. Industry insiders scrutinise the new regime
As hedge funds increasingly place short bets against struggling clean energy providers, the trading frenzy exposes the complex and challenging investment market renewables are currently in
Different notions of stewardship, cultural values and fiduciary responsibility have created misalignment between the interests of UK asset owners and managers, a much-anticipated review has found
The countdown to COP28 has started. While expectations within the green finance community are fairly low, NZI takes a look at the key themes investors will look out for at the upcoming summit in the UAE
Danish pension giant AP Pension is coming down hard on fossil fuel firms, removing dozens of oil and gas companies from its investment portfolio. Responsible investment head Anna Maria Fibla Moeller explains the pension's new energy strategy
Asset owners should manage expectations better, as the rapidly evolving climate finance ecosystem makes it increasingly challenging to set long-term goals that are achievable
82% of the investment portfolio of UK workplace pension provider NOW is now considered green. CEO Patrick Luthi explains the multi-billion investor's sustainable investment approach
Following a flurry of transactions this summer, OMERS' chief sustainability officer Michael Kelly opens up about the pension fund's investment strategy and allocation decisions
For most asset owners decarbonisation is now a key factor when allocating capital, although concerns about geopolitical uncertainty and inflation are growing: 'it's time to be discerning'
AP6's Anna Foller sits down with NZI to discuss the Swedish pension's investment portfolio, sustainable strategy and key issues that keep investors awake at night
The EU is pushing through more ambitious renewables targets, as high inflation and mounting costs are making life difficult for clean energy investors
Industry insiders across the board are embracing the Transition Plan Taskforce’s new framework, telling Net Zero Investor the standards are 'a vital step forward' in the UK's net zero journey
How can investors assess and manage physical climate risk and resilience across their portfolios? A range of asset owners share their approach
On the last day of the PRI in Person conference in Tokyo, PRI chief executive David Atkin sits down with Net Zero Investor to reflect on the week that was
The anti-ESG movement is gaining momentum and investors take notice as the unsustainability wind is giving delegates at PRI in Person a chill
Recent events at two major asset owners dominate informal conversations at PRI in Person in Tokyo as they raise questions about risk-taking, oversight and responsible investing
On day 1 of PRI's annual conference in Tokyo, speakers called on investors to step up their net zero investment efforts as Japan's PM hinted more regulation may be coming
Net Zero Investor sits down with Richard Manley, CSO and head of sustainable investing at the CA$575bn Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, among the world's ten largest pension funds
Net Zero Investor sits down with AP4's chief executive Niklas Ekvall to scrutinise the $32 billion Swedish pension fund's sustainable investment choices
Net Zero Investor caught up with Fredric Nyström, head of sustainability & governance at Swedish pension giant AP3
In an exclusive interview with NZI, Bill Rogers of the C$575bn Canada Pension Plan Investment Board opens up about his pension's investment choices and priorities
The energy transition is powering a global influx of investors entering the impact investment space. Net Zero Investor looks into the challenges, obstacles and risks that capital owners face
Third party providers flood investors with data sets that contain unreliable outcomes, risk assessments and scenarios, the PRI warns
In an exclusive interview with NZI, University Pension Plan Ontario's Brian Minns opens up about his fund's sustainable strategies and investment priorities
Net Zero Investor sits down with Bertrand Millot, head of sustainable investment at the C$424 billion Québec pension fund CDPQ, to discuss net zero pledges, investment portfolio choices and engagement strategies
Danish pension funds allocating hundreds of millions of dollars to Kenyan renewables reflects the green investor mood in the East African nation
At the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, several large oil-producing nations are challenging Kenya's ambitious agenda for investments in renewables
Despite bold pledges and a record $450 million UAE deal, investors are walking away from carbon offsetting programs. It leaves a sour taste at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi
Private sector investment is increasingly taking centre stage at the Africa Climate Summit, with Kenya's president urging investors to reallocate billions into renewables
Speakers at a private investor event ahead of this week's Africa Climate Summit urged asset owners to be less reluctant to embrace green investments and 'unlock' trillions of dollars
With recent research critiquing some climate scenario analysis used by pension scheme trustees for their annual climate reports, Mark Hill, The Pensions Regulator’s Climate and Sustainability Lead, explains what trustees can do to drive change
Pension fund veteran Jo Taylor explains to Net Zero Investor why and how effective governance is key to achieving long-term value and driving sustainability
Amid globally expanding sustainability standards, with the ISSB taking centre stage, reporting requirements are increasingly draining time and resources
As the UK's green energy space is becoming less attractive for investors, insiders expect some British asset owners to cross the pond and capitalise on IRA-related opportunities
Making hollow sustainability claims to investors is coming back to bite a range of managers as the SEC moves into gear. Insiders warn more regulatory action is to be expected
High inflation and rising costs, paired with a weak CfD regime, are prompting investors to rethink their UK renewables strategies. In fact, some have already cancelled entire projects altogether
The sustainability reporting landscape is consolidating, with the ISSB's green principles rapidly gaining momentum. What can investors expect?
As the COP28 presidency boldly plans to 'supercharge' the green finance space, what can investors expect from the November summit in the UAE? And what should they engage on?
The global catastrophe bond market has swelled to a record $40 billion. So how do they work, and why are investors embracing these securities en masse?
The UK's decision to model its new disclosure standards on the principles of the ISSB has been widely applauded by industry insiders
Net zero efforts among investors are stalling in a number of key markets, most notably the U.S., as support for green motions is declining rapidly
Ziad Hindo, the chief investment officer of the $247bn Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, discusses how long-term investors drive portfolio companies towards their net zero goals
Several asset owners and managers agree it is the capital owners, not the money movers, who should set the speed and direction within the net zero investment space
Pension funds rely too heavily on sanguine consultant forecasts and underestimate the financial impact of climate change on their portfolios, economists warn
Billions of water investments are urgently needed to hit UN Sustainable Development Goal 6 but asset owners are reluctant to dive into this risky and volatile space
What climate-related issues are on the minds of large investors across Asia? Hong Kong-based Chune Loong Lum of Ropes & Gray shares what he is hearing on the ground
While the renewable energy investment space is growing, Swiss Re's chief underwriting officer specialty warns such projects present major challenges for asset owners
Addressing market failures and nurturing public-private collaboration while mobilising blended finance instruments could significantly scale net zero investment flows
Around $1.70 is now invested in clean energy for every $1 invested in fossil fuels. Will this hold up and is it enough to get to net zero?
India faces a mammoth challenge to transition away from fossil fuels, which presents investors in decarbonisation with a range of new opportunities
Do not miss some of Net Zero Investor's best news pieces, interviews and analyses from last week
Many investors fear drowning in risks and uncertainty when looking at water as an investment proposition, despite global demand going through the roof on an increasingly dry planet
PRI chief David Atkin sees a rapid 'broadening' of Asian investors making serious net zero efforts, with rich Malaysian pension funds leading the pack
Hartwig Liersch, since 2017 the chief investment officer of Dutch pension fund PMT, opens up about his scheme's net zero investment strategies
Industry insiders respond with a mixture of praise and disbelief as the ISSB has agreed to take over the responsibilities of the TCFD next year
Asset owners' climate allocations are growing and engagement efforts deepening but fresh capital for renewables is deployed too slowly, Roger Urwin argues
The chair of the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance warns that many asset owners may fall victim to adverse climate impacts, with insurers already suffering
Elizabeth Fernando was recently promoted to chief investment officer of UK pension fund Nest. Time for Net Zero Investor to check in with the industry veteran
Investors are divided over whether they should pump capital into biomass energy. Time for Net Zero Investor to sit down with the CEO of one of the largest biomass players in the world
As proxy season is drawing to a close, Net Zero Investor sits down with Clémence Humeau and Virginie Derue to learn more about AXA IM's engagement approach
In this 3-part series, Net Zero Investor takes a deep dive into so-called 'no action requests' submitted to the SEC, which disclose a hidden side of engagement
With this year's proxy season largely over, UK pension funds start to reflect on the lack of net zero progress in the oil & gas sector with BP and Shell firmly on their radar
Investors should push their corporates to spot and seize energy efficiency opportunities, argues Stephanie Kelly of Redwheel
Climate litigation is rapidly taking root in Europe and elsewhere, with many of these cases no longer just brought against governments but more and more against corporates and their shareholders
Proxy advisers and ESG rating agencies have a significant impact on asset owners' engagement efforts and, ultimately, their voting decisions at AGMs
Data scrutinised by Net Zero Investor shows that fund manager votes on climate-linked AGM proposals clash with master trust member preferences in a third of all cases
Adam Gillett, head of sustainable investment at insurance behemoth Willis Towers Watson, sits down with Net Zero Investor to go over the issues that keep him awake at night
Eve Ellis, a financial services partner in Ropes & Gray, discusses with Net Zero Investor why investors should pay more attention to a range of recent greenwashing reports
Michael Marks, LGIM's head of investment stewardship, explains why the investment manager is increasingly engaging aggressively with its portfolio companies
Investors are urged to question why the Australian banking giant straddles the net zero fence with large investments in both renewables and oil and gas production
The Pensions Regulator's climate lead, Mark Hill, reveals to NZI that the public body may start issuing penalty notices if pension funds breach regulations
An overview of Net Zero Investor's coverage of PLSA's 2023 investment conference, which took place in Edinburgh last week
At PLSA in Edinburgh, earlier this week, NZI sat down with Paul Lee, head of stewardship and sustainable investment at Redington, which serves some of the UK's largest pension funds
On the last day of PLSA in Edinburgh, Net Zero Investor sits down with one of the world's largest investment managers, serving half a dozen UK pension funds
At the PLSA conference in Edinburgh, keynote speaker Andrew Parry, head of investments at J O Hambro, checks in with Net Zero Investor
As Britain’s pension funds gather at PLSA in Edinburgh, Net Zero Investor sits down with Wyn Francis who represents the UK’s largest company scheme
In an exclusive interview with NZI, Innes McKeand of the UK's Universities Superannuation Scheme discusses his pension fund's role in the net zero investment space
In an exclusive interview with NZI, Railpen's Caroline Escott talks stewardship, engagement and pension funds' role in driving net zero investments
Many ‘traditional’ green funds would not qualify as sustainable vehicles under new FCA proposals, warns Miranda Beacham, head of ESG equities and multi-asset at Aegon AM
Most pension providers that are part of a major climate coalition do not have credible deforestation plans nor have they made any commitments
As several EU member states plan or consider withdrawing from the ECT, some industry insiders believe this will undermine attracting foreign investments in renewables
Net Zero Investor checked in with Newday investor Doug Heske to get his thoughts on the much-talked about ESG bill in the US
Asset managers’ actions are increasingly in conflict with pension funds' best interests, Maria Nazarova-Doyle tells Net Zero Investor
Questions about insurers' plans to address net zero challenges dominate AGMs, but large shareholders vote down all climate-related resolutions
ETC chair Lord Adair Turner provides an in-depth insight in what he considers the key challenges for investors and businesses while transitioning to net zero
Stats show the net zero investment market is in a relatively good shape. However, fresh political winds with strong anti-ESG sentiments increasingly present a major challenge
More and more asset owners harness a strict and adaptive reporting system as it helps them to identify, verify and implement net zero principles in their investment portfolios
Tegs Harding argues UK pensions schemes desperately need a broader net zero lens to assess their investment portfolios
Asset owners increasingly assess biodiversity footprints to complement measuring climate impact as part of their net zero strategy, AXA IM's Chris Iggo tells NZI
Net Zero Investor discusses with CNR chief Luke Leslie why asset owners should pressure companies to include carbon offsets in their net zero approach
Asset owners should focus on real world decarbonisation via engagement and drop their obsession with hollow numbers and targets, a senior net zero insider argues