Looking East: despite complexity and risks, India’s net zero investment opportunities explode
India faces a mammoth challenge to transition away from fossil fuels, which presents investors in decarbonisation with a range of new opportunities
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The week that was: PMT, Ethics in asset ownership, ISSB absorbs TCFD, Phoenix Group
Do not miss some of Net Zero Investor's best news pieces, interviews and analyses from last week
Looking East: will the race to net zero be won or lost in Asia?
PRI chief David Atkin sees a rapid 'broadening' of Asian investors making serious net zero efforts, with rich Malaysian pension funds leading the pack
Right or wrong: the ethical side of net zero asset ownership
A divestment decision by Norges Bank Investment Management begs the question: do investors have any ethical obligations towards our planet?
UAE scales up renewables investments in net zero drive
UAE president Sheikh Mohamed plans to attract capital for the renewable energy transition.
Nerves of Steel: How leveraging demand could decarbonise the industry
IIGCC’s new vision to decarbonise the steel industry puts the spotlight on the purchasers
HSBC: ‘Other banks are following our oil and gas strategy’
Net Zero Investor spoke to Tim Lord, head of climate change at HSBC UK, and Robert King, UK head of sustainable finance at the bank, on what big banks can do if they are serious about sustainability
Ultimate control: the state as a powerful asset owner
In some parts of the world, predominantly Asia, the state has emerged as the most powerful asset owner. How does this shape decarbonisation efforts?
Paris Climate Summit: World Bank launches Private Sector Investment Lab
The World Bank has announced a new initiative to attract investment to fund the energy transition in emerging markets.
People Moves 23 June: Who is hiring who within the industry?
A range of asset managers named new heads of key sustainable finance strategies this week
Can social issues and net zero challenges be separated in Asia?
Engagement chiefs call for greater consideration of issues such as workers rights and the role of state owned enterprises as Asia looks to move to net zero
Why the biochar investment space is in urgent need of fresh capital
Peter Kraneveld argues investors' eyes should firmly be on biochar, also known as 'biomass charcoal', in the net zero push to reduce carbon dioxide output
Asset owners challenge Toyota on climate lobbying
A trio of major asset owners has put forward a resolution for Toyota’s upcoming AGM, challenging the car giant on its climate lobbying practices and alignment with the Paris Agreement.