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?
Asia
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
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.
AIGCC launches deforestation-focused investor working group
The Asia Investor Group on Climate Change, an institutional investor coalition, has launched a new 'Forest and Land Use Working Group'