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    (https://www.reframeventure.com/ai-climate-scenario)

    The development and usage of AI is rapidly accelerating, placing increasing demand on our world’s natural resources. This is particularly salient in areas where data centres are located, with energy and water resources already showing visible strain.

    At the same time, AI systems have the potential to rapidly speed up the transition to net-zero by optimising energy systems and enabling innovation and discovery.

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    (https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/ray-hope-rise-solar-energy-china)

    China's solar industry is a poster child for the country's economic rise over the last four decades.

    Focal points

    • Chinese local subsidies for solar production, installation and R&D were a major driver of the sector’s explosive growth and global cost declines.
    • Industrial policies explained roughly 40% to 50% of changes in innovation, revenues and prices from 2004 to 2020, with large welfare gains before environmental benefits are counted.
    • Solar offers evidence that targeted green industrial policy can accelerate innovation, though design matters and lessons may not transfer cleanly to all sectors.

    Contents

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    • China’s solar industry
    • How policy led to innovation in solar energy
    • What was the local impact of China’s industrial policy?
    • What was the national impact of China’s industrial policy?
    • What lessons can we learn?

    [Selected by Mike (54) | Summarised by Sonnet 4.6 | Human-directed; AI-powered]

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    (https://www.saab.com/newsroom/press-releases/2026/saab-publishes-its-2025-annual-report?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

    3rd March 2026: The Annual Report 2025 describes Saab’s important role in driving innovation to support increased resilience, security and sustainability. It outlines how Saab is delivering on its strategy to contribute to safer societies and strengthening its customers defence capabilities in times of geopolitical uncertainty.

    In the report Saab also presents its sustainability efforts during 2025. For the first time this report is compliant with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Saab’s ambition to be a sustainability leader in the defence industry remains. 

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    "‘Reference narratives’ are beliefs that spread contagiously “go viral”, self-reinforce. But what if the narratives shaping sustainable finance don’t fully reflect reality?

    The latest thoughtful, jazzy episode of The Transition Tapes is called: The power of ‘Reference Narratives’: How the stories we tell about sustainable finance and the way we test the truth/reality of those narratives is fundamental to progress.

    In this episode, I chat with Harald Walkate, Advisor on Financing Sustainability & Blended Finance: Route17 and Senior Advisor Blended Finance Lab at the LSE.

    We cover:

    • Why certain narratives dominate sustainable finance
    • The gap between market-led thinking and policy reality
    • Whether current approaches are set up to deliver real impact
    • What needs to change for the transition to actually work"

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    (https://www.ri-brandindex.org/download-ribi-2026/?mc_cid=7ef92bd8bc&mc_eid=170a9b7c5e)

    Clarity Turns Conviction into Competitive Edge

    "The landscape of responsible investment has entered a new and more demanding phase.  One that rewards clarity above all else. The debate has moved on from questioning the meaning of sustainability, to questioning 
    whether it is practised intentionally and from within. If so, what is the intent? Regulatory pressure, performance disappointments, and political backlash have exposed the difference between asset managers for whom responsible investment is a genuine part of who they are, and those for whom it was always a posture.

    That difference is now more visible to clients, to regulators, and to the market. Naming it, measuring it, and acting on it is precisely what RIBI 2026 is for."

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    (https://www.lombardodier.com/insights/2026/january/5-must-watch-sustainable-investing.html)

    Key takeaways

    • Sustainable investing is shifting from politics to economics. As policy support weakens, the transition is increasingly driven by cost competitiveness, scalability, and operational advantages rather than regulation or ideology
    • Modular technologies are accelerating system-wide change. From solar and batteries to alternative proteins, modular design is lowering costs, enabling rapid scale-up, and challenging incumbent technologies across energy and food systems
    • AI is acting as a catalyst across sustainability transitions. Artificial intelligence is improving efficiency and predictability in agriculture, materials, energy grids, healthcare, and R&D, reinforcing long-term structural shifts
    • Electrification and innovation are reshaping economic resilience. Predictable renewable power, land-efficient production, and preventive healthcare models are redefining competitiveness, resource use, and long-term growth prospects.

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    "In this episode ...

    • We explore the tension at the heart of bond labelling and climate change expectations in the $150 trillion debt market, which grows by six trillion dollars per annum!
    • How AFII has evolved and researches the green and sustainability reality of bond issuance
    • Why investors should think about the green transition as an outcomes-based process rather than a label-driven category
    • Where the European Green Bond Standard fits into this debate
    • Hedging climate equity risk with government bonds: the case for sovereign transition linkers

    Justine also shares her Transition Tapes playlist - a top house party selection - along with her curated list of favourite books, films and podcasts."

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    (https://sustainometric.com/the-power-of-structured-disclosures-where-ai-delivers-real-value-in-esg-analysis/)

    Insights from SustainoMetric’s Assessment Across 50 Companies

    AI is transforming ESG analysis—but its value is highly dependent on the nature of disclosures. SustainoMetric’s assessment across 50 companies and 30 ESG indicators finds that AI delivers the strongest results when disclosures are structured, explicit, and measurable.

    AI excels at extracting and standardizing information such as emissions data, governance structures, policy frameworks, and quantified sustainability targets, enabling faster, more consistent, and scalable analysis. Its performance is particularly strong with numerical and well-defined data, where comparability and clarity are high.

    The key insight: structure is the enabler of AI performance in ESG. Where disclosures follow standardized formats, AI significantly enhances efficiency and reliability.

    However, ESG insights are not always structured. Critical areas like supply chains, workforce practices, and governance quality remain context-driven and require human judgment.

    The future of ESG analysis lies in a hybrid approach leveraging AI for structured data while relying on human expertise for interpretation and context.

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    (https://www.allspringglobal.com/globalassets/assets/insights/pdf/eye-on-si-2026.pdf)

    Focal points

    • Allspring flags three investor trends for 2026: accelerating data-centre and AI infrastructure buildout, a natural-gas rebound as a transition fuel, and an intensifying race for rare earth materials.
    • Surging AI workloads are presented as driving major capital flows into utilities, semiconductors and power generation, while raising questions about grid constraints, emissions and permitting bottlenecks.
    • The report argues tighter LNG supply chains and widening regional gas-price spreads may support transition-aligned gas assets and infrastructure, even as energy-security priorities rise.
    • Critical minerals competition is framed as redirecting capital toward mining and supply-chain resilience, with geopolitics elevating supply-risk premiums.

    Contents
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    • Themes we’re watching in 2026
    • 01: Data center and AI infrastructure escalates
    • 02: Natural gas makes a comeback
    • 03: The race for rare earth materials intensifies

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    (https://www.iss-corporate.com/resources/blog/rare-earth-minerals-the-hidden-backbone-of-the-energy-transition/)

    The global shift to clean energy and sustainable transportation is inseparable from access to rare earth minerals and other critical raw materials. Technologies – such as wind turbines, electric vehicles (EVs), and solar panels – rely on these elements to achieve high performance, lightweight design, and maximum efficiency. Without them, large-scale production of permanent magnets, advanced batteries, and efficient photovoltaic cells would be impossible.

    The International Energy Agency (IEA) underscores this dependency: an average EV requires six times more minerals than a conventional car, while onshore wind turbines demand up to nine times more mineral resources than gas-fired power plants. This mineral intensity makes supply security a strategic priority for the energy transition.

Most viewed job posts

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    (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/HOL1002HPHM/JobBoard/be27b89b-3cb9-491f-a1b0-42f8b077a9dd/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=5514de3c-f951-46bb-b2c5-654c14eb545c&source=LinkedIn)

    Macmillan is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to support its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) program. This role will be key in driving sustainable business practices and strategies to help Macmillan achieve its environmental targets. The Specialist will collaborate across various teams to ensure the company meets its sustainability goals, adheres to environmental regulations, and integrates eco-friendly practices into daily operations.  Reports to the Director, ESG. 

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    (https://bloomberg.avature.net/careers/JobDetail/Head-of-Sustainable-Index-Product/17513?utm_medium=recruitment&utm_content=jobreq&utm_source=linkedIn&source=linkedIn)

    As Head of Sustainable Index Product, you will be responsible for the strategy, growth, governance, and risk management of Bloomberg’s ESG, Climate, and Sustainable index offerings. You will lead a global index product team within the Enterprise Data Product division and act as a senior control owner, balancing client demand and commercial objectives with regulatory and governance requirements.

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    (https://careers.moodys.com/amd-global-head-of-sustainable-finance-relationship-management/job/12755?utm_source=linkedin&jobPipeline=linkedin)

    This is a critical role as part of our commitment to innovation and relevance in Sustainable and Transition Finance. The position will lead a global team of direct, commission-based sales professionals across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas to deliver against sales targets, including new sales, revenue growth, market coverage, and customer retention.

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    (https://lazard-careers.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-4/xf-dbd990bbb206/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/4370-Sustainable-Investment-Client-Lead/en-GB)

    This is a 12- month fixed term contract.

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    (https://careers.spglobal.com/jobs/324181?lang=en-us&utm_source=linkedin)

    You will be part of a highly visible team with a direct impact on the execution of our product roadmap and vision, helping to deliver trendsetting products focused on Emissions & Environmental Data.

    You will interact with internal partners to identify opportunities and respond with meaningful enhancements.

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    (https://careers.db.com/professionals/search-roles/?test.html%3Fkid%3D=linkedinjobwrap#/professional/job/71296)

    You will have the opportunity to manage project deliverables and have ownership of transformational topics, specifically within transition finance and net zero. A key feature of the role is close cross-divisional collaboration with all IBCM business units, as well as with the Chief Sustainability Office, IBCM and Global Communication teams, and the Chief Financial Office.

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    (https://search.jobs.barclays/job/-/-/13015/91945442048?src=JB-12860)

    To identify, develop, and embed an approach to managing Barclays' sustainability-related risks, strategy, and ambitions; and supporting the banks’ business objectives, priorities, and regulatory requirements.

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    (https://mufgub.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/MUFG-Careers/job/London/ESG-Risk-Framework-Co-ordinator---Vice-President_10074986-WD?source=JB%E2%80%9310560&source=RS_LinkedIn)

    -Oversee the development of the EMEA risk management framework for ESG in collaboration with partners in other regions, Tokyo, within EMEA and with the first line of defence.
    -Understand evolving regulatory and other stakeholder expectations and propose solutions to management that will continue to promote EMEA and MUFG’s ESG ambitions from both a business and risk perspective.
    -Work closely with the Deputy Chief Sustainability Officer to ensure the risk framework meets the ambitions as agreed by the EMEA Sustainability Committee.
    -Provide cover and support to other areas of the team and wider ERM responsibilities.

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    (https://lbg.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/broadbean_external/job/Edinburgh/Responsible-Investment-Manager---12-Month-Fixed-Term-Contract_152660-3?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=cpc&source=linkedin)

    End Date:

    Tuesday 17 March 2026

    12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Most viewed organisations

  1. (57) Aberdeen Investments
  2. (10) Unregistered Firm
  3. (6) Acre
  4. (5) 1919 Investment Counsel
  5. (4) Forum pour l'Investissement Responsable

Most viewed users

  1. (21) Mike Tyrrell @ SRI-CONNECT
  2. (6) SRI Connect Editor @ SRI-CONNECT
  3. (4) Loubia Vexlard
  4. (3) Andrew White @ AWESGConsulting
  5. (3) Barney Walker @ DBW Executive Search

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