Stock exchanges
Exchanges are relative newcomers to the SRI market and the World Federation of Exchanges has only recently gathered together a collection of best-practice initiatives. These include:
- Support for SRI indices
- Guidance on best practice in disclosure
- The inclusion of sustainability considerations within listing rules
- Creation of exchanges for new sustainable markets (e.g. for carbon markets)
- Active targeting of sustainable market opportunities (e.g. actively marketing the exchange to clean tech IPOs)
Exchanges appear to be at the earliest stages of identifying how they should interpret the growing demand for SRI. In this respect, the following report may be of most use to them:
- SRI Primer – which considers SRI from first principles and aims to address all of the questions that newcomers may have about the industry. For the more advanced, it also describes 21 distinct SRI strategies, outlines progress in 5 asset classes and addresses the question of ‘proof, prejudice & investment performance’
Exchanges are likely to use the following services from SRI-CONNECT:
Market Buzz & Research
- Receive news, research and reports from industry participants – also notifications of discussions, events and blogs – all filtered to their own specific interests
- Search the SRI-CONNECT database for research and reports
- Channel their own news to SRI industry participants with mutual interests
Directory, networks & discussion
- Present themselves and their SRI activity clearly to the market and to view the profiles of other market participants
- Participate in events ranging from company briefings to industry conferences
- Discuss industry developments with customers, peers and suppliers
- Build and manage their own SRI network via the groups, events and messaging functions
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Build profile, distribute research, share ideas
Stock exchanges can:
- Use Market Buzz to raise the profile of their research and share their opinions with investors and analysts (About Market Buzz | Post research & reports)
- Use the Directory to highlight their organisational and individual capabilities and interests (About Directory | Update your organisation's profile | Update your personal profile)
- Advertise events (About Events | All events)
- Monitor the developing profile of their firm and research with sustainable investment industry
- Response to requests for research made via the Research Marketplace
Learn & interact
Stock exchanges can:
- Receive research that matches their areas of focus (About Market Buzz | View the latest buzz)
- Learn about the dynamics of the sustainable investment industry (SRI Primer | Ecology of SRI | Trends & opinion)
- Join discussions (All Discussion Groups)
- Make connections & send messages
Other
... and like all members of the network, they can:
- Careers, skills & jobs: Employ others and develop their own skills & careers
- People & networks: Network with, follow and engage with others
Note
These special conditions govern the access of NGOs to SRI-Connect
Individuals 50 of 5,850 results
Organisations 50 of 8,171 results
Buzzes 50 of 13,765 results
RFI Foundation: Short-term climate scenarios can provide an input to help rewire the financial system
RFI Foundation: Short-term climate scenarios can provide an input to help rewire the financial system
The Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) has released its first short-term climate scenarios. These are designed as a tool to evaluate the impact of climate change on the financial sector over a period that is in line with the policy and planning horizons for most businesses and governments.
Longer-term scenarios capture the full benefits of transition investments as well as the near-term risks associated with transition and physical impacts. By their nature, the short-term scenarios put more emphasis on the sources of physical and transition risks than on the upside opportunities from investments made to avoid these risks.
Even with the focus on the sources of climate-related risks that could reduce global GDP by 3%, the scenarios were criticized as potentially understating the risk because of the simplifying assumptions used to produce the first round of scenarios. Four scenarios were used, covering an orderly transition (Highway to Paris), a delayed but aggressive transition (Sudden Wake-Up Call), current policies (Disasters and Policy Stagnation), and a blend of physical and transition risks (Diverging Realities).
The criticism focuses on the limited blend in models between those where physical risks predominate and those where transition risks are the strongest, since a realistic outlook will include both physical and transition risks. Despite the limitations of short-term climate scenarios in capturing the most likely outcome, they can be useful if users acknowledge the limitations and don’t allow their expectations of future climate risk to be anchored to either the most optimistic or pessimistic scenarios.
The usefulness of climate scenarios is to outline a baseline for considering the different ways that climate risks could propagate through the global economy and financial system. The unrealistic elements, including assumptions that only advanced economies follow transition pathways aligned with the Paris Agreement, or simplifying assumptions to model only one type of disaster (flood or drought) each year, should impact how additional assumptions are layered on top of the baseline model.
OIC economies are (at least in the short term) more likely to be impacted by global economic trends than they are able to directly influence them. If these short-term scenarios are used by financial institutions, they should be viewed as generally representing less severe scenarios. They will have increasingly adverse conditions modeled on top to address the potential impact of physical and transition risks affecting a single country, and the potential follow-on conditions that may produce a more severe adverse impact than the same developments may produce in non-OIC countries.
For example, the scenarios overall put the most severe global GDP drop as a result of the climate-related risks at 2.5% below the baseline in the ‘diverging realities’ scenario that combines physical and climate risk. At the same time, the physical impacts of climate-related risks are estimated to peak at 12.5% of GDP in Africa. Most OIC countries are at greater risk of the physical impacts of climate change, and a realistic short-term climate scenario should incorporate this risk if they seek to model realistic impacts of climate change to OIC markets.
However, as raised before in connection with the FSB’s climate financial stability assessments, these tools shouldn’t be used in a vacuum because they could create unintended consequences for OIC markets and other emerging & developing markets.
The dynamic of climate change as a source of economic and financial risk did not emerge naturally. It arose as a result of two hundred years of historical emissions, and the process of generating those emissions involved significantly unequal sharing of the benefits. For the process of addressing the impacts of climate change, the costs should be similarly skewed towards developed countries to produce an equitable outcome for humanity.
The inequitable nature of climate change is also compressed into the short-term scenario. Scenario analysis should take into consideration realistic assumptions about the transmission of losses, but the impact on the financial sector should be more equitable than has been experienced historically. Pushing the realisation of climate-related transition and physical risks onto financial institutions in OIC markets could amplify the imbalance built into the global financial architecture that inhibits flows of climate, transition and adaptation finance.
A recent report from the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership provides recommendations for ‘rewiring finance’, including a focus on “addressing risk–return perceptions [for investments in EMDEs] that hamper the feasibility of investments in these regions, and creating demand signals for projects that support the transition away from fossil fuels.”
The problem being highlighted is the higher risk (often measured by credit ratings) attached to many OIC markets and other EMDEs, which influences the willingness to invest and the return expectations of investors and financial institutions. If climate-related scenario analysis is applied in a way that further constrains investment flows, then the bad-case scenarios lead to worse-case outcomes, because the necessary mitigation, transition and adaptation investments won’t be made.
If short-term scenario analysis is instead viewed as a way to prioritise projects based on their ability to mitigate climate change, support the transition or invest in adaptation, then it may be able to play a more constructive role. The efforts to ‘rewire finance’ will still be necessary to reduce barriers to the flow of finance to OIC markets and others that are EMDEs, and efforts to improve the realism of outcomes covered by short-term climate scenarios will be more fruitful in directing capital where it can be most effective.
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WRI: The High Seas Treaty: A 20-Year Journey to Transform Ocean Governance
WRI: The High Seas Treaty: A 20-Year Journey to Transform Ocean Governance
(https://www.wri.org/insights/high-seas-treaty-explainer)
The ocean makes up nearly 70% of the planet’s surface, bursting with rich biodiversity and natural resources that are vital for both the climate and economies. Yet, beyond national coastlines, protecting much of the ocean has long been a murky endeavor.
For nearly 20 years, governments, scientists and ocean advocates have worked toward securing a global treaty to protect marine life in the ocean areas that lie beyond countries’ individual jurisdictions. These vast, mostly unregulated waters, known as the high seas, hold huge importance to the health of the planet....
Natixis: Is the Omnibus a speed bump for the Green Deal?
Natixis: Is the Omnibus a speed bump for the Green Deal?
In February, the EU Commission proposed its ‘Omnibus directive’ – a package of sustainability rules aimed at simplifying EU reporting obligations while also strengthening Europe’s competitive position by fostering a sustainable, resilient economy that is well-equipped to meet future challenges and capitalise on new opportunities in the global marketplace1.
The directive forms part of the EU's ‘Green Deal’ proposals, which seek to make climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels2. It includes changes to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which requires companies to report on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
Many countries, parties and employers' unions in Europe had called for a simplification of regulatory standards that have been perceived as excessive. But the Omnibus is likely to pose complexities, resistance, overlap and implementation challenges. For instance, gathering accurate and consistent data can be challenging, particularly for smaller institutions or those without established ESG frameworks.
So, does the Omnibus make it easier – or harder – for Europe to achieve the carbon neutrality objective at the heart of the Green Deal?
Natixis: Is defence defensible in ESG investing?
Natixis: Is defence defensible in ESG investing?
Caught between the threat of Russian expansionism in the East and a possible withdrawal of the American security umbrella by Donald Trump across the Atlantic, Europe has launched an €800 billion finance plan to rearm the continent.
Yet this military emancipation cannot be achieved without recourse to private investment, particularly considering the context of strained public accounts across many European countries.....
AidEnvironment: Compliance Checker Company Profile: JBS
AidEnvironment: Compliance Checker Company Profile: JBS
(https://aidenvironment.org/publications/compliance-checker-company-profile-jbs/)
This sustainability risk profile analyses JBS’s links to forest-risk commodities in the scope of the EU regulation on deforestation-free products (EUDR). The analysis maps JBS’s cattle sourcing areas, its link to deforestation hotspots, and the location of assets and infrastructure (slaughterhouses, tanneries) linked to the company’s commodities’ imports into the European market.
Klement on Investing: Getting grandpa back to work…
Klement on Investing: Getting grandpa back to work…
(https://klementoninvesting.substack.com/p/getting-grandpa-back-to-work)
"Provocative title, I know, but really, my point is that older workers are a benefit to businesses and the economy overall and we should do everything we can (especially in an ageing society) to keep older workers in the workforce for as long as possible.
I have written before about the value older workers can bring to the workforce (see here for a rather left-field example), but I came across a comparison study of the labour force participation among older workers in the UK and Spain that I found interesting...."
High Meadows Institute: Sustainability in Capital Markets
High Meadows Institute: Sustainability in Capital Markets
(https://www.highmeadowsinstitute.org/projects/sustainability-in-capital-markets-slce/)
Financing the transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy
"Since 2016, High Meadows Institute has tracked progress on the market integration of ESG and sustainable finance in our flagship Sustainability in Capital Markets reports. In our 2025 report, we turn our focus to the climate crisis, exploring how key sectors in the financial system are engaging with the transition to a sustainable low-carbon economy (SLCE). The analysis, divided into individual sector snapshots, assesses the current roles of asset owners, asset managers, market intermediaries and other players in accelerating the transition, evaluating their level of commitment, as well as reflecting on the drivers and challenges to increasing support.
In-depth case studies identify and analyze the practices of leading firms who are pioneering the use of system-level investing to address systemic issues like climate change. We welcome your feedback on our findings, as well as suggestions of areas for further research on strengthening financial sector support for the climate transition."
Trase: The missing link: How GEIC helps us understand the biodiversity impacts of consumption
Trase: The missing link: How GEIC helps us understand the biodiversity impacts of consumption
The removal of the Global Environmental Impacts of Consumption (GEIC) indicator from the Global Biodiversity Framework leaves governments without a robust, science-based tool to measure the biodiversity impacts of consumption and trade.
Trase explains the value of GEIC in shaping more effective, equitable and transparent policies to address the global biodiversity crisis.
Anthropocene FII: The case for transition strategies in credit
Anthropocene FII: The case for transition strategies in credit
(https://anthropocenefii.org/portfolio-analysis/the-case-for-transition-strategies-in-credit)
"Here we examine the extent to which credit investment strategies that target decarbonisation outcomes can produce comparable, and often superior, returns relative to common benchmarks.
For this analysis, we contrast two distinct transition credit approaches — a passive carbon-efficient strategy and an active approach using our own Co₂liseum model portfolio. Both target lower greenhouse gas emissions exposure in corporate bond portfolios. The findings are striking: both strategies outperform their respective benchmarks, with the passive strategy generating 16.4bps of annualized excess returns and the active strategy delivering 168bps."
ATNI: Edible Oil Supplier Index 2025
ATNI: Edible Oil Supplier Index 2025
(https://accesstonutrition.org/app/uploads/2025/05/Executive-Summary-Oil.pdf)
Industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFA), which are harmful to health, continue to be found throughout the food value chain in countries that have not adopted strict TFA measures or monitoring.
By the end of 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that only 56 countries—covering 46% of the world’s population—had implemented one of two best-practice policies limiting iTFA in foods across all settings.
CISL: Wait-and-see is not an option to ensure future climate resilience
CISL: Wait-and-see is not an option to ensure future climate resilience
(https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/blog/wait-and-see-not-option-ensure-future-climate-resilience)
22 May 2025 - In the Financial Times, CISL's CEO, Lindsay Hooper, states that the temptation to sit out the political storms is a huge strategic risk no business can afford to take.
Across major businesses, responses to climate change are diverging. Some are soft-pedalling their plans or quietly removing references from public view. Others are staying the course but increasingly choosing to stay quiet about it. A smaller group - often those already invested in renewables or energy efficiency - are vocally pushing for faster, system-wide change.
In some boardrooms, however, the instinct is to hunker down, say less, and wait it out, amid political pressure, regulatory fatigue and economic uncertainty.
Sustainable Finance Observatory: Is the taxonomy increasing investment into nature-positive activities?
Sustainable Finance Observatory: Is the taxonomy increasing investment into nature-positive activities?
While the EU taxonomy framework establishes various incentive mechanisms to help reorient finance towards sustainable economic activities, there is a question as to how effective it is in relation to reorienting finance towards activities with positive biodiversity impacts (e.g. conservation and restoration) and activities that reduce pressure on ecosystems.
This paper reviews how the taxonomy in its current state is critically limited as a tool to support these nature-positive activities.
Climate Advisers: Scrapping SEC Climate Rule Unlikely to Undermine Climate Disclosure for U.S. Companies
Climate Advisers: Scrapping SEC Climate Rule Unlikely to Undermine Climate Disclosure for U.S. Companies
(https://www.climateadvisers.org/insightsfeed/sec-climate-disclosure-rule-corporate-climate-action/)
The scrapping of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) climate disclosure rule is unlikely to materially affect the landscape of corporate climate-disclosure reporting practices.
On March 6, 2024, the SEC adopted a final rule that would have required publicly traded companies to disclose climate-related risks, greenhouse gas emissions, and financial impacts associated with severe weather events. Initially scheduled to go into effect in 2026, the rule will no longer be implemented after the SEC voted to end its defense.
Pictet AM: Responsible Investment Report
Pictet AM: Responsible Investment Report
... contains:
- Chapter 1: ESG integration
- Chapter 2: Engagement
- Chapter 3: In focus: climate change
- Chapter 4: Proxy voting
- Chapter 5: Our participation in industry initiatives
- Chapter 6: Research and thought leadership
CERES: Climate Risk Reporting in the U.S. Insurance Sector: 2025 Progress Report
CERES: Climate Risk Reporting in the U.S. Insurance Sector: 2025 Progress Report
Rising climate risks are reshaping insurance portfolios, business models, and the very role insurers play in the global economy.
"In our third annual report, Ceres finds that while more insurers are disclosing climate-related risks, critical gaps persist—especially when it comes to setting measurable targets and driving real accountability.
The new report—2025 Progress Report: Climate Risk Reporting in the U.S. Insurance Sector—analyzes climate disclosures from 526 insurance groups representing over 1,700 companies, following the TCFD framework's four pillars: governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets.
Key progress—with caveats:
- 99% of insurers reported on risk management, 97% on strategy, and 87% on governance.
- But just 29% disclosed metrics and targets—virtually unchanged from previous years.
- Only 28% of insurers disclosed across all four pillars of the TCFD framework
- Use of climate scenario analysis is up 28%, with 148 insurance groups incorporating it in 2023"
LSEG: Investing in the green economy 2025: Navigating volatility and disruptions
LSEG: Investing in the green economy 2025: Navigating volatility and disruptions
The green economy consists of companies that provide products and services with environmental benefits – from renewable energy and clean water to energy-efficient buildings and recycling services. These solutions span entire value chains and are essential for addressing climate change as well as broader environmental challenges.
As the green economy is currently experiencing volatility, our ‘Investing in the Green Economy’ 2025 report helps investors analyse short-term turbulence and identify long-term growth drivers of the green economy and relevant investment opportunities.
Vontobel AM: Time to adapt?
Vontobel AM: Time to adapt?
(https://am.vontobel.com/en/insights/time-to-adapt)
The benefits of investing in climate mitigation solutions, such as renewable energy and the electrification of transportation, have been broadly discussed for some time. In comparison, climate adaptation is a less-known concept, defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate and its effects.
The concept of investing in adaptation solutions and technologies is growing in popularity given the increasing severity and frequency of extreme weather events, and the damaging toll these are having from a human, ecological and financial perspective. It is possible that this focus on adaptation could sharpen even further in the coming years, particularly given the recent change in administration in the US.
S&P Global Market Intelligence: Primary copper mines' GHG emissions decline; Scope 1 cuts yet to gain traction
S&P Global Market Intelligence: Primary copper mines' GHG emissions decline; Scope 1 cuts yet to gain traction
S&P Global Market Intelligence: Primary copper mines' GHG emissions decline; Scope 1 cuts yet to gain traction
Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions from primary copper mines declined in 2024, reversing an upward trend since 2021.
Primary copper mines emitted an estimated 53.64 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in 2024, decreasing 1.17 MMt year over year. Scope 2 emissions accounted for two-thirds of the total reduction, with an improved renewable mix steadily decreasing indirect greenhouse gas emissions. Decreasing emissions associated with electricity generation — purchased or self-generated — has been the initial pathway for abatement initiatives for most mines, mainly by securing purchase agreements or switching to lower-emission fuel sources.
Emissions intensity figures are anticipated to drop further in 2025 amid an increase in copper production. Paid copper production is forecast to increase 630,000 metric tons year over year in 2025 to just over 18 MMt.
Nikko AM: Financing nature at scale
Nikko AM: Financing nature at scale
(https://en.nikkoam.com/articles/2025/2504-financing-nature-at-scale)
The biodiversity financing gap
While climate finance has grown substantially in recent years, biodiversity-focused investment still lags behind.
According to BloombergNEF (BNEF), biodiversity constituted just 1% of total green bond use of proceeds in 20241.
In another report prepared ahead of the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16)2 held at the end of October 2024, BNEF noted that while the annual issuance of green bonds with biodiversity use-of-proceeds has hovered between USD 200 billion and USD 300 billion since 2021, only 3.7% of the funds raised through these bonds in 2021–2022 were actually allocated to biodiversity-specific projects.
ODDO BHF: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): the final blow to European industry – the aluminum industry particularly exposed
ODDO BHF: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): the final blow to European industry – the aluminum industry particularly exposed
Contrary to the stated intention to reindustrialize Europe, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will harm European industry, particularly the aluminum sector. It will encourage offshoring, discourage foreign investment, and thus contribute to, or even accelerate, the decline of our industrial capabilities.
It is urgent for Europe to agree to block the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for aluminum.
Especially since another policy is possible for Europe, one that would preserve industry while supporting the global decarbonization of the aluminium sector.
Nordea: Biodiversity: The next frontier in corporate sustainability
Nordea: Biodiversity: The next frontier in corporate sustainability
(https://www.nordea.com/en/news/biodiversity-the-next-frontier-in-corporate-sustainability)
Climate change has dominated corporate sustainability efforts for years. Now biodiversity is rapidly climbing the agenda. Discover how companies and financial institutions are navigating this complex new terrain.
Nordea: Nordic real estate: From 'green' to 'green transition'
Nordea: Nordic real estate: From 'green' to 'green transition'
Nordea: Top environmental trends in Nordic real estate: from green to green transition
Nordic real estate is advancing in developing energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly buildings, benefitting from green loans and “greeniums” in the green bond market.
At the same time, challenges and opportunities arise in transforming the existing buildings into greener assets.
Ebba Ramel and Mons Lunde, part of the ESG Sector Analysis Team at Nordea, outline how developing credible transition plans is not only reducing buildings’ environmental impact but also making them more attractive for investors and banks.
Scope Ratings: A-/Stable issuer rating on TOMRA Systems ASA
Scope Ratings: A-/Stable issuer rating on TOMRA Systems ASA
(https://scoperatings.com/ratings-and-research/rating/EN/178856)
The latest information on the rating, including rating reports and related methodologies, is available on this LINK.
PIRC: Pro-climate shareholder proposals decline for second year in a row
PIRC: Pro-climate shareholder proposals decline for second year in a row
(https://www.pirc.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Flash-Analysis-on-Decline-in-Climate-Proposals.pdf)
PIRC: Pro-climate shareholder proposals decline for second year in a row
Shareholder proposals are a vital tool for active owners to raise specific concerns and drive positive change at investee companies.
Hence, responsible investors have become increasingly concerned that recent rule changes and the ESG backlash undermine the ability of investors to file proposals.
This flash analysis of climate-related proposals looks at what is happening during the proxy season to date.
Rio Tinto: Integrated Annual Report 2024
Rio Tinto: Integrated Annual Report 2024
Focal Points:
- 2024 adjusted gross Scope 1 and 2 baseline emissions are 30.7 Mt CO2e, a reduction of 5.0 Mt CO2e (14%) relative to 2018 base year. After carbon credits are applied, the net Scope 1 and 2 emissions are 29.6 Mt CO2e, a reduction of 17% against target.
- At the end of 2024, had 61 Indigenous leaders in the business in Australia.
Parameters:
- Published: Assurance date is February 2025
- Data to: 31 December 2024
- Materiality Matrix: See pages 88-91
- ESG data centre: downloadable in an .xls format (Link)
National Grid: Responsible Business Review 2024/25
National Grid: Responsible Business Review 2024/25
(https://www.nationalgrid.com/document/560371/download)
Focal Points:
- Reduced absolute energy consumption in flagship offices by 38%.
- Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for 2024/25 were 7,422 ktCO2e, outside of range set out in the CTP, a decrease of 4.4% against our 2018/19 baseline.
Parameters:
- Published: 29 May 2025
- Data to: 31 Mar 2025
- Materiality Matrix: results of materiality assessment here: ESG Materiality Assessment.
- ESG data centre: in this section. A responsible business .xls download is also provided.
Drax: Integrated Annual Report 2024
Drax: Integrated Annual Report 2024
(https://www.drax.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Drax_AR2024_Interactive.pdf)
Focal Points:
- Northern Pellet Production (Canada)
- In British Columbia, purchase of low-grade wood and residues helps to avoid the burning of the material left on the forest floor, which otherwise often occurs. Removal of the residues also helps prevent and mitigate the impact of wildfires.
- Drax Power Station:
- The nearby areas of Barlow Mound and Arthur’s Wood are monitored annually, through ecological surveys with independent reporting (such as of soil health). Barlow Mound and Arthur’s Wood are also managed for wildlife habitat conservation.
Parameters:
- Published: Mar 2025
- Data to: 31 Dec 2024
- Materiality Matrix: Double Materiality Assessment within the sustainability section of its website.
- ESG data centre: downloadable in .pdf format from here
Carbon Tracker: Closing the Oil Well Transfer Loophole
Carbon Tracker: Closing the Oil Well Transfer Loophole
(https://carbontracker.org/reports/closing-the-oil-well-transfer-loophole/)
The Impact of California’s Orphan Well Prevention Act on the transfer of oil well cleanup liabilities
California’s Assembly Bill No. AB 1167 (AB 1167) required full-cost financial assurance upon the transfer of low-producing oil wells. The result has been to curtail the transfer of low-producing wells that likely posed greater risk of operator defaults to the State of California. Comparing transfers prior to the bill and after its implementation reveal a stark contrast – from over 1,300 wells in the first half of 2023, to just six wells in 2024.
Robeco: Global Climate Investing Survey 2025: Balancing risk, return and sustainability in turbulent times
Robeco: Global Climate Investing Survey 2025: Balancing risk, return and sustainability in turbulent times
(https://www.robeco.com/en-int/insights/2025/06/global-climate-investing-survey-2025)
Investors view the current US-led opposition to climate action as a temporary setback. Yet, disillusionment with government support for the net-zero transition is growing globally, and many expect climate investing momentum to return in future US administrations.
These are the latest findings from the Robeco Global Climate Investing Survey 2025. Our fifth annual survey shows that enthusiasm for climate investment continues to vary by region. Europe has reclaimed its leadership from Asia-Pacific, which topped last year’s survey, while interest in the US has dropped to new lows.
AIA Group: 2024 ESG Report
AIA Group: 2024 ESG Report
(https://www.aia.com/content/dam/group-wise/en/docs/ESG/2024/Main-ESG-Report_EN.pdf)
AIA Group Limited, often known as AIA, is a Hong Kong–based multinational insurance and finance corporation. It is the largest publicly traded life insurance group in the Asia-Pacific region
L'Oreal: Universal Registration Document 2024
L'Oreal: Universal Registration Document 2024
(https://www.loreal-finance.com/system/files/2025-03/2024_Universal_Registration_Document_LOREAL.pdf)
Focal Points:
- See the Essentials report which features some ESG highlights and KPIs.
Parameters:
- Published: L'Oreal's Universal Registration Document 2024 was published in March 2025. It includes the sustainability report.
- Data to: Results are presented for year ending 31 Dec 2024.
- Materiality Matrix: see section 4.1.3
- ESG data centre: An Essentials report features some ESG KPIs.
Centrica: Our People & Planet Report 2024
Centrica: Our People & Planet Report 2024
(https://www.centrica.com/media/kwjdwo3p/people-planet-report-2024.pdf)
Centrica: Our People & Planet Report 2024
Focal points:
- 70% Gross greenhouse gas emissions cut from operations over the last decade
- >6k Heat pumps cumulatively delivered, making the company a UK leader in heat pump installation
- 16.7GW Renewable and flexible capacity under management
- Top ranked employer Including earning a place in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality and the CCLA’s mental health benchmark in the UK
- Top quartile Colleague engagement score achieved for its sector
- 339 Apprentices recruited
Parameters:
- Published: Feb 2025
- Data to: 31 Dec 2025
- Materiality matrix: Not found
- ESG data centre: here
Over 100,000 Black Women Lost Jobs in April—Here’s What’s Behind the Surge
Over 100,000 Black Women Lost Jobs in April—Here’s What’s Behind the Surge
(https://blackdoctor.org/over-100000-black-women-lost-jobs-in-april/)
While the national unemployment rate remained steady, Black women faced the sharpest job losses in April, pushing their unemployment rate to a months-long high, according to recent data released by the federal government.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that Black women lost 38,000 jobs, and their unemployment increased by 106,000 last month. Their unemployment rate jumped to 6.1%, up from 5.1% in March. That’s a full percentage point increase in just one month.
See: https://blackdoctor.org/over-100000-black-women-lost-jobs-in-april/
Creative Investment Research: The war on Black women: Silenced, sidelined, still strong
Creative Investment Research: The war on Black women: Silenced, sidelined, still strong
(https://baptistnews.com/article/the-war-on-black-women-silenced-sidelined-still-strong/)
In today’s increasingly polarized political climate, one fact is undeniable: Black women — despite being the most educated demographic in America — are being strategically and systematically undermined, erased and excluded.
This is not a conspiracy theory. It is an observable pattern. It’s happening in real time and in real offices — whether in Washington, D.C., Silicon Valley or the deep South.
See original article
Black Women Bear the Brunt of April’s Job Losses Amid National Economic Growth
Black Women Bear the Brunt of April’s Job Losses Amid National Economic Growth
:In these challenging economic times, our faith serves as an anchor, steadying us and strengthening our confidence even as we face strong economic headwinds." https://www.eewmagazineonline.com/latest-news/2025/5/23/black-women-job-loss-april-2025-bls-report
WRI: Forest Pulse: Data for 2024: Record-shattering losses
WRI: Forest Pulse: Data for 2024: Record-shattering losses
(https://gfr.wri.org/latest-analysis-deforestation-trends)
The Forest Pulse draws on the most recent data and analysis to reveal the latest trends in global forest loss and deforestation. This page is updated annually using annual tree cover loss data. Updates are released each year and cover the previous year’s trends.
The tropics lost a record-shattering 6.7 million hectares of primary rainforest in 2024, an area nearly the size of Panama. Driven largely by massive fires, that’s more than any other year in at least the last two decades.
ESG Advocate: The Mirage of Responsible AI
ESG Advocate: The Mirage of Responsible AI
(https://esgadvocate.substack.com/p/the-mirage-of-responsible-ai)
The fallacy of self-governance
Welcome to the land of the ungoverned.
I’ve criticized sustainability disclosure regimes plenty. But when done right, regulation protects companies from their worst instincts: short-termism, opportunism, and irresponsibilism (let’s see if that word catches on).
Yet, in the US, policies and agencies are being hollowed out and gutted, with the White House tossing the keys to management teams to self-govern.
We’ve seen how this plays out.
...
- The case against self-governance
- The ESG blind spot: AI self-governance is riskier
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RepRisk: Investors react as Omnibus confirms far-reaching changes to CSRD, CSDDD and Taxonomy
RepRisk: Investors react as Omnibus confirms far-reaching changes to CSRD, CSDDD and Taxonomy
The European Commission has published its omnibus package of proposals designed to simplify EU rules and boost competitiveness but has been accused of “a total dereliction of responsibility” as leaks suggesting the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and the EU Taxonomy would be watered down were confirmed.
The Commission stated it had set a clear target to deliver “an unprecedented simplification effort” by attempting to achieve at least a 25% reduction in administrative burdens, including a 35% reduction for SMEs, until the end of the mandate. If adopted, the proposals are “conservatively estimated” to bring total savings in annual administrative costs of around €6.3bn while mobilising additional public and private investment capacity totalling €50bn to support policy priorities.
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JobPost: ISS - New Business Sales - Climate & Sustainability (NYC, close unknown)
JobPost: ISS - New Business Sales - Climate & Sustainability (NYC, close unknown)
JobPost: ISS - New Business Sales - Climate & Sustainability (NYC, close unknown)
JobPost: PRI - Senior assoc. stakeholder experience, London, close 15/6
JobPost: PRI - Senior assoc. stakeholder experience, London, close 15/6
(https://app.beapplied.com/apply/yk2bn6z6ae)
Senior Associate, Stakeholder Experience
Principles for Responsible Investment
Employment Type Full time Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week
Location Hybrid · London, UK
Seniority Junior
Closing: 8:00pm, 15th Jun 2025 BST
JobPost: PRI - Specialist, Investor Initiatives (London, Closing: 8:00pm, 5th Jun 2025 BST)
JobPost: PRI - Specialist, Investor Initiatives (London, Closing: 8:00pm, 5th Jun 2025 BST)
(https://app.beapplied.com/apply/xc4mwxyer3)
Specialist, Investor Initiatives
Principles for Responsible Investment
Employment Type Full time Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week
Location Hybrid · London, UK
Team IIC
Seniority Mid-level
Closing: 8:00pm, 5th Jun 2025 BST
JobPost: M&G - Senior ESG Compliance Advisor (London/Edinburgh, close 30 June)
JobPost: M&G - Senior ESG Compliance Advisor (London/Edinburgh, close 30 June)
JobPost: M&G - Senior ESG Compliance Advisor (London/Edinburgh, close 30 June)
JobPost: PRI - Director, Responsible Investment Ecosystems Europe (London, close 15 Jun)
JobPost: PRI - Director, Responsible Investment Ecosystems Europe (London, close 15 Jun)
(https://app.beapplied.com/apply/qdqtanm1yc)
Principles for Responsible Investment
Employment Type Full time Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week
Location Hybrid · London, UK
Seniority Senior
Closing: 8:00pm, 15th Jun 2025 BST
JobPost: JPMorganChase - Investment Banking – Sustainable Solutions – Analyst (London, Close 28 Jun)
JobPost: JPMorganChase - Investment Banking – Sustainable Solutions – Analyst (London, Close 28 Jun)
JobPost: JPMorganChase - Investment Banking – Sustainable Solutions – Analyst (London, Close 28 Jun)
JobPost: Lloyds Banking Group - Sustainability Reporting Manager (London, close 5 Jun)
JobPost: Lloyds Banking Group - Sustainability Reporting Manager (London, close 5 Jun)
JobPost: Lloyds Banking Group - Sustainability Reporting Manager (London, close 5 Ju
JobPost: M&G - ESG Manager (12 month Secondment / FTC) (London, close 24 May)
JobPost: M&G - ESG Manager (12 month Secondment / FTC) (London, close 24 May)
JobPost: M&G - ESG Manager (12 month Secondment / FTC) (London, close 24 May)
JobPost: Commerzbank - Intern in Group Capital Markets - ESG Advisory (m/f/diverse) (Frankfurt)
JobPost: Commerzbank - Intern in Group Capital Markets - ESG Advisory (m/f/diverse) (Frankfurt)
(https://jobs.commerzbank.com/index.php?ac=jobad&id=55827)
Temporary / Full time
Location
Frankfurt am Main
Function
Investment & Transaction Banking
Your tasks
- Analysis of the sustainability strategy of our clients and support the ESG Advisory team in preparing client pitches
- Support analysis and definition of meaningful, measurable, and ambitious ESG-relevant KPls (Key Performance Targets) and Sustainability Performance Targets (SPTs) for KPl-linked financing products
- Participate in the execution of sustainable finance transactions
- Work on ad hoc projects and tasks related to ESG and sustainable finance advisory
- Continuous update of our marketing material and our databases
JobPost: PRI - Analyst, Multi-Asset, Guidance (London | Closing: 8:00pm, 18th May 2025 BST)
JobPost: PRI - Analyst, Multi-Asset, Guidance (London | Closing: 8:00pm, 18th May 2025 BST)
(https://app.beapplied.com/apply/ojnfjklcqb)
JobPost: PRI - Analyst, Multi-Asset, Guidance (London | Closing: 8:00pm, 18th May 2025 BST)
Analyst, Multi-Asset, Guidance
Principles for Responsible Investment
Employment Type Full time Please note, where PRI has an office there is an expectation to work a minimum of 2 days per week
Location Hybrid · London, City of, UK
Seniority Junior
Closing: 8:00pm, 18th May 2025 BST
JobPost: MSCI - Sustainability & Climate Sales Specialist - Riyadh (London, close unknown)
JobPost: MSCI - Sustainability & Climate Sales Specialist - Riyadh (London, close unknown)
JobPost: MSCI - Sustainability & Climate Sales Specialist - Riyadh (London, close unknown)
JobPost: M&G - Impact Investing Senior Associate (London, close 21 May)
JobPost: M&G - Impact Investing Senior Associate (London, close 21 May)
JobPost: M&G - Impact Investing Senior Associate (London, close 21 May)
JobPost: State Street - Sustainability Governance & Program , Assistant Vice President (London, close 31 May)
JobPost: State Street - Sustainability Governance & Program , Assistant Vice President (London, close 31 May)
JobPost: State Street - Sustainability Governance & Program , Assistant Vice President (London, close 31 May)
JobPost: Arcadis - Sustainability Specialist – Nature & Biodiversity (Various locations)
JobPost: Arcadis - Sustainability Specialist – Nature & Biodiversity (Various locations)
JobPost: Arcadis - Sustainability Specialist – Nature & Biodiversity (Various locations)
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Role description:
As a Sustainability Specialist in the Global Sustainability team, you will be responsible for conducting research and analysis and proposing solutions on a variety of sustainability-related topics to help the Global Sustainability Programs advance in alignment with external assurance requirements and commercial opportunities. As part of your role, you will be supporting the integration of the programs within the business, supporting pilot projects, testing innovative tools and approaches, preparing lighthouse examples, developing and facilitating trainings, and supporting the preparation of thought leadership on specific topics.
JobPost: MSCI Real Assets - Sustainability & Climate Sales Specialist - Riyadh
JobPost: MSCI Real Assets - Sustainability & Climate Sales Specialist - Riyadh
JobPost: MSCI Real Assets - Sustainability & Climate Sales Specialist - Riyadh
JobPost: S&P Global - Associate Director, Global Carbon Markets (multiple locations, close unknown)
JobPost: S&P Global - Associate Director, Global Carbon Markets (multiple locations, close unknown)
(https://careers.spglobal.com/jobs/312370?lang=en-us&utm_source=linkedin)
