All Climate change articles
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Policy report
PRI and IIGCC policy briefing on key sustainable finance policy priorities for the UK
This joint briefing by the PRI and IIGCC identifies areas that the UK Government should prioritise in the short-term in 2024 to accelerate delivery of the building blocks of the UK’s sustainable finance framework and support progress against the UK’s net zero objectives.
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Policy report
Implementing a 2040 climate target for a competitive and just European Green Deal
This brief summarises PRI recommendations for an EU 2040 climate target and a strong policy framework to implement a competitive net zero economy, accelerate finance for the transition, and create a prosperous and fair European Green Deal for all.
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PRI reporting analysis
Global responsible investment trends: Inside PRI reporting data
This report finds that signatories have continued to enhance their RI practices, with RI policies becoming more detailed, action on sustainability outcomes more widespread and disclosures more in-depth since the 2021 reporting cycle.
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Blog post
UK Spring Budget - Pensions proposals silent on sustainability
The UK government’s Spring Budget put an emphasis on investments in the UK but creates more risks for long-term savers by not sufficiently addressing sustainability risks, says Nikki King, PRI Policy Analyst.
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Blog post
Excluding high-emitting companies from sustainable funds is counterproductive
Rather than incentivising heavy polluters to cut back, such an approach may cause them to pollute more
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Policy report
PRI’s 2030 EU Policy Roadmap
Six key policy actions to fine-tune and improve the usability and coherence of the existing sustainable finance framework, build on it where necessary, and develop and strengthen the links with broader EU Green Deal policies.
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Event
Finance and the Global Biodiversity Framework: navigating the road to COP16
23 April 2024 | Online
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Blog post
Action on nature: Spring announces first batch of focus companies
Tim Steinweg, PRI Head of Stewardship - Nature, provides an update on Spring, the PRI’s stewardship initiative on nature.
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Blog post
How exposure to weather events can affect analysts’ earning forecasts
Understanding how analysts perceive future climate-related physical risks is key to assessing the effects of climate change
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Technical guide
Platform on Sustainable Finance: A Compendium of Market Practices
The advisory body to the European Commission has published a report on the EU sustainable finance framework.
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Policy report
EU regulation on ESG ratings
This paper focuses on the EU legislative proposal to regulate ESG rating providers, as discussed in trilogues in January 2024.
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PRI Web Page
The PRI at COP28
COP28, the annual UN climate conference, convened on 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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Blog post
2024: Accelerating action on responsible investment
PRI CEO, David Atkin, evaluates our ambitions for the year ahead.
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Blog post
Our policy progress in 2023 and outlook for 2024
The PRI’s Director of Global Policy, Margarita Pirovska, reflects on the progress of sustainable finance policy over the past year.
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Blog post
Reflections on COP28: A line in the sand
PRI CEO, David Atkin, reflects on some of the key outcomes of COP28
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Webinar
Integrating climate and nature action: Unlocking the biodiversity-climate nexus
Aimed at banks, institutional investors and insurers at the beginning of their journey in addressing nature loss, this webinar explores how nature is connected to climate change and finance, along with key concepts and initiatives.
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Policy report
Policy briefing: Delivering net zero in Japan
Recommendations for Japanese policy makers to create ambitious policies regarding the transition to net zero.
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News and press
Leading international agencies form Taskforce on Net Zero Policy to further HLEG recommendations
Taskforce on Net Zero Policy launched at COP28
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Blog post
Analysing the world’s largest asset owner’s approach to ESG engagement
Remunerated engagement, in combination with index inclusion, can significantly enhance companies’ ESG scores