All Environmental issues articles – Page 3
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Webinar
Understanding how US agencies consider ESG factors in residential mortgages: Fannie Mae Single Family
This series of two webinars will explore the US agencies’ approach in incorporating ESG factors in their strategy, in order to enable a sustainable housing market. This first session will focus on Fannie Mae Single Family’s approach.
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Blog post
Sustainability outcomes: How can investors support the development of meaningful data?
By Stephen Andrews, Senior Data Analyst, and Julie Hammer-Monart, Senior Analyst, Sustainability Outcomes
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Policy report
Investor briefing: Signatory comments on SEC proposed rule
Signatory comments on the SEC Proposed Rule, “Enhanced Disclosures by Certain Investment Advisers and Investment Companies about Environmental, Social, and Governance Investment Practices”
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News and press
ASCOR Consultation to Assess Sovereign Debt Issuers on Climate Change
Assessing Sovereign Climate-Related Opportunities and Risks (ASCOR) is the first, public investor framework to assess sovereign bond issuers on climate change.
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Blog post
How do natural areas affect financial markets?
By Claudio Rizzi, University of Miami – Miami Herbert Business School
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News and press
Latest climate policy & progress assessment from IPR
New catalyst for climate action: Race to the top emerging between China, US & EU
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Thought leadership
New IPR report examines global Race to the top on clean energy
Race to the top on clean energy – The US and EU response to China’s dominance: A new catalyst for more renewables involves a likely chain reaction of industrial policies for green industries in Western countries as evidenced in the EU Green Deal Industrial Plan.
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Podcast
Sovereign sustainable bonds – a fast-evolving, innovative market
Many governments are turning to labelled sustainable bonds, and Latin American sovereigns have been particularly innovative.
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Blog post
Continuing the winning streak
By Lorenzo Saa, former Chief Signatory Relations Officer, PRI
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Webinar
What’s next for Investor Climate Action Plans in 2023
Following COP 27 in Egypt and PRI in Person in Barcelona, join this session to find out the key emerging themes and what matters for investors amidst all of the noise.
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Blog post
Why we need to talk about resourcing stewardship
By Clara Melot, Specialist, Stewardship (Active Ownership 2.0), PRI
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Webinar
Inevitable Policy Response - Launch of IPR Forecast Policy Scenario (FPS) + Nature & implications for investors
This webinar will launch the new Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) Forecast Policy Scenario (FPS) + Nature. IPR FPS + Nature is the first integrated nature and climate scenario for use by financial institutions
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Article
PRI supports progress on IFRS Sustainability Standards
This PRI statement welcomes the efforts by the IFRS Foundation and IOSCO to develop a globally shared baseline for reporting on sustainability-related financial information, encourages continued work towards this objective and calls for interoperability between the future IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards and jurisdictional initiatives.
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News and press
Release of world’s first integrated climate and nature scenario to 2050 for investors
The Inevitable Policy Response (IPR) has launched FPS + Nature, (FPS+N) the first integrated nature and climate scenario published for use by investors.
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Thought leadership
IPR Forecast Policy Scenario + Nature
IPR FPS + Nature 2023 is the first integrated nature & climate scenario for use by investors. It fills a crucial gap in risk / opportunity assessments. FPS +N provides financial institutions with a forward-looking view to 2050 on how policy, technological and social trends could impact key value drivers.
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PRI Web Page
PRI in a Changing World
A short video introducing the PRI in a Changing World signatory consultation - on the future of responsible investment; the PRI’s vision, mission and purpose; and the value we provide to signatories.
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PRI Web Page
The PRI at COP15
The PRI attended the CBD’s 15th conference (COP15) in December in Montré al, Canada, alongside a delegation of 34 signatories, to elevate the financial sector’s voice and unpack the relevant developments for investors.
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Blog post
Altruism or self-interest: What drives employees to invest in their companies?
By Maxime Bonelli, HEC Paris; Marie Brière, Amundi, Paris Dauphine University, and Université Libre de Bruxelles; and François Derrien, HEC Paris
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Webinar
PRI in Person 2022: Breakout 2A - Committed to net zero: tackling key implementation challenges
This session will tackle challenges around implementing net zero commitments featuring case studies, guidance and collaboration across the finance sector including through the initiatives in the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero.
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Webinar
PRI in Person 2022: Using stewardship to tackle human rights issues in metals & mining and renewables
Hear about the plans and strategy for the first phase of Advance – PRI’s new collaborative stewardship initiative on human rights and social issues, where engagement has begun with the metals & mining and renewables sectors.