All articles by Polly Bindman
Polly Bindman
The UK could be financing the global energy transition
Rishi Sunak has lost investor confidence, says the head of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association.
Asset managers divided on mandatory Scope 3 reporting
Analysis of 20 influential asset managers reveals Scope 3 emissions and materiality disclosure are huge subjects of contention.
Why insurers are not warming to UN’s Race to Zero
Asset owners’ tepid response to new rules could be the root cause for Race to Zero’s recent climbdown on coal investment.
Why carbon capture technology is no silver bullet
Without greater private investment, carbon capture projects – central to many national net zero strategies – are unlikely to take off.
Exclusive: NGOs push NZBA to meet Race to Zero guidelines
A global coalition of NGOs is demanding the Net Zero Banking Alliance set stricter rules on fossil fuel financing to comply with Race to Zero’s updated criteria, following recent indications that the network may not do so.
Why Big Tech is slow to embrace ESG-linked pay
Tech companies are laggards when it comes to ESG-linked executive pay packages. But there are some interesting developments in the US.
What Race to Zero’s new guidelines mean for Gfanz
Gfanz is in talks with Race to Zero about how to implement its updated requirements, but many questions remain.
The holes in asset managers’ Scope 3 reporting
While many big fund managers have set net-zero targets for their portfolios, most omit Scope 3 emissions or report them selectively. Capital Monitor analysis reveals the extent of such activity, which looks to be facing pressure from the Race to Zero initiative.
Where the UK went wrong with its Net Zero Strategy
The High Court has ruled that the UK government’s “world-leading” Net Zero Strategy is unlawful. We explain what went wrong…
Which cities are in the race to net zero?
While hundreds of cities have now set emissions reduction targets, a handful stand out with far more ambitious net-zero targets.