08/17/2022
Maples Group Launches Industry-Leading ESG Fund Services Solutions
According to Bloomberg, ESG assets under management ("AUM") are on pace to account for nearly US$53 trillion by 2025, one-third of global AUM.
Planet SOS
08/16/2022
Green giant: how AXA XL is scaling heights on climate
MacFarlane grew up in Johannesburg and family holidays allowed him to develop “an underlying love and appreciation of nature”
08/11/2022
Challenges of tomorrow are focus of Guernsey Sustainable Finance Week
Sustainable Finance Week will highlight current and important issues for the broader finance community and features industry leading keynote speakers, panel sessions, fireside chats and networking opportunities.
08/10/2022
We're Going Green: Govt initiative launched to create 500 backyard farms and cut food bills
Yesterday, Agriculture, Marine Resources and Family Island Affairs Minister Clay Sweeting applauded the joint initiative of ADO and TCCFG as it has the potential to restore the culture of farming in the country.
08/04/2022
Regulatory support and understanding key for Asian private investors to unlock ESG potential
76% said Millennials and GenZ are most engaged in ESG investing, or will be when they control more of the wealth
07/22/2022
Survey shows Guernsey businesses increasingly focused on sustainability
Those surveyed also saw clear business benefits from focusing on environmental issues
07/20/2022
Deputies clarify climate change views
In a statement issued last week, Met Office Climate Attribute Scientist, Dr Nikos Christidis, said that the frequency of extreme heat events could be attributed to climate change.
07/20/2022
Record high in businesses which think climate change is impacting them
Pressure from other areas is also up across the stakeholder spectrum, such as from employees and society expectations.
07/20/2022
Businesses to collaborate in environmental, social and governance issues
The alliance members are supported by architect David Xuereb and the consultancy firm EY Malta.
07/15/2022
Zero Carbon, Solar-Powered Yachting Enclave to Open in Bahamas
These will will be spent aboard crewed and fully catered, solar-powered Silent Yachts catamarans that measure 60 to 80-feet in length.
07/14/2022
BISX ‘on it’: Exploring carbon credit potential
He added that among the key issues to resolve is settlement, which involves the clearing of transactions in such manner that the seller receives full payment and the buyer the security they have purchased.
07/12/2022
Guernsey Waste considering green waste collections
49% of respondents said they would use a green waste service regularly.
07/12/2022
Government Of St. Kitts And Nevis Committed To Renewable Energy Development
The objective of this project is the development of renewable energy and the enhancement of the related professional expertise of our citizens and residents in the field of renewable energy
07/12/2022
Jersey Electricity proposes solar farm in St Clement
A planned fifth array on the roof of the Albert Bartlett potato processing plant in St Helier is set to produce a further half a million kWh a year.
07/08/2022
Alderney considers increasing renewable energy
The island is currently reliant on diesel-powered generators for most of its power.
07/01/2022
“WALK THE WALK”: Environmentalist calls on government to put more action behind renewables adoption
The problem is that more than one administration has failed to significantly advance renewable sources and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
06/30/2022
Standard Bank Launches Its First ‘Report to Society’ – and Gains Carbon Neutral Status
As a first step in this journey, Standard Bank Jersey reached certified Carbon Neutral status, offsetting with projects aligned to its purpose, Africa.
06/30/2022
MiFID Sustainability Preferences - Putting ESG at the Centre of the Sales Process
The investor may set its own minimum proportion for "sustainable investments" or its own elements to demonstrate that PAIs are being considered.
06/28/2022
Malta – attracting investment in offshore renewables
It committed to fast-track planning permits for such projects to a maximum duration of three months from the submission of all required documents.
06/27/2022
Minister to promote island’s ‘leading role in creating a blue economy’ at international conference
“It will also allow us to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones with environmental protection and sustainability leaders from organisations and countries worldwide.