04/05/2022
The changing ESG priorities of the family office
Environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) considerations are racing up the agenda for asset managers and corporates alike - and Family Offices are no exception.
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04/05/2022
Maples Advises Carbon Negative Construction Company with US$21 Million Series A Funding
The team was led by Luxembourg Corporate Partner, Baptiste Aubry, with assistance from Corporate Associates, Timothée Gras.
04/04/2022
Major study on climate change to be carried out by BIOS
“In the decade since the last Bermuda climate change report was undertaken, we’ve seen key advances in our understanding of climate risks to Bermuda.
04/01/2022
Bahamas Must Take ‘Aggressive Steps’ Over Renewable Energies
The Bahamas, which is behind target in generating 30 percent of its energy needs by 2030, is also among the world’s most vulnerable countries to climate change impacts.
03/30/2022
JT’s exchange powered by solar energy in new trial
JT’s 10-year Sustainability Strategy commits the company to move 50% of its energy consumption to renewable sources by 2025.
03/29/2022
Little Green Energy wins National Tesla award
This award is for an installer that has gone above and beyond and truly made a massive contribution and this is a first for a company in the Channel Islands.
03/25/2022
Dean Lam: HSBC Mauritius supports the island’s climate change agenda and actively champions its transition to net zero
Recent research published by HSBC and BCG notes that up to half of the estimated $100trn investment needed to deliver net zero supply chains will have to be directed towards SMEs
03/24/2022
ESG - Sustainable Securitisation Report
The EBA recommends that the EU GBS should also apply to securitisation in order to ensure a level playing field across all types of green bond instruments.
03/24/2022
Moving beyond regulation to ESG implementation – considerations for APAC asset managers in 2022
The ESG integration in asset management is only going to deepen in the years to come, as Kasia Zatorska, from Ogier's Sustainable Investment Consulting, explains.
03/23/2022
Barbados to establish Green Finance Bank following progressive talks with GCF
The statement quoted Sinha as commending the government for the “impressive” background work that had been done in conceptualizing green initiatives.
03/23/2022
Barbados envisions ‘large’ renewable energy contribution
The BNEP seeks to have renewable energies supply 100% of electricity, breaking dependence on imported fossil fuels which cover 90% of the nation’s energy needs.
03/23/2022
Green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds: Trends for 2022
In 2021, we saw the sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) market gaining traction with EUR 91 billion worth of SLBs issued in 2021
03/23/2022
Singapore’s approach to ESG investing
The adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) centred practices has helped businesses and fund managers attract investment from those driven to make a positive impact on society and the environment and committed to align business goals with t
03/22/2022
Skipton International plans to become lifetime carbon negative by 2026
Skipton has also added further significant targets with regards to its Net Zero objectives.
03/22/2022
Opportunity to run a ‘repair and reuse service’ in Guernsey
GO – short for Giving Opportunities, supports islanders who experience social or workplace disadvantages.
03/21/2022
Sustainable finance: taking ESG to the board
Banks must be part of the shift towards sustainable development.
03/18/2022
Bermuda’s re/insurers vary widely in their progress on ESG: Oxbow Partners
There is “wide variability”, however, from those who have “not touched ESG at all” to those who are already planning “resilience, advocacy and how to make a real difference in a global context”.
03/17/2022
Insurers told to own their ESG leadership
Petrelli also went on record in terms of his views on the war on Ukraine, opining on why Russia has launched its invasion.
03/17/2022
Apex Group leads financial services industry by offsetting lifetime carbon emissions
Apex is a signatory of the Principles of Responsible Investment and a member of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
03/17/2022
Black Vanilla wins double award
The hedge stall hosts local businesses who donate a percentage of their sales to selected Guernsey charities.