Managers of Wealth Offshore

The race to net-zero: why it matters

The economic framework in which we have operated for decades is becoming obsolete.

The rise of ESG and why it matters to everyone

The involvement of global institutions began in 2000 with the publishing of the UN Millennium Development Goals aimed at tackling poverty.

Climate Change: A Board Level Consideration

The world's average surface temperature has risen by approximately 1°C since pre-industrial levels and the increase will surpass 1.5°C between 2030 and 2052

Sustainable Finance Week Day 1

Sustainable Finance Week heralded a re-start of physical events for the agency, with an audience watching live in Guernsey and online, blending on-stage speakers with guests from across the globe.

Day 2 of Sustainable Finance Week examines impact of family offices on sustainable investing

What we need to do as an industry, is do the right thing and do it in a transparent way

The blue economy – a drop in the ocean

The cost of not investing now will be more costly in the future.

Climate Change: A Board Level Consideration

In this update we consider the duties of Guernsey directors in relation to climate change as part of Guernsey Green Finance's Sustainable Finance Week 2021.

Workplace wellbeing: The correlation to environmental and social governance

To help with the ESG integration, another layer of analysis was introduced by the UN through the 17 sustainable development goals (SDG).

Could Guernsey become a leading sustainable tourism destination?

This would take advantage of Guernsey’s unique selling points

Guernsey remains at forefront of green and sustainable finance with publication of guide to impact investing and sustainability

We understand that it can be difficult for investment professionals to introduce the concept of sustainable and impact investing.

Private equity: the shift towards sustainable portfolios

The shift towards a sustainable portfolio reflects growing public concern about global challenges such as climate change, social inequality and access to clean water

Could financial hurdles be the biggest barrier to achieve net zero targets?

EY’s Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index estimates that financial hurdles could be the biggest barrier to achieve net zero targets.

Cyprus 4.0: Making choices in ESG

The PRI helps guide investors on ESG issues and has grown into a massive global signatory base.

LGT commits to net-zero emissions by 2030

LGT is now going one step further: it is committing to reducing its net operational emissions to zero by 2030. It also aims to reduce net emissions from its own investments to zero by 2030.

CAYMAN ISLANDS: OfReg seeks proposals for solar energy value study

This study should independently assess and determine “solar’s full value to society at large based on a holistic set of costs and benefits, in addition to the impacts to utilities and ratepayers”.

Net zero carbon: Is it all just hot air?

These GHG, or carbon, emissions have contributed to the steady rise in global temperatures.

Guernsey forum set up to support net-zero goals

The committee has drawn together senior business leaders from various sectors, including financial services, retail, law, utilities, communications and sustainability services.

New schemes to help companies become sustainable

€5,000 for energy auditing and up to 50% funding on energy efficient investments

How ESG is changing the relationship between GPs and LPs

The CFO/COO’s perspective

Insurance ESG Framework marks another world first for Guernsey

The framework enables insurers and insurance managers who are members of GIIA to self-certify and work is underway to create a kitemark through a third-party accreditation process.

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