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Sustainable Views
Jacques Attali on sugar, fossil fuels and the positive economy
Society needs clear ideas and everyone’s support to focus on activities that matter, and shift away from ‘the world's poisons’, says economist Jacques Attali
Developing markets’ energy transition needs ‘investor diplomats’
Opportunities in emerging markets' energy infrastructure are huge, but only for those who secure a social licence to operate
A turning point for green finance
Finance is greening, but even banks with good environmental policies continue to support big polluters
Investing in sustainable fashion
British Fashion Council chief executive, Caroline Rush, on how investors, big brands and the government can improve UK fashion
Shareholder engagement is the only way to achieve sustainability
Selecting ‘good’ companies shouldn't be the only option for responsible investors
Where are banks' environmental disclosures?
Many of the world's largest banks have yet to endorse climate-related financial disclosures, according to study.
Climate forecasting 'absolutely useless'
Forget past data and focus on climate scenarios, says riskthinking.AI's founder Ron Dembo
ESG disclosures of infrastructure assets fall short of EU rules
Current ESG reporting frameworks are not fit to answer the questions that need asking
Carbon neutrality? Here’s how to do it
Lighting group Signify has made its operations carbon-neutral. Chief executive Eric Rondolat explains how
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