As the world faces the concurrent challenges of the energy transition, energy security and slowing economic and productivity growth, Japan’s government has launched an ambitious $1trn transition plan called the GX (green transformation) strategy. The GX strategy aims to cut emissions, improve efficiency and boost green innovation throughout the Japanese economy.
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Institutional investors increasingly recognize the challenge that physical climate risk is beginning to pose to markets and economies. The COP30 Net Zero Atlas maps physical climate risk across sub-national regions, pinpointing exposure through granular mapping.
As per WHO data, almost all of the global population (99%) breathes air that exceeds WHO guideline limits. It is ironic how an evolved humankind is contributing to give rise to newer medical challenges, respiratory or otherwise, in the modern world.
Colors are a particularly powerful tool of quiet but effective expression. The bleaching of corals in marine ecosystems is therefore a silent warning.
How does one find and invest in companies that embody ethics, both in principle and action? Sometimes they are not on the front pages and you have to look longer, or harder, or smarter, to find them.
In financial parlance - mindful living requires minimum investment and can yield multi-dimensional returns as it also allows one to choose healthier and more sustainable lifestyles. In short, it’s the perfect foil to our current state of getting nowhere really fast.
In a dominantly consumerist world, it is easy to forget the fragile dependence of human life on nature and its bountiful offerings. At the heart of all food chains lies the basic premise of bio-diversity. That makes biodiversity a necessity, and not a luxury.
The theme for this year’s Earth Day was ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, underscoring the importance of adopting renewable energy universally.
At the start of 2025, we expect to see a continued dynamic evolution in the sustainable investment market. The regulatory landscape is evolving, with the review and development of both sustainable investment and ‘real economy’ regulations across multiple global regions.
On this World Day of Social Justice, find the cause that is close to your heart, and opt to invest in line with it. Let us be more equal than others in this respect.
We saw the fiery lights and cameras. Now we need collective action - from each one of us, and not just from the firefighters
The gap between the ESG performance of Japanese and European companies (as measured by the FTSE Russell ESG Score) seems to have narrowed,