All Climate change articles – Page 3
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Blog postThe EU Green Deal survives the elections but needs more investor support
The EU election results will not derail the ongoing transition to a net zero economy; however, policy certainty, finance and social considerations will be crucial to ensure the necessary pace for implementation, as the PRI’s Martin Stavenhagen explains.
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Policy reportNature Policy Roadmap: Policy recommendations for scaling up investor action for nature
This discussion paper sets out the importance of nature to economic and social systems, its relevance to responsible investors and the PRI’s approach to nature policy.
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News and pressTaskforce on Net Zero Policy announces Board of Trustees and Taskforce Expert Group members
The body will publish a landmark report on net zero policy formation at COP29.
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Policy reportPolicy briefing: Signatory responses to state anti-ESG laws
This briefing summarises interviews with US signatories regarding the impact of state anti-ESG laws on their business operations.
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Blog postBringing PRI in Person to Canada is an exciting prospect: Here’s why
PRI CEO, David Atkin, assesses the responsible investment landscape in Canada, the host country where we’ll next be holding our next annual conference, PRI in Person.
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EventBridging the investment gap: mobilising transition finance for a net-zero, energy secure, and competitive Europe
12 June 2024 | Brussels & Online
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Policy reportThe role of the G7 in driving the economic transition
A policy paper calling for increased policy action to drive a just, sustainable economic transition to net zero.
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Policy reportInvestor briefing: EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
This briefing note summarises the requirements of the CSDDD, with particular focus on how it will affect the investment sector.
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Policy reportPRI and IIGCC policy briefing on key sustainable finance policy priorities for the UK
This joint briefing by the PRI and IIGCC identifies areas that the UK Government should prioritise in the short-term in 2024 to accelerate delivery of the building blocks of the UK’s sustainable finance framework and support progress against the UK’s net zero objectives.
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Policy reportImplementing a 2040 climate target for a competitive and just European Green Deal
This brief summarises PRI recommendations for an EU 2040 climate target and a strong policy framework to implement a competitive net zero economy, accelerate finance for the transition, and create a prosperous and fair European Green Deal for all.
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Blog postUK Spring Budget - Pensions proposals silent on sustainability
The UK government’s Spring Budget put an emphasis on investments in the UK but creates more risks for long-term savers by not sufficiently addressing sustainability risks, says Nikki King, PRI Policy Analyst.
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Blog postExcluding high-emitting companies from sustainable funds is counterproductive
Rather than incentivising heavy polluters to cut back, such an approach may cause them to pollute more
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Policy reportPRI’s 2030 EU Policy Roadmap
Six key policy actions to fine-tune and improve the usability and coherence of the existing sustainable finance framework, build on it where necessary, and develop and strengthen the links with broader EU Green Deal policies.
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Blog postAction on nature: Spring announces first batch of focus companies
Tim Steinweg, PRI Head of Stewardship - Nature, provides an update on Spring, the PRI’s stewardship initiative on nature.
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Blog postHow exposure to weather events can affect analysts’ earning forecasts
Understanding how analysts perceive future climate-related physical risks is key to assessing the effects of climate change
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Policy reportEU regulation on ESG ratings
This paper focuses on the EU legislative proposal to regulate ESG rating providers, as discussed in trilogues in January 2024.
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Blog post2024: Accelerating action on responsible investment
PRI CEO, David Atkin, evaluates our ambitions for the year ahead.
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Blog postOur policy progress in 2023 and outlook for 2024
The PRI’s Director of Global Policy, Margarita Pirovska, reflects on the progress of sustainable finance policy over the past year.
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Blog postReflections on COP28: A line in the sand
PRI CEO, David Atkin, reflects on some of the key outcomes of COP28
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Policy reportPolicy briefing: Delivering net zero in Japan
Recommendations for Japanese policy makers to create ambitious policies regarding the transition to net zero.
