UK
Nigel Topping on affordable energy, Clean Power 2030 and why rebranding net zero is ‘silly’
While the energy transition is facing political backlash, transitioning the UK economy to net zero is likely to be significantly cheaper than a single fossil fuel price shock argues Nigel Topping, chair of the UK’s Climate Change Committee.
Nest opts for ‘active, discretionary’ approach with $3.5bn EM segregated mandate
Nest has appointed Wellington Management, citing the manager’s ESG risk management and stewardship capabilities
What will it take to make Britain’s transmission investible?
Investor appetite for transmission infrastructure depends on access, delivery and policy stability
Build it and they will come: the climate index market heats up
Physical risks, passive strategies and regulatory change are shaping investor demand for climate indices
Early days: could UK master trusts pivot away from portfolio decarbonisation?
Research from XPS shows early signs of a gradual shift towards transition investing
LGPS pool backs Clean Growth Fund’s second close
A major LGPS pool has come out backing the Clean Growth Fund’s second close, indicating growing investor demand for venture capital climate solutions
UK confirms £400m backing of TFFF ahead of bond market entry
The UK has confirmed a £400m loan to the Tropical Forest Forever Facility, just weeks ahead of the fund’s bond market debut.
We need it all: why impact investors should remain open to opportunities in public markets
Charlie Crossley, investment engagement manager at Friends Provident Foundation, argues that impact investors should also consider opportunities in listed markets
