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March 2021

Point of No Returns Part V - Leading Practice: A guide to current leading practices by asset managers on responsible investment

ShareAction
This guide presents a range of short case studies that reflect the current state of leading practice by large asset managers on the core themes assessed in ShareAction’s 2020 Point of No Returns survey.
March 2021

The Wave of Change: The role of companies in building a water-secure world

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
This report shows that the cost of mitigating water risks for companies is usually much lower than their potential financial impact. Moreover, it demonstrates that the cost of inaction on water risks is up to five times the cost of action. With huge business opportunities to seize, companies need to rethink their strategies and transform their business models to build a water-secure world.
March 2021

The Asian International Bond Markets: Development and Trends

International Capital Market Association (ICMA)
This report aims to provide global market stakeholders with an overview of development and recent trends in the fast-growing international bond market in Asia.
February 2021

Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity (2021) – Business Summary

World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
The Dasgupta Review sets out a new framework, grounded in ecology and Earth Sciences, yet applying the principles from finance and economics to understand the sustainability of our interaction with nature and prioritize efforts to enhance nature and prosperity.
February 2021

Transparency to Transformation: A Chain Reaction

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
To understand the environmental impact of a company’s economic activity, it is not enough to look at its direct emissions and risks. The entire value chain must be engaged to evaluate and improve its performance. This report explores the state of environmental risks in supply chains and what approaches businesses are taking to mitigate them
February 2021

Rising Tide: Mapping Ocean Finance for a New Decade

United Nations Environment Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)

The Rising Tide report maps the current state of ocean finance revealing trends in lending, underwriting and investment activities which impact the ocean.

February 2021

Greenness of Stimulus Index

Vivid Economics
The Greeness of Stimulus Index (GSI) assesses the effectiveness of the COVID-19 stimulus efforts by G20 countries in ensuring an economic recovery that takes advantage of sustainable growth opportunities, and builds resilience through the protection of the climate and biodiversity. It provides a method to gauge the current impact of the COVID-19 responses, to track countries’ progress over time, and to identify and recommend measures for improving the effectiveness of those responses.
February 2021

Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow: Sovereign wealth funds’ progress on climate change

International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (IFSWF)
The report demonstrates that there is a broad consensus among sovereign wealth funds that they – and other investors – need to take immediate action to mitigate the effects of climate change: 93% recognise that climate change is a risk and/or opportunity for their portfolios.
February 2021

The Dasgupta Review: What it Means for the Global Financial System

Finance for Biodiversity
The Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity sets out the arguments for action on biodiversity and highlights the need to identify and reduce financial flows that directly harm and deplete natural assets. The Finance for Biodiversity Initiative has been considering the question of how to align Global Finance with Nature’s Needs. This note compares the Dasgupta Review’s recommendations with Finance for Biodiversity's framework and makes detailed policy recommendations.
February 2021

Decarbonising Real Estate - Foundations for Success

ShareAction
Energy use in buildings contributes more than 17.5 percent to global greenhouse gas emissions, and their construction is a key driver behind demand for steel and cement, which together are responsible for another 10.2 percent of emissions. Decarbonising the real estate sector is vital to reach net zero emission targets by 2050. This report sets out recommendations for investor to engage with this crucial industry.

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