Opinion
December 14, 2023
Strong code of conduct for ESG raters needed to combat greenwashing
With greenwashing an ongoing concern, a UK industry-led initiative has formulated a code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers to ensure the integrity...
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December 13, 2023
Not all business teaching on ESG is equal
Business schools are swiftly embracing the teaching of ESG in their courses. However, the subject should be properly integrated into, not separate from, financial theory...
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December 4, 2023
Advocating for global tax transparency
The complex nature of tax planning by global corporations and current low levels of disclosure hold risks for investors. One solution is to urge multinationals...
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November 29, 2023
Climate action can be a great unifier – if we put it in motion
With climate action seemingly failing to meet the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C target, we need to focus collectively on transformative solutions that will secure greater stability,...
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November 16, 2023
COP28: Why climate activism fails – and how to fix it
Post-Covid 19, the world’s focus has been pulled away from carbon emissions and towards financial crises and wars. But the younger generation of activists are...
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November 6, 2023
98% of sustainability programmes fail. Is B Corp the answer?
When it comes to sustainability, the gap between a company's good intentions and what it actually achieves is vast. The B Corp certification model aims...
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October 30, 2023
Clear ‘carbon sovereignty’ rules are vital to a net zero future
Until now, carbon markets have been fragmented, and served a privileged minority. A restructuring to give countries control over their carbon assets, while ensuring high-quality standards and global collaboration towards...
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September 21, 2023
Sunak’s net zero speech was not an honest conversation
The UK prime minister claimed he was finally doing what his predecessors had failed to do, acknowledge the costs of net zero and take steps to help working people. The...
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September 21, 2023
Chief financial officers are pivotal to the low carbon transition
Research shows that chief financial officers have a critical role to play in companies’ low carbon transition – but they must have the necessary expertise to navigate a growing range...
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September 5, 2023
Why we should be optimistic about the future of sustainable bonds
Despite sustainable bonds’ disappointing performance last year, the clear need for massive climate-related investment is one reason among many to remain positive. After many years of growth, the 2022 issuance...
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August 22, 2023
Your View: Cutting building emissions requires a 'sociotechnical' effort
From Kathryn Janda, University College London. In response to the Editor's note of August 21, "Bringing down building emissions requires a delicate balancing act", I would like to offer a...
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