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26 Oct 2021

BlackRock's Weekly Market Commentary: A lopsided energy transition

By Staff Writer

Surging natural gas and coal prices amid a powerful economic restart have exposed a lopsided transition toward low-carbon power. We still see an orderly transition in the medium term – but with bumps on the way that could lead to growth and inflation volatility.

18 Oct 2021

Beyond GDP growth: why natural capital matters

By Staff Writer

As the climate crisis accelerates, financial markets are paying more attention to risks and opportunities stemming from the energy transition, taking into consideration the risks related to fossil fuel production and consumption.
18 Aug 2021

FNB launches ESG offering as part of its global ETN programme

By Staff Writer

In line with its belief that all South Africans deserve the opportunity to be able to invest in international companies that are leaders in their fields, FNB this week launched three exciting new Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). Approximately 3 million customers already save and/or invest with FNB and the bank continues to expand its innovative solutions to help more customers.
12 May 2021

Climate change tracker hits record low as progress gathers pace

By Staff Writer

The current pace of progress will result in temperatures rising by 3.6°C above pre-industrial levels, events of the first quarter of 2021 suggest. The implied temperature rise last summer was 3.9°C. In this update Schroders’ Global Head of Sustainable Investment comments on changes in oil and gas investment and carbon pricing.
22 Apr 2021

Nedbank signals its ambition to lead the future economy

By Staff Writer

Nedbank is accelerating its efforts to finance renewable energy solutions to support socioeconomic development and build resilience to climate change. Today, on Earth Day, the bank announced the adoption of an energy policy designed to redirect investment funds towards cleaner energy alternatives.
20 Jan 2016

From Copenhagen To Joburg, Cities And Mayors Are Leading The Way On Climate Action

By Staff Writer

The world’s leading mayors have exponentially increased climate action with the C40 (Cities Climate Leadership Group) cities taking 10,000 climate actions since Copenhagen. And Africa is leading the way in climate change adaptation.