Canada’s release of its 2023 federal Budget: A Made-In-Canada Plan, comes at a pivotal moment in global commitments to a clean energy transition. From President Biden’s historic signing of the....
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Next Wave of ESG Reporting?
Why should Private Equity & Venture Capital Care about ESG?
Let’s cut to the chase: ESG is here to stay. In a COVID-emerging world, we ignore it at our own risk. From raging wildfires to catalyzing incidents of social injustice and the so-called Great Resignation, one aspect of our “new normal” is heightened …
Three Things We’ve Learnt working with Impact Investors On ESG.
By market size alone, impact investing might be far smaller than ESG investing, but its unique profile makes it a critical part of sustainable finance. Its obligation to actively “do good” and contribute towards a positive net change in the communities it engages….
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How Can Private Equity Position Itself for the US SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules?
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to release its highly anticipated climate-related disclosure rules for public US companies – a ruling that has been in the....
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A Brief Guide to SFDR Reporting and Compliance
When the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into force in March 2021, it signalled to the world that the EU was ready to take a global lead....
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ESG & Impact – A Natural Fit for Credit Unions
When it comes to ESG & Impact Investing, credit unions are well-positioned to use both to differentiate themselves from other financial institutions. By providing innovative product opportunities for existing members....
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What We’ve Learned Automating the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) for Clients
Last year, private equity firm the Carlyle Group and pension fund the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) announced what could become a game changer for the private equity industry.....
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What are Carbon Offsets and How Do They Fit into the Greater ESG Picture?
Carbon offsets are a controversial market – albeit one predicted to exceed $50 billion by 2030. On the one hand, they provide funding to environmental projects, anywhere in the world,....
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The Greenhouse Gas Protocol & its Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions Classification Explained
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced recently that it would mandate the reporting of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions – or emissions resulting from a company’s supply chain....
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022: A Summary of its Climate and Energy-Related Provisions
Signing the 730-page Inflation Reduction Act into law last month was by no means inevitable. The bill passed muster in the United States Senate only by the slimmest of margins,....
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The Regulatory Rise of TCFD Reporting
The United Kingdom now mandates TCFD-aligned reporting requirements for the private sector. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed requiring publicly traded US companies
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Canada Federal Budget 2023: Clean Energy Highlights
Canada’s release of its 2023 federal Budget: A Made-In-Canada Plan, comes at a pivotal moment in global commitments to a clean energy transition. From President Biden’s historic signing of
How Can Private Equity Position Itself for the US SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules?
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to release its highly anticipated climate-related disclosure rules for public US companies – a ruling that has been in
A Brief Guide to SFDR Reporting and Compliance
When the European Union’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into force in March 2021, it signalled to the world that the EU was ready to take a global
ESG & Impact – A Natural Fit for Credit Unions
When it comes to ESG & Impact Investing, credit unions are well-positioned to use both to differentiate themselves from other financial institutions. By providing innovative product opportunities for existing
What We’ve Learned Automating the ESG Data Convergence Initiative (EDCI) for Clients
Last year, private equity firm the Carlyle Group and pension fund the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) announced what could become a game changer for the private equity
What are Carbon Offsets and How Do They Fit into the Greater ESG Picture?
Carbon offsets are a controversial market – albeit one predicted to exceed $50 billion by 2030. On the one hand, they provide funding to environmental projects, anywhere in the