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Climate Innovation Capital Funds 'Gigacorn' Companies to Remove a Billion Tons of Carbon
Nelson Switzer's Climate Innovation Capital (ClimateIC) aims to fund "gigacorn" companies—those capable of removing at least a billion tons of carbon by 2050—demonstrated through its $100 million fund investing in ten companies across various sectors, showcasing diverse innovations in energy, agricu...
Climate Innovation Capital Funds 'Gigacorn' Companies to Remove a Billion Tons of Carbon
Nelson Switzer's Climate Innovation Capital (ClimateIC) aims to fund "gigacorn" companies—those capable of removing at least a billion tons of carbon by 2050—demonstrated through its $100 million fund investing in ten companies across various sectors, showcasing diverse innovations in energy, agricu...
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52% Bias Score
Values-Based Investing: Aligning Retirement with Personal Values
Values-based investing, also known as ESG investing, aligns investment strategies with personal values such as environmental protection, social justice, and ethical business practices, allowing for financial returns while supporting causes the investor cares about.
Values-Based Investing: Aligning Retirement with Personal Values
Values-based investing, also known as ESG investing, aligns investment strategies with personal values such as environmental protection, social justice, and ethical business practices, allowing for financial returns while supporting causes the investor cares about.
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60% Bias Score
Banks' Fossil Fuel Financing: \$705 Billion Investment in 2023 Fuels Climate Concerns
The world's 60 largest banks invested \$705 billion in fossil fuels in 2023, furthering expansion plans despite climate warnings; personal savings indirectly contribute through various financial instruments; green alternatives are emerging but face challenges in transparency and regulation.
Banks' Fossil Fuel Financing: \$705 Billion Investment in 2023 Fuels Climate Concerns
The world's 60 largest banks invested \$705 billion in fossil fuels in 2023, furthering expansion plans despite climate warnings; personal savings indirectly contribute through various financial instruments; green alternatives are emerging but face challenges in transparency and regulation.
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36% Bias Score
US Asset Managers Retreat from ESG Investing Amidst Republican Backlash
Major US asset managers are scaling back ESG initiatives following Donald Trump's return, fearing regulatory action and political backlash, while Europe maintains strong commitment to sustainable investing, highlighting a growing transatlantic divide.
US Asset Managers Retreat from ESG Investing Amidst Republican Backlash
Major US asset managers are scaling back ESG initiatives following Donald Trump's return, fearing regulatory action and political backlash, while Europe maintains strong commitment to sustainable investing, highlighting a growing transatlantic divide.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
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44% Bias Score
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Economic Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a decision attributed to pressure from conservative investors, anticipation of a Trump presidency, and underperformance of sustainable investments, potentially slowing the energy transition.
BlackRock Withdraws from Climate Initiative Amid Political and Economic Pressures
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, withdrew from the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative, a decision attributed to pressure from conservative investors, anticipation of a Trump presidency, and underperformance of sustainable investments, potentially slowing the energy transition.
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44% Bias Score
German Court Orders Public Pension Fund to Disclose Investments
A German court ordered the state pension fund VBL to disclose its investment portfolio following a lawsuit challenging its lack of transparency; the ruling sets a precedent for greater transparency and could influence other pension funds.
German Court Orders Public Pension Fund to Disclose Investments
A German court ordered the state pension fund VBL to disclose its investment portfolio following a lawsuit challenging its lack of transparency; the ruling sets a precedent for greater transparency and could influence other pension funds.
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24% Bias Score
Business Leaders Emphasize Nature's Crucial Role in Achieving Net-Zero
At Wimbledon, Deborah Meaden and other leaders emphasized the economic dependence on nature ($58 trillion of global GDP), urging businesses to prioritize environmental protection for financial and societal wellbeing, as exemplified by Wimbledon's sustainability initiatives.
Business Leaders Emphasize Nature's Crucial Role in Achieving Net-Zero
At Wimbledon, Deborah Meaden and other leaders emphasized the economic dependence on nature ($58 trillion of global GDP), urging businesses to prioritize environmental protection for financial and societal wellbeing, as exemplified by Wimbledon's sustainability initiatives.
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40% Bias Score
Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change
Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...
Personal Finance's Outsized Role in Climate Change
Analysis reveals personal finance choices significantly impact climate change; shifting pension funds to sustainable options is 20 times more effective than individual actions like reducing air travel; 60 major banks committed €619 billion to fossil fuels in 2023, up to €6 trillion since the 2015 Pa...
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44% Bias Score
Europe's First EU Taxonomy-Aligned Green Bond Signals Market Shift
On January 23rd, A2A issued Europe's first €500 million green bond fully compliant with the EU taxonomy, followed by Île-de-France Mobilités' €1 billion issuance, showcasing rapid adoption of the EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS) aimed at combating greenwashing and improving transparency.
Europe's First EU Taxonomy-Aligned Green Bond Signals Market Shift
On January 23rd, A2A issued Europe's first €500 million green bond fully compliant with the EU taxonomy, followed by Île-de-France Mobilités' €1 billion issuance, showcasing rapid adoption of the EU Green Bond Standard (EuGBS) aimed at combating greenwashing and improving transparency.
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32% Bias Score
Wealth Management in 2025: Adapting to Evolving Client Needs
The wealth management industry faces transformation due to economic shifts and evolving client preferences; high-net-worth individuals, especially younger generations, demand personalized, sustainable strategies and digital tools, creating opportunities for adaptable advisors.
Wealth Management in 2025: Adapting to Evolving Client Needs
The wealth management industry faces transformation due to economic shifts and evolving client preferences; high-net-worth individuals, especially younger generations, demand personalized, sustainable strategies and digital tools, creating opportunities for adaptable advisors.
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44% Bias Score
Investor Focus on ESG Decreases Amidst Short-Term Pressures and Greenwashing Concerns
An EY survey indicates a significant decrease in investor focus on ESG, with two-thirds less likely to prioritize it due to short-term performance pressures and greenwashing concerns, despite widespread belief in companies meeting sustainability targets.
Investor Focus on ESG Decreases Amidst Short-Term Pressures and Greenwashing Concerns
An EY survey indicates a significant decrease in investor focus on ESG, with two-thirds less likely to prioritize it due to short-term performance pressures and greenwashing concerns, despite widespread belief in companies meeting sustainability targets.
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40% Bias Score
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