After becoming the first European lender approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, La Banque Postale is now looking at formally including ESG considerations in its legal status
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When it comes to the climate, we all must try harder – journalists included
November 23, 2021Discussions around climate change and wider sustainability factors still need focus and a sense of urgency.
Expect growing ESG activism
November 19, 2021Beware of the many shapes of environmental activism that will likely reshape your strategy.
Large banks’ climate risk disclosures remain weak
November 10, 2021Leading institutions still provide low visibility on how climate change may affect their performance.
The developing art of measuring ESG performance
November 10, 2021Across the public and private markets, significant efforts are underway to crack the complex and multifaceted challenge of quantifying companies’ environmental, social and governance performance.
2022: a tech boom and a greenwashing backlash?
November 3, 2021Forrester’s annual predictions report forecasts an array of new digital offerings next year and that regulators will get tough on ESG classifications.
The Banker’s Top Islamic Financial Institutions 2021
November 1, 2021The Banker's 2021 Top Islamic Financial Institutions ranking highlights a resilient sector across the globe.
ESG becoming core to investor appeal
October 26, 2021As performance against ESG criteria increasingly has an impact on stock market value, companies are grappling with the strategic consequences.
COP from home?
October 21, 2021Much is expected from the UN climate conference in Glasgow, not least from banks on their commitments to net-zero carbon emissions.
Building a greener Latin America
October 20, 2021Transitioning to greener and sustainable economies will need innovative new financial instruments for the optimal use of capital.