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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator: November 2021
In Brazil, India and Japan, figures for new COVID-19 infections are low and descending. In the EU, they are low and rising, in particular in the former eastern bloc countries and areas. The US curve is going down fast from a high level. The statistics for Russia and in particular the UK are worrisome to bad. These two countries have relied on vector-based vaccines that are, on average, less effective.
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Opinion PiecesLetter from Australia: Super funds: shame in a name
Named and shamed! Thirteen Australian superannuation funds have been forced to inform their million-plus members that they have failed an inaugural superannuation performance test mandated by the financial regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
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Special ReportPortfolio alignment: Methodology matters
The TCFD has updated its guidance to cover disclosing alignment with the Paris Agreement, with best practice outlined in a report by a team of experts
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Special ReportThe prospects for green energy
Hydrogen and other green energy sources are beginning to attract private capital at scale
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Special ReportGreen sentiment and its effects
A new type of index could help track demand for green assets
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Special ReportResearch: The time for action is now
Capital markets alone cannot resolve the market failure and market inefficiency associated with global warming
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Special ReportBanks face scrutiny on carbon exposure
The 60 global lenders in the Net Zero Banking Alliance must present emissions targets by autumn 2022
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Special ReportSpatial finance: A data-driven perspective on industrial output
Artificial intelligence-enabled spatial finance data could help overcome poor and lagging data disclosure by listed and private companies
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Special ReportStewardship: Heavy-lifting network
Groups like Climate Action 100+ can help index managers to target their investment heft in engagement with individual companies
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Special ReportBlended finance: Catalytic capital
Three examples show how innovative structures can mobilise institutional capital alongside development banks in high-impact emerging-economy projects
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Special ReportStrategy: Focus on real-world GHG
A portfolio decarbonisation framework for real-world greenhouse gas emissions impact
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Special ReportStrategy: Peak oil versus net zero: escaping the climate trap
Fossil-fuel use could continue to rise despite efforts to achieve climate neutrality
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Special ReportGünther Thallinger: 300 – the budget the world dare not spend
This decade will be decisive in determining if the world can limit climate change or not
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Special ReportFrancis Richard Pereira: Challenges for COP26
Action is required in three key areas to mobilise private finance for climate-change goals
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Special ReportClaire Elsdon: Calling for data and policy alignment
TCFD–aligned corporate reporting should not be a choice
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Special ReportMatthew Leatherman: Thinking harder about carbon emissions
Mandate terms can help get investors to achieve their net-zero targets
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Special ReportRoger Urwin: Doing all you can with what you’ve got
The examples of forerunners can trickle down to others
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Special ReportMatt Orsagh: Don’t make climate promises you can’t keep
The devil is in the detail with climate promises
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Special ReportKatherine Garrett-Cox: Commitment, collaboration and consequences
Real progress needs to be evident before 2030
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Special ReportAndrew Milligan: Resist the call to divest
Divestment is sometimes necessary but far from sufficient
