Green lending tops fossil fuel as Big Oil gets cash elsewhere
For the first time, more money was raised in the debt markets for climate-friendly projects than for fossil-fuel companies.
ESG investing
ESG: The ongoing importance
Companies active in the energy sector would not be blamed for losing sight of their ESG strategy in 2022; the energy industry’s pre-COP 26 focus on climate-change action has been somewhat superseded by the race to balance the energy transition with security and affordability of supply.
ESG: delivering ‘proper and measurable stewardship’
Climate change and energy transition, shifting from a linear to a circular economy, rising inequality, balancing economic needs with those of society – these are the unprecedented global challenges we all face. Investors, banks, regulators, as well as consumers and employees, are scrutinising businesses like never before and demanding that we address these challenges.
AAB: Why hydrogen and why now?
Over a third of the UK’s carbon emissions are generated by the 80 percent of domestic homes currently using natural gas for heating and cooking.
Kwarteng to classify natural gas as ‘green’ investment to support North Sea
Natural gas is to be classified as a “green” investment under proposals from business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, according to a report.
Climate finance laws on the way for UK firms
Do you know how your company is going to reach net zero by 2050? If we are to achieve that aim, every single business is going to need to play its part.
Oil prices at $100 a barrel? What else is on the horizon for the energy sector in 2022
In this latest in our series on ESG investing, Mike Scott assesses the global energy outlook ahead for 2022. Although oil and gas prices are healthy, energy firms will need to stay focused on net zero and emissions targets, and keep an eye on growth areas like hydrogen and other renewable energy sources.
Tech-enabled finance and HR solutions in demand in the energy sector
For many, the Covid pandemic has been a catalyst to press re-set on everything from our social values to health, well-being and sustainability.
Reporting ESG Goals: Affordable, Clean Energy – Your Quick Reference eGuide
Now more than ever – in terms of cost and the impact on the environment and ESG reporting – energy management is important to your organisation.