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How Italian companies should consider sustainability in their financing choices

How Italian companies should consider sustainability in their financing choices Italian companies have always had a strong tradition of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. However, in an increasingly sustainability-oriented world, Italian companies must also consider sustainability when it comes to financing. This is particularly important because sustainable financing can not only help reduce the environmental and […]

Climate Change and increasing interest rates: the role of the world bank

Climate Change and increasing interest rates: the role of the world bank. In recent times the topic of the potential impact of rising interest rates on the renewable energy sector and the global transition to cleaner energy has become increasingly important. As governments and businesses around the world continue to shift towards renewable energy, the […]

Earth day 2023

EARTH DAY 2023 The Earth Day, also known as International Mother Earth Day, is celebrated every year on the 22nd of April. The main objective of this day is to raise awareness regarding environmental issues, such as pollution, global warming, deforestation and the destruction of our planet. The Earth Day was firstly established by the […]

The Downgrading Trend

The Downgrading Trend Why many asset managers are implementing a more cautious approach to ESG classification  From January 2023 onwards, the second level of SFDR regulation will come into force, entailing new obligations on financial services providers and the introduction of RTS (Regulatory Technical Standard). Despite the SFDR’s honourable goal, its classification is creating a […]

One More Step Against Greenwashing

One More Step Against Greenwashing  The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) is the financial market regulator in the UK, aiming to protect consumers, promote market competition and improve the integrity of the financial markets. The organization has recently confirmed that it is ready to release a set of new measures that will determine how different labels […]

Boosting investments in carbon removal technologies

Boosting investments in carbon removal technologies Strategies to reduce emissions – such as increasing renewable energy or improving energy efficiency – are not sufficient per se to reach the global temperature target. An analysis by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) shows that, even with high investments in […]

Are passive funds over-investing in UK fossil fuel companies?

Are passive funds investing too much in fossil fuel companies? The think-tank Commonwealth delved into an issue regarding the financial sector, with particular attention on the UK, but that can be considered a worldwide phenomenon, starting from the US. In the paper “The Passive Revolution” by Buller and Hayes, it is shown that passive investments […]

Investors cautious about Australia’s green hydrogen ambitions

Investors cautious about Australia’s green hydrogen ambitions A particularly ambitious energy venture is currently being planned in northwest Australia as part of a pipeline of billion-dollar hydrogen projects across the country. The Asian Renewable Energy Hub is expected to cover approximately 6,500 km2 in the Pilbara mining region, with solar panels and wind turbines that […]