Environment

A group of 12 investment consultancy firms, which advise organisations managing around $10trn (£7.3trn) in assets, have today launched a new initiative to help deliver global net-zero emissions by 2050.

Demand for insurance is increasing in emerging markets amid growing health-related concerns and financial vulnerability following the outbreak of COVID-19, a global survey has uncovered.

Global property insurance premiums are forecast to rise by 22% by 2040 as weather-related catastrophes become both more intense and frequent.

UK institutional investors have more than £1trn exposed to climate risks, with around half facing serious threats to the valuations of their portfolios.

Half of the world's 40 largest listed oil and gas companies face production declines of 50% or more by 2030 if they are to align with global climate targets, new analysis has found.

Trevor Williams gives an economist’s view of carbon taxation

James Dyke talks to Travis Elsum about the hidden pitfalls of net-zero policies and the need for more academic activism

David Hunter explains why a multi-manager approach is best when investing in the nascent renewable energy sector

Brian McGregor explores how insurers can increase insurance penetration in risk zones, such as the area around the Mount Nyiragongo volcano

Lucy Saye, Melissa Leitner, Shyam Gharial and Thrinayani Ramakrishnan discuss how the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement are aligned in their aim to balance climate action and poverty eradication