Germany to Phase Out Coal by 2038 – A Done Deal?
In January, Germany’s government and regional leaders agreed on a plan to phase out coal-fired power stations by 2038, a big achievement in the fight to lower carbon emissions. It seems to be a done deal- or is it? The government
Finance Industry Takes a Stand for the Environment
Sustainable finance has gone through a spectacular growth trajectory over the past decade – its adoption as a standard practice by most major asset managers and banks has served to perpetuate this boom as a transformative force in the financial
How Honest is Green Finance? A Look into Goldman Sachs
I woke up with an email in my inbox. My stepmother had read an article on firms that have adopted “green” and innovative approaches to Finance and of course, she thought of me. In this case, the approach was planting
The $2.3 Trillion pledge – Funds commit to fight Climate Change
The financial industry is on the move. It wants to be at the center stage. Fighting climate change takes money, $2.3 Tillion, according to various funds and pension funds. A solid start, for now. This year, the United Nations Climate Summit,