Consequences of decarbonisation must be fully considered
Friday 27 August 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.34.5
Commentary: Investors must grasp full scope of decarbonisation
By Elliot Hentov in London
Decarbonisation is at the top of the agenda for many governments and corporates, and the pandemic has accelerated global efforts. A world with significantly lower carbon intensity will upend global macro dynamics, particularly in global exchange rates and commodity prices, and impact how geopolitical risk is priced. But investors are not yet fully considering these consequences in their thinking on environmental, social and governance issues.
Read the full commentary on the website.
Podcast: In focus: SPI symposium
OMFIF’s Emma McGarthy and Natalia Ospina discuss the forthcoming Sustainable Policy Institute symposium, ‘Revolutionising finance for net zero’, taking place on 29-30 September. It will bring together a network of key policy-makers, regulators, public and private sector investors and ESG experts to extend the discussion on the role of monetary policy, regulation and disclosure. They will also address key practical challenges in driving greener financial markets to achieve net zero.
Listen here.
