Financing News
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How Philippine social enterprises battered by the lockdown are staying afloatNearly one in three businesses that support mostly small farmers, women and micro-entrepreneurs in the Philippines saw zero revenue at the height of the pandemic. Here’s how they’re fighting back. -
In pandemic spotlight, public banks ponder a greener roleAhead of the first global summit of development banks, pressure is growing on them to set a precedent for climate-safe, ethical lending.
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South Asian migrant workers seek justice as wage theft worsens under coronavirusMechanisms for workers to file labour disputes in the Gulf have historically been slow and weak, say lawyers. -
Is Manila’s new white sand coast a threat to marine life?The Philippines’ department of environment and natural resources has come under fire after dumping dolomite sand, typically used in construction, on the shores of Manila Bay as part of an US$8 million beautification project.
Financing Opinion
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The carrot or the stick? Trends towards better ESG disclosure– ESG disclosure is now firmly in the mainstream of policies requiring reporting on organisational performance, with governments as well as financial regulators increasingly pushing for greater corporate transparency. -
Not enough climate action in stimulus plans– While the amount of climate-friendly stimulus spending leaves much to be desired, some countries are making strides toward greening their economic recovery. How can countries expand their green recovery efforts? -
Three things to know about ESG fund behaviour during the pandemic– 24 of 26 ESG index funds covering both US and global stocks outperformed comparable conventional funds during the Covid-19 pandemic. Why was this the case?
Videos
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Is your pension fuelling climate change?– Pension funds are some of the world's largest investors—holding trillions in assets—billions of which are pumped into fossil fuel companies like Shell, BP, and Total.
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Highlights from Ecosperity Week 2019– Eminent speakers and thousands of attendees discussed strategies for a resource-efficient future at Ecosperity Week 2019. As they heard about the science of global warming, delegates were called upon to be part of the solution.
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Ideas to tackle the existential threat of global warming– Suggestions by delegates at the World Bank's recent Innovate4Climate event in Singapore included: Supporting developing countries in their efforts to conserve the forests, and launching more incubators for climate-friendly solutions.
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An electrifying solution to improve livelihoods– In line with the Sustainable Development Goals' aim to eradicate poverty, a Japanese multinational electronics firm is providing power supply stations, solar storage and products to countries with little or no access to electricity.
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