Over half of global GDP is exposed to nature risk
More than half of global GDP is exposed to material nature risk without immediate action, finds the latest analysis from PwC, which is opening a new centre to upskill its 328,000-strong workforce.
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PwC projects 10x increase in ESG practice by 2026
PwC has appointed Will Jackson-Moore as the new global leader of its ESG practice, amid projections that the size of the practice will increase ten-fold over the next four years.
Climeworks’ DAC technology to help PwC meet net zero targets
Climeworks’ CO2 removal deal with PwC Switzerland suggests both increased interest in its Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology and a tighter focus on emissions by professional services companies.
Kearney announces SBTi-approved net-zero targets
Global management consultancy Kearney has said that it is the first management consultancy in the world with approved net-zero targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). It has targeted achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
UK had early warning but still faces industry crisis over energy
UK ministers were warned that energy-intensive industries were at risk of work slowdowns and site closures due to soaring energy prices even before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbated the crisis.
Investment in ESG tech is on the rise
M&A is on the increase in the ESG technology sector, as regulators and investors demand more robust and transparent reporting.
ESG technology funding continues to thrive following Allfunds deal
Global fund distribution and wealthtech company Allfunds (AMS: ALLFG) has taken a majority stake in ESG products provider MainStreet Partners. This appears to extend the trend in M&A across the ESG data, services and solution spectrum
Unilever, AXA and Tikehau to launch €1 billion regenerative agriculture fund as nature risk increases
Insurance, FMCG and private equity players join forces in a new regenerative agriculture fund for innovation, in a market that looks set for low carbon transition.