Posts Tagged ‘TCFD’
A brief history of materiality and ESG at the SEC
It is interesting reading the comments [1] to the proposed ruling by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors [2]. Points raised are diverse, but broadly fall within one of two camps; those vehemently opposed to the ruling, and those in support (often calling for…
Read MoreWill TCFD prepare organisations for the climate crisis?
Yanna Badet, Meghan Johnson, Phil Fieldhouse, Karolina Krzystek-De Ranter and Lisa Tassis Climate Change is hard to ignore this summer: Europe is battling heatwaves and wildfires, over 60% is in drought conditions while other parts of the world are experiencing several 1000-year floods within months. We are in a climate crisis, and we are feeling…
Read MoreGeneralist Advisory Vs Sector Specialism
The commercial real asset market is evolving rapidly, and it’s no secret ESG is driving this evolution as the world transitions to a net zero economy. As a result, staying on top of ESG issues and applying them effectively to real asset investment and management is critical to keep up with the pace. The role…
Read MoreEmbodied Carbon and its Role in Achieving Net Zero Carbon
Embodied Carbon accounts for the total greenhouse gas emissions released to the air as a result of constructing a building Commitments have been made to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050, Embodied Carbon must be considered and reduced to achieve this Climate change poses a number of financial risks Embodied Carbon studies can increase climate…
Read MoreGetting to (Net) Zero
In June of 2019, the UK became the first major economy in the world to pass laws requiring net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. ‘Zero carbon’ is an ambitious challenge and one that we at EVORA Global is well-poised at untangling. So what do we mean by ‘zero carbon’? Though there are two important…
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