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Fitch: Utilities more exposed to transition risk than physical risk in 2°C scenario

The portfolios of energy companies are far more vulnerable to sudden changes in environmental, social and governance (ESG)-related policies and regulation than to the actual physical effects of climate change in the event of a less than 2°C warming scenario, according to ratings agency Fitch.

News Round Up: HSBC financing criticised, GE net-zero pledge, TPI growth surge

Emerald invests in water treatment technology company

Emerald Technology Ventures has led a €3 million ($3.5 million) funding round for Finnish start-up Sofi Filtration.

S&P: Gas 'squeezed' by downturn, but renewables face 'crucial' 2020

The energy demand slump caused by the Covid-19 pandemic is set to "squeeze" gas demand, said S&P Global, amid "sticky" coal generation and persistent renewables growth - although renewables face their own challenges.

Expect insurers to integrate climate change in Orsa, IAIS tells supervisors

IAIS launches consultation on supervision of insurers' climate-related risks

Natural Capital channel launches on Environmental Finance

2020 has been a landmark year for biodiversity, and natural capital more broadly.

News Round Up: P&G shareholder resolution, Microsoft, ClimateCare, and more

Nuveen Global Impact Fund makes first investment

Nuveen Global Impact Fund has invested in battery storage technology firm Advanced Battery Concepts (ABC), representing its first investment after securing a first close in July.

Green and sustainability-linked loan round-up: Cemex, Tesco, Phu Yen ... and more

Australian insurers asked to draft fire risk reductions and cut premiums

Further industry work with government proposed by inquiry into bushfires in New South Wales