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Despite the short-term fall in prominence for some ESG funds, the growth of ESG regulation has meant that demand for sustainability-linked products and services is here to stay. The question for asset managers and owners is how to respond to this increased regulatory responsibility. The short-term picture for ESG funds at the end of 2023 remained mixed, with Article 8 and …
With three decades of public and private finance under her belt, Roshana Arasaratnam is now bringing together the public and private in sustainability finance within the government with a focus on the sustainability in corporate governance. Her side hustle? Moulding minds at Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. Xynteo’s Sally Gray sat down with Roshana to talk about her journey, what she has learnt, …
In February 2024, The Exchange brought together business leaders, policy makers, thought leaders and entrepreneurs for perspective shaping conversations, shaping action-orientated solutions, and to accelerate India’s ambitions for an inclusive and planet-positive future. India is already a shining beacon of growth and development in the 21st century. Now, as a leader of Global South our collective voice must be a powerful …
The quest for alternatives to conventional plastics has garnered substantial global momentum in recent years, driving advancements in the field of bioplastics. As global concerns about climate change intensify, the imperative to promote sustainable alternatives becomes increasingly critical in mitigating its adverse impact. Bio-based polymers, derived wholly or partly from biological materials (excluding those found in geological formations or fossilised sources), …
Meet Tanja Gihr—the sustainable finance pioneer who left her comfort zone to create impact, empowering companies to tackle climate change through strategic advice and an empathetic listening approach. This green trailblazer embraces being a life-long learner, continuously immersing herself in the ever-evolving sustainability landscape to stay ahead of the game. Xynteo’s Sally Gray sat down with Tanja to talk about …
India is the second largest cement and steel producer, with capacity to produce approx. 7% of global production for both. To urgently kickstart the decarbonisation of these fundamental materials, the government of India should formally begin green public procurement. Strong signals from the public sector will provide the demand certainty that cement & steel producers need to invest in decarbonising …
India is the second largest cement and steel producer, with capacity to produce approx. 7% of global production for both. To urgently kickstart the decarbonisation of these fundamental materials, the government of India should formally begin green public procurement. Strong signals from the public sector will provide the demand certainty that cement & steel producers need to invest in decarbonising …
A former military woman, and an environmentalist. April Sotomayor has worn several hats, but always preferred the green one. In a career that taught her to take risks, start small and peg away at whatever she did the best way she knew—April has worked tirelessly to create grassroots impact and set sustainability standards. Xynteo’s Sally Gray sat down with April …
This Autumn it’ll be four years since Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of England, said, “the transition to Net Zero is the greatest commercial opportunity of our time”. In the face of macroeconomic headwinds characterized by sluggish growth, inflationary pressures, geopolitical unrest, and a fragmented policy landscape, we have asked ourselves a simple question: Are we making money …
In her speech to the Atlantic Council earlier this month, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said “making the right policy choices will define the future of the world economy. It will define how this decade is remembered — will it go down in history as ‘the Turbulent Twenties,’ a time of disturbance and divergence in economic fortunes; the ‘Tepid Twenties,’ …