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Investment Outlook 2024 – Stepping into a new reality
In 2024, the fuel that drove economic activity in 2023 will start running low. In the US, excess savings will…
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Huge hydrogen (investment) potential yet to be unlocked
The global energy landscape is evolving, and hydrogen is emerging as an attractive alternative to fossil fuels. A clean and...

Buildings are becoming more efficient – but not quickly enough
‘Smart buildings’ software can help enable progress towards alignment with net-zero targets. This article has been written by Fotis...

Ocean warming: What's at stake?
In July 2023, global sea surface temperature reached the highest level ever recorded. It’s a worrying trend, particularly as we...

How creative financial approaches can advance climate adaptation
Climate change increases the likelihood of weather-related natural disasters. Their occurrence has increased tenfold since the 1960s, resulting in estimated...

‘Say on Climate’ voting: Losing steam – or set for a rebound?
Launched in 2020, the Say on Climate initiative encourages companies to consult shareholders about their climate strategies and net zero...

Where we stand on biodiversity loss and footprinting
Robert-Alexandre Poujade, Biodiversity Lead, discusses the importance of biodiversity, our biodiversity roadmap and the steps in assessing the biodiversity footprint...

Not created equally – Stewardship in Asia
Overall, stewardship at BNP Paribas Asset Management centres on the key themes of energy transition, environmental sustainability and equality and...

Could green hydrogen be the hero of net zero?
Green hydrogen has been put at the centre of many net-zero initiatives for good reason. Also known, on account of...

The race to secure a green future – Legislation, challenges, competition
Policymakers across the world are taking action to address climate change by committing billions of dollars to support efforts towards...