Positioning a sustainability fund in today's market
By Claudia Quiroz, Cheviot Asset Management on 2 December 2011 Thematic News | Fund News
Worldwise Investor had a chance to catch up with Claudia Quiroz this week to find out how you manage a fund and in particular a sustainability fund, through these uncertain and turbulent times.
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Number of Electric Vehicles to increase despite Chevrolet Volt incident
By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 30 November 2011 Thematic News
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Asian Development Bank warns Asia not that well prepared for climate change
By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 29 November 2011 Thematic News
BBC News: David McCauley, climate change specialist at the Asian Development Bank warns that "recent floods in Manila and Bangkok have been a wake up call and shows that Asia is not that well prepared for climate change impacts. This is the reality going forward. These kind of events are fully consistent with what is predicted... they need to bring together the disaster preparedness community and the climate change community and takes steps like put better early warning systems in for...
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Leaders Meet to Discuss Responses to Global Climate Change
By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 28 November 2011 Thematic News
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How firms profit from going 'green'
By Thomas Maskrey, Worldwise Investor on 25 November 2011 Thematic News
A recent article from The Economist’s Schumpeter blog highlighted that despite a lack of strict regulation and apparent dwindling of executive interest, many firms see profits in being 'green' and sustainable.
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China eyes 'green' growth
By Thomas Maskrey, Worldwise Investor on 24 November 2011 Thematic News | Market News
According to one of China’s advisory bodies, a net gain of more than 9.5m jobs could be made over a 5 year period with the removal of energy intensive businesses and phasing in of ‘greener’ industries and renewable energy sources.
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Carbon Nation produce a climate change solutions movie
By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 24 November 2011 Thematic News
Carbon Nation have produced an optimistic solution based documentary that shows how tackling climate change boosts the economy, increases national and energy security, promotes health and clean environment. We show below the trailer, but the full feature length video will be launched on 6th December 2011 at the Tabernacle, in Notting Hill, together with a Q&A with its Producer and Director Peter Byck.
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Business as usual not Good Enough for Sustainable Agriculture
By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 21 November 2011 Thematic News
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Sarasin engage with shale gas industry
By Mark Hoskin, IFA at Holden & Partners on 18 November 2011 Thematic News | Fund News
Sarasin & Partners has launched the latest paper in its Responsible Investment research series. The current piece focuses on the environmental, social and governance issues surrounding shale gas development, and what investors need to know about this industry. The paper discusses five core points outlining the investment potential, risks as well as the environmental impact.
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The 2011 Climate Change Investment Awards Conference
By Louise Fallon, Worldwise Investor on 10 November 2011 Thematic News | Market News
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