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The sustainable finance space continues to move rapidly, and the Cambium team is here to keep you on top of it. Below find some pieces on the new SEC rule, the struggles of wind energy, selecting a sustainable investment fund, and more.
What’s in here?
News Summaries and Analysis: The latest stories, reports, and regulations
Technology Spotlight: Exploring a transition technology and the challenges and potential it presents
Investment Insights: Practical insights covering different elements of sustainable investing
Regulation in Focus: A deep dive into a particular regulation or policy and its implications for financial actors
Report Round-up: Capturing key takeaways of a major report presented in an easy-to-follow video and supported with slides
Infographic of the Month: A visualization that powerfully captures important aspects of sustainable finance, environmental science, regulation or policy
Top News and Developments
European Leaders ‘Outpaced’ by Increasing Risk from Climate Change, Environment Watchdog Warns- read our summary and analysis here
US Climate Disclosure Rules: Not Perfect But Still a Victory- read our summary and analysis here
How Five Crucial Elections in 2024 Could Shape Climate Action for Decades- read our summary and analysis here
US Banks Abandon ‘Bare Minimum’ Environmental Standards Project, Alarming Climate Groups- read our summary and analysis here
Technology Spotlight: What’s Wrong with Wind
Wind power keeps growing, but the industry has faced major obstacles in the past 12 months — from high costs to rising interest rates. We explore what’s driving the challenges in the industry and what new opportunities may be on the horizon.- read our full analysis here
Investment Insights: Five Keys for Selecting a Sustainable Investment Fund
Explore the basics of the EU’s SFDR governing sustainable investment funds and learn what to look for in potential funds. We share five tips when considering a sustainable investment fund to ensure it matches your needs and goals.- read our full analysis here
Regulation in Focus: What the New SEC Rule Means for Investors
The SEC rule has been years in the making and already faces furious challenges from its opponents. Will the final rule be a sea change for US investors or will it fail to meet the needs of stakeholders? What is the future of this landmark requirement?- read our full analysis here
Report Roundup: The EU Climate Report
Our summary captures the key messages of the European Environment Agency’s latest report into the future of Europe’s climate. We explore the biggest risks identified and the urgent policy actions needed to address them.- check out the key messages and watch our summary video here
Infographic of the Month: SEC-CSRD-ISSB Reporting Rules Compared
We compare the SEC’s long-awaited climate rule to both the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the International Sustainability Standards Board across numerous areas.- check out our comparison here