Greenbank Engagement Review 2023-24
In this annual Engagement Review, we provide a snapshot of our activities in 2023 and outline our focus areas as we continue our work in 2024.
3 mins
In this annual Engagement Review, we provide a snapshot of our activities in 2023 and outline our focus areas as we continue our work in 2024.
3 mins
As Q1 ended and data from major economies suggested increasing overall resilience, equity markets posted solid monthly returns. Europe’s flagship Nature Restoration Law faced mounting pressures, the UK National Standards Body launched a consultation for a framework of overarching principles for UK nature markets, and the Council of the European Union finally voted through an agreed text for the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
6 mins
A good month for most global equity markets. In the UK the mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain measure for developers aims for 10% net gain in biodiversity or habitat on new developments, and there’s good news about the UK net zero economy and the global adoption of TNFD reporting.
6 mins
Natural navigators learn to read the sun, moon, stars, weather, land, sea, plant and animals. In his latest book, How to Read a Tree, Tristan explains the simple principles that explain the shapes and patterns you can see in trees and what they mean.
6 mins
The start of the year saw optimism around the US economy contrast with pessimism in the UK, and weak growth forecasts for Europe. Transformations through artificial intelligence have raised opportunities and concerns, and renewable energy capacity has set new records.
5 mins
Assessing animal welfare in our food systems and the role of alternative proteins as a potential solution.
1 min
Greenbank’s 2024 action plan highlights our programme of thematic engagement, which is closely linked to our eight sustainable development themes. We also operate an ongoing programme of tactical engagement with the companies in which we invest.
1 min
Deputy head of Greenbank Nicola Day summarises the key points and actions from COP28, held in December 2023 in Dubai, UAE.
1 min
The end of the year brought welcome gains for global equity markets as inflation concerns receded. In Dubai the final COP28 text resulted in the first explicit demand to "transition away" from fossil fuels, and a UK carbon pricing levy is set to support the drive towards decarbonisation.
5 mins
Inflation fell in the US and the UK, but against a backdrop of pessimistic growth forecasts, declining living standards and rising energy costs, the Bank of England is holding firm on monetary policy. In the face of rising gas and electricity prices, the energy price cap will go up in January.
6 mins
Another win for Greenbank founder member
1 min
Two Greenbank colleagues shortlisted in finals
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