Michael Hurley

Articles by Michael Hurley

  • UK regulator urged to go beyond TCFD, and require social impact reporting

    16 September 2021

    Listed companies, asset managers, life insurers and pension providers in the UK should be required to report on social factors as well as environmental factors, the regulator has been told.

  • Activist hedge fund Elliott 'pushing for separation of SSE's renewables arm'

    15 September 2021

    Elliott Management is pushing for the break-up of Scottish utility SSE to realise value in its renewable energy business, according to reports.

  • Oil majors to pilot net zero model that pits winding-down as 'legitimate' strategy

    15 September 2021

    BP, Eni, Repsol, Shell and Total are the first oil companies to agree to pilot an investor-led standard that is designed to improve comparability of transition plans, and "acknowledges winding-down as a legitimate strategy".

  • $850m timberland portfolio to aim for positive climate, biodiversity impact

    14 September 2021

    A portion of BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group's forestry portfolio valued at $850 million is to be managed with the aim of having a net positive impact on nature and the environment, as part of a tie-up with The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

  • Engine No. 1 likens ESG ratings to 'emojis'

    14 September 2021

    The investment firm that rose to prominence by dealing ExxonMobil a bloody nose over its climate governance has taken aim at "flawed" ESG ratings, devising its own framework it considers superior.

  • UK regulator urged to bring forward asset manager TCFD disclosure obligations

    13 September 2021

    Large asset managers and life insurers in the UK should be required to make climate-related disclosures next year, the country's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been urged.

  • Transparency will be key to Nature Action 100, says Robeco

    13 September 2021

    Transparency of the outcomes of engagement with companies on their biodiversity impact will be key to ensuring the burgeoning Nature Action 100 improves on its climate counterpart, Peter van der Werf tells Michael Hurley

  • Bain Capital Double Impact invests in clothing company

    10 September 2021

    Outdoor clothing company Cotopaxi has drawn investment from Bain Capital Double Impact.

  • Draft CSRD climate reporting standard requires forward-looking data

    09 September 2021
  • APG, LGIM in big SDG-themed listed equities index investments

    08 September 2021

    APG Asset Management has made an "initial investment" of about €1 billion ($1.2 billion)...

Cookies on Environmental Finance

This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Find out more here