Blogs
New EU Taxonomy Aims for a Rapid Increase in Sustainable Investing
Investor demand for sustainable investments is growing, but the exact definition of sustainable has traditionally relied on self-reporting or industry standards, creating confusion and a…
Study of Climate-Related Disclosures by Canadian Public Companies
The Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) commissioned Manifest (formerly Mantle314) to conduct a study of the climate-related disclosures provided by 40 TSX-listed companies…
How to Manage your Company’s Climate Risks and Harness Opportunities
Over the next 20 years, we will experience receding ice cover, heatwaves, rising sea levels, wildfires, storm surges and other extreme weather events. These climate…
Time for a Bold Response to our Converging Health and Climate Emergencies
The current COVID-19 health crisis portends a future with increased climate-related disruptions where multiple shocks occur causing significant impacts to systems and economies. This experience…
BlackRock’s Climate Warning Needs to Match their Climate Actions
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink’s latest annual letter to CEOs “A Fundamental Reshaping of Finance” immediately made waves in the financial community and the media because…
4 Tips for Businesses from Climate Week NYC
Climate Week in New York City just wrapped up, and we were in attendance. With more than 300 events taking place, we couldn’t attend everything—but…
Top 5 Takeaways from the PRI’s Leading Conference on Sustainable Finance
Last week, Manifest’s Joy Williams and Laura Zizzo attended, along with 1,700 participants, the annual PRI in Person conference: “Responsible investing in an age of…
Reports on Climate Impacts Call for Courageous Financial Interventions to Bolster Resiliency
Recent reports on climate impacts and adaptation provide further justification for bold actions now to move Canada to a low-carbon and resilient economy. It’s clear…
Businesses Will Miss Opportunities Waiting for Government Action on Sustainable Finance
In June, the federal government’s Expert Panel on Sustainable Finance released its final report, comprised of 15 recommendations for how Canada can build a stronger, greener…
Takeaways from the NY State Common Fund’s Decarbonization Advisory Panel Work
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) the third largest pension plan in the United States, recently published their Climate Action Plan following the recommendations of…