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Earth Day 2025: A Tribute to Pope Francis
This Earth Day arrives with an unusual weight. As the world marks this annual moment of reflection and resolve for our planet, we also mourn

Reality Check: The Energy Transition Is Happening, But Not How We Thought
Executive Summary The global energy transition is unfolding, but not in the linear, substitutional pattern many investors and analysts predicted. Rather than renewables rapidly displacing

BP is Pivoting… Again
The Feb. 26 announcement by BP p.l.c. (BP) CEO Murray Auchincloss that “…we have fundamentally reset BP’s strategy,” did not surprise capital markets. BP’s

Net Zero News – Standing Up for Climate Science
FFI Solutions helps investors, asset managers and their advisors navigate climate-related risks. We do this without advocating specific values or policy positions. However, for us,

Measuring Physical Climate Risk: Lessons from the Los Angeles Wildfires
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, now estimated to be the costliest wildfire disaster in U.S. history, are a stark reminder of the increasing need

The Strategic Pivot: Total Portfolio Approach and the Climate Question
For decades, Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) has been the north star for institutional investors. It’s methodical, disciplined, and leans on historical data to craft asset

America in Transition: Could Oil & Gas Merger Arb Be an Impact Strategy?
America in Transition examines the implications of the 2024 election on climate policy, sustainable investing, and energy markets. This series explores how investors can navigate the

ExxonMobil’s Darren Woods at COP29: Listening to the Other Side
It’s easy, even reflexive, to dismiss ExxonMobil as a villain in the climate narrative. For many responsible investors, the name conjures anger – a natural

America in Transition: Unbundling Climate from ESG
Blog Series Part 2: America in Transition examines the implications of the 2024 election on climate policy, sustainable investing, and energy markets.

Intern Insights: Daily Dispatches from COP29 Baku
Welcome to our daily blog from COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, where FFI Solutions’ Sustainability Research Analyst Intern, Emily Wong, will share her thoughts and insights

America in Transition: What Now for the Energy Transition?
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Helene and Milton: When is Enough, Enough?
A well-defined statement helps participants focus their creativity and ensures everyone is on the same page.

Navigating the Uncertainty of the Energy Transition: Strategies for Institutional Investors
Putting the customer at the core of your product development ensures relevance and resonance.

Our Take: Climate Week NYC 2024
Climate Week NYC 2024 was bigger than ever. We hosted our own event with PKF O’Connor Davies on the energy transition. Our CEO, Chris Ito

Energy Transition: How Fast Will It Happen?
The global energy transition is no longer a question of “if” but “when.” As the world grapples with the impacts of climate change, economic shifts,

Back to School 2024: Navigating the ESG Backlash and Fossil Fuel Resurgence
As university campuses across the United States spring back to life this fall, endowment managers find themselves at a crossroads, facing a landscape markedly different

Bridging the Atlantic: Decoding the U.S.-Europe Climate Investing Disconnect
European investors are widely recognized as leaders in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into their investment strategies. In contrast, while U.S. institutional investors

Oil and Gas M&A — What Does it Mean for the Energy Transition?
The Q1 2024 earnings season for the oil and gas industry has just concluded, and we’ve reviewed the results and analyst commentary. Financial discipline and

Earth Day 2024: A Journey From Capital Markets To Sustainable Solutions
On this Earth Day 2024, I’d like to talk about a special trip I’m making to attend a screening of the documentary film “Canary” on

March Madness – A Climate Investing Playbook for University Endowments
Some sports fans would say that March is the best time of the year. College conference basketball tournaments, and then the NCAA men’s and women’s