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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

SEC Climate Disclosure Rules: No One Happy. No One Devastated.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally issued its much-anticipated climate disclosure rules. As expected, it has received criticism both from climate activists disappointed

Decoding 2023: Key Themes from Our Top 10 Net Zero News Reads
In a year marked by crucial climate discussions and industry shifts, we offer our readers a snapshot of the key topics that captured your attention

New Rules and COP28 Put Methane in the Crosshairs
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) meeting in Dubai marked a critical juncture in global climate discourse. Amidst the urgency to limit global temperature

COP28: Words, Actions, and the Lingering Imperative
As the curtain falls on COP28, the spotlight remains fixed on what was a critical battleground — the final wording around the future of fossil

COP28 Insights – Good COP, Bad COP
COP28 marks a critical juncture in the global climate discourse. Amidst the urgency to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C, the spotlight is clearly on

Unpacking Oil and Gas M&A: A Dissonance Between Words and Actions
In moves reflecting a continued bet on fossil fuels, ExxonMobil and Chevron have announced definitive agreements to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources and Hess, respectively. These