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Earth Day 2022: Investing in a Net Zero Future
With Earth Day upon us, the theme this year is Invest in our Planet™. Event organizers have made it clear that all facets of our
Net Zero and the Conundrum for Public Pension Plans
In February of 2022, Senate Bill 1173 was introduced in the California legislature that would require its public pension plans to divest from companies in
It’s 2022: There is No Planet B
2021 was a climate debacle. Tied for being the 6th hottest on record, there were 20 weather/climate disaster events in the United States alone, the
The Race to Net Zero: Aligning the “How” and “Why”
The race to Net Zero by 2050 is on, and participating institutional investors are asking “how do we get there?” Many investors have the inclination
Exxon Announcement Likely to Increase Scrutiny on Net Zero Ambitions
The mere mention of the name elicits opposite emotions. There are those who believe that fossil fuels are a necessity for future economic prosperity, and
Net Zero: Great Unifier and Energy Transition Facilitator
For years, asset owners have been divided on the most effective decarbonization strategy: some have favored shareholder engagement, while others have opted for fossil fuel
Our Take on COP26
COP26 is right around the corner. The scientific consensus has become increasingly clear: in order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, society must act
Some Reflections on the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report
This week, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN body devoted to assessing the science behind human-induced climate change, released its Sixth Assessment Report; the
Net-Zero Portfolios: 10 Frequently-Asked Questions
In Brief Over the past year, we have had many in-depth discussions with a wide range of institutional investors and other stakeholders about transitioning to
The Energy Transition: Taking A Hard Look At The Oil And Gas Complex
In his latest piece for Forbes Business Council, CEO of FFI Advisors and member of the Forbes Business Council Chris Ito examines how recent developments in oil
The Role of Investors in the Race to Net Zero
Net zero, or carbon neutrality, is a concept that originated to support the goals of the Paris Climate Accord. In simple terms, net zero represents
The Road To Net-Zero: Accelerating The Energy Transition
Chris Ito, CEO of FFI Advisors and member of the Forbes Business Council, outlines how developments in wind, solar, and energy storage are precipitating our journey to
Earth Day 2021, Net Zero, and the Energy Transition
The theme of Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our EarthTM. According to the event organizers, this theme “focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative
The Value of Shorts in a Responsible Investment Strategy
GameStop. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect name, and metaphor, for a company used by wallstreetbets, the subreddit group, to “game” the financial system
Investing In 2021: The Full Realization Of The Energy Transition
Chris Ito, CEO of FFI Advisors and member of the Forbes Business Council, gives his thoughts on investing in the energy transition in 2021. Now that 2021
What a Biden White House Means for Clean Energy and the Oil Industry
Much has been written about the potential impact of a Biden/Harris electoral victory on the economy, and specifically on how President-elect Biden’s US climate policy
Back to School, Or Not: COVID-19 as a Disruptor to the Management of University Endowments
Even as disruptions go, COVID-19 is a monumental one. The pandemic has compelled society to reexamine the fundamental ways in which we live, work and,
If You See Something, Say Something – then Do Something
If you’ve been following us for a while, you know that we’re a financial services company that is addressing climate change by guiding investors through
For Earth Day, Some Thoughts on COVID-19 and the Energy Transition
The Overall Picture The 50th anniversary of Earth Day comes at a pivotal time for the climate movement. The coronavirus crisis has slowed economic activity
Glimpses of the “New Normal”
“Work from home.” That’s the new directive from schools and businesses. Before the Coronavirus crisis, working from home was part of a normal day for