New sustainability reporting research reveals uplift in corporate Net Zero ambitions but a lack of clear strategy

EcoAct, the international climate and sustainability consultancy, has this week released its 10th Anniversary edition of the Sustainability Reporting Performance of the FTSE 100.

FTSE founds “fossil fuel free” stocks list

Investors who want to avoid buying shares in oil, coal and gas will be able to pick from a new list put together by FTSE and investment giant Blackrock. This week they announced plans for a “fossil fuel free” index, excluding companies with links to exploring for or owning fossil fuels. Companies will be excluded […]

Despite FTSE fall, International Power report profits

International Power announced a 9% increase in operating profits for the first half of the year despite reporting a 6% decline on the London Stock Exchange as one of the FTSE’s leading fallers. Up 9% from last year’s profits at €1,471 million (2010: €1,350 million), the company, 70% owned by France’s GDF Suez, were confident […]