All tagged Climate Crisis
As sea levels rise, home insurance premiums follow. A new report from the Helen Clark Foundation and engineering consultancy WSP New Zealand says it’s time we sorted out how best to protect our homes. Report author Kali Mercier tells Ross Inglis what residential property insurance could look like in a time of climate change.
If you are looking for ways to invest your money in a socially responsible and environmentally friendly manner, you might be interested in ethical stocks. Ethical stocks are companies that have a positive impact on the environment, society, and governance (ESG) criteria, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting human rights, and ensuring fair labor practices. But how do you find and analyse these stocks? Here are some steps you can follow to identify and evaluate ethical stocks for your portfolio.
What is the most logical way to manage the change from a predominately carbon based transport fleet to a low carbon future? Is it best to use the existing vehicles until they reach end of life or to replace them sooner to reduce their carbon footprint?
If you are looking for ways to invest your money in a sustainable and ethical manner, you might be interested in some of the best climate-focused investments available to New Zealanders. These are investments that aim to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and promote renewable energy and clean technology. In this blog post, we will introduce you to some of the options you can consider, as well as the benefits and risks of climate-based investing.