Category: Blog
Event – Inside the Deal: 2021 makes a strong case for LegalTech
Event – Inside the Deal: 2021 makes a strong case for LegalTech We’ve teamed up with Business Leader to go ‘Inside the Deal’ in a series of virtual events that you will not want to miss. We begin this series by looking at LegalTech, which is now a rapidly-growing sector globally and both law firms…
COP27 Key takeaways: Loss and damage, blended finance and unabated emissions
Categories: BlogCOP27 Key takeaways: Loss and damage, blended finance and unabated emissions As we outline below, there are two key takeaways from COP27 – the Loss and Damage fund and a lack of action on emissions. Several talking points are also discussed, such as the appeal of blended finance and the new role of natural gas.…
UK public companies under siege from overseas buyers, or are they?
Categories: BlogUK public companies under siege from overseas buyers, or are they? By Paige Paige It has been widely discussed that due to macro-economic pressures and the slide in the sterling UK plc is up for sale and that it presents an enticing opportunity for overseas or opportunistic domestic raiders. This should, in theory, prompt a…
In the business of carbon removal | finnCap Energy Insights
Categories: BlogIn the business of carbon removal | finnCap Energy Insights These are challenging times The world is struggling to reduce CO2 emissions at the pace required to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C. The combination of the Ukraine war (stratospheric gas prices), searing summer heat and widespread droughts (higher energy demand for cooling, reduced hydro…
Why biogas is generating attention | finnCap Energy Insights
Categories: BlogWhy biogas is generating attention | finnCap Energy Insights Why biogas is generating attention These are challenging times. The world is struggling to reduce CO2 emissions at the pace required to limit global temperature increases to 1.5°C. The combination of the Ukraine war (stratospheric gas prices), searing summer heat and widespread droughts (higher energy demand…
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful” | The Consumer Sector View
Categories: Blog“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful” | The Consumer Sector View At finnCap, Consumer Research Director Nigel Parson recently published his consumer note ‘Shopping Trolley’ which analyses six UK restaurant operators which include Tortilla Mexican Grill, Fulham Shore, Restaurant Group, Hostmore, Revolution Bars and Loungers. Despite some recent poor…
The industries on the map for decarbonising by 2050
Categories: BlogThe industries on the map for decarbonising by 2050 By jonathan wright, research director As the world comes together at COP27 in Egypt this week, global leaders will be reminded of the ever-increasing importance of removing CO2 from the atmosphere to reach global climate goals. Key enablers for businesses to achieve net zero by 2025…
Do you have a plan for net zero?
Categories: BlogDo you have a plan for net zero? Businesses can look to get ahead by conducting energy audits and TCFD assessments to work out energy and emissions-intensive areas where they can invest in energy efficiency to save costs and emissions. Following this, increasing on-site renewables can help provide a further buffer against today’s volatile fossil…
Governments are sticking to net zero
Categories: BlogGovernments are sticking to net zero The energy crisis has given us all pause for thought. It has also highlighted the risks of relying on an energy system that is built around volatile fossil fuel markets. In the short term, policymakers are setting out measures to support businesses through this period. The UK government, after…
UK’s leading listed companies share their perspective on the business of tomorrow
Categories: BlogUK’s leading listed companies share their perspective on the business of tomorrow Every year at finnCap we celebrate the constituents of Ambition Nation Listed 50 – an annual index of the top 50 listed companies in the UK based on a proprietary slide rule set of metrics. We interview the CEOs of these companies to…
