News 2009

Trucost helps IFC and Standard and Poor's launch carbon efficient index for emerging markets

10 December 2009
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Standard & Poor's partner with Trucost to launch the world's first carbon efficient index for emerging markets that should mobilize more than $1 billion for carbon-efficient companies over the next three years. 


Northern Trust offers environmental analytics for clients to measure the carbon footprint of their investments

10 December 2009
Northern Trust partners with Trucost to offer environmental emission analytics, enabling institutional investors and ultra high net worth individuals across the globe to effectively measure the carbon footprint of their investments.


Trucost analysis shows select Calvert funds have less carbon risk

01 December 2009
Calvert partnered with Trucost to conduct an analysis of the carbon footprints of three of its SRI funds.


Trucost helps Newsweek launch its Green Rankings

16 September 2009
Trucost data was selected by Newsweek for the quantitative element of its Green Rankings 2009 which rank America's largest companies based on their environmental performance.


Trucost appoints Paul Druckman as chairman

28 July 2009
Accountancy industry leader to drive Trucost into the heart of corporate Britain.


UBS expands alternative research through strategic alliance with Trucost

05 June 2009
UBS partners with Trucost to help its clients understand and reduce the financial risks of climate change regulation.


Trucost calculates carbon exposure of the S&P 500

02 June 2009
Trucost study of carbon exposure of the S&P500 finds that the financial risk to companies would vary greatly under a cap-and-trade program.


Trucost to chair ‘Best Practice in Supply Chain Carbon Accounting' conference

29 May 2009
Trucost is pleased to announce that Chief Executive, Simon Thomas will be chairing the 'Best Practice Methodologies for Scope 3 Carbon Accounting in the Supply Chain' conference.


VicSuper takes the lead on low carbon superannuation

20 May 2009
VicSuper is the first Australian super fund to direct members' retirement savings into an investment portfolio which is designed to achieve the same investment return as the broader international share market - with half the carbon footprint. 


Trucost and The Corporate Library partner to provide corporate governance risk and environmental performance analysis

06 May 2009
Trucost partners with The Corporate Library to provide institutional investors with in-depth analysis of corporate environmental performance and corporate governance risk. 


Trucost calculates carbon exposure of US mutual funds

08 April 2009
Trucost has published the first-ever study of the carbon footprints of 91 mutual funds in the United States. Carbon Counts USA examines the wide variation in carbon intensity among 75 equity funds and 16 major sustainability/socially responsible investment (SRI) funds. Greenhouse gas emissions are analysed according to eight investment styles.


Trucost helps S&P launch US Carbon Efficient Index

09 March 2009
Trucost's carbon footprint data has been used by S&P to drive the first in a series of global low carbon indices to meet growing investor demands for environmentally focused indices. 


Trucost and Eurosif find investors in shipping companies exposed to air pollution liabilities

23 February 2009
Several shipping companies could face a loss if their carbon dioxide emissions and other air pollutants are priced, according to research published jointly by Eurosif and Trucost. 


Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility creates platform to inform investors of carbon performance

05 February 2009
Trucost greenhouse gas emissions data has been used to create the first independent climate risk profiles of more than 150 companies facing 2009 proxy resolutions.


Waltham Forest goes green with Trucost

04 February 2009
As part of its ambition to become the greenest borough in London, Waltham Forest Council has embarked on a comprehensive initiative to embed social and environmental considerations at the heart of its procurement processes


Lewisham chooses Trucost to reduce its supply chain footprint

28 January 2009
As part of its commitment to taking a leading role on environmental issues and reducing its carbon footprint, Lewisham Council has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to support its suppliers to do the same.