When it comes to analysis of return on investment within the energy field, the smart money is on renewables and alternative energy sources. We all know that fossil fuel availability is set to decline, but just how far that decline is reflected concerning return on investment in fossil fuel – based energy businesses has remained something of a gray area. Until now, that is. A major blow to fossil fuel industries across the world has been delivered in the form of the decision of AMP Capital to reduce their financial exposure to fossil fuel investments, for more ethical, ‘greener’ forms of energy. AMP Capital has decided that funds under their control will no longer invest in companies that gain more […]
Read MoreWith energy bills rising dramatically in most developed countries throughout the world, many industry pundits are now seriously wondering whether a lack of timely investment in renewable energies has compromised the drive to replace traditional power supply methods. The push to substitute oil, gas, and nuclear generators with wind, hydroelectric, and solar power alternatives has achieved a good pace, but some have found that there is a price to pay if the old infrastructure is not dismantled or cut back at the same speed. America, often seen as a dinosaur in the energy world, and apt to slow change is leading the way with new properties being built with basic solar power capabilities, and both hydro-electric and wind alternatives being […]
Read MoreCan Focus Fusion Deliver The Highest Return On Investment In Energy Production? Things are heating up fast for the renewable energy sector as the trend of significant funds divesting from fossil fuel investments continues. The latest major investment company to bail out is Australia’s AMP Capital, which recently announced that its “responsible” funds are now prohibited from investing in some mining and energy sector stocks. ‘‘We believe there are sufficient alternatives to the coal-fired generation that meant that we were happy to exclude thermal coal mining,’’ said Ian Woods, AMP’s head of environmental, social and governance research. This change came about as an independent committee reviewing Norway’s $840bn (£503bn) Sovereign Wealth Fund’s exposure to carbon-intensive companies, is set to submit […]
Read MoreIs it Time for Focus Fusion Energy Taking of Center Stage? Investment in Fossil Fuels is Diminishing World View on Climate Change is Driving Energy Investment Can a Crowd Source Project Save the World? Investment Concerns over Oil and Gas Last month one of the leading infrastructure investment companies, AMP Capital barred its responsible fund managers from investing in fossil fuel companies. The decision brought this aspect of AMP’s business into line with similar decisions taken by Northern European Banks, and several church funds. AMP Capital stated it was the ‘‘growing interest and concern’’ on climate change which fuelled its decision to block investment in fossil fuel industries. These concerns are not just changing the view of investment houses, but […]
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