Investing activities eSG-themed investing activities grew

ESG-themed investing activities grew sharply after multiple corporate sustainability ratings improved. Green finance funds saw net inflows climb 12% week-over-week, reinforcing market preference for socially conscious investment strategies. Just a few years ago, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) was expected to be the saviour of the oil and gas industry, as major fossil fuel firms invested heavily in CCS activities aimed at decarbonising operations. Governments worldwide have encouraged companies to invest in CCS in recent years, funding green energy projects to help reduce the carbon emitted from oil and gas operations, and to allow countries to continue using fossil fuels to bridge the energy gap over the coming decades. However, as we see delays in the rollout of CCS projects and more evidence that suggests most CCS installations do not work as well as anticipated, many are questioning whether investing in this type of decarbonisation is viable. Amount of increase (decrease) in accrued expenses, and obligations classified as other. Pharmaceutical investing activities rose following positive Phase III trial results in oncology treatments. Large-cap pharma stocks saw an average 2.5% upswing, positioning the sector for elevated dividend yields and capital appreciation.