News & Analysis
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Opinion
The investment case for rivers as ecosystem services and business-critical infrastructure
Investors need to reframe their understanding of nature, not as an externality to be protected, but as an asset to be valued
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PA Future Committee
Diversity, equity and confusion
The truth about the DEI rollback is more nuanced and hopeful, writes Matt Crossman
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Analysis
Financial institutions accused of ‘cakeism’ for failing to reduce their exposure to fossil fuels
Many are taking only selective steps towards decarbonisation
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News
IFRS Foundation and TNFD formalise collaboration on nature-related disclosures
ISSB has been a TNFD Knowledge Partner since its inception in 2021
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News
EQ Investors considers ‘strategic partnership’ with larger firm
Philanthropist John Spiers said he believes that passing his shares to a foundation may no longer be the right path
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News
Nature Positive partners with RMS to identify biodiversity impact of forest management
Developing specific metrics and measure and value biodiversity impact
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Opinion
Omnibus proposal: A regulatory reset for sustainability reporting
Investors will continue to demand sustainable information from investee companies, regardless of the Omnibus outcome
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Analysis
Study shows impact investing can drive alpha across listed equities
Active investment via measurement and monitoring remains key to its success, however
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Analysis
How has SDR affected UK investment portfolios so far?
Limited choice of labelled products, and the lack of passive funds are the biggest concerns
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Opinion
New politics, same principles: ESG through the lens of AI
Stu Breyer says were moving to a world of prudent risk management
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Opinion
Financing nature: Why COP30 must deliver on the climate-nature nexus
MDBs must support private finance in nature-vulnerable emerging nations through derisking
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Analysis
Fund managers taking climate commitments more seriously but lag behind on DEI action
Fund managers should take a leadership role in driving DEI initiatives, says a recent Snowball survey
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News
12 managers back platform to support transparent ‘Scope 4’ emissions calculation
Robeco, Mirova and Quantis are among those supporting the initiative
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News
AllianceBernstein adopts SDR ‘Sustainability Focus’ label for two funds
The equity funds are within AB’s OEIC range
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Analysis
Sustainable investment managers battle with defence stocks ‘issue’ as Allianz drops exclusions
Group recently dropped exclusions on military equipment and services, and some nuclear weapons
Data
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Interviews
Q&A with Michele Demers: Where is the money going in sustainable investment?
While the terminology is evolving – funds move away from ‘ESG’ – the commitment to sustainability remains strong
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News
NatureAlpha launches enhanced nature risk data analytics platform
‘We must dispel the misconception that nature data is inaccessible and fragmented’, says CEO
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Analysis
Widespread gaps in impact reporting ‘threaten investor confidence’
Investors’ impact ambitions are rarely backed by concrete targets or informed by meaningful stakeholder engagement
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AI & Technology
AI tool launched to flag greenwashing risk in companies and funds
GaiaLens’ tool uses data to score ESG performance, climate impact and emerging controversies
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Analysis
Relying solely on ESG scores ‘doesn’t ensure alignment with do no harm principles’
Exclusionary practices can complement and reinforce ESG integration strategies, according to the latest EDHEC report
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Analysis
Investors set to progressively incorporate nature data into their decision-making process
Nature data architecture at the asset level is growing, according to an inaugural study from ISS STOXX’s Natural Capital Research Institute
Climate & Planet
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Analysis
Fund managers taking climate commitments more seriously but lag behind on DEI action
Fund managers should take a leadership role in driving DEI initiatives, says a recent Snowball survey
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Opinion
World Water Day: Five experts offer sustainable solutions for Earth’s most precious resource
Issues and opportunities in a sector that has seen heightened public scrutiny in recent years
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News
Arcmont AM launches Impact Lending strategy
The strategy is funded by two investment mandates from APG and TIAA
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News & Analysis
Misalignment between asset owners and managers leads to inconsistent engagement strategies
Pensions for Purpose observed significant variations in voting, engagement and accountability
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PA Future Committee
Net zero coalitions need a new change management model
Investors who want to support net zero need more than anecdotal case studies, argues Chris Fidler
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News
COP30 president outlines conference objectives in first letter to the Parties
Climate summit ‘must be a moment of hope and possibilities through action’
PA Future Committee
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PA Future Committee
Diversity, equity and confusion
The truth about the DEI rollback is more nuanced and hopeful, writes Matt Crossman
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PA Future Committee
Introducing BSI PAS 7342 – the new sustainable fund standard
Having the BSI bring together experts from all stakeholders to draft this new standard feels even more important today
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PA Future Committee
Why investors should stay the course with sustainable energy
Key structural tailwinds suggest that patient investors could be rewarded in the years ahead, writes Jake Moeller
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PA Future Committee
Can a house divided fund a green future?
Green finance is at a crossroads, but must find a way to thrive amid the churn, writes Hyewon Kong
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PA Future Committee
Net zero coalitions need a new change management model
Investors who want to support net zero need more than anecdotal case studies, argues Chris Fidler
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PA Future Committee
US approach to Ukraine changes the ESG conversation for defence once more
It is very difficult to pick and choose the defence industry exposure you’re comfortable with, writes Gemma Woodward
