News & Analysis
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Themes
Over half of managers believe net zero will ‘be disorderly or fail’
As LCP report urges managers to address gaps in their transition plans to achieve net zero targets
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Social & Governance
Open letter urges data platforms to add ACT signatory status to firm- and fund-level information
Good culture ‘is about vigilance and willingness to be challenged’
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News
Fidelity International launches blue transition bond fund
The bond fund will be managed by Kris Atkinson and Shamil Gohil
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News & Analysis
Nuveen expands impact range with global credit strategy
Co-managed by portfolio manager Jessica Zarzycki and Stephen Liberatore
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Interviews
Q&A with JSS’s Cotton: Asset allocation ‘needs to be adaptive’ in the face of increased extreme weather events
George Cotton explains how the labour market is being affected by the unusually high number of work absences due to bad weather
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News
Investors ‘play a pivotal role’ in developing socially conscious transition policies
PRI’s latest paper explores the social dimensions of the economic transition to net zero
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Analysis
Employees ‘fear retaliation’ as workplace bullying and sexual harassment goes unreported
A survey published by the Institute of Business Ethics also found a generational divide in willingness to report misconduct
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News
Open letter calls on EU to boost investment plan for green transition
Almost 50 businesses and associations are calling for Commissioner Delegates to prioritise the net-zero transition
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News & Analysis
WWF calls for urgent action to protect nature ahead of COP29
And offers clear ways forward for investors to protect and restore nature
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News
Major UK and Australian pension funds launch blueprint to unlock clean power investment
First-time collaboration between Australian and UK pension funds and the PLSA with the blueprint led by IFM Investors
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News & Analysis
CCLA mental health benchmark reveals limited progress over past year
As CCLA reveals that only 12 out of 119 companies have improved performance since last year
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News
Investment Association updates executive pay guidelines
IA’s director of stewardship expects to see ‘early engagement’ on the structure of executive pay
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Analysis
ESMA fund naming guidelines could stall growth of green bond sector
EFAMA says that clarification is urgently needed to enable, rather than restrict, EU sustainable investment
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Interviews
The shape of things to come: Schroders Capital’s Zappia on the future of sustainable finance
Head of sustainability and impact explains how the group is shaping the future of sustainable finance through private markets
Data
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Research
Majority of large-cap companies fail to quantify impacts of their decarbonisation efforts
Several sectors also rely on controversial decarbonisation levers according to the Clarity AI study
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EU
One-fifth of companies ready to report in line with TNFD recommendations by 2025
The TNFD are expected to unveil the next cohort of adopters at London Climate Action Week
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Research
Two-thirds of companies ‘very confident’ about reporting in line with CSRD
PwC report said CSRD will unearth the companies leading on sustainability
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EU
US tech giants ignore savers’ calls to address AI risks
As pension savers become more wary of the ethical and operational risks of artificial intelligence
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Research
KPMG: Just 29% of companies are ready for ESG data verification
‘The goal line is continually evolving,’ says report from KPMG
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Opinion
ESG remains largely neutral, even for online investors
Morningstar’s behavioural scientists research investor use of ESG terminology online
Climate & Planet
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Themes
Over half of managers believe net zero will ‘be disorderly or fail’
As LCP report urges managers to address gaps in their transition plans to achieve net zero targets
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News & Analysis
Nuveen expands impact range with global credit strategy
Co-managed by portfolio manager Jessica Zarzycki and Stephen Liberatore
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News
Open letter calls on EU to boost investment plan for green transition
Almost 50 businesses and associations are calling for Commissioner Delegates to prioritise the net-zero transition
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News & Analysis
WWF calls for urgent action to protect nature ahead of COP29
And offers clear ways forward for investors to protect and restore nature
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Themes
High-risk greenwashing incidents increase by 30%
Increase in regulatory measures and companies engaging in greenhushing
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Opinion
Not all carbon offsets are created equal
WHEB’s Katie Woodhouse looks at carbon offset best practice
PA Future Committee
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PA Future Committee
Sustainable seas: The role investors can play in marine conservation
Investing in sustainable ocean-based initiatives can help protect one of our planet’s most vital resources, writes Amy Clarke
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PA Future Committee
Investor capital can help feed a changing food system
Nordea’s Eric Pedersen discusses the challenges the food industry faces and how engagement is working
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PA Future Committee
Leading change: How are fund managers walking the walk?
Those not flexing their stewardship muscles are getting called out, writes Jake Moeller
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PA Future Committee
What to expect in SFDR overhaul
Simplicity and precision should be the highest priorities, says CFA Institute’s Chris Fidler
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PA Future Committee
Momentous momentum: Will sustainable investors find some welcome relief?
In a narrow, momentum-led market, managers may feel pressured to chase mega caps where sustainability or corporate behaviour is questionable
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PA Future Committee
COP29: Delivering on climate finance?
The summit, to be held in Baku in November, has attracted controversy on diversity, human rights and fossil fuels