Credit Suisse and JPMAWM partner for sustainable nutrition strategy
The world’s food systems are responsible for 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions, say the banks.
Asia
Latest news and expert analysis on ESG investment topics for the Asia region.
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AllianzGI expands exclusion policy
Investee companies must have cap on revenues from coal and controversial weapons.
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Climate funds pass milestone
More than half of global AUM are in funds committed to climate goals.
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Fund houses under ESG spotlight
Asset managers need to practice what they preach in implementing and integrating sustainable investment policies, according to Aviva Investors.
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41 firms join Net Zero Asset Managers initiative
$43trn in assets now represented by the initiative – nearly half all funds managed globally in the asset management sector.
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Climate change tops risks for Apac banks
An EY and Institute of International Finance (IIF) risk management survey found that for the first time, climate change is the main concern for chief risk officers (CROs) in the region.
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HSBC AM takes minority stake in Radiant ESG
US-based D&I consultancy to become RadiantESG Global Investors.
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Net zero goal needs more alignment
More ambitious and aligned policies are needed to achieve the Paris agreement targets – and to enable investors to make a bigger impact, according to Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI).
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ESG impacts credit ratings
Covid-19 has accelerated many credit-relevant ESG trends that will be of growing importance in rating agencies’ assessment of bond issuers’ credit quality.
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Environmental issues driving Asian disruption
In a post-Covid Asia, capital investments in smart infrastructure, digitisation, automation and environmental imperatives will shape the equities landscape, says Pinebridge Investments.
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Funds and companies for a plastic-free future
One million plastic bottles are purchased every minute, says Louie French, manager, Tilney Sustainable MPS.
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ESG gains traction in China tech
Regulatory and social pressure is forcing Chinese tech companies to integrate environmental practices, according to Eastspring Investments.