Biden to act on climate change and energy today
President will issue executive actions asking federal agencies to consider climate change when buying for the government, passing regulations and in national security efforts.
Author: Bloomberg News
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BlackRock’s Fink tells CEOs to focus on the environment
Disclose how your companies will operate in a net-zero economy, Fink challenged in his annual letter to fellow CEOs.
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European banks not ready to be transparent on climate exposure
UBS Group said the mandatory disclosures on ESG risk that start next year could soon infludence capital decisions.
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Biden moves to rejoin Paris climate deal on day one
Action to take effect in 30 days and reverse Trump’s withdrawl from the pact.
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China to be fastest growing ESG investor in Asia
Surge seen in renewable energy-related exchange-traded funds, according to UBS analyst.
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Most company boards lack expertise to understand climate
Only 6% of directors at 100 large U.S. companies have credentials in environmental protection, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business report finds.
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Morgan Stanley backs minority-owned impact investing firm
Damien Dwin launches firm to fund sustainable housing, small businesses, women-owned firms and diverse populations.
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Blue wave unleashes demand for clean-energy ETFs
More than $1 billion poured into a pair of clean-energy exchange traded funds as Democrats win in Georgia.
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Pandemic helped push global ESG bond market to record
Sustainable debt market grew in 2020 to $732 billion, an increase of 29%, thanks to social bond issuance.
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ESG issues in focus for 2021
Energy, diversity, climate and compensation among the top concerns for socially responsible investors.
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Gush of ESG bond sales expected from blue wave
As control shifts to Democrats, corporate bonds for climate, infrastructure and other projects likely to grow.
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ADM invests in firm making meat out of air
Air Protein attracts $32 million in capital to commercialize process converting elements into nutrients.