Why are investors ignoring obvious climate risks?
A new report finds some surprising attitudes
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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Pictet signs up to UN’s responsible banking charter
The Principles for Responsible Banking were launched in September with 130 banks around the world
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Julius Baer appoints sustainability chief
It comes ahead of a restructure of the leadership team in January 2020
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Vontobel to specify clean tech investment impacts
Fund manager says it will pinpoint the environmental benefits of its portfolio choices
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KBI Global Investors calculates contribution to SDGs
The boutique fund group has aligned investment strategies with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
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FCA urged to take action as investment industry shamed for greenwashing
LGIM and Vanguard products highlighted for sin stock holdings
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Investors hesitant to deploy green capital
Despite growing investments in environmentally-aware investments, individuals and family offices want more evidence of superior returns
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NNIP and Irish Life extend sustainable partnership
The new funds are focussed on global, North American and European equities
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Britons back legal action on fossil fuel funds
UK citizens support tougher consequences on funds which invest in carbon intense industries
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World Bank launches Sovereign ESG Platform
Investors will now have access to key data sets on sovereign issuers
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Hermes calls for ‘seismic change’ with stewardship vision
New engagement regime is backed by revised UK Stewardship Code and EU Shareholder Rights Directive II
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Managers see assets in ESG funds rocket
ESG has become a key focus for asset management firms as most have recognised the trend