Food production survey exposes investor risks
The world’s top meat and dairy producers are not matching the climate commitments of the high-street food companies they supply
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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LGT acquires impact investing fund
Aspada manages the assets of the SONG Fund, a venture capital firm backed by the Soros Economic Development Fund, Omidyar Network and Google
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Environmental factors most important, survey finds
A poll of nearly 300 professional investors found that environmental factors are now considered the most likely to influence investment performance
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ESG disclosure is not one-way
Fund managers are also responsible for setting expectations on how companies should disclose ESG information, says SSGA
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Corporate reporting must change to meet SDGs
Durham University research warns investors and capital markets need to change thinking to achieve the SDGs
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GRI appoints business lead for ESG reporting
Mirjam Groten will help businesses prepare environmental, social and governance reports and with sustainability reporting
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Companies cut executives’ pension payments
Pressure from shareholders is feeding through to executive remuneration, says trade body
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Investors seek SDG alignment in reporting framework
PRI members have asked the organisation to draw up a reporting template that aligns with the UN’s sustainable development goals
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Could high CEO pay actually be good for society?
Higher executive remuneration may be linked to economic growth, a study suggests
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Ratings agency Kroll unveils ESG approach
Adding ESG elements to its bond analysis comes on the back of investor interest
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Singapore Port Authority creates sustainability reporting guide
The handbook follows the launch of the sustainability reporting rules by the Singapore Exchange in 2016
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UN PRI Ratings 2019: Cameron Hume recognised for active ownership
The Scottish fund firm received an A+ rating for active ownership across all fixed income asset classes