An inconvenient truth: How passive investing is blocking climate progress
Reclaim Finance’s Lucie Pinson says some groups are not applying coal-exclusion policies to passive products.
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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Investors eye sustainable tech trend
As thematics gain greater traction in portfolios, emerging tech and sustainability are key preferences among Asia Pacific investors, according to Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).
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What is shifting the dynamics of the renewable energy sector?
Shifting the global focus and trend away from the traditional infrastructure towards clean energy transition.
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China’s net zero push boosts commodities
Investors should expect to see growth in the demand for some commodities in China as the country transitions to a carbon-neutral economy, according to Pimco.
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Climate to shape asset allocation
With climate change likely to influence the outlook for the global economy and financial markets, investors need to factor this dynamic into allocation decisions, says Fidelity International.
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Schroders launches sustainable funds and cities index
Sustainable UK equity and sustainable global value unveiled, and Sustainable European Cities Index launches.
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Board diversity tops list of concerns for Blackrock Investment Stewardship
Asset manager voted against 975 companies globally for lack of diversity at board level.
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Jupiter AM flexes governance influence
Effecting behavioural change in companies relies on investors using their underlying investments as leverage, according to Jupiter Asset Management (Jupiter AM).
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Are ‘say on climate’ resolutions the best tool for the job?
“As a governance expert I like shareholder votes but as a social scientist I know the path to net zero is bumpy.”
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Climate investing faces stiffer competition
Crowding in climate-related industries such as solar, renewables and electric vehicles requires investors to look more closely at the prospects of individual companies, according to Schroders.
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Advisers say brown bond market will go green
Aviva Investors survey finds client demand means more than half of advisers think market will be completely green.
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Axa IM acquires carbon-offsetting platform
The asset manager has bought ClimateSeed through its alternatives arm.