Investors eye early-stage sustainability
Being near the start of its sustainability path makes Asia an enticing opportunity for investors willing to engage companies in the right way, according to Fidelity International.
Author: ESG Clarity Asia
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EU climate action is ‘global model for greening the planet’
EC adopts proposals to make climate, energy, land use, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Demand for sustainable thematic funds grows
Three-quarters of investors’ main reason for using thematic investing strategies is sustainability and ESG.
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Too much regulatory oversight seen threatening ESG growth
Concerns about greenwashing could lead regulators to be too rigid, investors warn.
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Aviva stresses climate investing urgency
Investors need to pay closer attention to climate change and make it a more central focus within investment portfolios, according to Aviva Investors.
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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.
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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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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).