Corporate reporting must change to meet SDGs
Durham University research warns investors and capital markets need to change thinking to achieve the SDGs
Author: Joe Mcgrath
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GRI appoints business lead for ESG reporting
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Companies cut executives’ pension payments
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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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Ratings agency Kroll unveils ESG approach
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Singapore Port Authority creates sustainability reporting guide
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The government of Finland is making a €20m investment in the UN OPS Social Impact Initiative
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Advisers told to open their minds to LGBT+ clients
Some ‘white, middle-class, middle-aged males’ not comfortable advising same-sex couples
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State Street’s ESG fund surpasses £1bn
This pushes the Boston-based firm to $2.9 trillion total AUM
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Big Society Capital outlines investment changes
The investment group hopes it will make it easier to inject capital into the social enterprise sector