What’s in a label?: The double-edged sword of SDR labelling
Although SDR cannot be considered a damp squib, it needs to evolve with industry feedback and practical realities, writes Jake Moeller
Author: Michael Nelson
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ShareAction warns banks to ‘expect shareholder action’ if they don’t set robust climate targets
Banks were criticised for having ‘low-ambition’ and an ‘incoherent approach’ to setting climate targets earlier this year
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Third EdenTree fund gains SDR Sustainability Impact label
Global Impact Bond fund will adopt the label from 3 February 2025
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Abrdn to adopt Sustainability Focus label on two equity funds
Both funds will change name, and their investment objectives will be updated as of 20 February 2025
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Orchard Street real estate fund gains impact label
Focused on decarbonisation of buildings, the fund has been approved for the Sustainability Impact label under SDR
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Continued cost cutting and booming grid investment: Renewable trends to watch
Morningstar’s Utilities Landscape report predicts growth in renewable energy to continue as costs and interest rates fall
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Crypto regulation ‘could open the door to market integrity and consumer confidence’
The FCA will begin consultation on regulating the crypto asset market in 2025
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Aviva Investors fined in Luxembourg for ESG administrative failings
In relation to five sub-funds classified as SFDR Article 8
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FCA updates SDR guidance for impact and mixed goals labels
Although labels ‘aren’t the end of the story’, they’re helping to create solid foundations for the market, says FCA’s Sacha Sadan
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Ninety One UK Sustainable Equity fund to merge with global mandate
Manager Matt Evans to remain part of sustainable equity team
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Electricity: The past five years – and the future
While it has been a sunnier picture for renewables overall, the picture is more nuanced for other areas, writes Liontrust’s Appleby
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City Hive hires ex-Principal sales director Glendon to boost signatories
City Hive’s Stewardship Council are targeting 50 ACT signatories