Clearer disclosure requirements and data needed to improve the EU’s ESG regulatory framework
Greenwashing and a lack of reliable data noted among CFA Institute members’ concerns
Author: Michael Nelson
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National Wealth Fund Taskforce issues recommendations to mobilise private finance into decarbonising the economy
‘A first-of-a-kind public-private partnership’ to ‘crowd private investment into priority net-zero sectors’
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Robeco launches sustainable transition strategies
Transition leaders ‘have historically outperformed laggards in developed and emerging markets’
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Institutional investors hold $4.3trn in fossil fuel investments ‘locking us into a high-carbon future’
The world’s four biggest investors in fossil fuels are Vanguard, BlackRock, State Street and Capital Group
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Labour government ‘continues to put net zero as a central policy’ post-election win
Private sector investment and complimentary policy statements ‘crucial’ to speeding up the process
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Driving real-world change through bond engagement
Aegon AM’s Rory Sandilands explains the risks and opportunities that climate change presents for bond investors
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Over 90% of US companies plan to increase reporting efforts on SEC’s final climate rule
Enhanced reporting around CSRD and California’s climate legislation also on the cards
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Are the social benefits of crypto-assets being ‘overlooked’ by ESG fund managers?
Fund managers remain reluctant to include crypto-assets in their funds despite ‘real world social impact’
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Sustainable investing ‘a key point of differentiation’ between political parties as voters head to the polls
The next government ‘will play a crucial role in steering us towards a sustainable future’
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Private capital ESG fundraising in 2024 comparable to 2022 standout highs
‘Enduring relevance’ of ESG at a time when many have written it off
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‘Stewardship stampede’ could drive down the quality of engagement reporting
Onus is on firms to ensure engagement disclosure is ‘truly meaningful’
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Q&A with the Investor Forum: ‘Huge frustration that more people are focused on disclosure and reporting than engagement and action’
Reporting is crowding out the critical dialogue between investors and companies, say Sallie Pilot and Tim Shanagher