ESG overperformance likely due to ‘governance deficiencies’ rather than exceptional performance
Paper published by ECGI assesses the use of ESG targets in executive compensation plans
Michael Nelson
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Duo of T. Rowe Price funds secure SDR impact label
The funds have gained approval to use the Sustainability Impact label from early next year
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European Green Bond Standard ‘will become a prominent subset of the market’
The standard takes effect on 21 December 2024
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LGT Wealth Management becomes first European manager to utilise pass-through voting
Wealth managers are paying much closer attention to voting alignment on environmental and social issues
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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
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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