It’s the economy, stupid
Politics sets short-term incentives, even if these are at odds with science and evolving social norms
Natasha Turner
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Upping ambition in sustainable emerging markets investing
Calls for mobilising capital directed towards emerging economies are strong
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$5trn investor coalition creates sovereign debt climate framework
Ascor aims to plug gap for assessing climate risk in the asset class
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abrdn mining engagement leads to health and safety recommendations
Following reports of sexual harassment, racism, sexism and bullying
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Will disclosing ‘unexpected’ holdings lead to greater transparency?
Groups say SDR proposal is ‘innovative’ but subjective
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Fast fashion: External audits needed for retailers and suppliers
Latest podcast episode explores unfair pay in Bangladeshi factories
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Modern slavery risk audits needed in mining supply chains
Effectiveness of anonymous employee or community reporting systems in question
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Abstaining on ESG votes is not ‘fence-sitting’
Voting is a fundamental governance and stewardship activity but it is rarely black and white
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Investors back climate lawsuit against Shell’s board
ClientEarth says its claim is ‘in the interest of shareholders’
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Finance must realise civil society wants to help
World Benchmarking Alliance finance lead shares findings following industry benchmark
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Investor sustainability surge to accelerate
ESG doomsayers will be disappointed in 2023 and beyond
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UK government creates net-zero department
Department for energy security and net zero must ‘grasp clear ESG opportunities’