Disclosing double materiality is essential
Ignore social and environmental risks at your own peril, says Federated Hermes’ Leon Kamhi
Natasha Turner
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Renewable investment companies are having their time in the sun
AIC’s renewable energy infrastructure sector hits £2.2bn this year
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How to look at ESG in shipping
Maritime transport is the backbone of international trade, says Nordea’s Eric Pedersen
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Companies must reduce water use and pollution
There are clear social and biodiversity benefits in a society having ready access to clean water
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Mandatory climate reporting must include gender metrics
Women in Finance Climate Action Group report finds 80% of people displaced by climate change are women
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30 finance firms pledge to end deforestation
Institutions with more than $8.7 trillion in assets, including Aviva, Schroders and Axa, have committed $7.2 billion to eliminate investment in activities resulting in deforestation.
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FCA urged to move fast on ESG fund labelling
UK regulator seeks feedback on sustainability disclosure requirements
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Here’s how investment managers can aide the just transition
Two reports set out recommendations for the industry including engaging with companies on their supply chains
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TCFD to become UK law from April 2022
BEIS publishes the results of its consultation
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Investment industry should lead by example on ethnicity pay gap reporting
This week’s government debate made little progress but signs of movement in the industry are encouraging
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Investing in the blue economy
GIB’s group sustainability officer says ocean-related opportunities are becoming more mainstream but engagement is low
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‘COP26 will cater to a narrow range of views and interests’
City Hive CEO Bev Shah says decision makers at the conference must reflect the entire global community