UK invests £10m in green finance research hubs
The UK Centre for Greening Finance and Investment will provide data and research to help investors combat climate change
Natasha Turner
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Fixed income managers can fight Amazon deforestation
Nordea’s Thede Rüst is highly concerned about Brazil’s climate policy
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More focus on the ‘S’ means asking more difficult questions
Investors have never had such opportunity to engage with company management on a wide variety of ESG issues
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Asia outlook: Increasingly digital, decarbonised and data-led
Asia commentators explore trends and ESG opportunities in the region
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EM managers ‘have to work harder’ but ESG is growing
The advent of ESG investing in emerging markets – an area that’s been slow on the uptake – promises a more holistic approach to sustainable portfolio construction
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Where ESG delivered for investors in 2020
ESG funds in both equity and mixed assets outperformed significantly
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Visible LGBT+ allyship vital when working remotely
Quilter COO Karin Cook says with events such as LGBT+ History Month going virtual it is even more important we show visible support to LGBT+ colleagues
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Video: ELFA’s Sabrina Fox on improving ESG disclosure
ELFA CEO points to supply chains and D&I as big topics of focus this year
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Connecting 5G Hype with ESG Reality
Mirova’s Louise Schreiber says 5G has a negative environmental and social impact but ICT has an opportunity to reduce sustainability risks
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Opportunities for impact in water investment
Increase in opportunities to invest in improving water supply, waste management and infrastructure in developed and emerging markets
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Rules of engagement: What constitutes best practice?
Tracking engagement aims, collaborating with other investors and robust reporting will be essential to improving stewardship and furthering ESG causes this year and beyond
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Majority of FSTE 250 firms ignore climate-related factors in annual reports
Shareholders need to up pressure on firms to provide better climate disclosures