Ask companies to disclose lobbying
Company engagement may not always be easy but active asset managers must use their voice to press for direct action in confronting climate change
Natasha Turner
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European sustainable funds grow 10-fold in past decade
Morningstar analyst finds assets surged 51.8% in 2020 alone
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Improve data to boost humanitarian and resilience investing
Report by WEF and Gulf International Bank Asset Management says private sector has a key role to play in investing in the sustainable recovery and resilience of vulnerable communities
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Review urges nature-related financial risks to be included in GDP data
HM Treasury’s Dasgupta Review finds standard measures such as GDP, growth and productivity are incomplete
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DWP’s climate risk action for pensions ‘a positive start’
The DWP’s response to last year’s Taking Action on Climate Risk consultation proposes pension schemes publish TCFD reports
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Improving diversity is a strategic priority not a marketing exercise
EOS at Federated Hermes recommends voting against the chair of FTSE 100 companies with less than 20% women execs and direct reports
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Willis Owen’s Lowcock shares top five sustainable funds
In January’s digital magazine, Adrian Lowcock picks funds primed for performance
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Governments’ role in the decline of fossil fuels
HITE Hedge Asset Management’s James Jampel says the public will look to assign blame and extract compensation for the planet’s predicament
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IA launches next generation investment committee
New committee will explore achieving efficient and effective markets across all asset classes and the integration of sustainability
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Podcast: Introducing ESG Out Loud
Listen to the teaser for ESG Clarity’s brand new podcast
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Introducing ESG Clarity’s Countdown to COP26
Each month we round up the latest news, views and commitments in the lead up to COP26
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Onus on asset managers to clarify ESG, advisers say
New report by the lang cat finds 60% of advisers believe it is up to the asset managers to standardise ESG factor assessments